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ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

4967 FOREST PARK AVENUE

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

ST. NICHOLAS FAMILY LIFE CENTER 12550 S. FORTY DRIVE ST. LOUIS, MO 63141

AUGUST 2020 Proistamenos: Fr. Douglas Papulis (314) 974-4613

Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Arbanas (314) 425-9641

Church/FLC Office: (314) 361-6924

Office Administrator: Gracie Livaditis Bookkeeper: Diane Winkler

Email: [email protected] Website: www.sngoc.org

ST. NICHOLAS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

“GYROS FOR HEROES”

On behalf of St. Nicholas Church, a delicious lunch (gyro, chips, and baklava) was provided to first response and health care workers at Royal Oak nursing home, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Police Department 5th & 6th Districts, and St. Louis Fire Department Engine House #28 & #29, as a small expression of appreciation for all they continue to do during this pandemic.

A special note from Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago was included with each lunch.

Heartfelt thanks to our volunteers and staff that helped with this special project: Chris Anastas, Helen Carey, Deb Dugan, Christina Ginos, Abrahatzion Habtu, Michael Kamburis, Maria Kamburis, Carol Kamburis, Fr. Doug Papulis, Presvytera Christina Papulis, Mary Papulis, Chris Paradowski, Gracie Livaditis, Diane Winkler, and Larry Belk.

Many thanks to our generous donors & their families who helped underwrite Gyros for Heroes: Chris Anastas, Mary Angelides, Michael Angelides, Nicholas Angelides, Chris Athanasiadis, George Bude, Chris & Tim Camene, Lexie Dendrinelis, Elizabeth Efthim, Katherine Ellis, Georgia & Michael Ferretti, Effie & Anthony Foster, Elaine & Phil Kavanaugh, Angie Klevorn, Mary Anne & John Koch, Helen & Paul Leara, Peter Lemakis, Bill Mastorakos, Maureen & Sam Mezines, Presvytera Sylvia Nicozisin, Jim Panopoulos, Janet Papageorge, Basil Pappas, Fr. Doug & Presvytera Christina Papulis, Tina & Chris Paradowski, Ann Prstojevich, Georgia Prstojevich, Kathy Rogers, Katherine Rutter, Sakis Salas, Fofo & Bill Shisko, Anna Siromas, Demetra Steppe, Andrea & Dan Tarlas, and Mark Vleisides.

If you would like to help underwrite this project, please make a donation online or mail a check to Church - noting “Gyros for Heroes”. Our next Gyros for Heroes will be held on August 13th at the Family Life Center for first responders in the West County area. We are incredibly proud of our St. Nicholas community!

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God's Grace in its various

forms!" -1 Peter 4:10

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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Monthly Newsletter August 2020

GYROS FOR HEROES

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St. Nicholas Servants


2020 PARISH COUNCIL Helen Y. Carey, President 314-750-0745 Carol Kamburis, Vice-President Chris Sarantakis, Secretary George Ellis, DDS, Treasurer Pete Stavrides, MD, Assistant Treasurer John Davis Niko Georges Yemane Habtu Jonathan Hartley Marilynn Jemas Amdemariam Keleta William Mastorakos, DDS, MS Bill Nicozisin Stephanie Benos Tyler Kon Vellios

AUDIT COMMITTEE Mark Vleisides, Chairperson 314-576-2898 Roxana Couteranis

CEMETERY COMMITTEE Janet Hunnius, Chairperson 314-353-3191 Bill Karides 314-422-1968

CHURCH SCHOOL Director Bess Fitzmaurice 314-602-5406

DANCE TROUPE Georgia Johnson 314-832-0061

ELECTION COMMITTEE Mark Vleisides, Chairperson Paul Leara Pat Lekich Demmie Nicozisin Chris Zaharias

GREETERS COMMITTEE Lyndia Finer, Director 314-960-3384

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) Jonathan Hartley 618-520-9569 George Papulis

LIBRARY COMMITTEE Elaine Coulson, Chairperson 314-991-5033 Chris Zaharias

“NEXT 100” Dan Tarlas, Chairperson 314-713-5500

PHILOPTOCHOS Carol Kamburis, President 314-803-2451

PHYSICAL FACILITIES -CHURCH Dino Pappas, Chairperson 314-701-8118 Jonathan Hartley

