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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Canton Ohio
March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Canton Ohio
SAINT HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH bull 251 - 25th ST NW bull CANTON OH 44709
2020 PARISH ADMINISTRATORS OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 900 am-300 pm EMAIL Haralambos251stharalamboscom
PHONE 330-454-7278 FAX 330-454-0099 WEBSITE wwwstharalamboscom
CLERGY
REV PROTOPRESBYTER NICHOLAS V GAMVAS DMIN PHD IERATIKOS PROISTAMENOS
PHONE 330-454-2443 CELL 330-685-5030 EMAIL Fathernickstharalamboscom
REV DEACON DR KYRIACOS J SHIEPIS DC
OFFICE 330-453-7733 CELL 330-324-3067 EMAIL DrKericneorrcom
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESIDENT MICHAEL FAKELIS TREASURER STEVE DIAMANT SECRETARY JOHN KELLAMIS
VICE PRESIDENT LINDA NATALE ASST TREASURER DAVE HALLAMAN ASST SECRETARY ALLISON SARRIS
MEMBERS MICHAEL GIUSTINO JAMES KELLAMIS SAMUEL KRAGALOTT MICHAEL MORGAN PETER PAPADOPULOS MIKE PAXOS CHRISTOPHER VALLOS OFFICE STAFF CHURCH STAFF
SECRETARY ALEXANDRA TANK
EMAIL Alexstharalamboscom PROJECT MANAGER STEPHANIE WITHERS
EMAIL Stephaniestharalamboscom CUSTODIAN JOHN SAKELLARIOU
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
SUNDAY SCHOOL MARY GRIVEAS
GREEK SCHOOL DENA APOSTOLOU VIRGINIA BALLAS ANGELA GAITANOS SOPHIA KAZES
PHILOPTOCHOS MARY TRIFELOS
SILVER LINERS HELEN TSARWHAS
MENrsquoS CLUB CHRISTOPHER VALLOS
BOOKSTORE HELEN MEDER FRAN ARMATAS
FUNERAL MAKARIA TINA BOLON HELEN TSARWHAS PAULA MACRIS
CHOIR DIRECTOR DR ALEX CHRIST
SUBDEACON BILL POULOS JR
SEXTON DEAN DARRAH
PROTOPSALTI PETROS GAITANOS
CHANTORS THOMAS A CAZANTZES JOHN C KELLAMIS NATALIA KELLAMIS MICHAEL A LAZORAN GOYA NIKI STROHMENGER
JOY MARCIA BOURNELIS
HELLENIC DANCERS ELENI PAXOS
AGIA MARKELLA ELENI PAXOS
KNOSSOS MARIA BOURLAS
AHEPA BILL ZANTOPOULOS
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE LINDA NATALE
MAIDS OF ATHENA MARIA KALAITSIDES
YAL NATALIA KELLAMIS
CATERING STEPHANIE WITHERS COORDINATOR
ST HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Canton Ohio
Official Notice of a
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SUNDAY MAY 3 2020 Immediately after church services
AGENDA
daggerRev Dr Nicholas V Gamvas Protopresbyter
Mike Fakelis
Parish Council President
1 Opening Prayer 2 Election of Chairman 3 Previous General Assembly Minutes Approval 4 Priestrsquos Report 5 Presidentrsquos Report 6 Canton Greek Fest Report 7 Stewardship Committee Report 8 Finance Committee Report 9 Endowment Committee Report 10 Maintenance ReportRenovation Report 11 Catering amp Event Center Report 12 Election of Auditing Committee 13 Election of Board of Elections 14 Old Business 15 New Business 16 Good of the Church 17 Closing Prayer 18 Adjournment
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MARCH APRIL 2020
Dear St Haralambos Parishioners Congratulations to all the wonderful people that were honored at the Nameday Banquet
Faithful Service Awards Harriet Anderson-Ingold Barbara Diamant Theodore amp Ann Fillis Eftichia Lemos and Linda Paxos
Women of Distinction Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers
Man of the Year Dr William Skendelas
Thank you all for your years of hard work and commitment to the St Haralambos Family I would like to thank John Kellamis Samuel Kragalott and Michel Giustino for chairing the event along with the Menrsquos Club and the Ladies Philoptochos Society it was a wonderful event Also I would like to thank Ron Darrah along with his kitchen crew for the delicious food and Linda Natale along with her helpers for the excellent service Again Thank You All I would like to congratulate our Goyans on a very successful basketball season Not only did the kids win a couple Championships they also won the Sportsmanship Trophy Wining this trophy is a great honor as it shows that our children not only play hard but are also compassionate on the court and off Great Job Kids I would like to thank all the coaches Goya advisers and parents for their hard work in making this Goya basketball season successful and fun for the kids As we begin Lent I would like to wish everyone a happy healthy and spiritual Lenten celebration and Happy Pascha Sincerely
Michael Fakelis 2020 Parish Council President
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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 dagger900 Forgiveness Cheesefare
GOYA Meeting
JOY Meeting
2 dagger600 Compline
500 Phil Bd Mtg 600 Phil Reg Mtg
530 Greek School
3 1000 Silver Liners Board Mtg
630 Greek Fest Mtg
4 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St George Mass
5 930 Leadership Mtg Tri-Room
420 Dance Practice
6 dagger630 1st Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
7 dagger900 3rd Saturday of Souls
dagger1200 Baptism
500 Catering Event
8 dagger900 Sunday of Orthodoxy daggerMemorials
dagger500 Sunday of Orth-St George Serbian
9 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
10
11 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at Holy Assumption
12 420 Dance Practice
630 Parish Council Meeting
13 dagger630 2nd Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
430 Fish Dinner
14 dagger1100 Baptism
15 dagger900 St Gregory of Palamas
daggerMemorials
16 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
17 1200 Silver Liners
330 Bible Study
18
dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St Haralambos
19 1000 Safety Council
430 Dance Practice
630 Bible Study
20 dagger630 3rd Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary 300 Fest Prep
21 800 Fest Prep Galatobouriko
22 dagger900 Sunday of the Holy Cross
23 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
24 700 Atlantic Foods
25 dagger900 Annunciation of the Theotokos
dagger630 Vesperal Divine Liturgy at St George Antio
26 800 Fest Prep Baklava
430 Dance Practice
630 Parish Council Mtg
27 dagger630 4th Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
28
29 dagger900 St John Climacus
daggerMemorials
30 dagger600 Compline
No Greek School
31 800 Safety Council
MARCH 2020 St Haralambos Church
1 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy Holy Trinity
530 Choir Practice
2 420 Dance Practice 630 Dancers Mtg
3 dagger630 Akathist Hymn
700 Atlantic ndashGym
1000 Rotary
4 600 Trivia Night
5 dagger900 St Mary of Egypt
daggerMemorial
GOYA amp JOY Mtgs
6 dagger600 Compline
500 Phil Bd Mtg 600 Phil Reg Mtg
530 Greek School
7 630 Greek Fest Mtg
8 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St George Romanian
530 Jr Choir 630 Sr Choir
9 1000 Safety Council
420 Dance Practice
10 1000 Rotary
430 Fish Dinner
11 dagger900 Saturday of Lazarus
Youth Retreat amp Palm Crosses
12 PALM SUNDAY
dagger900 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Dinner
dagger700 Bridegroom
13 HOLY MONDAY
dagger700 Bridegroom
No Greek School
14 HOLY TUESDAY dagger700 Bridegroom St Kassiane
15 HOLY WEDNESDAY
dagger900 am Presanctified Liturgy
dagger600 Holy Unction
16 HOLY THURSDAY
dagger900 Vespers Liturgy of St Basil
dagger700 Reading of the Twelve
17 HOLY FRIDAY
dagger900 Reading of the Royal Hours
dagger300 Apokathelosis
dagger700 Lamentations 1000 Rotary
18 HOLY SATURDAY dagger900 Vespers Liturgy of St Basil
dagger1115 pm Orthros
dagger1200 Resurrection
dagger1230 Pas Vespers
19 HOLY PASCHA
dagger1100 Agape Serv 20 530 Greek School
21
1200 Silver Liners
630 Greek Fest Mtg
22
23
dagger630 St George Great Vespers St George Mass No Dance Prac
24 dagger900 Life Giving St Nicholas Alliance
1000 Rotary
25 800 Debrsquos Ball
900 Debrsquos Presentation
26 dagger900 St Thomas
300 Greek School Program
27 530 Greek School Last Day
28
29
30 420 Dance Practice
APRIL 2020
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MARCH 1 SUNDAY FORGIVENESS SUNDAY CHEESEFARE - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 3 MONDAY CLEAN MONDAY - 600 pm - Compline Service
MARCH 4 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat ST GEORGE CHURCH MASS 630 pm Combined service with area churches Fr Michael Corbin guest homilist A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 6 FRIDAY FIRST SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - S 630 pm
MARCH 7 SATURDAY THIRD SATURDAY OF SOULS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
MARCH 8 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY EVE SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY VESPERS at ST GEORGE SERBIAN 500 pm Pan-Orthodox Vespers the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias
MARCH 9 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 11 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat HOLY ASSUMPTION OCA 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Ionel Sotnoianu A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 13 FRIDAY SECOND SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - 630 pm
MARCH 15 SUNDAY ST GREGORY OF PALAMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy MARCH 16 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 18 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST HARALAMBOS 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 20 FRIDAY THIRD SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 22 SUNDAY VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 23 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
VESPERAL DIVINE LITURGY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS- at ST GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN 630 pm Vesperal Divine Liturgy combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Spiro Kehayes A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 27 FRIDAY FOURTH SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 29 SUNDAY ST JOHN OF CLIMACUS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 30 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
6 Koinonia March amp April 2020
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH March Liturgical Calendar
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at HOLY TRINITY 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Gamvas A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 3 FRIDAY AKATHIST HYMN - 630 pm
APRIL 5 SUNDAY ST MARY OF EGYPT 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
APRIL 6 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
APRIL 8 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST GEORGE ROMANIAN 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr John Kennerk A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 11 SATURDAY SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - 900 - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy After service palm crosses will be made Everyone is welcome to stay
APRIL 12 SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - EVENING 700 pm
APRIL 13 MONDAY HOLY MONDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE- 700 pm
APRIL 14 TUESDAY HOLY TUESDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - TROPARION OF ST KASSIANE - 700 pm
APRIL 15 WEDNESDAY HOLY WEDNESDAY - 900 am - Presanctified Liturgy
HOLY UNCTION SERVICE - 600 pm
APRIL 16 THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 700 pm - Reading of the 12 Gospels
APRIL 17 FRIDAY HOLY FRIDAY - 900 am - Reading of the Royal Hours 300 pm - Apokathelosis Service - 700 pm - Great Lamentations -
APRIL 18 SATURDAY HOLY SATURDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 1115 - 1145 pm - Orthros
APRIL 19 SUNDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - PASCHA - HOLY EASTER - CHRIST IS RISEN 1200 am - Holy Resurrection Service at midnight 1230 am - Holy Paschal Liturgy of St John Chrysostom 1100 am - Agape Vespers
APRIL 23 THURSDAY ST GEORGE GREAT VESPERS - at ST GEORGE CHURCH MASSILLON 630 pm - Great Vespers followed by a tea everyone is welcome
APRIL 24 FRIDAY THEOTOKOS OF THE LIFE GIVING FOUNTAIN at ST NICHOLAS ROMANIAN ALLIANCE 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy Pan-Orthodox service
APRIL 26 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF SAINT THOMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
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ST HARALBOS CHURCH APRIL Liturgical Calendar
THE PURPOSE OF GREAT LENT ndash THE GREAT FAST + Fr Nicholas V Gamvas
The purpose of Great Lent is to prepare the faithful to enter into the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus The totality of the Orthodox Christian centers around the Resurrection of Christ Great Lent is intended to be a workshop where the character of the believer is spiritually uplifted and strengthened where onersquos life is rededicated to the principles and ideals of the Holy Gospel where fasting and prayer culminate in deep conviction of life where apathy and disinterest turn into vigorous activities of faith and good works Lent is not for the sake of Lent itself as fasting is not for the sake of fasting However but rather these are means by which and for which the individual believer prepares to reach for accept and attain the calling of the Savior Therefore the significance of Great Lent is highly appraised not only by the monks who gradually increased the length of time of the Lent but also by the lay people themselves The Orthodox lenten rules are the monastic rules These rules exist not as a Pharisaic law ldquoburdens grievous to be bornerdquo Luke 1146 but as an ideal to be striven for not as an end in themselves but as a means to the purification of heart the enlightening of mind the liberation of soul and body from sin and the spiritual perfection crowned in the virtue of love towards God and man In Orthodox Christianity asceticism is not exclusively for the professional religious but for each lay person as well according to their strength As such Great Lent is a sacred Institute of the Church to serve the individual believer in participating as a member of the Mystical Body of Christ It provides each person an annual opportunity for self-examination and improving the standards of faith and morals in our Christian life The deep intent of the believer during Great Lent is encapsulated in the words of Saint Paul forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 313-14) Through spending more time than usual in prayer and meditation on the Holy Scripture and the Holy Traditions of the Church the believer in Christ becomes through the grace of God more godlike = theosos The attitude towards this period is very positive it is not so much a period of repentance but as an attempt to recapture our true state as it was for Adam and Eve before the fall - to live pure lives Great Lent or the Great Fast (Greek Μεγά λη Τεσσάράκοστη or Μεγά λη Νηστεί ά meaning Great 40 Days and Great Fast respectively) is the most important fasting season in the church year in the Eastern Orthodox Church which prepares Christians for the greatest feast of the church year Pascha Great Lent officially begins on Clean Monday seven weeks before Pascha and runs for 40 contiguous days concluding with the Presanctified Liturgy on Friday of the Sixth Week The next day is called Lazarus Saturday the day before Palm Sunday Fasting continues throughout the following week known as Passion Week or Holy Week and does not end until after the Paschal Vigil early in the morning of Pascha (Easter Sunday) Observance of Great Lent is characterized by fasting and abstinence from certain foods intensified private and public prayer self-examination confession personal improvement repentance and restitution for sins committed and almsgiving
8 Koinonia March amp April 2020
The foods abstained from are meat fish eggs and dairy products wine and oil According to some traditions only olive oil is abstained from in others all vegetable oils While wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays Sundays and a few feast days and fish is permitted on Palm Sunday as well as the Annunciation of the Feastday when it falls before Palm Sunday and caviar (fish roe) is permitted on Lazarus Saturday meat and dairy are prohibited entirely until the fast is broken on Pascha Besides the additional liturgical celebrations Orthodox Christians are expected to pay closer attention to and increase their private prayer According to Orthodox theology when asceticism is increased prayer must be increased also The Church Fathers have referred to fasting without prayer as the fast of the demons since the demons do not eat according to their incorporeal nature but neither do they pray
Theme of Lenten Joy A difference between the Eastern and Western observances is that while in the West the chanting of Alleluia ceases during Lent in the East its use is increased This is because for Orthodox Christians fasting is joyous (Matthew 616) and the sense of unworthiness must always be tempered with hope in Gods forgiveness In fact days which follow the Lenten pattern of services are referred to as days with Alleluia This theme of Lenten Joy is also found in many of the hymns of the Triodion such as the stichera which begin with the words The Lenten Spring has dawned (Vespers Aposticha Wednesday of Cheesefare Week) and Now is the season of repentance let us begin it joyfully O brethren (Matins Second Canon Ode 8 Monday of Cheesefare Week) The making of prostrations during the services increases as well The one prayer that typifies the Lenten services is the Prayer of Saint Ephrem which is said at each service on weekdays accompanied by full prostrations One translation of it reads O Lord and master of my life Take away a spirit of idleness despondency ambition and idle-talking give me not But rather a spirit of chastity humble-mindedness patience and charity bestow upon me Thy servant Yea my king and Lord grant me to see my own failings and refrain from judging others For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages Amen The public reading of Scripture is increased during Great Lent The Psalter (Book of Psalms) which is normally read through once a week is read through twice each week for the six weeks prior to Holy Week Readings from the Old Testament are also increased with the Books of Genesis Proverbs and Isaiah being read through almost in their entirety at the Sixth Hour and Vespers (during Cheesefare Week the readings at these services are taken from Joel and Zechariah while during Holy Week they are from Exodus Ezekiel and Job) Uniquely on weekdays of Great Lent there is no public reading of the Epistles or Gospels This is because the readings are particular to the Divine Liturgy which is not celebrated on weekdays of Great Lent exception being the Annunciation of the Theotokos There are however Epistles and Gospels appointed for each Saturday and Sunday
Koinonia March amp April 2020 9
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH
CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions feelings guilt and sin
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and a re-establishment of onersquos relationship with God
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions
To schedule your appointment please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278 1 Thank you
GOOD FRIDAY - LAMENTATIONS Please submit this form to the church office Thank you
Requested by __________________________________
COMMEMORATION (First names only Baptismal if known please print)
Living Fallen Asleep in the Lord
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10 Koinonia March amp April 2020
ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
Koinonia March amp April 2020 11
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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20 Koinonia March amp April 2020
DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Your Contact Information
Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
SAINT HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH bull 251 - 25th ST NW bull CANTON OH 44709
2020 PARISH ADMINISTRATORS OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 900 am-300 pm EMAIL Haralambos251stharalamboscom
PHONE 330-454-7278 FAX 330-454-0099 WEBSITE wwwstharalamboscom
CLERGY
REV PROTOPRESBYTER NICHOLAS V GAMVAS DMIN PHD IERATIKOS PROISTAMENOS
PHONE 330-454-2443 CELL 330-685-5030 EMAIL Fathernickstharalamboscom
REV DEACON DR KYRIACOS J SHIEPIS DC
OFFICE 330-453-7733 CELL 330-324-3067 EMAIL DrKericneorrcom
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESIDENT MICHAEL FAKELIS TREASURER STEVE DIAMANT SECRETARY JOHN KELLAMIS
VICE PRESIDENT LINDA NATALE ASST TREASURER DAVE HALLAMAN ASST SECRETARY ALLISON SARRIS
MEMBERS MICHAEL GIUSTINO JAMES KELLAMIS SAMUEL KRAGALOTT MICHAEL MORGAN PETER PAPADOPULOS MIKE PAXOS CHRISTOPHER VALLOS OFFICE STAFF CHURCH STAFF
SECRETARY ALEXANDRA TANK
EMAIL Alexstharalamboscom PROJECT MANAGER STEPHANIE WITHERS
EMAIL Stephaniestharalamboscom CUSTODIAN JOHN SAKELLARIOU
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
SUNDAY SCHOOL MARY GRIVEAS
GREEK SCHOOL DENA APOSTOLOU VIRGINIA BALLAS ANGELA GAITANOS SOPHIA KAZES
PHILOPTOCHOS MARY TRIFELOS
SILVER LINERS HELEN TSARWHAS
MENrsquoS CLUB CHRISTOPHER VALLOS
BOOKSTORE HELEN MEDER FRAN ARMATAS
FUNERAL MAKARIA TINA BOLON HELEN TSARWHAS PAULA MACRIS
CHOIR DIRECTOR DR ALEX CHRIST
SUBDEACON BILL POULOS JR
SEXTON DEAN DARRAH
PROTOPSALTI PETROS GAITANOS
CHANTORS THOMAS A CAZANTZES JOHN C KELLAMIS NATALIA KELLAMIS MICHAEL A LAZORAN GOYA NIKI STROHMENGER
JOY MARCIA BOURNELIS
HELLENIC DANCERS ELENI PAXOS
AGIA MARKELLA ELENI PAXOS
KNOSSOS MARIA BOURLAS
AHEPA BILL ZANTOPOULOS
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE LINDA NATALE
MAIDS OF ATHENA MARIA KALAITSIDES
YAL NATALIA KELLAMIS
CATERING STEPHANIE WITHERS COORDINATOR
ST HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Canton Ohio
Official Notice of a
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SUNDAY MAY 3 2020 Immediately after church services
AGENDA
daggerRev Dr Nicholas V Gamvas Protopresbyter
Mike Fakelis
Parish Council President
1 Opening Prayer 2 Election of Chairman 3 Previous General Assembly Minutes Approval 4 Priestrsquos Report 5 Presidentrsquos Report 6 Canton Greek Fest Report 7 Stewardship Committee Report 8 Finance Committee Report 9 Endowment Committee Report 10 Maintenance ReportRenovation Report 11 Catering amp Event Center Report 12 Election of Auditing Committee 13 Election of Board of Elections 14 Old Business 15 New Business 16 Good of the Church 17 Closing Prayer 18 Adjournment
Koinonia March amp April 2020 3
MARCH APRIL 2020
Dear St Haralambos Parishioners Congratulations to all the wonderful people that were honored at the Nameday Banquet
Faithful Service Awards Harriet Anderson-Ingold Barbara Diamant Theodore amp Ann Fillis Eftichia Lemos and Linda Paxos
Women of Distinction Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers
Man of the Year Dr William Skendelas
Thank you all for your years of hard work and commitment to the St Haralambos Family I would like to thank John Kellamis Samuel Kragalott and Michel Giustino for chairing the event along with the Menrsquos Club and the Ladies Philoptochos Society it was a wonderful event Also I would like to thank Ron Darrah along with his kitchen crew for the delicious food and Linda Natale along with her helpers for the excellent service Again Thank You All I would like to congratulate our Goyans on a very successful basketball season Not only did the kids win a couple Championships they also won the Sportsmanship Trophy Wining this trophy is a great honor as it shows that our children not only play hard but are also compassionate on the court and off Great Job Kids I would like to thank all the coaches Goya advisers and parents for their hard work in making this Goya basketball season successful and fun for the kids As we begin Lent I would like to wish everyone a happy healthy and spiritual Lenten celebration and Happy Pascha Sincerely
Michael Fakelis 2020 Parish Council President
4 Koinonia March amp April 2020
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 dagger900 Forgiveness Cheesefare
GOYA Meeting
JOY Meeting
2 dagger600 Compline
500 Phil Bd Mtg 600 Phil Reg Mtg
530 Greek School
3 1000 Silver Liners Board Mtg
630 Greek Fest Mtg
4 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St George Mass
5 930 Leadership Mtg Tri-Room
420 Dance Practice
6 dagger630 1st Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
7 dagger900 3rd Saturday of Souls
dagger1200 Baptism
500 Catering Event
8 dagger900 Sunday of Orthodoxy daggerMemorials
dagger500 Sunday of Orth-St George Serbian
9 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
10
11 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at Holy Assumption
12 420 Dance Practice
630 Parish Council Meeting
13 dagger630 2nd Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
430 Fish Dinner
14 dagger1100 Baptism
15 dagger900 St Gregory of Palamas
daggerMemorials
16 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
17 1200 Silver Liners
330 Bible Study
18
dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St Haralambos
19 1000 Safety Council
430 Dance Practice
630 Bible Study
20 dagger630 3rd Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary 300 Fest Prep
21 800 Fest Prep Galatobouriko
22 dagger900 Sunday of the Holy Cross
23 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
24 700 Atlantic Foods
25 dagger900 Annunciation of the Theotokos
dagger630 Vesperal Divine Liturgy at St George Antio
26 800 Fest Prep Baklava
430 Dance Practice
630 Parish Council Mtg
27 dagger630 4th Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
28
29 dagger900 St John Climacus
daggerMemorials
30 dagger600 Compline
No Greek School
31 800 Safety Council
MARCH 2020 St Haralambos Church
1 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy Holy Trinity
530 Choir Practice
2 420 Dance Practice 630 Dancers Mtg
3 dagger630 Akathist Hymn
700 Atlantic ndashGym
1000 Rotary
4 600 Trivia Night
5 dagger900 St Mary of Egypt
daggerMemorial
GOYA amp JOY Mtgs
6 dagger600 Compline
500 Phil Bd Mtg 600 Phil Reg Mtg
530 Greek School
7 630 Greek Fest Mtg
8 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St George Romanian
530 Jr Choir 630 Sr Choir
9 1000 Safety Council
420 Dance Practice
10 1000 Rotary
430 Fish Dinner
11 dagger900 Saturday of Lazarus
Youth Retreat amp Palm Crosses
12 PALM SUNDAY
dagger900 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Dinner
dagger700 Bridegroom
13 HOLY MONDAY
dagger700 Bridegroom
No Greek School
14 HOLY TUESDAY dagger700 Bridegroom St Kassiane
15 HOLY WEDNESDAY
dagger900 am Presanctified Liturgy
dagger600 Holy Unction
16 HOLY THURSDAY
dagger900 Vespers Liturgy of St Basil
dagger700 Reading of the Twelve
17 HOLY FRIDAY
dagger900 Reading of the Royal Hours
dagger300 Apokathelosis
dagger700 Lamentations 1000 Rotary
18 HOLY SATURDAY dagger900 Vespers Liturgy of St Basil
dagger1115 pm Orthros
dagger1200 Resurrection
dagger1230 Pas Vespers
19 HOLY PASCHA
dagger1100 Agape Serv 20 530 Greek School
21
1200 Silver Liners
630 Greek Fest Mtg
22
23
dagger630 St George Great Vespers St George Mass No Dance Prac
24 dagger900 Life Giving St Nicholas Alliance
1000 Rotary
25 800 Debrsquos Ball
900 Debrsquos Presentation
26 dagger900 St Thomas
300 Greek School Program
27 530 Greek School Last Day
28
29
30 420 Dance Practice
APRIL 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 5
MARCH 1 SUNDAY FORGIVENESS SUNDAY CHEESEFARE - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 3 MONDAY CLEAN MONDAY - 600 pm - Compline Service
MARCH 4 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat ST GEORGE CHURCH MASS 630 pm Combined service with area churches Fr Michael Corbin guest homilist A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 6 FRIDAY FIRST SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - S 630 pm
MARCH 7 SATURDAY THIRD SATURDAY OF SOULS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
MARCH 8 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY EVE SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY VESPERS at ST GEORGE SERBIAN 500 pm Pan-Orthodox Vespers the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias
MARCH 9 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 11 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat HOLY ASSUMPTION OCA 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Ionel Sotnoianu A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 13 FRIDAY SECOND SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - 630 pm
MARCH 15 SUNDAY ST GREGORY OF PALAMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy MARCH 16 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 18 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST HARALAMBOS 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 20 FRIDAY THIRD SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 22 SUNDAY VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 23 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
VESPERAL DIVINE LITURGY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS- at ST GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN 630 pm Vesperal Divine Liturgy combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Spiro Kehayes A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 27 FRIDAY FOURTH SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 29 SUNDAY ST JOHN OF CLIMACUS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 30 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
6 Koinonia March amp April 2020
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH March Liturgical Calendar
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at HOLY TRINITY 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Gamvas A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 3 FRIDAY AKATHIST HYMN - 630 pm
APRIL 5 SUNDAY ST MARY OF EGYPT 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
APRIL 6 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
APRIL 8 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST GEORGE ROMANIAN 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr John Kennerk A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 11 SATURDAY SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - 900 - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy After service palm crosses will be made Everyone is welcome to stay
APRIL 12 SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - EVENING 700 pm
APRIL 13 MONDAY HOLY MONDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE- 700 pm
APRIL 14 TUESDAY HOLY TUESDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - TROPARION OF ST KASSIANE - 700 pm
APRIL 15 WEDNESDAY HOLY WEDNESDAY - 900 am - Presanctified Liturgy
HOLY UNCTION SERVICE - 600 pm
APRIL 16 THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 700 pm - Reading of the 12 Gospels
APRIL 17 FRIDAY HOLY FRIDAY - 900 am - Reading of the Royal Hours 300 pm - Apokathelosis Service - 700 pm - Great Lamentations -
APRIL 18 SATURDAY HOLY SATURDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 1115 - 1145 pm - Orthros
APRIL 19 SUNDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - PASCHA - HOLY EASTER - CHRIST IS RISEN 1200 am - Holy Resurrection Service at midnight 1230 am - Holy Paschal Liturgy of St John Chrysostom 1100 am - Agape Vespers
APRIL 23 THURSDAY ST GEORGE GREAT VESPERS - at ST GEORGE CHURCH MASSILLON 630 pm - Great Vespers followed by a tea everyone is welcome
APRIL 24 FRIDAY THEOTOKOS OF THE LIFE GIVING FOUNTAIN at ST NICHOLAS ROMANIAN ALLIANCE 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy Pan-Orthodox service
APRIL 26 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF SAINT THOMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
Koinonia March amp April 2020 7
ST HARALBOS CHURCH APRIL Liturgical Calendar
THE PURPOSE OF GREAT LENT ndash THE GREAT FAST + Fr Nicholas V Gamvas
The purpose of Great Lent is to prepare the faithful to enter into the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus The totality of the Orthodox Christian centers around the Resurrection of Christ Great Lent is intended to be a workshop where the character of the believer is spiritually uplifted and strengthened where onersquos life is rededicated to the principles and ideals of the Holy Gospel where fasting and prayer culminate in deep conviction of life where apathy and disinterest turn into vigorous activities of faith and good works Lent is not for the sake of Lent itself as fasting is not for the sake of fasting However but rather these are means by which and for which the individual believer prepares to reach for accept and attain the calling of the Savior Therefore the significance of Great Lent is highly appraised not only by the monks who gradually increased the length of time of the Lent but also by the lay people themselves The Orthodox lenten rules are the monastic rules These rules exist not as a Pharisaic law ldquoburdens grievous to be bornerdquo Luke 1146 but as an ideal to be striven for not as an end in themselves but as a means to the purification of heart the enlightening of mind the liberation of soul and body from sin and the spiritual perfection crowned in the virtue of love towards God and man In Orthodox Christianity asceticism is not exclusively for the professional religious but for each lay person as well according to their strength As such Great Lent is a sacred Institute of the Church to serve the individual believer in participating as a member of the Mystical Body of Christ It provides each person an annual opportunity for self-examination and improving the standards of faith and morals in our Christian life The deep intent of the believer during Great Lent is encapsulated in the words of Saint Paul forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 313-14) Through spending more time than usual in prayer and meditation on the Holy Scripture and the Holy Traditions of the Church the believer in Christ becomes through the grace of God more godlike = theosos The attitude towards this period is very positive it is not so much a period of repentance but as an attempt to recapture our true state as it was for Adam and Eve before the fall - to live pure lives Great Lent or the Great Fast (Greek Μεγά λη Τεσσάράκοστη or Μεγά λη Νηστεί ά meaning Great 40 Days and Great Fast respectively) is the most important fasting season in the church year in the Eastern Orthodox Church which prepares Christians for the greatest feast of the church year Pascha Great Lent officially begins on Clean Monday seven weeks before Pascha and runs for 40 contiguous days concluding with the Presanctified Liturgy on Friday of the Sixth Week The next day is called Lazarus Saturday the day before Palm Sunday Fasting continues throughout the following week known as Passion Week or Holy Week and does not end until after the Paschal Vigil early in the morning of Pascha (Easter Sunday) Observance of Great Lent is characterized by fasting and abstinence from certain foods intensified private and public prayer self-examination confession personal improvement repentance and restitution for sins committed and almsgiving
8 Koinonia March amp April 2020
The foods abstained from are meat fish eggs and dairy products wine and oil According to some traditions only olive oil is abstained from in others all vegetable oils While wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays Sundays and a few feast days and fish is permitted on Palm Sunday as well as the Annunciation of the Feastday when it falls before Palm Sunday and caviar (fish roe) is permitted on Lazarus Saturday meat and dairy are prohibited entirely until the fast is broken on Pascha Besides the additional liturgical celebrations Orthodox Christians are expected to pay closer attention to and increase their private prayer According to Orthodox theology when asceticism is increased prayer must be increased also The Church Fathers have referred to fasting without prayer as the fast of the demons since the demons do not eat according to their incorporeal nature but neither do they pray
Theme of Lenten Joy A difference between the Eastern and Western observances is that while in the West the chanting of Alleluia ceases during Lent in the East its use is increased This is because for Orthodox Christians fasting is joyous (Matthew 616) and the sense of unworthiness must always be tempered with hope in Gods forgiveness In fact days which follow the Lenten pattern of services are referred to as days with Alleluia This theme of Lenten Joy is also found in many of the hymns of the Triodion such as the stichera which begin with the words The Lenten Spring has dawned (Vespers Aposticha Wednesday of Cheesefare Week) and Now is the season of repentance let us begin it joyfully O brethren (Matins Second Canon Ode 8 Monday of Cheesefare Week) The making of prostrations during the services increases as well The one prayer that typifies the Lenten services is the Prayer of Saint Ephrem which is said at each service on weekdays accompanied by full prostrations One translation of it reads O Lord and master of my life Take away a spirit of idleness despondency ambition and idle-talking give me not But rather a spirit of chastity humble-mindedness patience and charity bestow upon me Thy servant Yea my king and Lord grant me to see my own failings and refrain from judging others For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages Amen The public reading of Scripture is increased during Great Lent The Psalter (Book of Psalms) which is normally read through once a week is read through twice each week for the six weeks prior to Holy Week Readings from the Old Testament are also increased with the Books of Genesis Proverbs and Isaiah being read through almost in their entirety at the Sixth Hour and Vespers (during Cheesefare Week the readings at these services are taken from Joel and Zechariah while during Holy Week they are from Exodus Ezekiel and Job) Uniquely on weekdays of Great Lent there is no public reading of the Epistles or Gospels This is because the readings are particular to the Divine Liturgy which is not celebrated on weekdays of Great Lent exception being the Annunciation of the Theotokos There are however Epistles and Gospels appointed for each Saturday and Sunday
Koinonia March amp April 2020 9
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH
CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions feelings guilt and sin
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and a re-establishment of onersquos relationship with God
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions
To schedule your appointment please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278 1 Thank you
GOOD FRIDAY - LAMENTATIONS Please submit this form to the church office Thank you
Requested by __________________________________
COMMEMORATION (First names only Baptismal if known please print)
Living Fallen Asleep in the Lord
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10 Koinonia March amp April 2020
ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
Koinonia March amp April 2020 11
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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20 Koinonia March amp April 2020
DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
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2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
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Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
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Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
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Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
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St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
ST HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Canton Ohio
Official Notice of a
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SUNDAY MAY 3 2020 Immediately after church services
AGENDA
daggerRev Dr Nicholas V Gamvas Protopresbyter
Mike Fakelis
Parish Council President
1 Opening Prayer 2 Election of Chairman 3 Previous General Assembly Minutes Approval 4 Priestrsquos Report 5 Presidentrsquos Report 6 Canton Greek Fest Report 7 Stewardship Committee Report 8 Finance Committee Report 9 Endowment Committee Report 10 Maintenance ReportRenovation Report 11 Catering amp Event Center Report 12 Election of Auditing Committee 13 Election of Board of Elections 14 Old Business 15 New Business 16 Good of the Church 17 Closing Prayer 18 Adjournment
Koinonia March amp April 2020 3
MARCH APRIL 2020
Dear St Haralambos Parishioners Congratulations to all the wonderful people that were honored at the Nameday Banquet
Faithful Service Awards Harriet Anderson-Ingold Barbara Diamant Theodore amp Ann Fillis Eftichia Lemos and Linda Paxos
Women of Distinction Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers
Man of the Year Dr William Skendelas
Thank you all for your years of hard work and commitment to the St Haralambos Family I would like to thank John Kellamis Samuel Kragalott and Michel Giustino for chairing the event along with the Menrsquos Club and the Ladies Philoptochos Society it was a wonderful event Also I would like to thank Ron Darrah along with his kitchen crew for the delicious food and Linda Natale along with her helpers for the excellent service Again Thank You All I would like to congratulate our Goyans on a very successful basketball season Not only did the kids win a couple Championships they also won the Sportsmanship Trophy Wining this trophy is a great honor as it shows that our children not only play hard but are also compassionate on the court and off Great Job Kids I would like to thank all the coaches Goya advisers and parents for their hard work in making this Goya basketball season successful and fun for the kids As we begin Lent I would like to wish everyone a happy healthy and spiritual Lenten celebration and Happy Pascha Sincerely
Michael Fakelis 2020 Parish Council President
4 Koinonia March amp April 2020
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 dagger900 Forgiveness Cheesefare
GOYA Meeting
JOY Meeting
2 dagger600 Compline
500 Phil Bd Mtg 600 Phil Reg Mtg
530 Greek School
3 1000 Silver Liners Board Mtg
630 Greek Fest Mtg
4 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St George Mass
5 930 Leadership Mtg Tri-Room
420 Dance Practice
6 dagger630 1st Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
7 dagger900 3rd Saturday of Souls
dagger1200 Baptism
500 Catering Event
8 dagger900 Sunday of Orthodoxy daggerMemorials
dagger500 Sunday of Orth-St George Serbian
9 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
10
11 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at Holy Assumption
12 420 Dance Practice
630 Parish Council Meeting
13 dagger630 2nd Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
430 Fish Dinner
14 dagger1100 Baptism
15 dagger900 St Gregory of Palamas
daggerMemorials
16 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
17 1200 Silver Liners
330 Bible Study
18
dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St Haralambos
19 1000 Safety Council
430 Dance Practice
630 Bible Study
20 dagger630 3rd Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary 300 Fest Prep
21 800 Fest Prep Galatobouriko
22 dagger900 Sunday of the Holy Cross
23 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
24 700 Atlantic Foods
25 dagger900 Annunciation of the Theotokos
dagger630 Vesperal Divine Liturgy at St George Antio
26 800 Fest Prep Baklava
430 Dance Practice
630 Parish Council Mtg
27 dagger630 4th Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
28
29 dagger900 St John Climacus
daggerMemorials
30 dagger600 Compline
No Greek School
31 800 Safety Council
MARCH 2020 St Haralambos Church
1 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy Holy Trinity
530 Choir Practice
2 420 Dance Practice 630 Dancers Mtg
3 dagger630 Akathist Hymn
700 Atlantic ndashGym
1000 Rotary
4 600 Trivia Night
5 dagger900 St Mary of Egypt
daggerMemorial
GOYA amp JOY Mtgs
6 dagger600 Compline
500 Phil Bd Mtg 600 Phil Reg Mtg
530 Greek School
7 630 Greek Fest Mtg
8 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St George Romanian
530 Jr Choir 630 Sr Choir
9 1000 Safety Council
420 Dance Practice
10 1000 Rotary
430 Fish Dinner
11 dagger900 Saturday of Lazarus
Youth Retreat amp Palm Crosses
12 PALM SUNDAY
dagger900 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Dinner
dagger700 Bridegroom
13 HOLY MONDAY
dagger700 Bridegroom
No Greek School
14 HOLY TUESDAY dagger700 Bridegroom St Kassiane
15 HOLY WEDNESDAY
dagger900 am Presanctified Liturgy
dagger600 Holy Unction
16 HOLY THURSDAY
dagger900 Vespers Liturgy of St Basil
dagger700 Reading of the Twelve
17 HOLY FRIDAY
dagger900 Reading of the Royal Hours
dagger300 Apokathelosis
dagger700 Lamentations 1000 Rotary
18 HOLY SATURDAY dagger900 Vespers Liturgy of St Basil
dagger1115 pm Orthros
dagger1200 Resurrection
dagger1230 Pas Vespers
19 HOLY PASCHA
dagger1100 Agape Serv 20 530 Greek School
21
1200 Silver Liners
630 Greek Fest Mtg
22
23
dagger630 St George Great Vespers St George Mass No Dance Prac
24 dagger900 Life Giving St Nicholas Alliance
1000 Rotary
25 800 Debrsquos Ball
900 Debrsquos Presentation
26 dagger900 St Thomas
300 Greek School Program
27 530 Greek School Last Day
28
29
30 420 Dance Practice
APRIL 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 5
MARCH 1 SUNDAY FORGIVENESS SUNDAY CHEESEFARE - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 3 MONDAY CLEAN MONDAY - 600 pm - Compline Service
MARCH 4 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat ST GEORGE CHURCH MASS 630 pm Combined service with area churches Fr Michael Corbin guest homilist A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 6 FRIDAY FIRST SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - S 630 pm
MARCH 7 SATURDAY THIRD SATURDAY OF SOULS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
MARCH 8 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY EVE SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY VESPERS at ST GEORGE SERBIAN 500 pm Pan-Orthodox Vespers the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias
MARCH 9 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 11 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat HOLY ASSUMPTION OCA 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Ionel Sotnoianu A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 13 FRIDAY SECOND SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - 630 pm
MARCH 15 SUNDAY ST GREGORY OF PALAMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy MARCH 16 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 18 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST HARALAMBOS 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 20 FRIDAY THIRD SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 22 SUNDAY VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 23 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
VESPERAL DIVINE LITURGY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS- at ST GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN 630 pm Vesperal Divine Liturgy combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Spiro Kehayes A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 27 FRIDAY FOURTH SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 29 SUNDAY ST JOHN OF CLIMACUS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 30 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
6 Koinonia March amp April 2020
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH March Liturgical Calendar
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at HOLY TRINITY 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Gamvas A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 3 FRIDAY AKATHIST HYMN - 630 pm
APRIL 5 SUNDAY ST MARY OF EGYPT 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
APRIL 6 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
APRIL 8 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST GEORGE ROMANIAN 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr John Kennerk A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 11 SATURDAY SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - 900 - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy After service palm crosses will be made Everyone is welcome to stay
APRIL 12 SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - EVENING 700 pm
APRIL 13 MONDAY HOLY MONDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE- 700 pm
APRIL 14 TUESDAY HOLY TUESDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - TROPARION OF ST KASSIANE - 700 pm
APRIL 15 WEDNESDAY HOLY WEDNESDAY - 900 am - Presanctified Liturgy
HOLY UNCTION SERVICE - 600 pm
APRIL 16 THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 700 pm - Reading of the 12 Gospels
APRIL 17 FRIDAY HOLY FRIDAY - 900 am - Reading of the Royal Hours 300 pm - Apokathelosis Service - 700 pm - Great Lamentations -
APRIL 18 SATURDAY HOLY SATURDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 1115 - 1145 pm - Orthros
APRIL 19 SUNDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - PASCHA - HOLY EASTER - CHRIST IS RISEN 1200 am - Holy Resurrection Service at midnight 1230 am - Holy Paschal Liturgy of St John Chrysostom 1100 am - Agape Vespers
APRIL 23 THURSDAY ST GEORGE GREAT VESPERS - at ST GEORGE CHURCH MASSILLON 630 pm - Great Vespers followed by a tea everyone is welcome
APRIL 24 FRIDAY THEOTOKOS OF THE LIFE GIVING FOUNTAIN at ST NICHOLAS ROMANIAN ALLIANCE 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy Pan-Orthodox service
APRIL 26 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF SAINT THOMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
Koinonia March amp April 2020 7
ST HARALBOS CHURCH APRIL Liturgical Calendar
THE PURPOSE OF GREAT LENT ndash THE GREAT FAST + Fr Nicholas V Gamvas