PHYSICAL FACILITIES –FLC Nick Tharenos, Chairperson 314-576-7011 Demos Argyros Nick Koskolos

PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE Christina Anastas 314-647-4636 Andrew Galakatos, MD 314-922-4457 Harry Lemakis 314-631-1619 Basil Pappas 314-368-6026 Leon Spanos 314-966-5176 Chris Varvares 314-374-3647

PRISON MINISTRY Clark Porter, Director 314-518-6747

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Peter Takes 314-503-0358 Amanuel Habtu Deb Palazzola

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Fr. Doug Papulis Fr. Michael Arbanas Mary Ann Mastorakos

WEBSITE Rosie Hartley 618-239-9359

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Dear St. Nicholas Parish Family,

With a Parish Family like ours, nothing can stop us, not even CODID-19. Whatever need our parish has, our beloved parishioners respond two fold.

Our spiritual Fathers, along with the Parish Council, are working hard to adhere with all Metropolis and CDC requirements and regulations to keep us safe.

We have been granted permission to conduct sacraments under the Parish COVID Safety guidelines and we are grateful for everyone’s understanding and cooperation. Please call the church office to schedule your sacraments and memorials. Koliva is still not permitted, but paximathia are available for purchase through Philoptochos to take home.

Our parish giving is steady, the online giving is a great resource for our parishioners, if you have not made your pledge please consider doing so.

Our mortgage will refinance on August 1, 2020, through the efforts of our Finance Committee, Basil Pappas, John Russon, John Koch, and George Ellis, we have secured the same rate of 3% for the next 5 years. Our sincere gratitude for their tireless efforts to secure this great rate with our lender and friend, Jefferson Bank & Trust.

I am excited to share with you our community project of Gyros for Heroes. On July 16, we prepared and served lunch to Barnes Jewish Hospital doctors and nurses, Royal Oak nursing home behind our church, St. Louis Fire Department Engine House #28 and Engine House #29, and the 5th & 6th District of the St. Louis Police Department. A total of 350 lunches were served to our first response heroes. This beautiful endeavor was underwritten with donations from several generous parishioners. We humbly thank you. A similar event will he held for the first responders at our West County Facility in August. Details to follow.

The Taste of the Greek Festival COVID style occurred on July 24, 25 & 26. This was our first attempt at Curbside Orders, our Friday night was a little rocky, but by Saturday morning we had ironed out all bugs and were in perfect harmony handling all orders timely and efficiently. Patrons placed their order via their computer or phone, chose a pick up time and their order was ready and waiting for them as they drove through the FLC parking lot. A HUGE HEARTFELT THANK YOU to all that supported and to all that volunteered. It truly was wonderful to be back doing what we love. Our gross receipts for the weekend were $50,500. Incredible!! The Labor Day Greek Festival will work the same way, we are excited about our new festival venture. Please stay tuned for more details.

Thank you for your continued love and support of our beloved St. Nicholas Church as we all navigate through this strange and uncertain time. “Love is the passport with which we pass through all the heavily doors without obstacle.”-- St. John Chrysostom In Christ’s Work, Helen Yiatras Carey

AUGUST PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S NOTES

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Reuniting our St. Nicholas Family

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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church - St. Louis, Missouri Level 3 Guidelines for Attending Divine Services

BEFORE ATTENDING SERVICES

• YOU SHOULD NOT ATTEND CHURH - If you have any signs or symptoms of COVID 19 as outlined in the CDC guidelines or have come in contact with anyone showing such symptoms, or if you have come into contact with COVID 19 positive persons within the last 2 weeks.

• Advanced registration is required to attend services. Signup information for August can be found at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CAAAD2AA5FB6-divine2 If you need assistance signing up through the online platform, please call the church office .

• Divine Services will continue to be Livestreamed on our YouTube channel for parishioners who are unable to attend.

• Upon entering St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and the Family Life Center, you agree to adhere to social distancing and safety guidelines being practiced in accordance to the CDC, St. Louis City, St. Louis County and the Metropolis of Chicago.

CHURH ATTENDANCE

• ARRIVE ON TIME - To ensure we adhere to all the requirement and guidelines we appreciate you arriving to Church on time.

• MASKS REQUIRED - All parishioners attending Church are required to wear protective face masks. Masks must be worn at all times except when receiving Holy Communion. Please provide your own mask.

• MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE - Please remember to stay a safe distance (at least 6 feet) from others. Refrain from shaking hands or kissing others during the service.

FOLLOW PARISH INSTRUCTIONS • The front wooden doors of the Church will be the only door available for entrance into the Church. All other doors will

be locked and access will be limited to restrooms.

• You will be checked in by an assigned volunteer. Please make sure to register in advance through our signup platform.

• You will have the opportunity to light candles which will be handed to you by a Parish Council member. Please have exact change or continue with your online candle donations.

• Hands must be sanitized at specific areas throughout the Church at the provided hand sanitation stations.

• Honor the icons with a reverent bow and making the sign of the cross instead of kissing the icons.

• You will be ushered to your seat. Families may sit together, all others will be seated 6’ apart.

• Divine Liturgy books and parish publications will not be available. Please follow along on AGES digital chant stand app.

• Please follow the instructions by the designated ushers for Holy Communion.

OFFERINGS - Collection baskets will not to be passed. At the end of Liturgy, a basket will be placed in the back and parishioners will be encouraged to leave their donation as they exit. Or you may continue with your online donations. WORSHIP SERVICE CONCLUDES • At the conclusion of the service, you will be dismissed by the ushers to exit.

• There will be no fellowship coffee hour. *Non-Liturgical Services continue to be suspended*

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Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) Virtual Fundraiser - The Stay-At-Home Edition!

For reservations and/or donations, kindly respond before

September 6, 2020 to:

Missions Benefit Event St. Louis c/o Fr. Andrew Moulton

4770 Maryville Rd. Granite City, IL 62040

Tel: 314-467-8518

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/ocmcstl/

PRAY… GIVE… GO…

Be a part of the movement that began with Christ’s last command to His disciples to “make disciples of all nations”. For 2,000 years this has been THE central mission of the Orthodox Church. This work continues with YOU!

We want to provide a way to bring our community together for a virtual event that will keep everyone engaged in the work of the Mission Center. All you have to do is show up on Zoom to participate. The event will start at 6 pm, Central Time. You can submit questions through the Chat line and they will be addressed during the Q & A session.

To register for this free event, go to:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yFR7VIiQR9aPPraI_R687g

Donations online and by mail can be made to OCMC.

THE NEED:

•OCMC is still doing the work of supporting Churches and

the faithful throughout the world. The need to build up the

Church is more important in these times than ever before.

•Our hope is to be back in front of parishes soon. But until

then, we are exploring ways to engage people in the

important work of the Mission Center.

•Our plan is to bring a virtual celebration of Mission work to

the St. Louis area.


Missions Benefit Event September 20, 2020

"The Orthodox Mission Team of St. Louis works to nurture awareness

within our local churches of the need to evangelize, catechize, and

support missionary efforts and programs globally."

Guest Speaker

Fr. Luke Veronis

presenting

Christ in the Other

Fr. Luke A. Veronis has been involved in the Orthodox Church’s missionary

movement since 1987, including serving as an OCMC missionary for twelve years in Albania and different parts of Africa. He presently pastors Sts. Constantine &

Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Webster, MA, and teaches at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and Hellenic College. He serves on the Board

of Directors of the OCMC and the Overseas Ministry Study Center.


mailto:[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/OCMCStL/



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ST. NICHOLAS YOUTH

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Dear St. Nicholas Family & Friends,

Traditionally, the annual Greek Festival presents a tremendous opportunity for us to unite together as family & friends to share our faith and culture with the St. Louis community. This year, we are faced with “non-traditional” challenges due to the circumstances of the pandemic.

The Metropolis of Chicago formed a Parish Festival Analysis Committee led by Father Doug Papulis, along with clergy and festival chairs from six parishes including our parish of St. Nicholas. The purpose of the committee was to develop profitable ideas for parishes to implement as alternatives to the “traditional” Greek Festivals, in accordance with local guidelines. Each Parish is required to submit their Festival plans, along with a completed COVID safety team checklist, to the Metropolis for approval prior to proceeding.