The purpose of Great Lent is to prepare the faithful to enter into the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus The totality of the Orthodox Christian centers around the Resurrection of Christ Great Lent is intended to be a workshop where the character of the believer is spiritually uplifted and strengthened where onersquos life is rededicated to the principles and ideals of the Holy Gospel where fasting and prayer culminate in deep conviction of life where apathy and disinterest turn into vigorous activities of faith and good works Lent is not for the sake of Lent itself as fasting is not for the sake of fasting However but rather these are means by which and for which the individual believer prepares to reach for accept and attain the calling of the Savior Therefore the significance of Great Lent is highly appraised not only by the monks who gradually increased the length of time of the Lent but also by the lay people themselves The Orthodox lenten rules are the monastic rules These rules exist not as a Pharisaic law ldquoburdens grievous to be bornerdquo Luke 1146 but as an ideal to be striven for not as an end in themselves but as a means to the purification of heart the enlightening of mind the liberation of soul and body from sin and the spiritual perfection crowned in the virtue of love towards God and man In Orthodox Christianity asceticism is not exclusively for the professional religious but for each lay person as well according to their strength As such Great Lent is a sacred Institute of the Church to serve the individual believer in participating as a member of the Mystical Body of Christ It provides each person an annual opportunity for self-examination and improving the standards of faith and morals in our Christian life The deep intent of the believer during Great Lent is encapsulated in the words of Saint Paul forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 313-14) Through spending more time than usual in prayer and meditation on the Holy Scripture and the Holy Traditions of the Church the believer in Christ becomes through the grace of God more godlike = theosos The attitude towards this period is very positive it is not so much a period of repentance but as an attempt to recapture our true state as it was for Adam and Eve before the fall - to live pure lives Great Lent or the Great Fast (Greek Μεγά λη Τεσσάράκοστη or Μεγά λη Νηστεί ά meaning Great 40 Days and Great Fast respectively) is the most important fasting season in the church year in the Eastern Orthodox Church which prepares Christians for the greatest feast of the church year Pascha Great Lent officially begins on Clean Monday seven weeks before Pascha and runs for 40 contiguous days concluding with the Presanctified Liturgy on Friday of the Sixth Week The next day is called Lazarus Saturday the day before Palm Sunday Fasting continues throughout the following week known as Passion Week or Holy Week and does not end until after the Paschal Vigil early in the morning of Pascha (Easter Sunday) Observance of Great Lent is characterized by fasting and abstinence from certain foods intensified private and public prayer self-examination confession personal improvement repentance and restitution for sins committed and almsgiving
8 Koinonia March amp April 2020
The foods abstained from are meat fish eggs and dairy products wine and oil According to some traditions only olive oil is abstained from in others all vegetable oils While wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays Sundays and a few feast days and fish is permitted on Palm Sunday as well as the Annunciation of the Feastday when it falls before Palm Sunday and caviar (fish roe) is permitted on Lazarus Saturday meat and dairy are prohibited entirely until the fast is broken on Pascha Besides the additional liturgical celebrations Orthodox Christians are expected to pay closer attention to and increase their private prayer According to Orthodox theology when asceticism is increased prayer must be increased also The Church Fathers have referred to fasting without prayer as the fast of the demons since the demons do not eat according to their incorporeal nature but neither do they pray
Theme of Lenten Joy A difference between the Eastern and Western observances is that while in the West the chanting of Alleluia ceases during Lent in the East its use is increased This is because for Orthodox Christians fasting is joyous (Matthew 616) and the sense of unworthiness must always be tempered with hope in Gods forgiveness In fact days which follow the Lenten pattern of services are referred to as days with Alleluia This theme of Lenten Joy is also found in many of the hymns of the Triodion such as the stichera which begin with the words The Lenten Spring has dawned (Vespers Aposticha Wednesday of Cheesefare Week) and Now is the season of repentance let us begin it joyfully O brethren (Matins Second Canon Ode 8 Monday of Cheesefare Week) The making of prostrations during the services increases as well The one prayer that typifies the Lenten services is the Prayer of Saint Ephrem which is said at each service on weekdays accompanied by full prostrations One translation of it reads O Lord and master of my life Take away a spirit of idleness despondency ambition and idle-talking give me not But rather a spirit of chastity humble-mindedness patience and charity bestow upon me Thy servant Yea my king and Lord grant me to see my own failings and refrain from judging others For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages Amen The public reading of Scripture is increased during Great Lent The Psalter (Book of Psalms) which is normally read through once a week is read through twice each week for the six weeks prior to Holy Week Readings from the Old Testament are also increased with the Books of Genesis Proverbs and Isaiah being read through almost in their entirety at the Sixth Hour and Vespers (during Cheesefare Week the readings at these services are taken from Joel and Zechariah while during Holy Week they are from Exodus Ezekiel and Job) Uniquely on weekdays of Great Lent there is no public reading of the Epistles or Gospels This is because the readings are particular to the Divine Liturgy which is not celebrated on weekdays of Great Lent exception being the Annunciation of the Theotokos There are however Epistles and Gospels appointed for each Saturday and Sunday
Koinonia March amp April 2020 9
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH
CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions feelings guilt and sin
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and a re-establishment of onersquos relationship with God
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions
To schedule your appointment please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278 1 Thank you
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10 Koinonia March amp April 2020
ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
Koinonia March amp April 2020 11
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
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Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
MARCH APRIL 2020
Dear St Haralambos Parishioners Congratulations to all the wonderful people that were honored at the Nameday Banquet
Faithful Service Awards Harriet Anderson-Ingold Barbara Diamant Theodore amp Ann Fillis Eftichia Lemos and Linda Paxos
Women of Distinction Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers
Man of the Year Dr William Skendelas
Thank you all for your years of hard work and commitment to the St Haralambos Family I would like to thank John Kellamis Samuel Kragalott and Michel Giustino for chairing the event along with the Menrsquos Club and the Ladies Philoptochos Society it was a wonderful event Also I would like to thank Ron Darrah along with his kitchen crew for the delicious food and Linda Natale along with her helpers for the excellent service Again Thank You All I would like to congratulate our Goyans on a very successful basketball season Not only did the kids win a couple Championships they also won the Sportsmanship Trophy Wining this trophy is a great honor as it shows that our children not only play hard but are also compassionate on the court and off Great Job Kids I would like to thank all the coaches Goya advisers and parents for their hard work in making this Goya basketball season successful and fun for the kids As we begin Lent I would like to wish everyone a happy healthy and spiritual Lenten celebration and Happy Pascha Sincerely
Michael Fakelis 2020 Parish Council President
4 Koinonia March amp April 2020
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 dagger900 Forgiveness Cheesefare
GOYA Meeting
JOY Meeting
2 dagger600 Compline
500 Phil Bd Mtg 600 Phil Reg Mtg
530 Greek School
3 1000 Silver Liners Board Mtg
630 Greek Fest Mtg
4 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St George Mass
5 930 Leadership Mtg Tri-Room
420 Dance Practice
6 dagger630 1st Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
7 dagger900 3rd Saturday of Souls
dagger1200 Baptism
500 Catering Event
8 dagger900 Sunday of Orthodoxy daggerMemorials
dagger500 Sunday of Orth-St George Serbian
9 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
10
11 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at Holy Assumption
12 420 Dance Practice
630 Parish Council Meeting
13 dagger630 2nd Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
430 Fish Dinner
14 dagger1100 Baptism
15 dagger900 St Gregory of Palamas
daggerMemorials
16 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
17 1200 Silver Liners
330 Bible Study
18
dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St Haralambos
19 1000 Safety Council
430 Dance Practice
630 Bible Study
20 dagger630 3rd Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary 300 Fest Prep
21 800 Fest Prep Galatobouriko
22 dagger900 Sunday of the Holy Cross
23 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
24 700 Atlantic Foods
25 dagger900 Annunciation of the Theotokos
dagger630 Vesperal Divine Liturgy at St George Antio
26 800 Fest Prep Baklava
430 Dance Practice
630 Parish Council Mtg
27 dagger630 4th Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
28
29 dagger900 St John Climacus
daggerMemorials
30 dagger600 Compline
No Greek School
31 800 Safety Council
MARCH 2020 St Haralambos Church
1 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy Holy Trinity
530 Choir Practice
2 420 Dance Practice 630 Dancers Mtg
3 dagger630 Akathist Hymn
700 Atlantic ndashGym
1000 Rotary
4 600 Trivia Night
5 dagger900 St Mary of Egypt
daggerMemorial
GOYA amp JOY Mtgs
6 dagger600 Compline
500 Phil Bd Mtg 600 Phil Reg Mtg
530 Greek School
7 630 Greek Fest Mtg
8 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St George Romanian
530 Jr Choir 630 Sr Choir
9 1000 Safety Council
420 Dance Practice
10 1000 Rotary
430 Fish Dinner
11 dagger900 Saturday of Lazarus
Youth Retreat amp Palm Crosses
12 PALM SUNDAY
dagger900 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Dinner
dagger700 Bridegroom
13 HOLY MONDAY
dagger700 Bridegroom
No Greek School
14 HOLY TUESDAY dagger700 Bridegroom St Kassiane
15 HOLY WEDNESDAY
dagger900 am Presanctified Liturgy
dagger600 Holy Unction
16 HOLY THURSDAY
dagger900 Vespers Liturgy of St Basil
dagger700 Reading of the Twelve
17 HOLY FRIDAY
dagger900 Reading of the Royal Hours
dagger300 Apokathelosis
dagger700 Lamentations 1000 Rotary
18 HOLY SATURDAY dagger900 Vespers Liturgy of St Basil
dagger1115 pm Orthros
dagger1200 Resurrection
dagger1230 Pas Vespers
19 HOLY PASCHA
dagger1100 Agape Serv 20 530 Greek School
21
1200 Silver Liners
630 Greek Fest Mtg
22
23
dagger630 St George Great Vespers St George Mass No Dance Prac
24 dagger900 Life Giving St Nicholas Alliance
1000 Rotary
25 800 Debrsquos Ball
900 Debrsquos Presentation
26 dagger900 St Thomas
300 Greek School Program
27 530 Greek School Last Day
28
29
30 420 Dance Practice
APRIL 2020
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MARCH 1 SUNDAY FORGIVENESS SUNDAY CHEESEFARE - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 3 MONDAY CLEAN MONDAY - 600 pm - Compline Service
MARCH 4 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat ST GEORGE CHURCH MASS 630 pm Combined service with area churches Fr Michael Corbin guest homilist A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 6 FRIDAY FIRST SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - S 630 pm
MARCH 7 SATURDAY THIRD SATURDAY OF SOULS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
MARCH 8 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY EVE SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY VESPERS at ST GEORGE SERBIAN 500 pm Pan-Orthodox Vespers the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias
MARCH 9 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 11 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat HOLY ASSUMPTION OCA 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Ionel Sotnoianu A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 13 FRIDAY SECOND SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - 630 pm
MARCH 15 SUNDAY ST GREGORY OF PALAMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy MARCH 16 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 18 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST HARALAMBOS 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 20 FRIDAY THIRD SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 22 SUNDAY VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 23 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
VESPERAL DIVINE LITURGY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS- at ST GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN 630 pm Vesperal Divine Liturgy combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Spiro Kehayes A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 27 FRIDAY FOURTH SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 29 SUNDAY ST JOHN OF CLIMACUS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 30 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
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ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH March Liturgical Calendar
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at HOLY TRINITY 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Gamvas A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 3 FRIDAY AKATHIST HYMN - 630 pm
APRIL 5 SUNDAY ST MARY OF EGYPT 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
APRIL 6 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
APRIL 8 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST GEORGE ROMANIAN 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr John Kennerk A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 11 SATURDAY SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - 900 - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy After service palm crosses will be made Everyone is welcome to stay
APRIL 12 SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - EVENING 700 pm
APRIL 13 MONDAY HOLY MONDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE- 700 pm
APRIL 14 TUESDAY HOLY TUESDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - TROPARION OF ST KASSIANE - 700 pm
APRIL 15 WEDNESDAY HOLY WEDNESDAY - 900 am - Presanctified Liturgy
HOLY UNCTION SERVICE - 600 pm
APRIL 16 THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 700 pm - Reading of the 12 Gospels
APRIL 17 FRIDAY HOLY FRIDAY - 900 am - Reading of the Royal Hours 300 pm - Apokathelosis Service - 700 pm - Great Lamentations -
APRIL 18 SATURDAY HOLY SATURDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 1115 - 1145 pm - Orthros
APRIL 19 SUNDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - PASCHA - HOLY EASTER - CHRIST IS RISEN 1200 am - Holy Resurrection Service at midnight 1230 am - Holy Paschal Liturgy of St John Chrysostom 1100 am - Agape Vespers
APRIL 23 THURSDAY ST GEORGE GREAT VESPERS - at ST GEORGE CHURCH MASSILLON 630 pm - Great Vespers followed by a tea everyone is welcome
APRIL 24 FRIDAY THEOTOKOS OF THE LIFE GIVING FOUNTAIN at ST NICHOLAS ROMANIAN ALLIANCE 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy Pan-Orthodox service
APRIL 26 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF SAINT THOMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
Koinonia March amp April 2020 7
ST HARALBOS CHURCH APRIL Liturgical Calendar
THE PURPOSE OF GREAT LENT ndash THE GREAT FAST + Fr Nicholas V Gamvas
The purpose of Great Lent is to prepare the faithful to enter into the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus The totality of the Orthodox Christian centers around the Resurrection of Christ Great Lent is intended to be a workshop where the character of the believer is spiritually uplifted and strengthened where onersquos life is rededicated to the principles and ideals of the Holy Gospel where fasting and prayer culminate in deep conviction of life where apathy and disinterest turn into vigorous activities of faith and good works Lent is not for the sake of Lent itself as fasting is not for the sake of fasting However but rather these are means by which and for which the individual believer prepares to reach for accept and attain the calling of the Savior Therefore the significance of Great Lent is highly appraised not only by the monks who gradually increased the length of time of the Lent but also by the lay people themselves The Orthodox lenten rules are the monastic rules These rules exist not as a Pharisaic law ldquoburdens grievous to be bornerdquo Luke 1146 but as an ideal to be striven for not as an end in themselves but as a means to the purification of heart the enlightening of mind the liberation of soul and body from sin and the spiritual perfection crowned in the virtue of love towards God and man In Orthodox Christianity asceticism is not exclusively for the professional religious but for each lay person as well according to their strength As such Great Lent is a sacred Institute of the Church to serve the individual believer in participating as a member of the Mystical Body of Christ It provides each person an annual opportunity for self-examination and improving the standards of faith and morals in our Christian life The deep intent of the believer during Great Lent is encapsulated in the words of Saint Paul forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 313-14) Through spending more time than usual in prayer and meditation on the Holy Scripture and the Holy Traditions of the Church the believer in Christ becomes through the grace of God more godlike = theosos The attitude towards this period is very positive it is not so much a period of repentance but as an attempt to recapture our true state as it was for Adam and Eve before the fall - to live pure lives Great Lent or the Great Fast (Greek Μεγά λη Τεσσάράκοστη or Μεγά λη Νηστεί ά meaning Great 40 Days and Great Fast respectively) is the most important fasting season in the church year in the Eastern Orthodox Church which prepares Christians for the greatest feast of the church year Pascha Great Lent officially begins on Clean Monday seven weeks before Pascha and runs for 40 contiguous days concluding with the Presanctified Liturgy on Friday of the Sixth Week The next day is called Lazarus Saturday the day before Palm Sunday Fasting continues throughout the following week known as Passion Week or Holy Week and does not end until after the Paschal Vigil early in the morning of Pascha (Easter Sunday) Observance of Great Lent is characterized by fasting and abstinence from certain foods intensified private and public prayer self-examination confession personal improvement repentance and restitution for sins committed and almsgiving
8 Koinonia March amp April 2020
The foods abstained from are meat fish eggs and dairy products wine and oil According to some traditions only olive oil is abstained from in others all vegetable oils While wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays Sundays and a few feast days and fish is permitted on Palm Sunday as well as the Annunciation of the Feastday when it falls before Palm Sunday and caviar (fish roe) is permitted on Lazarus Saturday meat and dairy are prohibited entirely until the fast is broken on Pascha Besides the additional liturgical celebrations Orthodox Christians are expected to pay closer attention to and increase their private prayer According to Orthodox theology when asceticism is increased prayer must be increased also The Church Fathers have referred to fasting without prayer as the fast of the demons since the demons do not eat according to their incorporeal nature but neither do they pray
Theme of Lenten Joy A difference between the Eastern and Western observances is that while in the West the chanting of Alleluia ceases during Lent in the East its use is increased This is because for Orthodox Christians fasting is joyous (Matthew 616) and the sense of unworthiness must always be tempered with hope in Gods forgiveness In fact days which follow the Lenten pattern of services are referred to as days with Alleluia This theme of Lenten Joy is also found in many of the hymns of the Triodion such as the stichera which begin with the words The Lenten Spring has dawned (Vespers Aposticha Wednesday of Cheesefare Week) and Now is the season of repentance let us begin it joyfully O brethren (Matins Second Canon Ode 8 Monday of Cheesefare Week) The making of prostrations during the services increases as well The one prayer that typifies the Lenten services is the Prayer of Saint Ephrem which is said at each service on weekdays accompanied by full prostrations One translation of it reads O Lord and master of my life Take away a spirit of idleness despondency ambition and idle-talking give me not But rather a spirit of chastity humble-mindedness patience and charity bestow upon me Thy servant Yea my king and Lord grant me to see my own failings and refrain from judging others For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages Amen The public reading of Scripture is increased during Great Lent The Psalter (Book of Psalms) which is normally read through once a week is read through twice each week for the six weeks prior to Holy Week Readings from the Old Testament are also increased with the Books of Genesis Proverbs and Isaiah being read through almost in their entirety at the Sixth Hour and Vespers (during Cheesefare Week the readings at these services are taken from Joel and Zechariah while during Holy Week they are from Exodus Ezekiel and Job) Uniquely on weekdays of Great Lent there is no public reading of the Epistles or Gospels This is because the readings are particular to the Divine Liturgy which is not celebrated on weekdays of Great Lent exception being the Annunciation of the Theotokos There are however Epistles and Gospels appointed for each Saturday and Sunday
Koinonia March amp April 2020 9
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH
CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions feelings guilt and sin
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and a re-establishment of onersquos relationship with God
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions
To schedule your appointment please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278 1 Thank you
GOOD FRIDAY - LAMENTATIONS Please submit this form to the church office Thank you
Requested by __________________________________
COMMEMORATION (First names only Baptismal if known please print)
Living Fallen Asleep in the Lord
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10 Koinonia March amp April 2020
ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
Koinonia March amp April 2020 11
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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20 Koinonia March amp April 2020
DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
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2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
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Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
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Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
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Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
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St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 dagger900 Forgiveness Cheesefare
GOYA Meeting
JOY Meeting
2 dagger600 Compline
500 Phil Bd Mtg 600 Phil Reg Mtg
530 Greek School
3 1000 Silver Liners Board Mtg
630 Greek Fest Mtg
4 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St George Mass
5 930 Leadership Mtg Tri-Room
420 Dance Practice
6 dagger630 1st Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
7 dagger900 3rd Saturday of Souls
dagger1200 Baptism
500 Catering Event
8 dagger900 Sunday of Orthodoxy daggerMemorials
dagger500 Sunday of Orth-St George Serbian
9 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
10
11 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at Holy Assumption
12 420 Dance Practice
630 Parish Council Meeting
13 dagger630 2nd Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
430 Fish Dinner
14 dagger1100 Baptism
15 dagger900 St Gregory of Palamas
daggerMemorials
16 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
17 1200 Silver Liners
330 Bible Study
18
dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St Haralambos
19 1000 Safety Council
430 Dance Practice
630 Bible Study
20 dagger630 3rd Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary 300 Fest Prep
21 800 Fest Prep Galatobouriko
22 dagger900 Sunday of the Holy Cross
23 dagger600 Compline
530 Greek School
24 700 Atlantic Foods
25 dagger900 Annunciation of the Theotokos
dagger630 Vesperal Divine Liturgy at St George Antio
26 800 Fest Prep Baklava
430 Dance Practice
630 Parish Council Mtg
27 dagger630 4th Sal to the Theotokos
1000 Rotary
28
29 dagger900 St John Climacus
daggerMemorials
30 dagger600 Compline
No Greek School
31 800 Safety Council
MARCH 2020 St Haralambos Church
1 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy Holy Trinity
530 Choir Practice
2 420 Dance Practice 630 Dancers Mtg
3 dagger630 Akathist Hymn
700 Atlantic ndashGym
1000 Rotary
4 600 Trivia Night
5 dagger900 St Mary of Egypt
daggerMemorial
GOYA amp JOY Mtgs
6 dagger600 Compline
500 Phil Bd Mtg 600 Phil Reg Mtg
530 Greek School
7 630 Greek Fest Mtg
8 dagger630 Presanctified Liturgy at St George Romanian
530 Jr Choir 630 Sr Choir
9 1000 Safety Council
420 Dance Practice
10 1000 Rotary
430 Fish Dinner
11 dagger900 Saturday of Lazarus
Youth Retreat amp Palm Crosses
12 PALM SUNDAY
dagger900 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Dinner
dagger700 Bridegroom
13 HOLY MONDAY
dagger700 Bridegroom
No Greek School
14 HOLY TUESDAY dagger700 Bridegroom St Kassiane
15 HOLY WEDNESDAY
dagger900 am Presanctified Liturgy
dagger600 Holy Unction
16 HOLY THURSDAY
dagger900 Vespers Liturgy of St Basil
dagger700 Reading of the Twelve
17 HOLY FRIDAY
dagger900 Reading of the Royal Hours
dagger300 Apokathelosis
dagger700 Lamentations 1000 Rotary
18 HOLY SATURDAY dagger900 Vespers Liturgy of St Basil
dagger1115 pm Orthros
dagger1200 Resurrection
dagger1230 Pas Vespers
19 HOLY PASCHA
dagger1100 Agape Serv 20 530 Greek School
21
1200 Silver Liners
630 Greek Fest Mtg
22
23
dagger630 St George Great Vespers St George Mass No Dance Prac
24 dagger900 Life Giving St Nicholas Alliance
1000 Rotary
25 800 Debrsquos Ball
900 Debrsquos Presentation
26 dagger900 St Thomas
300 Greek School Program
27 530 Greek School Last Day
28
29
30 420 Dance Practice
APRIL 2020
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MARCH 1 SUNDAY FORGIVENESS SUNDAY CHEESEFARE - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 3 MONDAY CLEAN MONDAY - 600 pm - Compline Service
MARCH 4 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat ST GEORGE CHURCH MASS 630 pm Combined service with area churches Fr Michael Corbin guest homilist A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 6 FRIDAY FIRST SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - S 630 pm
MARCH 7 SATURDAY THIRD SATURDAY OF SOULS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
MARCH 8 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY EVE SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY VESPERS at ST GEORGE SERBIAN 500 pm Pan-Orthodox Vespers the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias
MARCH 9 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 11 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat HOLY ASSUMPTION OCA 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Ionel Sotnoianu A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 13 FRIDAY SECOND SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - 630 pm
MARCH 15 SUNDAY ST GREGORY OF PALAMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy MARCH 16 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 18 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST HARALAMBOS 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 20 FRIDAY THIRD SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 22 SUNDAY VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 23 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
VESPERAL DIVINE LITURGY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS- at ST GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN 630 pm Vesperal Divine Liturgy combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Spiro Kehayes A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 27 FRIDAY FOURTH SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 29 SUNDAY ST JOHN OF CLIMACUS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 30 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
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ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH March Liturgical Calendar
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at HOLY TRINITY 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Gamvas A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 3 FRIDAY AKATHIST HYMN - 630 pm
APRIL 5 SUNDAY ST MARY OF EGYPT 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
APRIL 6 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
APRIL 8 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST GEORGE ROMANIAN 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr John Kennerk A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 11 SATURDAY SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - 900 - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy After service palm crosses will be made Everyone is welcome to stay
APRIL 12 SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - EVENING 700 pm
APRIL 13 MONDAY HOLY MONDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE- 700 pm
APRIL 14 TUESDAY HOLY TUESDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - TROPARION OF ST KASSIANE - 700 pm
APRIL 15 WEDNESDAY HOLY WEDNESDAY - 900 am - Presanctified Liturgy
HOLY UNCTION SERVICE - 600 pm
APRIL 16 THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 700 pm - Reading of the 12 Gospels
APRIL 17 FRIDAY HOLY FRIDAY - 900 am - Reading of the Royal Hours 300 pm - Apokathelosis Service - 700 pm - Great Lamentations -
APRIL 18 SATURDAY HOLY SATURDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 1115 - 1145 pm - Orthros
APRIL 19 SUNDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - PASCHA - HOLY EASTER - CHRIST IS RISEN 1200 am - Holy Resurrection Service at midnight 1230 am - Holy Paschal Liturgy of St John Chrysostom 1100 am - Agape Vespers
APRIL 23 THURSDAY ST GEORGE GREAT VESPERS - at ST GEORGE CHURCH MASSILLON 630 pm - Great Vespers followed by a tea everyone is welcome
APRIL 24 FRIDAY THEOTOKOS OF THE LIFE GIVING FOUNTAIN at ST NICHOLAS ROMANIAN ALLIANCE 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy Pan-Orthodox service
APRIL 26 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF SAINT THOMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
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ST HARALBOS CHURCH APRIL Liturgical Calendar
THE PURPOSE OF GREAT LENT ndash THE GREAT FAST + Fr Nicholas V Gamvas
The purpose of Great Lent is to prepare the faithful to enter into the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus The totality of the Orthodox Christian centers around the Resurrection of Christ Great Lent is intended to be a workshop where the character of the believer is spiritually uplifted and strengthened where onersquos life is rededicated to the principles and ideals of the Holy Gospel where fasting and prayer culminate in deep conviction of life where apathy and disinterest turn into vigorous activities of faith and good works Lent is not for the sake of Lent itself as fasting is not for the sake of fasting However but rather these are means by which and for which the individual believer prepares to reach for accept and attain the calling of the Savior Therefore the significance of Great Lent is highly appraised not only by the monks who gradually increased the length of time of the Lent but also by the lay people themselves The Orthodox lenten rules are the monastic rules These rules exist not as a Pharisaic law ldquoburdens grievous to be bornerdquo Luke 1146 but as an ideal to be striven for not as an end in themselves but as a means to the purification of heart the enlightening of mind the liberation of soul and body from sin and the spiritual perfection crowned in the virtue of love towards God and man In Orthodox Christianity asceticism is not exclusively for the professional religious but for each lay person as well according to their strength As such Great Lent is a sacred Institute of the Church to serve the individual believer in participating as a member of the Mystical Body of Christ It provides each person an annual opportunity for self-examination and improving the standards of faith and morals in our Christian life The deep intent of the believer during Great Lent is encapsulated in the words of Saint Paul forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 313-14) Through spending more time than usual in prayer and meditation on the Holy Scripture and the Holy Traditions of the Church the believer in Christ becomes through the grace of God more godlike = theosos The attitude towards this period is very positive it is not so much a period of repentance but as an attempt to recapture our true state as it was for Adam and Eve before the fall - to live pure lives Great Lent or the Great Fast (Greek Μεγά λη Τεσσάράκοστη or Μεγά λη Νηστεί ά meaning Great 40 Days and Great Fast respectively) is the most important fasting season in the church year in the Eastern Orthodox Church which prepares Christians for the greatest feast of the church year Pascha Great Lent officially begins on Clean Monday seven weeks before Pascha and runs for 40 contiguous days concluding with the Presanctified Liturgy on Friday of the Sixth Week The next day is called Lazarus Saturday the day before Palm Sunday Fasting continues throughout the following week known as Passion Week or Holy Week and does not end until after the Paschal Vigil early in the morning of Pascha (Easter Sunday) Observance of Great Lent is characterized by fasting and abstinence from certain foods intensified private and public prayer self-examination confession personal improvement repentance and restitution for sins committed and almsgiving
8 Koinonia March amp April 2020
The foods abstained from are meat fish eggs and dairy products wine and oil According to some traditions only olive oil is abstained from in others all vegetable oils While wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays Sundays and a few feast days and fish is permitted on Palm Sunday as well as the Annunciation of the Feastday when it falls before Palm Sunday and caviar (fish roe) is permitted on Lazarus Saturday meat and dairy are prohibited entirely until the fast is broken on Pascha Besides the additional liturgical celebrations Orthodox Christians are expected to pay closer attention to and increase their private prayer According to Orthodox theology when asceticism is increased prayer must be increased also The Church Fathers have referred to fasting without prayer as the fast of the demons since the demons do not eat according to their incorporeal nature but neither do they pray
Theme of Lenten Joy A difference between the Eastern and Western observances is that while in the West the chanting of Alleluia ceases during Lent in the East its use is increased This is because for Orthodox Christians fasting is joyous (Matthew 616) and the sense of unworthiness must always be tempered with hope in Gods forgiveness In fact days which follow the Lenten pattern of services are referred to as days with Alleluia This theme of Lenten Joy is also found in many of the hymns of the Triodion such as the stichera which begin with the words The Lenten Spring has dawned (Vespers Aposticha Wednesday of Cheesefare Week) and Now is the season of repentance let us begin it joyfully O brethren (Matins Second Canon Ode 8 Monday of Cheesefare Week) The making of prostrations during the services increases as well The one prayer that typifies the Lenten services is the Prayer of Saint Ephrem which is said at each service on weekdays accompanied by full prostrations One translation of it reads O Lord and master of my life Take away a spirit of idleness despondency ambition and idle-talking give me not But rather a spirit of chastity humble-mindedness patience and charity bestow upon me Thy servant Yea my king and Lord grant me to see my own failings and refrain from judging others For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages Amen The public reading of Scripture is increased during Great Lent The Psalter (Book of Psalms) which is normally read through once a week is read through twice each week for the six weeks prior to Holy Week Readings from the Old Testament are also increased with the Books of Genesis Proverbs and Isaiah being read through almost in their entirety at the Sixth Hour and Vespers (during Cheesefare Week the readings at these services are taken from Joel and Zechariah while during Holy Week they are from Exodus Ezekiel and Job) Uniquely on weekdays of Great Lent there is no public reading of the Epistles or Gospels This is because the readings are particular to the Divine Liturgy which is not celebrated on weekdays of Great Lent exception being the Annunciation of the Theotokos There are however Epistles and Gospels appointed for each Saturday and Sunday
Koinonia March amp April 2020 9
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH
CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions feelings guilt and sin
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and a re-establishment of onersquos relationship with God
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions
To schedule your appointment please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278 1 Thank you
GOOD FRIDAY - LAMENTATIONS Please submit this form to the church office Thank you
Requested by __________________________________
COMMEMORATION (First names only Baptismal if known please print)
Living Fallen Asleep in the Lord
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10 Koinonia March amp April 2020
ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
Koinonia March amp April 2020 11
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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20 Koinonia March amp April 2020
DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
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2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
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Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
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Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
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Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
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St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
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2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
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1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
MARCH 1 SUNDAY FORGIVENESS SUNDAY CHEESEFARE - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 3 MONDAY CLEAN MONDAY - 600 pm - Compline Service
MARCH 4 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat ST GEORGE CHURCH MASS 630 pm Combined service with area churches Fr Michael Corbin guest homilist A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 6 FRIDAY FIRST SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - S 630 pm
MARCH 7 SATURDAY THIRD SATURDAY OF SOULS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
MARCH 8 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY EVE SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY VESPERS at ST GEORGE SERBIAN 500 pm Pan-Orthodox Vespers the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias
MARCH 9 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 11 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat HOLY ASSUMPTION OCA 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Ionel Sotnoianu A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 13 FRIDAY SECOND SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS - 630 pm
MARCH 15 SUNDAY ST GREGORY OF PALAMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy MARCH 16 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 18 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST HARALAMBOS 630 pm Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Halkias A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 20 FRIDAY THIRD SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 22 SUNDAY VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 23 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS - 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
VESPERAL DIVINE LITURGY ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS- at ST GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN 630 pm Vesperal Divine Liturgy combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Spiro Kehayes A reception will follow everyone is invited
MARCH 27 FRIDAY FOURTH SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 630 pm
MARCH 29 SUNDAY ST JOHN OF CLIMACUS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
MARCH 30 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
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ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH March Liturgical Calendar
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at HOLY TRINITY 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Gamvas A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 3 FRIDAY AKATHIST HYMN - 630 pm
APRIL 5 SUNDAY ST MARY OF EGYPT 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
APRIL 6 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
APRIL 8 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST GEORGE ROMANIAN 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr John Kennerk A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 11 SATURDAY SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - 900 - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy After service palm crosses will be made Everyone is welcome to stay
APRIL 12 SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - EVENING 700 pm
APRIL 13 MONDAY HOLY MONDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE- 700 pm
APRIL 14 TUESDAY HOLY TUESDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - TROPARION OF ST KASSIANE - 700 pm
APRIL 15 WEDNESDAY HOLY WEDNESDAY - 900 am - Presanctified Liturgy
HOLY UNCTION SERVICE - 600 pm
APRIL 16 THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 700 pm - Reading of the 12 Gospels
APRIL 17 FRIDAY HOLY FRIDAY - 900 am - Reading of the Royal Hours 300 pm - Apokathelosis Service - 700 pm - Great Lamentations -
APRIL 18 SATURDAY HOLY SATURDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 1115 - 1145 pm - Orthros
APRIL 19 SUNDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - PASCHA - HOLY EASTER - CHRIST IS RISEN 1200 am - Holy Resurrection Service at midnight 1230 am - Holy Paschal Liturgy of St John Chrysostom 1100 am - Agape Vespers
APRIL 23 THURSDAY ST GEORGE GREAT VESPERS - at ST GEORGE CHURCH MASSILLON 630 pm - Great Vespers followed by a tea everyone is welcome
APRIL 24 FRIDAY THEOTOKOS OF THE LIFE GIVING FOUNTAIN at ST NICHOLAS ROMANIAN ALLIANCE 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy Pan-Orthodox service
APRIL 26 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF SAINT THOMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
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ST HARALBOS CHURCH APRIL Liturgical Calendar
THE PURPOSE OF GREAT LENT ndash THE GREAT FAST + Fr Nicholas V Gamvas
The purpose of Great Lent is to prepare the faithful to enter into the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus The totality of the Orthodox Christian centers around the Resurrection of Christ Great Lent is intended to be a workshop where the character of the believer is spiritually uplifted and strengthened where onersquos life is rededicated to the principles and ideals of the Holy Gospel where fasting and prayer culminate in deep conviction of life where apathy and disinterest turn into vigorous activities of faith and good works Lent is not for the sake of Lent itself as fasting is not for the sake of fasting However but rather these are means by which and for which the individual believer prepares to reach for accept and attain the calling of the Savior Therefore the significance of Great Lent is highly appraised not only by the monks who gradually increased the length of time of the Lent but also by the lay people themselves The Orthodox lenten rules are the monastic rules These rules exist not as a Pharisaic law ldquoburdens grievous to be bornerdquo Luke 1146 but as an ideal to be striven for not as an end in themselves but as a means to the purification of heart the enlightening of mind the liberation of soul and body from sin and the spiritual perfection crowned in the virtue of love towards God and man In Orthodox Christianity asceticism is not exclusively for the professional religious but for each lay person as well according to their strength As such Great Lent is a sacred Institute of the Church to serve the individual believer in participating as a member of the Mystical Body of Christ It provides each person an annual opportunity for self-examination and improving the standards of faith and morals in our Christian life The deep intent of the believer during Great Lent is encapsulated in the words of Saint Paul forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 313-14) Through spending more time than usual in prayer and meditation on the Holy Scripture and the Holy Traditions of the Church the believer in Christ becomes through the grace of God more godlike = theosos The attitude towards this period is very positive it is not so much a period of repentance but as an attempt to recapture our true state as it was for Adam and Eve before the fall - to live pure lives Great Lent or the Great Fast (Greek Μεγά λη Τεσσάράκοστη or Μεγά λη Νηστεί ά meaning Great 40 Days and Great Fast respectively) is the most important fasting season in the church year in the Eastern Orthodox Church which prepares Christians for the greatest feast of the church year Pascha Great Lent officially begins on Clean Monday seven weeks before Pascha and runs for 40 contiguous days concluding with the Presanctified Liturgy on Friday of the Sixth Week The next day is called Lazarus Saturday the day before Palm Sunday Fasting continues throughout the following week known as Passion Week or Holy Week and does not end until after the Paschal Vigil early in the morning of Pascha (Easter Sunday) Observance of Great Lent is characterized by fasting and abstinence from certain foods intensified private and public prayer self-examination confession personal improvement repentance and restitution for sins committed and almsgiving
8 Koinonia March amp April 2020
The foods abstained from are meat fish eggs and dairy products wine and oil According to some traditions only olive oil is abstained from in others all vegetable oils While wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays Sundays and a few feast days and fish is permitted on Palm Sunday as well as the Annunciation of the Feastday when it falls before Palm Sunday and caviar (fish roe) is permitted on Lazarus Saturday meat and dairy are prohibited entirely until the fast is broken on Pascha Besides the additional liturgical celebrations Orthodox Christians are expected to pay closer attention to and increase their private prayer According to Orthodox theology when asceticism is increased prayer must be increased also The Church Fathers have referred to fasting without prayer as the fast of the demons since the demons do not eat according to their incorporeal nature but neither do they pray
Theme of Lenten Joy A difference between the Eastern and Western observances is that while in the West the chanting of Alleluia ceases during Lent in the East its use is increased This is because for Orthodox Christians fasting is joyous (Matthew 616) and the sense of unworthiness must always be tempered with hope in Gods forgiveness In fact days which follow the Lenten pattern of services are referred to as days with Alleluia This theme of Lenten Joy is also found in many of the hymns of the Triodion such as the stichera which begin with the words The Lenten Spring has dawned (Vespers Aposticha Wednesday of Cheesefare Week) and Now is the season of repentance let us begin it joyfully O brethren (Matins Second Canon Ode 8 Monday of Cheesefare Week) The making of prostrations during the services increases as well The one prayer that typifies the Lenten services is the Prayer of Saint Ephrem which is said at each service on weekdays accompanied by full prostrations One translation of it reads O Lord and master of my life Take away a spirit of idleness despondency ambition and idle-talking give me not But rather a spirit of chastity humble-mindedness patience and charity bestow upon me Thy servant Yea my king and Lord grant me to see my own failings and refrain from judging others For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages Amen The public reading of Scripture is increased during Great Lent The Psalter (Book of Psalms) which is normally read through once a week is read through twice each week for the six weeks prior to Holy Week Readings from the Old Testament are also increased with the Books of Genesis Proverbs and Isaiah being read through almost in their entirety at the Sixth Hour and Vespers (during Cheesefare Week the readings at these services are taken from Joel and Zechariah while during Holy Week they are from Exodus Ezekiel and Job) Uniquely on weekdays of Great Lent there is no public reading of the Epistles or Gospels This is because the readings are particular to the Divine Liturgy which is not celebrated on weekdays of Great Lent exception being the Annunciation of the Theotokos There are however Epistles and Gospels appointed for each Saturday and Sunday