We have received approval from His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago to move forward with our summer festivals in a creatively modified format. The plan is to offer curbside pick-up ONLY at both the Taste of the Greek Festival at the Family Life Center and the Greek Festival over Labor Day weekend. We are offering a focused menu based on best sellers, profitability and logistics. Patrons order through an online platform that manages incoming orders, secures pre-payment, and tracks inventory.

Our first attempt at curbside pick-up at the Taste of the Greek Festival was a HUGE SUCCESS! Although we faced some challenges on Friday evening, we were able to discuss and make immediate adjustments for the balance of the weekend. Our gross revenue from curbside sales was $50,500. Thank you for your support by volunteering or purchasing food!

As the situation changes day to day, we will keep you informed with the details of the revised format and guidelines. As always, there will be volunteer opportunities at the Greek Festival over Labor Day weekend.

In the meantime, we are continuing to seek monetary donations to help fund the festival expenses. Each year, we receive generous donations from you, our parishioners, that directly affects our net Income. Please make checks payable to St. Nicholas Greek Festival and mail to the Church address.

Thanks for your consideration, generosity and support!

The St. Nicholas Greek Festival Executive Committee

TASTE OF THE GREEK FESTIVAL

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Congratulations to the 2020 St. Nicholas Scholarship Recipients!!

Andrew Carey Demi Ferretti

Evan Morris

Nicole Davis

Paige Hartman

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FUNERALS

† Mary Tsichlis fell asleep in the Lord on July 16, 2020. Her Funeral was on July 21, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal. MEMORIALS

† 40 Day Memorial for Tom Maleas on July 12, 2020.

† 40 Day Memorial for Dorothy Lake on July 12, 2020.

† 31 Year Memorial for James Kereakos on July 26, 2020.

† 20 Year Memorial for Pitsa Bude on July 26, 2020.

† 10 Year Memorial for Kereakos James Bude on July 26, 2020.

† 21 Year Memorial for Betty Brunner Bude on July 26, 2020.

† 7 Year Memorial for Mary Bude on July 26, 2020.

† 6 Month Memorial for Maria Psaris on August 2, 2020.

† 9 Year Memorial for Nicholas Clones on August 2, 2020.

† 28 Year Memorial for Betty Clones on August 2, 2020.

† 23 Year Memorial for Andrew Clones on August 2, 2020.

† 1 Year Memorial for Aliki Bibas on August 9, 2020.

† 4 Year Memorial for Efthimios “Tim” Bibas on August 9, 2020.

† 1 Year Memorial for Tom Alexander on August 9, 2020.

† 6 Month Memorial for Spilio Papadopoulos on August 16, 2020.

† 5 Year Memorial for Kay Karras on August 16, 2020.

† 40 Day Memorial for Mary Tsichlis on August 30, 2020.

† 11 Year Memorial for Angelo Tsichlis on August 30, 2020. 40 DAY BLESSINGS

Maria Mann and daughter, Valerie Katerina had their 40 Day Blessing on August 2, 2020. Valerie was born on February 26, 2020.

Congratulations! BAPTISMS

Congratulations to Vanessa Lawrence, who was Baptized on July 11, 2020. Her Godmother is Gracie Livaditis.

Congratulations to John George Harocopos, who was Baptized on July 25, 2020. His parents are Mary and George Harocopos and his

Godparents are Kim and John Mellas.

PARISH LIFE

CHURCH FUND In Memory of Merle Buzzotta -Noel Sevastianos

In Memory of Tom Maleas -Vasiliki Stratos

In Memory of Charley Perkins -Katharine Perkins

In Memory of Dorothy Lake -Steph & Colin McPherron

In Memory of Gregory & Maria Zouglas and Fani Fotopoulos -Christina Ginos

In Memory of Platon Constantinides

-Dimitri Eck

In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Michelle & Steven Storgion -Basil & Kathy Pappas

In Memory of Angela Demos -Mary Angelides -Basil & Kathy Pappas

In Memory of Lula Mezines -Vasiliki Stratos

In Memory of Mary Tsichlis -Thimios & Mary Zanetos -Basil & Kathy Pappas -Sam & Maureen Mezines

SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of Lula Mezines -Carolyn & Byron Golfin

THE NEXT 100 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

In Memory of Platon Constantinides

-Kosmas & Despina Souris In Memory of Lula Mezines -Nick & Kathy Ginos -William & Marianna Mezines -Marcella Karros Studt In Memory of Mary Tsichlis -Katherine Ellis -Paul & Helen Leara -Cynthia Milonas -Joyce Mirras -Jo Fallon

RENOVATIONS TO ST. NICHOLAS

In Memory of Catherine Bude -Maria A. Tanurchis

FAMILY LIFE CENTER In Memory of Angela Demos -Steve & Carol Betta -Nickolas & Danene Betta In Memory of George Leontsinis -Jim & Joann Johnson In Memory of Tom Georges -Helen Georges & Family

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

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Dear St. Nicholas Parish Family,

In an effort to communicate the status of our loan for the St. Nicholas Family Life Center & renovations to St. Nicholas Church, below is a condensed timeline to recap the past 20 years. 1999: Purchased 10 acres in Town & Country for $2,500,000

2003: Retired the land loan for a total of $3,200,000

2010: First St. Nicholas Capital Campaign raised $4,000,000 in pledges and construction began on the St. Nicholas Family Life Center

Total cost to complete construction of the St. Nicholas Family Life Center and major renovations to St. Nicholas Church on Forest Park of $8,500,000

2012: Signed loan documents for $5,855,024

2015: Refinanced to a lower 3% interest municipal bond loan of $5,273,184

2020: As of July 10, 2020 our current loan amount is $4,001,826.75—Our monthly mortgage payment is $25,500 We have made significant strides towards paying off our debt. Thank you for your continued love and dedication to our parish.

Sincerely, George Ellis, DDS, Treasurer

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Stewardship 2020 (As of June 30, 2020)

LEADERSHIP ST. NICHOLAS Leadership St. Nicholas: A minimum financial commitment of $10,000 per year for 10 years. Your

contribution is considered to be your annual Stewardship pledge as well as making you a contributor to

Paying Down the Mortgage, AND it provides you with a Brick from the Brick Campaign. In addition, you

may have scheduled use of the Family Life Center Facility once per year of your membership without a rental

charge. If you have an existing outstanding Capital Campaign pledge, you need to fulfill it in a timely manner.

SUPER STEWARDS St. Nicholas Super Stewards: A minimum financial commitment of 5% of household income or $5,000.

Your contribution is considered to be your annual Stewardship pledge as well as making you a

contributor to Paying Down the Mortgage, AND it provides you with a Brick from the Brick Campaign.

If you have an existing outstanding Capital Campaign pledge, you need to fulfill it in a timely manner.