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ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH
CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions feelings guilt and sin
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and a re-establishment of onersquos relationship with God
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions
To schedule your appointment please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278 1 Thank you
GOOD FRIDAY - LAMENTATIONS Please submit this form to the church office Thank you
Requested by __________________________________
COMMEMORATION (First names only Baptismal if known please print)
Living Fallen Asleep in the Lord
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ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
Koinonia March amp April 2020 11
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
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March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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20 Koinonia March amp April 2020
DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Your Contact Information
Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
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Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
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1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at HOLY TRINITY 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr Nicholas Gamvas A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 3 FRIDAY AKATHIST HYMN - 630 pm
APRIL 5 SUNDAY ST MARY OF EGYPT 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
APRIL 6 MONDAY GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE 600 pm
APRIL 8 WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST GEORGE ROMANIAN 630 pm - Combined service with area churches the guest homilist is Fr John Kennerk A reception will follow everyone is invited
APRIL 11 SATURDAY SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - 900 - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy After service palm crosses will be made Everyone is welcome to stay
APRIL 12 SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - EVENING 700 pm
APRIL 13 MONDAY HOLY MONDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE- 700 pm
APRIL 14 TUESDAY HOLY TUESDAY - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - TROPARION OF ST KASSIANE - 700 pm
APRIL 15 WEDNESDAY HOLY WEDNESDAY - 900 am - Presanctified Liturgy
HOLY UNCTION SERVICE - 600 pm
APRIL 16 THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 700 pm - Reading of the 12 Gospels
APRIL 17 FRIDAY HOLY FRIDAY - 900 am - Reading of the Royal Hours 300 pm - Apokathelosis Service - 700 pm - Great Lamentations -
APRIL 18 SATURDAY HOLY SATURDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - 900 am - Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil 1115 - 1145 pm - Orthros
APRIL 19 SUNDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - PASCHA - HOLY EASTER - CHRIST IS RISEN 1200 am - Holy Resurrection Service at midnight 1230 am - Holy Paschal Liturgy of St John Chrysostom 1100 am - Agape Vespers
APRIL 23 THURSDAY ST GEORGE GREAT VESPERS - at ST GEORGE CHURCH MASSILLON 630 pm - Great Vespers followed by a tea everyone is welcome
APRIL 24 FRIDAY THEOTOKOS OF THE LIFE GIVING FOUNTAIN at ST NICHOLAS ROMANIAN ALLIANCE 900 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy Pan-Orthodox service
APRIL 26 SUNDAY SUNDAY OF SAINT THOMAS - 900 am - Orthros 1000 am - Divine Liturgy
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ST HARALBOS CHURCH APRIL Liturgical Calendar
THE PURPOSE OF GREAT LENT ndash THE GREAT FAST + Fr Nicholas V Gamvas
The purpose of Great Lent is to prepare the faithful to enter into the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus The totality of the Orthodox Christian centers around the Resurrection of Christ Great Lent is intended to be a workshop where the character of the believer is spiritually uplifted and strengthened where onersquos life is rededicated to the principles and ideals of the Holy Gospel where fasting and prayer culminate in deep conviction of life where apathy and disinterest turn into vigorous activities of faith and good works Lent is not for the sake of Lent itself as fasting is not for the sake of fasting However but rather these are means by which and for which the individual believer prepares to reach for accept and attain the calling of the Savior Therefore the significance of Great Lent is highly appraised not only by the monks who gradually increased the length of time of the Lent but also by the lay people themselves The Orthodox lenten rules are the monastic rules These rules exist not as a Pharisaic law ldquoburdens grievous to be bornerdquo Luke 1146 but as an ideal to be striven for not as an end in themselves but as a means to the purification of heart the enlightening of mind the liberation of soul and body from sin and the spiritual perfection crowned in the virtue of love towards God and man In Orthodox Christianity asceticism is not exclusively for the professional religious but for each lay person as well according to their strength As such Great Lent is a sacred Institute of the Church to serve the individual believer in participating as a member of the Mystical Body of Christ It provides each person an annual opportunity for self-examination and improving the standards of faith and morals in our Christian life The deep intent of the believer during Great Lent is encapsulated in the words of Saint Paul forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 313-14) Through spending more time than usual in prayer and meditation on the Holy Scripture and the Holy Traditions of the Church the believer in Christ becomes through the grace of God more godlike = theosos The attitude towards this period is very positive it is not so much a period of repentance but as an attempt to recapture our true state as it was for Adam and Eve before the fall - to live pure lives Great Lent or the Great Fast (Greek Μεγά λη Τεσσάράκοστη or Μεγά λη Νηστεί ά meaning Great 40 Days and Great Fast respectively) is the most important fasting season in the church year in the Eastern Orthodox Church which prepares Christians for the greatest feast of the church year Pascha Great Lent officially begins on Clean Monday seven weeks before Pascha and runs for 40 contiguous days concluding with the Presanctified Liturgy on Friday of the Sixth Week The next day is called Lazarus Saturday the day before Palm Sunday Fasting continues throughout the following week known as Passion Week or Holy Week and does not end until after the Paschal Vigil early in the morning of Pascha (Easter Sunday) Observance of Great Lent is characterized by fasting and abstinence from certain foods intensified private and public prayer self-examination confession personal improvement repentance and restitution for sins committed and almsgiving
8 Koinonia March amp April 2020
The foods abstained from are meat fish eggs and dairy products wine and oil According to some traditions only olive oil is abstained from in others all vegetable oils While wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays Sundays and a few feast days and fish is permitted on Palm Sunday as well as the Annunciation of the Feastday when it falls before Palm Sunday and caviar (fish roe) is permitted on Lazarus Saturday meat and dairy are prohibited entirely until the fast is broken on Pascha Besides the additional liturgical celebrations Orthodox Christians are expected to pay closer attention to and increase their private prayer According to Orthodox theology when asceticism is increased prayer must be increased also The Church Fathers have referred to fasting without prayer as the fast of the demons since the demons do not eat according to their incorporeal nature but neither do they pray
Theme of Lenten Joy A difference between the Eastern and Western observances is that while in the West the chanting of Alleluia ceases during Lent in the East its use is increased This is because for Orthodox Christians fasting is joyous (Matthew 616) and the sense of unworthiness must always be tempered with hope in Gods forgiveness In fact days which follow the Lenten pattern of services are referred to as days with Alleluia This theme of Lenten Joy is also found in many of the hymns of the Triodion such as the stichera which begin with the words The Lenten Spring has dawned (Vespers Aposticha Wednesday of Cheesefare Week) and Now is the season of repentance let us begin it joyfully O brethren (Matins Second Canon Ode 8 Monday of Cheesefare Week) The making of prostrations during the services increases as well The one prayer that typifies the Lenten services is the Prayer of Saint Ephrem which is said at each service on weekdays accompanied by full prostrations One translation of it reads O Lord and master of my life Take away a spirit of idleness despondency ambition and idle-talking give me not But rather a spirit of chastity humble-mindedness patience and charity bestow upon me Thy servant Yea my king and Lord grant me to see my own failings and refrain from judging others For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages Amen The public reading of Scripture is increased during Great Lent The Psalter (Book of Psalms) which is normally read through once a week is read through twice each week for the six weeks prior to Holy Week Readings from the Old Testament are also increased with the Books of Genesis Proverbs and Isaiah being read through almost in their entirety at the Sixth Hour and Vespers (during Cheesefare Week the readings at these services are taken from Joel and Zechariah while during Holy Week they are from Exodus Ezekiel and Job) Uniquely on weekdays of Great Lent there is no public reading of the Epistles or Gospels This is because the readings are particular to the Divine Liturgy which is not celebrated on weekdays of Great Lent exception being the Annunciation of the Theotokos There are however Epistles and Gospels appointed for each Saturday and Sunday
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ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH
CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions feelings guilt and sin
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and a re-establishment of onersquos relationship with God
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions
To schedule your appointment please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278 1 Thank you
GOOD FRIDAY - LAMENTATIONS Please submit this form to the church office Thank you
Requested by __________________________________
COMMEMORATION (First names only Baptismal if known please print)
Living Fallen Asleep in the Lord
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ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
Koinonia March amp April 2020 11
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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20 Koinonia March amp April 2020
DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
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1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
THE PURPOSE OF GREAT LENT ndash THE GREAT FAST + Fr Nicholas V Gamvas
The purpose of Great Lent is to prepare the faithful to enter into the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus The totality of the Orthodox Christian centers around the Resurrection of Christ Great Lent is intended to be a workshop where the character of the believer is spiritually uplifted and strengthened where onersquos life is rededicated to the principles and ideals of the Holy Gospel where fasting and prayer culminate in deep conviction of life where apathy and disinterest turn into vigorous activities of faith and good works Lent is not for the sake of Lent itself as fasting is not for the sake of fasting However but rather these are means by which and for which the individual believer prepares to reach for accept and attain the calling of the Savior Therefore the significance of Great Lent is highly appraised not only by the monks who gradually increased the length of time of the Lent but also by the lay people themselves The Orthodox lenten rules are the monastic rules These rules exist not as a Pharisaic law ldquoburdens grievous to be bornerdquo Luke 1146 but as an ideal to be striven for not as an end in themselves but as a means to the purification of heart the enlightening of mind the liberation of soul and body from sin and the spiritual perfection crowned in the virtue of love towards God and man In Orthodox Christianity asceticism is not exclusively for the professional religious but for each lay person as well according to their strength As such Great Lent is a sacred Institute of the Church to serve the individual believer in participating as a member of the Mystical Body of Christ It provides each person an annual opportunity for self-examination and improving the standards of faith and morals in our Christian life The deep intent of the believer during Great Lent is encapsulated in the words of Saint Paul forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 313-14) Through spending more time than usual in prayer and meditation on the Holy Scripture and the Holy Traditions of the Church the believer in Christ becomes through the grace of God more godlike = theosos The attitude towards this period is very positive it is not so much a period of repentance but as an attempt to recapture our true state as it was for Adam and Eve before the fall - to live pure lives Great Lent or the Great Fast (Greek Μεγά λη Τεσσάράκοστη or Μεγά λη Νηστεί ά meaning Great 40 Days and Great Fast respectively) is the most important fasting season in the church year in the Eastern Orthodox Church which prepares Christians for the greatest feast of the church year Pascha Great Lent officially begins on Clean Monday seven weeks before Pascha and runs for 40 contiguous days concluding with the Presanctified Liturgy on Friday of the Sixth Week The next day is called Lazarus Saturday the day before Palm Sunday Fasting continues throughout the following week known as Passion Week or Holy Week and does not end until after the Paschal Vigil early in the morning of Pascha (Easter Sunday) Observance of Great Lent is characterized by fasting and abstinence from certain foods intensified private and public prayer self-examination confession personal improvement repentance and restitution for sins committed and almsgiving
8 Koinonia March amp April 2020
The foods abstained from are meat fish eggs and dairy products wine and oil According to some traditions only olive oil is abstained from in others all vegetable oils While wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays Sundays and a few feast days and fish is permitted on Palm Sunday as well as the Annunciation of the Feastday when it falls before Palm Sunday and caviar (fish roe) is permitted on Lazarus Saturday meat and dairy are prohibited entirely until the fast is broken on Pascha Besides the additional liturgical celebrations Orthodox Christians are expected to pay closer attention to and increase their private prayer According to Orthodox theology when asceticism is increased prayer must be increased also The Church Fathers have referred to fasting without prayer as the fast of the demons since the demons do not eat according to their incorporeal nature but neither do they pray
Theme of Lenten Joy A difference between the Eastern and Western observances is that while in the West the chanting of Alleluia ceases during Lent in the East its use is increased This is because for Orthodox Christians fasting is joyous (Matthew 616) and the sense of unworthiness must always be tempered with hope in Gods forgiveness In fact days which follow the Lenten pattern of services are referred to as days with Alleluia This theme of Lenten Joy is also found in many of the hymns of the Triodion such as the stichera which begin with the words The Lenten Spring has dawned (Vespers Aposticha Wednesday of Cheesefare Week) and Now is the season of repentance let us begin it joyfully O brethren (Matins Second Canon Ode 8 Monday of Cheesefare Week) The making of prostrations during the services increases as well The one prayer that typifies the Lenten services is the Prayer of Saint Ephrem which is said at each service on weekdays accompanied by full prostrations One translation of it reads O Lord and master of my life Take away a spirit of idleness despondency ambition and idle-talking give me not But rather a spirit of chastity humble-mindedness patience and charity bestow upon me Thy servant Yea my king and Lord grant me to see my own failings and refrain from judging others For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages Amen The public reading of Scripture is increased during Great Lent The Psalter (Book of Psalms) which is normally read through once a week is read through twice each week for the six weeks prior to Holy Week Readings from the Old Testament are also increased with the Books of Genesis Proverbs and Isaiah being read through almost in their entirety at the Sixth Hour and Vespers (during Cheesefare Week the readings at these services are taken from Joel and Zechariah while during Holy Week they are from Exodus Ezekiel and Job) Uniquely on weekdays of Great Lent there is no public reading of the Epistles or Gospels This is because the readings are particular to the Divine Liturgy which is not celebrated on weekdays of Great Lent exception being the Annunciation of the Theotokos There are however Epistles and Gospels appointed for each Saturday and Sunday
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ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH
CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions feelings guilt and sin
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and a re-establishment of onersquos relationship with God
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions
To schedule your appointment please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278 1 Thank you
GOOD FRIDAY - LAMENTATIONS Please submit this form to the church office Thank you
Requested by __________________________________
COMMEMORATION (First names only Baptismal if known please print)
Living Fallen Asleep in the Lord
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ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
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Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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20 Koinonia March amp April 2020
DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
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2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
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1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
The foods abstained from are meat fish eggs and dairy products wine and oil According to some traditions only olive oil is abstained from in others all vegetable oils While wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays Sundays and a few feast days and fish is permitted on Palm Sunday as well as the Annunciation of the Feastday when it falls before Palm Sunday and caviar (fish roe) is permitted on Lazarus Saturday meat and dairy are prohibited entirely until the fast is broken on Pascha Besides the additional liturgical celebrations Orthodox Christians are expected to pay closer attention to and increase their private prayer According to Orthodox theology when asceticism is increased prayer must be increased also The Church Fathers have referred to fasting without prayer as the fast of the demons since the demons do not eat according to their incorporeal nature but neither do they pray
Theme of Lenten Joy A difference between the Eastern and Western observances is that while in the West the chanting of Alleluia ceases during Lent in the East its use is increased This is because for Orthodox Christians fasting is joyous (Matthew 616) and the sense of unworthiness must always be tempered with hope in Gods forgiveness In fact days which follow the Lenten pattern of services are referred to as days with Alleluia This theme of Lenten Joy is also found in many of the hymns of the Triodion such as the stichera which begin with the words The Lenten Spring has dawned (Vespers Aposticha Wednesday of Cheesefare Week) and Now is the season of repentance let us begin it joyfully O brethren (Matins Second Canon Ode 8 Monday of Cheesefare Week) The making of prostrations during the services increases as well The one prayer that typifies the Lenten services is the Prayer of Saint Ephrem which is said at each service on weekdays accompanied by full prostrations One translation of it reads O Lord and master of my life Take away a spirit of idleness despondency ambition and idle-talking give me not But rather a spirit of chastity humble-mindedness patience and charity bestow upon me Thy servant Yea my king and Lord grant me to see my own failings and refrain from judging others For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages Amen The public reading of Scripture is increased during Great Lent The Psalter (Book of Psalms) which is normally read through once a week is read through twice each week for the six weeks prior to Holy Week Readings from the Old Testament are also increased with the Books of Genesis Proverbs and Isaiah being read through almost in their entirety at the Sixth Hour and Vespers (during Cheesefare Week the readings at these services are taken from Joel and Zechariah while during Holy Week they are from Exodus Ezekiel and Job) Uniquely on weekdays of Great Lent there is no public reading of the Epistles or Gospels This is because the readings are particular to the Divine Liturgy which is not celebrated on weekdays of Great Lent exception being the Annunciation of the Theotokos There are however Epistles and Gospels appointed for each Saturday and Sunday
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ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH
CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions feelings guilt and sin
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and a re-establishment of onersquos relationship with God
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions
To schedule your appointment please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278 1 Thank you
GOOD FRIDAY - LAMENTATIONS Please submit this form to the church office Thank you
Requested by __________________________________
COMMEMORATION (First names only Baptismal if known please print)
Living Fallen Asleep in the Lord
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ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
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Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
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call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH
CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions feelings guilt and sin
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and a re-establishment of onersquos relationship with God
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions
To schedule your appointment please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278 1 Thank you
GOOD FRIDAY - LAMENTATIONS Please submit this form to the church office Thank you
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Living Fallen Asleep in the Lord
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10 Koinonia March amp April 2020
ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
Koinonia March amp April 2020 11
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
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2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
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Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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Total Enclosed $________________________
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Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
ύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιας νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo τονίζει μεταξύ άλλων στο πασχαλινό μήν laquoΕίναι το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για τη σωτηρία Nα βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Τουraquo προσθέτει Ολοκληρώθηκε και φέτος μια πορεία αυτή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας στην οποίαν συγκεφαλαιώθησαν όλα τα γεγονότα της σωτηρίας του ανθρώπου Βιώσαμε λειτουργικά laquoτο μέτρο ζωήςraquo με το οποίο ο άνθρωπος σώζεται ήτοι τον κανόνα laquoτου Σταυρού και της Αναστάσεωςraquo Η λαμπροφόρος νύχτα της Αναστάσεως είναι πραγματικά η εναργέστατη αποτύπωση αυτού του μυστηρίου της σωτηρίας μας γι αυτό και είναι νύχτα χαράς αλλά και κρίσεως Είναι η νύχτα της δοκιμασίας της πίστης μας και της ελπίδας μας αφού εξαρτάται πλέον από εμάς τους ίδιους εάν είμαστε διατεθειμένοι να ανταποκριθούμε θετικά στην κλήση του Αναστημένου Χριστού με την σταυρική μας ανταπόκριση Οι δύο λέξεις laquoΧριστός Ανέστηraquo δεν είναι απλά ένας χαιρετισμός μια συμπεριφορά καθωσπρεπισμού αλλά αποτελούν τελικά έκφραση ελπίδας και βεβαιότητας και χαράς γιατί η Ανάσταση του Χριστού είναι η απαρχή μιάς νέας βιωτής για τον άνθρωπο η οποία δεν τελειώνει με τον θάνατο αλλά ξεκινά με τον ύμνο laquoθανάτω θάνατον πατήσαςraquo και αυτήν laquoπολιτεύεταιraquo το μήνυμα αυτό που φέρει η Εκκλησία στον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο τον τραυματισμένο και εξουθενωμένο Χρειάζεται δηλαδή για την σωτηρία του να βεβαιώσει την εμπιστοσύνη του και την ελπίδα του στον Αναστημένο Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του + Ο
Koinonia March amp April 2020 11
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
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call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Εὐαγγελικό Ἀνάγνωσμα 25 (Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις συνέλαβεν ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ γυνὴ Ζαχαρίου καὶ περιέκρυβεν ἑαυτὴν μῆνας πέντε λέγουσα ὅτι οὕτω μοι πεποίηκεν ὁ Κύριος ἐν ἡμέραις αἷς ἐπεῖδεν ἀφελεῖν τὸ ὄνειδός μου ἐν ἀνθρώποις ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ μηνὶ τῷ ἕκτῳ ἀπεστάλη ὁ ἄγγελος Γαβριὴλ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς πόλιν τῆς Γαλιλαίας ᾗ ὄνομα Ναζαρέτ πρὸς παρθένον μεμνηστευμένην ἀνδρί ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιωσήφ ἐξ οἴκου Δαυΐδ καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς
παρθένου Μαριάμ καὶ εἰσελθὼν ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτὴν εἶπε χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξίν ἡ δὲ ἰδοῦσα διεταράχθη ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἄγγελος αὐτῇ μὴ φοβοῦ Μαριάμ εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ καὶ ἰδοὺ συλλήψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ υἱόν καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦν οὗτος ἔσται μέγας καὶ υἱὸς ὑψίστου κληθήσεται καὶ δώσει αὐτῷ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς τὸν θρόνον Δαυῒδ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει ἐπὶ τὸν οἶκον ᾿Ιακὼβ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας καὶ τῆς βασιλείας αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔσται τέλος εἶπε δὲ Μαριὰμ πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον πῶς ἔσται μοι τοῦτο ἐπεὶ ἄνδρα οὐ γινώσκω καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ἄγγελος εἶπεν αὐτῇ Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον ἐπελεύσεται ἐπὶ σὲ καὶ δύναμις ὑψίστου ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ γεννώμενον ἅγιον κληθήσεται υἱὸς Θεοῦ καὶ ἰδοὺ ᾿Ελισάβετ ἡ συγγενής σου καὶ αὐτὴ συνειληφυῖα υἱὸν ἐν γήρει αὐτῆς καὶ οὗτος μὴν ἕκτος ἐστὶν αὐτῇ τῇ καλουμένῃ στείρᾳ ὅτι οὐκ ἀδυνατήσει παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ πᾶν ρῆμα εἶπε δὲ Μαριάμ ἰδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίου γένοιτό μοι κατὰ τὸ ρῆμά σου καὶ ἀπῆλθεν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῆς ὁ ἄγγελος Ἡ Κεχαριτωμένη Κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ ἀφοῦ ἄκουσε τὶς ἀκατάληπτες αὐτὲς βουλὲς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν ἄγγελο θαυμάζει καὶ ἀπορεῖ laquoΠῶς θὰ συντελεσθῇ τὸ μυστήριοraquo ἐρωτᾷ Καὶ ὁ ἀρχάγγελος τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀποκρίνεται laquoΠνεῦμα Ἅγιο θὰ ἔλθῃ μέσα σου ἡ δύναμι τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου θὰ σὲ ἐπισκιάσῃ Οἱ φυσικοὶ νόμοι θὰ παραμερισθοῦν Τὸ ἀναμάρτητο καὶ ἅγιο βρέφος ποὺ θὰ γεννηθῇ θὰ εἶναι ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Ὑψίστουraquo Καὶ ἡ πάναγνος Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρὲτ κλίνει τὴν ἁγία της κεφαλὴ καὶ ἀποδέχεται τὴν βουλὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ laquoἸδοὺ ἡ δούλη Κυρίουraquo λέγει laquoὙποτάσσομαι πλήρως καὶ τελείως Ἂς γίνῃ ὅπως ἀκριβῶς μοῦ εἶπεςraquo Μεγάλη ἡ ἀποστολή μοναδική Καὶ ἀξιώνεται νὰ τὴν ἐκπληρώσῃ ἡ ἁπλῆ καὶ ταπεινὴ κόρη τῆς Ναζαρέτ Ἀλλὰ γιατί ἀνάμεσα στὰ δισεκατομμύρια ὅλων τῶν γυναικῶν τοῦ κόσμου ὅλων τῶν αἰώνων ὁ Θεὸς ξεχωρίζει καὶ λαμπρύνει καὶ τιμᾷ τὴν κόρη τῆς Ναζαρὲτ καὶ τὴν καθιστᾷ μητέρα του
Τί εἶχε ἡ πτωχὴ Παρθένος τῆς Ναζαρέτ Πλούτη καὶ δόξα Κοινωνικὴ θέσι καὶ καταξίωσι Ἀνώτερη παίδευσι καὶ σοφία Τίποτε ἀπrsquo ὅλα ὅσα θαμπώνουν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ κόσμου Τὴν διαλέγει ὅμως ὁ Θεὸς γιὰ τὴν ἀρετή της ἡ ὁποία φανερώνεται κρυστάλλινη καὶ μέσα ἀπὸ τὰ λόγια καὶ τὶς ἀποκρίσεις της κατὰ τὴν συγκλονιστικὴ αὐτὴ στιγμὴ τῆς ζωῆς της Εἶναι ἡ ταπεινή laquoΔούλη Κυρίουraquo ὀνομάζει τὸν ἑαυτό της μολονότι εἶναι ἡ μόνη ἄξια νὰ γίνῃ μητέρα Θεοῦ Καὶ ὅσο ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ὑψώνει τόσο αὐτὴ ταπεινώνεται Ἀλλὰ ἡ ταπεινὴ Δέσποινα τῆς Ναζαρὲτ εἶ-ναι καὶ τὸ ὑπόδειγμα τῆς ὑπακοῆς στὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ Καὶ ἡ ὑπακοή της αὐτὴ εἶναι τὸ ἀπαύγασμα τῆς ταπεινώσεώς της Παραδίδει τὸν ἑαυτό της ὁλόκληρο γιὰ νὰ λάβῃ μέρος στὸ ὑπεροχώτερο ἔργο τοῦ Δημιουργοῦ Ὑποτάσσεται κατὰ πάντα Γιrsquo αὐτὲς λοιπὸν τὶς μεγάλες ἀρετὲς ποὺ εἶχε ἡ Παναγία μας ὁ ἄγγελος τὴν ὠνόμασε Κεχαριτωμένη Διότι εἶχε ἐπάνω της τὰ ὑπερφυσικὰ χαρίσματα τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος σὲ ὕψιστο βαθμό Γιrsquo αὐτὸ καὶ ὁ Θεὸς τὴν ἐδιάλεξε νὰ φέρῃ στὸν κόσμο τὸν Σωτῆρα Χριστό τὸν Βασιλέα τῶν ὅλων Ἡ Παναγία Παρθένος δίνει τὸ παράδειγμα σrsquo ὅλους μας Παράδειγμα ἀρετῆς καὶ ἁγιότητος ταπεινώσεως καὶ ὑπακοῆς Καὶ μᾶς ζητεῖ σιωπηλὰ νὰ τὴν μιμηθοῦμε Νὰ ταπεινοφρονοῦμε καὶ νrsquo ἀκολουθοῦμε τὸν βίο τῆς ἀρετῆς καὶ τῆς ἁγιότητος Κι αὐτὴ θὰ μᾶς σκέπῃ καὶ θὰ μᾶς περιφρουρῇ Ὅπως τὸ ἔκανε καὶ στὸ πολυβασανισμένο ἔθνος μας καὶ τὸ βοήθησε τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς ἑορτῆς της νὰ σηκώσῃ τὴν σημαία τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ νὰ ὁδηγηθῇ στὴ λύτρωσι Στὴν προστασία της νὰ καταφεύγουμε πάντοτε καὶ νὰ τῆς ζητοῦμε νὰ μᾶς λυτρώνῃ laquoἐκ παντοίων κινδύνωνraquo κι ἐμᾶς καὶ τὸ ἔθνος μας
12 Koinonia March amp April 2020
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
14 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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20 Koinonia March amp April 2020
DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
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2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
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Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
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2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
By Saint Theodore Studite Brethren in the Lord the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord and we should not simply celebrate as most do but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery What is the mystery That the Son of God becomes son of man using the holy Virgin as the means dwelling in her and from her fashioning for Himself a temple and becoming perfect man Why so ldquoThat he might ransom those under the lawrdquo as it is written ldquoand that we might receive sonshiprdquo [Gal 45] that we may no longer be slaves but free no longer subject to the passions but free of passions no longer friends of the world but friends of God no longer walking according to the flesh but according to the spirit ldquoThose who walk according to the flesh think the things of the flesh those who walk according to the spirit the things of the spirit for the thought of the flesh is death but the thought of the spirit life and peace And so the thought of the flesh is hostile to God for it is not subject to the law of God Indeed it cannot be Those who are in the flesh cannot please Godrdquo [Rom 85-8] In brief this is the power of the mystery and this is why we should celebrate spiritually and behave spiritually with holiness and justice with love with gentleness with peace ldquowith forbearance with goodness with the Holy Spiritrdquo [2 Cor 66] so that as far as we ourselves are concerned we do not render the dispensation of our Lord Jesus Christ empty and ineffectual Not only that but we should both pray and grieve for the world Why so Because the Son of God came to save the world and the world rejects Him Tribes and languages reject Him the barbarian nations reject Him those who have had his holy name invoked upon them reject Him some through abandoning the faith others through their evil lives What should He have done and did not do Being God He became man ldquoHe humbled Himself becoming obedient unto death the death of the crossrdquo [Phil 28] he gave us His body to eat and His blood to drink He allowed us to call him Father Brother Head Teacher Bridegroom Fellow-heir and all the other titles which there is no time to mention now And still He is rejected and still He bears it ldquoForrdquo He says I have not come to judge the world but to save the worldrdquo [John 1247] What then is there to say brethren That the genuine disciples are grieved by the rejections of their fellow disciples thus showing love both for the teacher and for the disciples So too genuine servants suffer in the same way from the desertions of their fellow-servants This is why the great Apostle orders that ldquowe should offer supplications prayers entreaties thanksgivings on behalf of all mankind for kings and for all in high positionsrdquo [1 Tim 21-2] and elsewhere he says this on the subject ldquoI speak the truth in Christ I do not lie my conscience bears witness with me in the Holy Spirit that I have a great grief and unceasing anguish in my heart for I have prayed that I might be anathema to Christ for the sake of my brethren my kinsmen according to the fleshrdquo [Rom 91-3] You see the power of love You see the height of friendship Moses shows it too when he says to God ldquoIf you will forgive them their sin forgive if not wipe me out of the book which you have writtenrdquo [Exodus 3232] So we too as genuine and not counterfeit disciples should not only look to what concerns ourselves but we should grieve and pray for our brothers and for the whole world for by so doing what is pleasing to the Lord we shall become inheritors of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord to whom be the glory and the might with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and forever and to the ages of ages Amen
Koinonia March amp April 2020 13
March 25 The Annunciation Of The Theotokos
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
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Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
Koinonia March amp April 2020 15
English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
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2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
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Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
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Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
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St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
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2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Greek Independence Day March 25
A GREEK HOLIDAY AND A RELIGIOUS FEASTDAY
Greek Independence Day a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25 commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 It coincides with the Greek Orthodox Churchrsquos celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the son of God Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453 The Greek revolt was precipitated on March 25 1821 when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery of Agia Lavra in the Peloponnese The cry ldquoFreedom or deathrdquo became the motto of the revolution The Greeks experienced early successes on the battlefield including the capture of Athens in June 1822 but infighting ensued By 1827 Athens and most of the Greek isles had been recaptured by the Turks Just as the revolution appeared to be on the verge of failure Great Britain France and Russia intervened in the conflict The Greek struggle had elicited strong sympathy in Europe and many leading intellectuals had promoted the Greek cause including the English poet Lord Byron At the naval Battle of Navarino the combined British French and Russian forces destroyed an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet The revolution ended in 1829 when the Treaty of Edirne established an independent Greek state The Celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek Εορτασμο ς της Ελληνικη ς Επανα στασης του 1821 Eortasmoacutes tis Ellinikiacutes Epanaacutestasis tou 1821) also known as Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece Cyprus as well as in the Greek diaspora celebrated on March 25 It commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire and the formation of an independent Greek state which coincides with the Greek Orthodox Feast of the Annunciation Greek Independence Day is celebrated in many cities outside of Greece with large Greek diaspora communities In the United States annual parades are held in cities like Boston Chicago and New York An annual reception at the White House hosted by the President of the United States attend-ed by many prominent Greek Americans has also been held since the tradition was first started by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 A Presidential proclamation is also issued celebrating the day Every year on March 25 the country of Greece celebrates Greek Independence Day Like elsewhere around the world the day is marked with national pride happiness and is a special holiday to the people of Hellas Hence the saying on this special day
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long Live Greece
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Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
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English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
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Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
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Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
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Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Your Contact Information
Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
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Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
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2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
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1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Greek National Anthem
During the Greek revolution Dionyacutesios Solomoacutes wrote the bases for what became the Greek National Anthem
Ode to Freedom (Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν)
Greek Independence Day Celebrations
On this day in Greece there are many festive celebrations that take place If yoursquore traveling there during this time please note that
a lot of places and attractions will be closed This includes transportation services and street access
Itrsquos a day to enjoy the spirit of Greece and celebrate with the locals Additionally the president of the USA releases a proclamation to honor this day
and encourage Americans to take part in the festivities
ldquoI call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activitiesrdquo
ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ Long live Greece
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English Phonetics
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin koacutepsi Tu spathiuacute tin tromeriacute
Se gnoriacutezo apoacute tin oacutepsi Pu me viaacute metraacutei tin yi
Ap ta koacutekkala vgalmeacuteni Ton Elliacutenon ta ieraacute
Ke san proacuteta andriomeacuteni Heacutere o heacutere Eleftheriaacute
Greek Translation
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη του σπαθιού την τρομερή σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βια μετράει την γη Απrsquo τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη
χαίρε ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά
English Translation
I shall always recognize you by the dreadful sword you hold
as the Earth with searching vision you survey with spirit bold
From the Greeks of old whose dying brought to life and spirit free now with ancient valor rising
let us hail you oh Liberty
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
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Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
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Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
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2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
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Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
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Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
infocantongreekfestcom
June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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____ Parthenon $10000 bull bull
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Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
The Greek
Presidential Guard
The Evzone Uniforms The division was formed in 1868 and its soldiers called Evzones wear traditional costumes and perform carefully choreographed displays at changing-of-the-guard ceremonies Evzones uniforms are not just for decoration ndash they represent a lot more According to the chief tailor of the Presidential Guard Vangelis Lazos every detail of the costume represents the significant battles fought throughout Greeces modern history and the uniform is a symbol of the countrys national pride The formal version of the uniform is white and worn on Sundays and at official occasions with a doulama or tunic worn at other times ndash khaki in summer and navy blue in winter The top of the costume features a waistcoat of intricate black embroidery on white cloth On the bottom the Evzones wear a white skirt made of 30 meters of fabric which must feature 400 pleats which represent the 400 years during which Greece was ruled by other countries The red on the Evzones hats symbolizes the blood that was shed by the soldiers Greek ancestors who struggled for freedom While black symbolizes their remembrance and the tassel represents the Greek people with the knot showing that Greek people will unite when necessary
Evzones Training for slow motion New recruits must be trained for six months before they can perform the unique slow movements distinctive of the Evzones If they are to participate in ceremonies for foreign leaders they receive special separate training After six months of training Evzones must be vigilant when on duty but should appear indifferent to any surrounding stimuli ndash no expressions or sudden movements are permitted Every Sunday morning at 1100 local time soldiers put on their costumes and march to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a changing of the guard ndash one of Athens biggest tourist attractions
16 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
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2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
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St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Koinonia March amp April 2020 17
Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome to Join Us
SATURDAY APRIL 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this beautiful activity of learning how to make palm crosses
Many families have started their annual tradition by coming for years
Palm Sunday Dinner
SUNDAY APRIL 12 Immediately after church service Please save the date and join us
Tickets and more information to be announced soon
PASCHA FLOWERS
If you would like to donate flowers or items for Holy Week and Pascha please contact the church office at 330-454-7278 0
Please Join Us For Our Greek Independence Day
GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
SUNDAY APRIL 26 300 pm in our Cultural Center
ALL ARE INVITED REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW
Last Day of Greek School Classes
Monday April 27 2020
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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Total Enclosed $________________________
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Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
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2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
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1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Q How do some of the Holy Church Fathers say that we should relate to God ~ Billy Poulos
A Always have the fear of God in your heart and remember that God is always with you everywhere whether you are walking or sitting (St Gennadius of Constantinople)
Having God fear nothing but cast all of your care upon Him and He will take care of you Believe undoubtingly and God will help you according to His mercy (St Barsanuphius the Great )
You must love every man with your whole soul but put your hope in the one God and serve Him alone For as long as He is protecting us and our friends (the angels) are helping us our enemies (the demons) cannot inflict evil upon us But when He forsakes us the also our friends turn away from us and our enemies receive power over us (St Maximus Confessor)
If a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward God and the working of good deeds knowing that God is taking care of him this is a true and wise hope But if a man takes care of his own business and turns to God in prayer only when misfortunes come upon him which are beyond his power and then he begins to hope in God such a hope is vain and false A true hope seeks only the Kingdom of God the heart can have no peace until it obtains such a hope This hope pacifies the heart and produces joy within it (St Seraphim of Sarov) Q How does the Orthodox Church interpret the Book of Revelation in the Bible ~ Anthony Ramphos
A Eastern Orthodoxy treats the text as simultaneously describing contemporaneous events (events occurring at the same time) and as prophecy of events to come for which the contemporaneous events were a form of foreshadow It rejects attempts to determine before the fact if the events of Revelation are occurring by mapping them onto present-day events taking to heart the Scriptural warning against those who proclaim He is here prematurely Instead the book is seen as a warning to be spiritually and morally ready for the end times whenever they may come (as a thief in the night) but they will come at the time of Gods choosing not something that can be precipitated nor trivially deduced by mortals Book of Revelation is the only book of the New Testament that is not read during services by the Orthodox Churches and Byzantine Rite
Q Could you explain how the Orthodox interprets the ldquoOn this Rock I will build my churchrdquo scripture I am not asking this with regard to the papal claims but rather to discover whether Jesus is referring to Peter to Himself or in some way to both ~ Billy Poulos
A In Matthew 1618 the word ldquorockrdquo refers to Peterrsquos confession of faith and not to Peter himself despite the fact that Peterrock is a play on the word for rock in Aramaic [cephas] and Greek [petros] As we read in 1 Corinthians 104 ldquothey drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them and that Rock was Christrdquo Who alone is the very foundation or true Rock upon which stands the Church It is on Jesus Christ the Rock that the Churchrsquos unchanging faith and confession is firmly rooted
Ask Father Nick
18 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
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Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
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JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Q You talk about the Kingdom of God continually What is this Kingdom of God ~ Carol Capocci