• Arbanas, Fr. Michael and Pres. Caroline

• Efthim, Frank and Carol

• Efthim, Janet

• Ellis, George and Diane

• Ferretti, Michael and Georgia

• Jemas, Justin and Margaret

• Kamburis, Michael and Maria

• Koch, John and Mary Anne

• Leara, Paul and Helen

• Lemakis, Harry and Christine

• Mastorakos, Mary

• Mitchell, Bill and Charlene

• Papulis, Fr. Doug and Pres. Christina

• Salas, Sakis & Cathy

• Tompras, Jeanne

• Tsikalas, Demetrios and Jackie

• Vleisides, Mark and Renee

• *Anonymous

• Demos, Gus

• Efthim, Andrew

• Galakatos, Andrew

• Galakatos, Gregory and JoAnn

• Grayson, William and Diana

• Hart, James and Theodora

• Kalomas, Dean

• Millonas, Dean and Michelle

• Pulos, Jason and Barbara

• Russon, John and Gina

• Rutter, Katherine

• Sewall, David and Martha

• Souris, George

• Stavrides, Pete D. & Teresa

• Tarlas, George and Kimberly

• Varvares, Chris and Jill

• *Anonymous

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Al-Bussairi, Stephanie

Alexander, Stacey

Ambrozat, Julia

Anastas, Christina

Anastas, Mary Ellen

Anastas, Nicholas & Jamie

Anastasios, Louis & Catherine

Angelides, Mary

Angelides, Michael & Juliet

Angelos, George

Angelos, Steve

Angelos, Vasso

Antoniou, Vanessa

Antonopoulos, Konstantinos

and Georgia

Argyros, Demos and Mary

Athanasiadis, Christos

and Penelope

Balducci, Angela

Barton, Richard & Alexandra

Been, Rodney and Elaine

Bendas, Nick and Dianne

Betta, Nickolas and Danene

Betta, Steve and Carol

Bollis, Alexander and Kathleen

Botonis, Diane

Botonis, Dina

Botonis, Nick and Jamie

Boudoures, Kerry

Brown, Jim and Anna

Buck, Christine

Bude, George

Burch, Robert and Cindy

Camene, Timothy & Christine

Carey, Dennis and Helen

Cassimatis, Nicholas & Susan

Cassimatis, Ted and Stacey

Casten, Christopher

Catalano, James and Sarah

Catsavis, Gus

Ceno, Mihallaq & Monika

Chakides, Adonis

Charles, Harry

Chrissos, George and Anna

Chronopoulos, Panagiota

Clemens, Daniel and Vicki

Clones, John

Cluck, Sophia

Cornelius, James and Athena

Corona, Stephany

Coulson, William and Elaine

Couteranis, Roxana

Crocker, Timothy and Joanna

Cutsoukos, Maria

Dafnides, Antigoni

Dagartzikas, Anastasios

Damos, George

Davenport, Scott

Davis, John and Mimi

Dedes, Fr. Seraphim

Demmas, Helen

Demos, James and Theresa

Demos, Theodore and Helen

Dendrinelis, Socrates

Devers, Brennan & Alexandra

Dillas, James and Stephanie

Doias, Theodore and Beverly

Doran, Michael

Dougherty, David & Stephanie

Doumouras, Georgia

Dugan, Deborah

Eck, Dimitri

Eckert, Ronald and Georgia

Efthim, Christopher

and Sabrina

Efthim, Elizabeth

Efthim, Mary

Efthim, Paul and Christina

Efthim, Richard and Dena

Efthim, Stephanie

Efthim, Steven

Ellis, Katherine

English, Jim and Jennifer

Ettel, Linda

Fakonas, Anastassios

and Christina

Fandos, Alice

Ferretti, Peter and Tonya

Finer, Lyndia

Fitzmaurice, Sean & Vasiliki

Fleshman, Dorothy & Ronald

Fluchel, Brian and Elizabeth

Forsting, Leonard & Katherine

Foster, Anthony and Effie

Fotinos, William

Fournier, Michael & Pamela

Francis, William and Voula

Fridrich, Daniel & Vaso

Fryrear, Jennifer

Fryrear, Jim and Stacie

Gaddis, James and Angelina

Gaddis, Nicholas

Galakatos, Christopher

and Kimberly

Galakatos, Krys

Galakatos, Theresa

Ginos, Nicholas & Kathleen

Georges, Anthony and Sonja

Georges, Helen

Georges, Niko and Alexia

Georges, Patricia

Georgeson, Efrosene

Germanos, John E.