A The Kingdom of God is what Christ has brought to the world The Gospel is full of Christrsquos insistence that the Kingdom of God is given to us by His coming It is a Kingdom not of this world but of God a Kingdom of everlasting life in union with God the Trinity Thus we define the Kingdom of God as life in and with God The Orthodox believe that this life is communicated to people in the Church through Christ and the Holy Spirit It is a life where people worship and obey God and do His will by the presence and power of His Spirit The Church Fathers have even defined the Kingdom of God as life in the Holy Spirit which is the same definition given by Orthodox to the Christian Church itself What we know in the Church in the Holy Spirit of communion with God the Father through Jesus Christ remains still a mystery The Kingdom is really here but in symbol and sacrament
At the end of the ages this Kingdom will come with observation with power and glory when Christ will be re-vealed and God will be ldquoall in allrdquo Thus because we Orthodox believe that the Kingdom is already given to those who believe and that the righteous who have fallen asleep have even a greater access to this Kingdom than we have on earth because of our mixture with the evil of this age we insist that ldquoheavenrdquo is not a locata-ble place within the space of our created universe but a spiritual divine condition of existence which will fill the universe at the end of time It is ldquoeternal liferdquo already revealed to the saints in death and to the holy peo-ple of God within the sacramental life of the Christian Church Q On Lenten Fasting Why do we fast and from what do we fast before Pascha ~ Patrick Ryan
A We fast before the Feast of Feasts the Resurrection of Christ to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Our Lordrsquos eternal victory over sin corruption and death and in anticipation of our own resurrection Hence Great Lent is a time of preparation during which we focus on and anticipate the resurrection of Our Savior by fasting prayer and almsgiving When we fast we ldquoshift our focusrdquo from ourselves to God and others spend-ing less time worrying about what to eat when to eat how much to eat and so on in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor We learn through fasting that we indeed can gain control over those things that we too often allow to control usmdashand for many people food is a controlling factor [We live in the only society in which an entire TV network is devoted to food] While fasting from food however we are also challenged to fast from sin from gossip from jealousy from anger and from those other things which while well within our control we all too often allow to control us Further just as we would refrain from eating a lot before going to an expensive restaurant for dinnermdashif we ldquoruin our appetiterdquo we will hardly enjoy our dinnermdash so too we fast before Holy Pascha in order to more fully feast and celebrate on the Feast itself
During the Great Fastmdashand all Lenten seasonsmdashwe are called upon to refrain from meat dairy fish wine and olive oil At the same time we are challenged within this framework to fast to the best of our ability and to do so consistently If we must modify the extent to which we fast within this framework it is of course possible but in every instance our fasting should be consistent and regular for Christ does not see fasting as an option but as a ldquomustrdquo In the Gospel of Saint Matthew Our Lord says ldquoWHEN you fast do not be like the hypocritesrdquo not ldquoIF you fastrdquo or ldquoIF YOU CHOOSE to fastrdquo
Ask Father Nick
Koinonia March amp April 2020 19
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
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2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
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Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
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St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
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A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
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A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
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St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
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DONE DATE DAY OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
infocantongreekfestcom
June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
Sponsorship Opportunities
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Your Contact Information
Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
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St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Lenten Reflections for 2020
By the grace of God we have reached another Lenten season This is the time of year that we are supposed to take a good look into ourselves and make the changes that are necessary for us to draw closer to the Lord and to celebrate His life saving Passion and glorious Resurrection It is up to us to make time for the extra bible readings which instruct us not only about the season that we are in but our life in general The Church provides the extra services to give us the strength to accomplish this journey It is with great effort that we make this journey We are told in the Holy Scriptures to Pray unceasingly As I was reading I came across an article on prayer that I would like to share with you This was taken from Being An Orthodox Christian
The life of a true follower of Christ is a life of prayer Realizing as you do that you are dependent upon God for your ultimate happiness you must keep constant contact with Him Since God is your Creator and Redeemer it stands to reason that you must keep close to Him As a loving Father and Provider that He is you must be near Him As a dependent child that you are of the Heavenly Father it is only natural that you should maintain constant communion with Him And it is in prayer that this communion and blessed intercourse is effected
To pray to God is to acknowledge Him as your Supreme God It is to have His grace with you strengthening and uplifting you out of the base concerns of life Prayer elevates you Though you are on earth in body in mind you are able to ascend to the foot of the Heavenly Throne and there converse with Him whom the angles never cease to glorify and praise He imparts to you power and strength to overcome the difficulties of your everyday life to meet with adversities patiently and to reach safely to the end of your earthly life It goes without saying that not to pray is to separate yourself from God and to invite misery and sorrow eternal It is impossible to be a worthy child of God if you are not in the habit of praying Not to pray is not to be a Christian
Scripture tells us Pray Unceasingly That is to say our whole life should be one long prayer It should be a prayerful life Our thoughts should ascent to God often and not only should frequently meditate on His love and mercy Whether we work study eat or sleep we should be mindful of God All of our activities should be consecrated to His glory
Our prayer should contain glorification thanksgiving and petition All three are necessary to a well balanced prayer In prayer we glorify God we thank Him and we beseech Him for certain needs For prayer to be true it must be done in humility with a sense of our sinfulness and of Gods Infinity as well as with fervent faith that He listens to us Our blessed Lord gives the assurance Ask and it shall be given seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you
With Great Lent starting now is the perfect time to increase our prayer and Bible study time and take advantage of the liturgical services for our spiritual growth
I along with my wife Diakonisa Melissa Kerissa amp Costandinos wish everyone a blessed Great Lent amp Paschal Season
eacon Kericrsquos Corner REV DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS DC
Koinonia March amp April 2020 21
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
22 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
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Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
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A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
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St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
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2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
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1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
2020 ST HARALAMBOS 107th NAME DAY BANQUET Menrsquos Club 2019 Man of the Year - AXIOS
2020 Faithful Service Award Recipients
Fr Nicholas V Gamvas Dr Skendelas Vince Arrigo
Harriet Anderson-Ingold receives her award from Fr Nick
A Man of the Year Family Celebration
George amp Frances Pantelides
Kathy Viola
Peter Pantelides
Dr William J amp Freda Skendelas
Anna Wakely
Stephen Skendelas
Yianni Pantelides
Maria amp Alex Bourlas
AXIOS
Barbara Diamant receives her award from Fr Nick
Mary Griveas receives the award from Fr Nick in honor of her mother Eftichia Lemos
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Linda Paxos receives her award from Fr Nick
Ted amp Ann Fillis receives their award from Fr Nick
Mike Fakelis Parish Council President announces the Faithful
Service Award Recipients
Dr William J Skendelas Freda Skendelas Stephen Skendelas
Dr William J Skendelas 2019 Man of the Year
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
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Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Your Contact Information
Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
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VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
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A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
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A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
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St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET PHILOPTOCHOS WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - AXIOI
Congratulations Eleni Paxos Carol Capocci Dn Keric Shiepis Fr Nicholas Gamvas Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Stephanie Withers
Mary Trifelos Mike Fakelis Dr Williams J Skendelas
Eleni Paxos receives her award from Father Nick
Stephanie Withers receives her award from Father Nick
2020 ST HARALAMBOS NAME DAY HONOREES
Koinonia March amp April 2020 23
Helen Apostalides receives her award from Father Nick
Carol Capocci receives her award from Father Nick
Kathy Dieringer receives her award from Father Nick
Kay Coloacuten receives the award from Father Nick on behalf of her mother Dina Fakelis
24 Koinonia March amp April 2020
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
infocantongreekfestcom
June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
Sponsorship Opportunities
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
infocantongreekfestcom
June 4 5 amp 6 2020
2020 Event Sponsorship Contract
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Your Contact Information
Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
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Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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Koinonia March amp April 2020 31
ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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Total Enclosed $________________________
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Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44708 | (330) 454‑7278
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020 mdash
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St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
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June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Your Contact Information
Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
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ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
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St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
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A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street NW | Canton Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
infocantongreekfestcom
June 4 5 amp 6 2020
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Total Enclosed $________________________
Make checks payable to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church co 2020 Canton Greek Fest 251 25th Street NW Canton Ohio 44709 donation receipt upon request~
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
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Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
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Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
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30 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 31
ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
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With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
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Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
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VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
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A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
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Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
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CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 29
30 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 31
ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
CANTON GREEKFEST 2020 PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP ADS
Thank you for your participation amp donation
Purchase as many squares as you would like for more placemat coverage
This form is for ldquotextrdquo only no graphics or photos
For graphic ads please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo
AD PLACEMENT WILL BE IN ORDER UPON RECEIVAL
Credit Cards accepted Please stop in the Church Office or
call it in at 330-454-7278 0 thank you
LAST NAME ___________________________________________ FIRST NAME _____________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________ PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR MY AD Please print Examples - Names Message In Memory Of etc
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SELECT SIZE We will do our best for ad locations on the placemats but have the right to edit as necessary Questions Please call 330-454-7278 0 or email Stephaniestharalamboscom Thank you
SQUARES WIDTH HEIGHT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Full Placemat 14-12rdquo 10-12rdquo $1000 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) Half Placemat 7rdquo 5rdquo $500 Please use the ldquo2020 Event Sponsorship Contractrdquo (Includes text graphics or photos) 6 in the center 7rdquo 6rdquo $300 X ________ = $________ 5 in a column 3-12rdquo 9-34rdquo $250 X ________ = $________ 4 in the center 7rdquo 4rdquo $200 X ________ = $________ 3 squares column 3-12rdquo 6rdquo $150 X ________ = $________ 2 squares column 3-12rdquo 4rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 2 squares side by side 7rdquo 2rdquo $100 X ________ = $________ 1 square 3-12rdquo 2rdquo $50 X ________ = $________ Half square no message 3-12rdquo 1rdquo $25 X ________ = $________
Office Use Only
Date _______________
Amount $ ________________
Check _________________ Solicited by (Name)
____________________________ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to
St Haralambos Church 251 - 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Attn Placemat Sponsor
Please return before deadline MAY 20 2020 thank you
ACTUAL FULL PLACEMAT SIZE IS
15rdquo w X 11rdquo h
28 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 29
30 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 31
ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
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2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
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30 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 31
ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
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Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
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St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
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Koinonia March amp April 2020 31
ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Koinonia March amp April 2020 31
ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS MARCH amp APRIL
JOIN US The Philoptochos Members are philanthropic energetic enthusiastic engaging caring do whatever it takes to accomplish their Mission To Help The Needy We must consider the foundation that is our heritage and history and using it as a purchase to build the future we set in our sights Our growth is based on our actions of today to continue our Mission ndash To Help The Needy They are not afraid to do the work of PHILANTHROPIA
Please join us and become a Philoptochos member and be a part of this great organization which is the largest National Christian Philanthropic organization in the USA
UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday March 2 2020 amp Monday April 6 2020 - Board Meetings at 500 pm General Meetings at 600 pm Tri-Room Please enter through the court yard door and join us To check if a meeting is cancelled due to bad weather please call the church at 330-454-7278 - 403 Also ldquoSafety In Numbersrdquo please leave in groups together after the meeting Providing the delicious refreshments for our February meeting were Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci and Di-na Fakelis And for our March meeting refreshments provided by Melody Bowman Mary Feltz Georgia Matthews Betty Tsangeos and Kathy Volas Ladies thank you 2020 DUES Membership dues are $28 and due by April 2020 Please make your check payable to St Haralambos Philoptochos and mail your check to Fran Armatas 3420 - 22nd Street NW Canton Ohio 44708 or pay at any Philoptochos meeting or place in the Philoptochos box in the church office THANK YOU St Basilrsquos Academy - Philoptochos passed a tray on January 12 and sent $25000 to Saint Basilrsquos Academy Thanks to our parishioners who donated generously Vasilopeta Sunday - Thank you to Fran Armatas and Rita Trikkas Chairmen of the Vasilopeta Celebration Reception to all officers and board members A BIG THANK YOU to Katherine Manuselis for baking the delicious vasilopetas GREAT JOB
Saint Haralambos Luncheon on February 10 - Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas and our Board members They provided and completely donated the delicious luncheon Coffee Hours - Thank you to Helen Apostalides Kathy Dieringer Rita Trikkas Paula Macris Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Kathy Giustino Helen Ann Meder Dina Fakelis Chris Ann Stavrianou and HelenTsarwhas for all their help and sponsoring the January Coffee Hour February Coffee Hour was sponsored by our Sunday School teachers chaired by Mary Griveas Thank you ladies 45th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress amp National Philoptochos Convention June 28 ndash July 3 2020 in Cleveland Ohio Mary Trifelos received an invitation from Crystal Thomas the Philoptochos Metropolis President inviting Chapter Presidents and their representatives to attend a meeting on Saturday January 11 at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Rocky River OH This meeting was to keep our Philoptochos sisters informed regarding the Clergy-Laity Convention in Cleveland As chapter president and on the Metropolis Board Mary Trifelos attended along with Fran Armatas Mary Griveas Carol Capocci Helen Tsarwhas Christine Kellamis and Kathy Dieringer It was a very informative meeting and we will be participating in the planning
32 Koinonia March amp April 2020
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 Women of Distinction ndash Helen Apostalides Carol Capocci Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Eleni Paxos and Stephanie Withers Congratulations To Man Of The Year ndash Dr William Skendelas Congratulations to our own Harriet Anderson-Ingold and Linda Paxos representing Philoptochos for receiving this yearrsquos Faithful Service Award and congratulations to all Faithful Service Award recipients PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY On Wednesday March 18 2020 Saint Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Philoptochos will host the Lenten Dinner Many thanks to Co-Chairs Dina Fakelis Helen Tsarwhas Goldie Manos andBoard members and all those donating items for the buffet EASTER VISITATIONS Philoptochos will be visiting our family members that are residing in area nursing homes on Saturday April 11 2020 FUNERAL COMMETTEE - MEMORIAL LUNCHEON During the loss of their loved one the families have expressed to me their thanks appreciation and what a wonderful job the Funeral Memorial Luncheon Committee does during these difficult days I want to recognize and thank these ladies who makeup this committee Chairmen Tina Bolon Paula Macris Helen Tsarwhas Committee Members Helen Apostalides Flora Anderson Dena Apostolou Fran Armatas Virginia Ballas Melody Bowman Carol Capocci Lula Contos Rena Cotopolis Kathy Dieringer Dina Fakelis Susan Foradas Francine Foradas-Nichols Mary Griveas Goldie Manos Georgia Matthews Helen Ann Meder Sophie Orphan Anna Paxos Linda Paxos Tula Pirovolos Penny Ralles Peggy Semedo Chris Anne Stavrianou Carol Trifelos Mary Trifelos Rita Trikkas Sophie Usner Stephanie Withers Nancy Xides Georgia Zenallis I also want to thank the families for their generous donations to Philoptochos for our services On behalf of Philoptochos we take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Blessed Lenten Season and ldquoKali Anastasirdquo
Respectfully in His Name Mary Trifelos President
Koinonia March amp April 2020 33
Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner ~ Itrsquos in the Bag
Every handbag has a story Please carry your favorite to our Annual Motherrsquos Day Dinner
and consider sharing your story
Monday May 4 2020 ~ Appetizers 530 pm Dinner served at 600 pm Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
Dinner Choice Baked Greek Chicken or Vegetarian Donation $7 Members $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED No tickets will be sold at the door Please bring your daughters daughters-in-law granddaughters and Goddaughters for a wonderful evening of fellowship and lively entertainment
IMPORTANT Your 2020 dues of $28 must be paid before that date No dues will be taken the night of the dinner
For further information please contact Fran Armatas 330-478-5640 Mary Griveas 330-649-9832 or Mary Trifelos 330-492-9353
Reservations will be taken after church beginning Sunday March 29 2020 Reservation Deadline Friday April 24 2020
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
St Haralambos Community News
BIRTHS Congratulations to all of you on your blessed events May God grant all of you good health
ALFONSO JOCZAN DIAZ CEDILLO was born on January 2 2020 He is the son of Alexandria (Papacostas) and Oslyn Diaz Cedillo
SHEA IRENE MEDER was born on January 5 2020 She is the daughter of Robert amp Michelle Meder and proud granddaughter of Richard amp Helen Meder
EVANGELINE ROSE was born on February 3 2020 She is the daughter of Leah Loukas amp Jordan Smith and proud granddaughter of John amp Cynthia Loukas DEATH amp UPCOMING MEMORIALSTRISAGIONS Our deepest condolences to the families on the passing of their loved ones May all of their beautiful memories be eternal
DEATH
KAY S McCLELLAND January 9 2020 Mother of Tonya (Paul) Stavrianou
PETER GAITANOS February 13 2020
MEMORIALS amp TRISAGIONS
ROGER SHOOK 1 yr Trisagion March 8 2020 DENNIS KAPALKO 3 yr Memorial March 8 2020
PETER GAITANOS 40 Days March 15 2020 NICK CHRIST 1 yr Trisagion March 15 2020
MIKE KARIPIDES 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 LANNY POPE 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020 ANNE TSANGEOS 1 yr Memorial March 29 2020
MARY MANOLAS 1 yr Memorial April 5 2020 BIBLE STUDY - ALL ARE WELCOME Please join us at any Bible Study Group
With Fr Nick Topic ldquoA Call To Holinessrdquo Tuesday March 17 2020 330 pm to 430 pm SCHOLARSHIPS Please check in the church office for the following scholarships as they become available Dolly Sousaris Harry Thomas Ahepa Xenophon Griveas Menrsquos Club and Kourmolis
CONGRATULATIONS
AHEPAN OF THE YEAR CH 59 WILLIAM ZANTOPULOS
Bill Zantopulos was presented with the prestigious award of Ahepan of the Year Pictured on the left is his cousin John Anderson On behalf of all of us here at St Haralambos Church AXIOS
WELCOME FR HALKIAS
Fr Gamvas welcomes Fr Halkias of Holy Trinity to St Haralambosrsquo Feastday Fr Halkias was guest preacher
PLEASE PARISHIONERS HELP NEEDED We are kindly asking our parishioners to help get any size sponsorship ad from any company you may associate with The list is endless when you think about who you buy your products or services from Also another idea is from your family members sports groups and friends Sponsorships greatly help reduce our festival expenses Blank sponsorship forms of all levels are available in the church lobby wall display Example If100 parishioners each get a $50 business ad that is $5000 Let us all work together as much as we can for our church we thank you immensely for your help ST PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET ~ MAY 2 2020 Once our nominees are chosen an announcement and more information wil be in Sunday Bulletins and in a mass email ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS If you are or know of any teacher whether currently working retired or deceased please notify Mary Trifelos at 330-492-9353 or email her at MTee99hotmailcom Parishioners from any public private and church institutions male or female are welcome Thank you
34 Koinonia March amp April 2020
With Dn Keric Thursday March 19 2020 630 pm to 730 pm
The St Haralambos Philoptochos Board invites you to
Mimosas amp Membership Sunday March 1 2020 during Coffee Hour
Join us to celebrate our wonderful organization and amazing women as we continue our
2020 Membership Drive
Bring your membership donation of $28 to receive your complimentary Mimosa
GOYA FUNDRAISER ~ MONDAY MARCH 10 2020
Please support our GOYA by dining out or getting a carry out at any Papa Gyros location
Forms will be available in the March 8th Sunday Bulletin or please ask your server Join Us
OPA
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
St Haralambos Church Motherrsquos Day Celebration Sunday May 10 2020 We believe ALL of our mothers are very special
Honor your Mother Grandmother Godmother Sister Aunt or even a Special Friend on this day
All of these special women will be listed in a pamphlet on Motherrsquos Day
IN MEMORY OF Names in Memory will be remembered with a Special Memorial Service on this day
IN HONOR OF Names in Honor will be recognized with the Blessing of the Artoclasia on this special day
Your $5 donation will enable us to continue our work of charitable giving to individuals families area food banks homeless shelters and other philanthropic causes
Please join us for our Motherrsquos Day Celebration by honoring someone you love with a gift to Philoptochos
Thank you for your minimum donation of $5 or more for each name listed below Please make checks payable to ldquoSt Haralambos Philoptochosrdquo In memo area ldquoMotherrsquos Dayrdquo
Please return one or more forms below with your Motherrsquos Day donation to St Haralambos Philoptochos 251 25th St NW Canton OH 44709
Any questions Please contact Kathy Dieringer at 330-497-7150 or Stephanie Withers at 330-454-7278 0
Additional forms are located in the church lobby
YES PLEASE INCLUDE THESE VERY SPECIAL LADIES
Your Name _________________________________________________ Phone ________-__________-____________
Koinonia March amp April 2020 35
Sponsored by the St Haralambos
Philoptochos Society
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
In Memory In Honor of __________________________________________________ Honoree Name
__________________________________________________ Honoree Street Address (required please if living only)
__________________________________________________ City State Zip
Deadline MAY 5 2020
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
SA INT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE Parents please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week Each Sunday of Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord Thank you
THANK YOU
Your overwhelming support of our ThanksgivingChristmas Food Drive has helped us continue this worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season We welcome non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter If you wish to contribute please drop them off in our office between now and Palm Sunday Thank you and God bless
MARTHArsquoS CUPBOARD Please continue bringing items to stock the shelves of our pantry Martharsquos Cupboard At the moment the shelves are pretty bare Wersquore hoping our community and Sunday School students come through jointly once again to fill them for distribution in early April Thank you in advance for your participation and support
MARCH amp APRIL ACTIVITIES
Sunday of Orthodoxy March 8 2020 Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos Please plan to attend with your children and have them bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession Thank you Saturday of Lazarus April 11 2020 Divine Liturgy followed by an ALL-YOUTH (half-day) RETREAT and making of palm crosses Refreshments will be
served More details to be announced Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend with your children Palm Sunday April 12 2020 Classes will be held Children will participate in the procession following Holy Communion holding their palm crosses Myrrh Bearers Good Friday April 17 2020 Once again 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service More information will be distributed directly to the parents of the girls involved Please see us in the Sunday
School office if you have any questions
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful Holy Week services Attendance sheets will be posted on all classroom doors Be sure to have your children sign in when attending these services
PaschaEaster Sunday April 19 2020 Christos Anesti Please join us as we worship the Agape Service together At the conclusion of the service
a special visitor will provide special treats for the children On behalf of our Sunday School family we wish all of you a most blessed Lenten Season Kali Anastasi and God bless
Respectfully in His Name Mary Griveas Director
36 Koinonia March amp April 2020
VASILOPETA LESSON This year at our annual Vasilopita celebration it was Jesusrsquo piece that held the ldquoluckyrdquo coin truly a special blessing for us all Special thanks to Stephanie Likouris and Kathy Hardesty for baking the delicious breads once again this year
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
2019-2020 GOYA UPDATE TOURNAMENT 1mdashSTS CONSTANTINE amp HELENmdash CLEVELAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BOYS SR BOYS JR amp GIRLS JR 3RD PLACE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 2mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash CANTON CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS SR 3RD PLACE amp BOYS JR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TOURNAMENT 3mdashHOLY TRINITYmdash PITTSBURGH CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS SR amp OUR BOYS JR
CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
UPCOMING MEETINGS amp EVENTS MONTHLY MEETINGS [AFTER LITURGY] March 8 April 5 amp May 3 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS MARCH 7 mdash CANONSBURG PA APRIL 25 mdash PITTSBURGH PA MAY 13 mdash NORTH ROYALTON OH
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
2020 GOYA SPRING RETREAT MARCH 20-22 2020
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
2020 SUMMER CAMP REGISRATION OPENS IN MARCH
Does your organization
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
THE PLACE TO BE St Haralambos Greek
Orthodox Church TIME OF EVENT
600 PM DOORS OPEN amp
DINNER 730 GAME STARTS
KNOWLEDGE W A N T E D
BUT NOT REQUIRED COME FOR THE FUN amp SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 4 2020 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCER
Join us for this Family Fun Event Winning Team gets a Prize
PRICE OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 8-10
Mulligans will be available for purchase
Limited per round
rsvp by March 19 2020 Please submit payment along with your Name or Team Name to
Phaidra (614)668-7303 or Maria (330)323-3803
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St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
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A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
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A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
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Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Koinonia March amp April 2020 39
St Haralambos Menrsquos Club News
ATTENTION ALL MEN (23 yrs old and older please)
Join us for a Menrsquos Club Outing Come catch up with old friends and make some new
THE CIGAR LOUNGE (Near Firestone Country Club)
2989 S Main Street Akron OH
THURSDAY MARCH 19 2020 600 PM
Contact Christopher Vallos with any questions cjvalloschvallosinsurancecom
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MARCH 19 RSVP due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
APRIL 2 All donations money etc due for ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
MARCH 5 amp 12
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
MARCH 19 amp 26 Revised times please read
Beginners 430 pm - 500 pm (start time 10 min later) Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 700 pm (only 1 hour)
APRIL 2 Revised times please read
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 530 pm - 630 pm Meeting 630 pm
APRIL 4 ldquoTrivia Nightrdquo
Doors Open 600 pm Gaming Begins 730 pm
APRIL 9 amp 30
Beginners 420 pm - 500 pm Intermediate 500 pm - 600 pm Seniors 600 pm - 730 pm
APRIL 16 amp 23 No Practices
St Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March amp April 2020
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
40 Koinonia March amp April 2020
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH Silver Liners JOIN US NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME For a great year of monthly luncheon meetings and fellowship interesting programs and exiting day and overnight trips
If you are age 55 or over your $10 dues will allow you to be a part of this vibrant welcoming organization and its activities Senior over 90 years of age are free New members are welcome Dues are now payable for the Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 year MEETING LUNCHEON DATES
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1200 Noon
MARCH 17 Program ldquoSafety in the Homerdquo Carla Yoder Director of Access Millerrsquos Medical Equipment APRIL 21 Program ldquoThe History of Malone Universityrdquo Jecci Stukey Professor of History MAY 12 We are guests at Holy Trinity JUNE 16 Our traditional Silver Linersrsquo Picnic at St Haralambos followed by Bingo
DAY TRIPS APRIL 11 THE CAVALIERS TRIP IS CANCELLED MAY 2 ldquoMy Fair Ladyrdquo at Playhouse Square Lunch at Blue Canyon Restaurant $115 due on APRIL 3 JULY ldquoLolly the Trolleyrdquo Tour Cleveland Museum of Art and the Jack Casino more details to come
More trip and programs to be announced at a later date
Helen Tsarwhas President
Mark Your Calendars
St Haralambos Choir News
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our beloved Junior and Senior Choir Director Dr Alex Christ for the honor of being chosen one of 5 finalists in Stark County for the 2019 Music Educator of the Year Award
The Finalists were honored at a Canton Symphony Orchestra Concert on January 25 2020 ldquoAn Evening of Organ and Orchestrardquo Several of our choir member were there to support our Director at this very enjoyable event
WELCOME We are happy to welcome our newly-Chrismated fellow Orthodox Christian Patrick Ryan as our choirrsquos new Organist Axios We are very happy to have him with us
THANK YOU We all extend our thanks and appreciation to Nick Ramphos for donating the choir robe divider system for our choir room which keep our robes numbered and organized It was very much needed
NEW JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Young and old will enjoy the beauty of worship through music Contact Dr Alex Christ
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Koinonia March amp April 2020 41
A Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year to all our Parishioners from the St Haralambos Senior Citizens ldquoSilver Linersrdquo
SILVER LINERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2019
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
42 Koinonia March amp April 2020
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Koinonia March amp April 2020 43
St Haralambos Icon Gift amp Bookstore
Just Stop In
Thank You For Your Continued Support
Whatever you need for Aprilrsquos Greek Easter Celebration you can conveniently find in our own Bookstore
Pascha Candles While many carry a white candle on Holy Saturday Children often receive from Godparents or Parents their own Easter Candle decorated with small trinkets and colorful ribbons At the Easter Dinner Table this is a meaningful remembrance of Jesuslsquo Easter The Bookstore has candles trinkets ribbons and more to create this special candle Why not have your Child create his own Ideas and samples are available Lenten Books amp Easter Items
Orthodox Guide Books for every Easter Church Service and for Lent are available
Beautiful Icons
Faberge egg style Pendants with neck chains
Orthodox handmade wall standing or neck crosses
Easter Cards in Greek and English are lovely
Praying Lambs are popular just press the button and the 11rdquo tall Lamb will sing ldquoJesus Loves Merdquo Sizes small and large have soft plush fleece
Rose crystal bracelets with cross dangles a beautiful gift
Martis The Easter age old tradition of ldquoMartisrdquo is continued with our collection of red and white bracelets worn the whole month of April The white symbolizes purity while red roses represent Panagia passion and life
New Volunteers
Are Always Welcome
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
1 Melody Bowman Maria Calandros 8 Helen Meder Sophie Usner 15 Helen Bozeka
Helen Meder 22 Georgia Matthews Helen Tsarwhas 29 Helen Meder Penny Ralles
APRIL
5 Maria Calandros Georgia Matthews 12 Melody Bowman
Sophie Usner 19 Pascha - Closed 26 Helen Bozeka Penny Ralles
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
ANDERSON FLORA ANDERSON HARRIET amp INGOLD EARL ANDERSON JOSEPH APOSTALIDES MICHAEL amp HELEN APOSTALIDES PETER amp CRYSTAL APOSTOLOU PARIS amp DENA ARCHER DANIELA ARMATAS CHRISTINA amp POLYCHRONIS KOSTAS ARMATAS DENISE ARMATAS HELEN ARMATAS STEVE amp FRAN ARMATAS STEVEN A ARRIGO JIM ARRIGO MICHAEL ARRIGO VINCENT amp STEPHANIE ARRIGO VINNY BACOPOULOS ELAINE BAHAS ALEXANDER BAHAS JOHN C BAHAS JOHN amp DENA BALLAS NICK amp VIRGINIA BALLAS THOMAS BARGIDES JUDY BASIAKOS STAVROS amp MARIA BELLAS JOHN amp DENISE BENCH GEORGIA amp STEVEN BENJAMIN ANTHONY amp GEORGANNE BOKA MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE BOLON GUY amp TINA BOURLAS GEORGE amp LEFKOTHEA BOWMAN MELODY BOZEKA HELEN BOZEKA HELEN V BURNS KATERINA CALANDROS LOUIS amp MARIA CALANDROS MICHAEL CAZANTZES TOM CHRIST DR ALEX CHRIST ALEXANDER CHRIST ANN CHRIST ELAINE CHUCHANIS FRANCINE COLON JASON amp KAY CONTES NICK CONTOS GEORGE COTOPOLIS JAMES amp RENA COTOPOLIS JAMES amp TINA DARRAH DEAN DARRAH RON A amp JANET DELIS ANTHONY DEMIS GEORGE amp PATTI DEMOS SAM amp CATHERINE DIAMANT STEVEN DiDONATO ALEXANDER DiDONATO EMILY DiDONATO JASON amp DINA DIERINGER JAMES amp KATHY DiGIACOMO ARISTEA DiGIACOMO MARIA amp ANTHONY DiGIACOMO MARISSA EUSTATHIOS EVELYN EUSTATHIOS LOUIS amp BONNE EUSTATHIOS NICK amp EVELYN
FAKELIS JOHN amp DINA FAKELIS MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE FARAH CONSTANTINE amp RANDA FELTZ MARY amp RONALD FERENCZ LISA FOGEL GARY amp SUSAN FORADAS JOHN amp SUSAN FORADAS MICHAEL amp VALERIE FORADIS CONSTANTINE amp LINDSEY FORADIS GEORGE amp CARRIE FORADIS SAMANTHA FORINASH ROBERT FOSTER JOSEPH amp DIANE FRANGOS MICHELLE amp MASTROS COSTA GABRIELE GEORGENE amp GIULIO GAITANOS CHRISTOPHER amp PAMELA GAITANOS MARIO amp ANGELA GAITANOS PETROS amp NANCY GAMVAS FATHER NICHOLAS GIANAKIS IRENE GIUSTINO MICHAEL amp KATHERINE GLASSER CYNTHIA amp PETER GOUTRAS LORA GRIVEAS JAMES amp AMANDA GRIVEAS MARY GUIST GARY amp CONSTANCE HALLAMAN DAVID amp LISA HILL FRANK amp CAROLYN HINKEL MARY HORAITIS NICHOLAS amp NICKI KAKOULES MICHAEL amp HARITINA KALLOS MARY A KALOGERAS RENA KANDIS SAKES amp EFSEVIA KAPALKO KATHERINE KAPLANIS ARIS amp MARCIA KARALIS NICK amp ROSEMARY KARAVAS ANGELA KARIS ATHENE KARPINSKI DAVID amp JOANNA KAZES MARISSA KAZES MICHAEL amp SOPHIA KELLAMIS CHRIS amp ELBUS KELLAMIS CHRISTIAN KELLAMIS JIM KELLAMIS JOHN amp CHRISTINE KELLAMIS NATALIA KIMINAS THEA KIRMAN GEORGIA KLEON POPEY KOEHLER DIMITRA amp ERIC KONSTANTACOS VIOLETTA KOSKOVICH PAUL amp CYNTHIA KOURIS NICK amp THEODORA KOURIS NICODEMOS KOURIS PETE amp MARTIN SHAWN KOUTRAS ANTHONY amp JANICE KOVACH TEPPIE KRAGALOTT SAMUEL amp PAVLIDIS MARIETTA LAMBOS JAMES LAMBOS TASSO amp BETH LAMBROU NICHOLAS amp BARBARA LAMBROU TASIA LANGOS JAMES
LAZORAN MICHAEL amp KAREN LEMOS EFTICHIA LOUKAS JOHN amp CYNTHIA LOUKAS NICHOLAS amp SHELLY MACHAMER MATTHEW amp HENDERSHOT MALLORY MACRIS PAULA MAMMONE OLGA MANNOS JAMES amp CATHERINE MANOS CHRISTOPHER amp TIFFANY MANOS SOPHIE (SUSIE) MANOS WILLIAM amp LOIS MANUSELIS GEORGE amp KATHERINE MANUSELIS JOSEPH MANUSELIS PETER MARINOS ALEXA amp CHRIS KRAMER MARINOS STEPHANIE MATTHEWS GEORGIA McCULLOUGH PENNY MEDER RICHARD amp HELEN MICHALOS LEAH MICHALOS PETER amp CAROLYN MORAKIS THEODORE MORGAN MICHAEL amp DESPINA NASTOFF MICHAEL amp STEPHANIE NATALE DONALD II NATALE LINDA amp DONALD NICHOLAS WILLIAM amp JOANNE NICHOLS FRANCINE amp MICHAEL NICOLAOU GEORGE amp DINA NIRO ANGELA amp PETER ORLANDO FRANK amp PATRICIA ORLANDO JOSEPH amp LINDLEY ORPHAN SOPHIA ORPHAN STEPHANIE PANAGOPOULOS DARLENE PANOPOULOS PHILIP amp HEATHER PAPADOPULOS PAULA PAPADOPULOS PETER PAPPAKOSTAS STACEY PAPPAS ANNETTE PAVLIS KAREN PAXOS ALEXIA PAXOS ANNA PAXOS COSTAS amp ELENI PAXOS MIHAIL amp GEORGIA PAXOS MIKE amp MARIA PAXOS NICHOLAS PETRIDES GEORGE amp BARBARA PIROVOLOS DEAN amp DEMETRA PIROVOLOS MICHAEL PIROVOLOS STEPHEN amp KELSEY POLITIS CHRISTOS amp SOPHIA POLITIS MARIA POLITIS MICHAEL amp IOANNA POPE GREGORY POPE JEFFREY POPE SIA POULOS ELAINE POULOS JOHN A
44 Koinonia March amp April 2020
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
USNER JACK amp CATHERINE VAGOTIS ANGELA VALLOS CHRIS amp STELLA VALLOS CHRISTOPHER amp DANIELLE VALLOS JAMES amp EFFIE VLAHOS BESSIE VLAHOS CLEOPATRA VOLAS ELENI VOLAS EUGENE amp KATHERINE VOLAS EVAN amp ROULA VOLAS PETER amp JOANNA VONORTAS ANASTASIA VONORTAS MARIA VONORTAS TOM amp DESPINA VRETAS ANDREA VRETAS CHRISTINA VRETAS JAMES amp KATHRYN VRETAS THOMAS VUTETAKIS JAMES WAIKEM CRAIG amp PARASKEVI WEY ANTHONY amp TINA WITHERS BILL amp STEPHANIE WITHERS NICHOLAS XIDES NANCY
Koinonia March amp April 2020 45
2020 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS SUBMITTED
Thank YOU for submitting your 2020 Pledge Card
Parishioners ages 18 and over please submit your card if you do not see your name on this list
These two pages are the most current roster as of
2-21-20
Credit amp Debit Cards Accepted
Thank You
RALLES PAULINE RALLES PENELOPE RAMPHOS ANTHONY amp MARA RAY CONSTANCE REGAS JOHN amp SHARON REGOPOULOS NICK amp CHARRIE RISPINTO DAVID amp SARAH ROCCO MATTHEW amp JAIME RUTTER JAMES amp GRETCHEN RYAN PATRICK SAKEL STEPHANIE amp JAMES SAKELLARIOU ALEXIOS SARRIS DEAN SARRIS MICHAEL amp ALLISON SHIEPIS KERIC amp MELLISSA SIRGO DAVID amp JOANNA SKENDELAS STEPHEN SKENDELAS WILLIAM amp FREDA SMITH CHAD amp MARIA SOTIROPOULOS GEORGE amp VOULA SPILIOS MARY SUE SPILIOS REBECCA STAMATAKIS CATHERINE STAVRAKIS MARY STAVRIANOU CHRIS ANNE STAVRIANOU PHILLIP STERGIADES ANTONIA STILIANOS STEPHEN STROHMENGER NIKI amp WILLIAM TANK ALEXANDRA amp BRAD TANK NICOLE THEODOSIOU GEORGE amp EVANGELIA THOMAS VONDALEEN TRIFELOS DAN amp CAROL TRIFELOS MARY TRIKKAS GEORGE amp GEORGIA TSANGEOS BETTY TSANGEOS JOHN TSARWHAS HELEN TSENEKOS DINO amp OLGA TSENEKOS GEORGE amp IRENE TSIKLES TASOS amp COLEMAN EMMA TZOULOUFIS TAKIS
Additional Pledge Cards are available in the Church Lobby
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
1 Susan Fogel 2 Frank Abel 3 Dimitri Bahas Gabriel Panopoulos Roula Volas 5 Christian Kellamis Jay Oakley Paula Palmer 6 Christos Christ Joseph Fastrich Eleni Volas 7 Giovanni Foradis Saki Gaitanos 9 Jeffrey Pope Angela Vagotis 10 Flora Anderson Kathy Hardesty Sophia Kazes George Trikkas 11 Athan Maurice 12 Peter Kreareas Katharine Regas 13 Peter Kalantzis Tasso Lambos Kate Prendes 14 Stephanie Bourlas Marcia Bournelis Margaret Dolph John Ergazos Jr 15 Nicholas Loukas Patricia Orlando Tula Pirovolos Eva Stavrianou Winn 16 Ellie Xides 17 Diane Foster Anna Stilianos
18 Hayes Covert Janelle Kantzos Olga Mammone Malcolm Olson 19 Stephanie Boka Donna Bozeka Rena Kalogeras Alexandros Spyrou Stefanos Spyrou 20 Jennifer Kosmides 21 Angela Karavas Anastasia Palmer Kostas Paxos Michael Politis 22 Kay Coloacuten Anne Papacostas 24 Sotirios Agelopoulos Vincent Arrigo Guy Bolon Peter Glasser Brooke Kosmides George Nikolaou 25 Harriet Marinos Nicolette Marinos 26 Alexandra Millis Georgia Trikkas Maria Walch 27 Anastasia Bourlas 28 Judy Bargides 29 Christos Paxos Sharon Regas 30 Nick Eustathios Nicholas Pirovolos 31 Alexander DiDonato Gregory Gaitanos Olivia Rocco
46 Koinonia March amp April 2020
1 Nicholas Ramphos 2 Susan Foradas 3 Irene Chagaros 4 Tasho Abel Jen Geniatakis Lucas Rispinto 5 Kathy Dieringer Christine Kellamis 6 Ted Kalikas Anthony Wey 7 Luke Archer 8 Mihail Paxos Kathy Viola 9 Dena Apostolou Nicholas Ballas Michael Foradas Sam Regas 10 William M Manos Tonya Stavrianou 11 John Kosmides Krissa Olson 12 Sam Demos Mia Foradis John Koutras 13 Anna Bowe James Georgiades 14 Peter Palmer Irene Papatoukakis Alexandria Tsenekos 15 Craig Bowe Lisa Hallaman
16 Carol Trifelos 17 George Brown Frantzesca Spyrou Foti Vonortas 18 Valerie Stavrianou-Winn 19 Steven A Armatas Nikolas Cundiff Sergio Iriarte Natalia Kellamis Christopher Olson 20 Charlene Langos Kenna Loukas 21 Gary Fogel Georgia Matthews 22 Emily Anderson Pamela Christ Paul Koskovich Gretchen Rutter 23 Katie Darrah Nicholas Kakoules Stanley Manolakis John Pope Christopher Vallos 25 Stephanie Arrigo Maria Gruber Gregory Kalikas Theodore Kantzos George Yelichek 26 David Karpinski Stephanie Orphan 27 Erin Dolph 28 Rita Trikkas 29 Fran Armatas Alysse Giallourakis 30 Theodoro Papacostas Alexandra Rossetti
MA N Y YE A R S
MARCH BIRTHDAYS ST HARALAMBOS CHURCH APRIL BIRTHDAYS
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
St Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Please be ready to start at 945 am
TEAM A - MAR 1 amp 29 TEAM B - MAR 8 APR 26 APR 5
TEAM C - MAR 15 TEAM D - MAR 22 APR 12 APR 19
TEAM A Markos Kantzos Emmanuel Coloacuten
Luke Sarris George Sotiropoulos Yianni Sotiropoulos
Ianni Coloacuten
TEAM B Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis Milan Kragalott Viktor Yagello
TEAM C Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman Yanni Loukas Andrew Rocco
TEAM D Yanni Volas Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan Luke Morgan Kostas Paxos Minas Paxos
Zachary Volas
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys for your dedication to our Lord
MISSED PARISHIONERS
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome
If you know of someone who would like to be on this list please notify the church office Thank you and may God bless all of you
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 1420 Smith Kramer Rd Hartville OH 44632 330-877-2666 MARY ROULA KALLOS BETHANY NURSING HOME 626 - 34th St NW Canton OH 44709 330-492-7171 JOHN TSANGEOS CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME 2550 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709 330-456-0004 SYLVIA MAVRAKIS CANTON REGENCY 4515 - 22nd St NW Canton OH 44708 330-477-7664 ANGELO BOZEKAS
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON 181 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44718 330-497-8718 CHRISTOS CHRIST THE INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE 3927 38th St NW Canton OH 44718 330-493-0096 DONNA BOZEKA DIANE FORADAS HARRIET MARINOS THE LAURELS OF MASSILLON 2000 Sherman Cir NE Massillon OH 44646 330-830-9988 GEORGE MAVROS
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY 220 Applegrove St NE No Canton OH 44720 330-499-8341 IRENE GIANAKIS ADAM SOUSARIS HARRIET TRIKILAS OUT OF TOWN
3169 Alum Trail Place Lewis Center OH 43035 ANN SIMATACOLOS 75032 Morning Glen Ct Yulee FL 32097 NICKIE SIMITACOLOS
NEW ALTAR BOYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For those interested ages 7 and older please contact Fr Nick or call the Church Office
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
Welcome
St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 251 - 25th Street NW Canton OH 44709
Non-Profit Org US Postage
PAID Canton Ohio
Permit No 1408
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 12 2020
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God when we were buried with
Thee in baptism we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection to immortal life
Wherefore we praise Thee crying Hosanna in the highest
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord
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