Ginos, Thomas & Christina

Glastris, George

Glioumas, George & Stephanie

Glynias, Stefan and Elizabeth

Golfin, Byron and Carolyn

Grant, Christopher

and Georgiana

Guarino, James

Habtu, Amanuel

Habtu, Yemane & Abrahatzion

Harris, Barbara Hartley, Jonathan

Hartley, Lee and Generosa

Hartman, Jeffrey and Polly

Hedgecock, Ronald & Dianne

Heine, Betty

Hinni, Aaron and Kathy

Holt, Zachary and Demetra

Hotaling, Nicol

Hunnius, Janet

James, George and Georgia

James, John and Frances

Jemas, Noel and Marilynn

Johnson, Pantelis & Georgia

Jurgiel, Robert and Stacy

Kallaos, Irene

Kallaos, Tom and Mersine

Kamakas, Nicholas & Mary

Kamburis, Carol

Kamburis, Sandra

Kapodistrias, Gus & Dianne

Karakas, Achilles & Dorothea

Karakas, Nicholas

Karras, Frieda

Kastaris, Harriet

Katsaras, Nicholas

Kavadas, Jimmy and Brenda

Kazanas, Dan and Anne

Kazanas, Maria

Kazanas III, Dan

Kekeris, James and Cleopatra

King, Ordie

King, Tinna

Kirkou, Eugenia

Kohr, Connie

Kondis, Nick and Jamie

Kontoleon, Ann

Kontras, Nikki

Koskolos, Nick and Helen

Kotis, Jimmy & Anastasia

Koutsogiannis, Bill and Atha

Lampros, Susan

Lange, Daniel & Sarah

LaPasso, Leonard & Alexandra

Leara, Christopher

Leebolt, Matt and Gloria

Lekich, David and Patricia

Lemakis, Peter

Liringis, Elizabeth

Livaditis, Terry and Kathy

Livaditis, Dino and Grace

Lockwood, Andrea

Lynch, Robert and Janice

Maddux, Michael and Susan

Maleas, Trigona

Malek, Ron and Aliki

Mandis, Nicholas and Olga

Martin, Jason and Claire

Mastis, Frank

Massad, Leslie and Sylvia

Mastorakos, Mary Ann

Mastorakos, Steven & Kathryn

Mastorakos, William

Mavromatis, Peter & Katheryn

McCullison, Joseph

and Anastasia

McDermott, Gregory & Cheryl

McPherron, Colin & Stephanie

Memos, James

Menos, Kevin

Stewards 2020 (As of June 30, 2020)

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Meyer, Clayton

Meyer, David and Carol

Mezines, Anthony & Jennifer

Mezines, Chris and Mary

Mezines, Sam and Maureen

Millonas, Michael

Milonas, John

Mitchell, Roger and Deborah

Molleston, Jerome

Morris, Scott and Victoria

Muckler, Robert and Mary

Mullen, Vincent and Stacie

Murphy, Benjamin and Betsy

Nakis, Emmanuel and Gina

Natsis, Stavroula

Nezamis, Peter and Anastasia

Nichoalds, Joe and Helen

Nicozisin, Demetra

Nicozisin, Pres. Sylvia

O'Hara, Thomas and Mary

Orf, Roland and Cynthia

Otso, Carl and Nancy

Ott, Stephen and Diana

Palazzola, Joseph and Deborah

Panopoulos, Dimitrios and Cathy

Panopoulos, Kosta and Chrysoula

Panopoulos, Louis and Jo Ann

Papadopoulos, Pete and Estelle

Paparigopoulos, Basilios and Elizabeth

Papay, Andrew

Pappas, Basil and Kathy

Pappas, Bess

Pappas, Michael and Jenny

Pappas, Stephen and Carol

Pappas, William

Papulis, George

Papulis, Peter and Mary

Paradowski, Christopher and Christine

Pashos, Leo and Despina

Peppes, William

Perkins, Frieda

Perkins, Stan

Peterson, Anastasia

Pierroutsakos, Margaret

Pliakos, Harry and Georgia

Politis, Demetrios

Politis, Louis and Theone

Politis, Vlasios

Porter, Clark & Tumica

Potsou, Anastasia

Prstojevich, Georgia

Psaris, Dianna

Psaris, Nicholas

Reichert, Valerie

Rigas, Jim

Roemer, Scot and Christiane

Rogers, Ronald and Katherine

Salas, Olga

Sarantakis, Chris and Tina

Schildroth, Irene

Schriedel, Jesse and Kristina

Sears, Katherine

Sevastianos, Noel and Evangelia

Shamia, Constantin and Janet

Sheridan, Robert and Georgine

Shisko, William and Fotina

Silvestri, John and Anne

Siromas, Anna

Skalas, Doloris

Skubic, Gerald and Diana

Smith, Adam and Joanna Dalakos

Smith, Cassandra and Ryan

Smith, Kurt and Loukia

Smith, Kyle

Smyrniotis, Byron and Stacy

Sorbello, Catherine

Sorbello, James Jr. and Carmen

Souris, John and Hariklia

Souris, Kosmas and Despina

Spanos, Christina

Spanos, Leon and Johanna

Stamelos, Christina

Stamelos, Maria

Stavro, Mark and Jackie

Stevens, Mitchell

Strong, James and Anne

Takes, Michael

Takes, Peter and Alexandra

Tanurchis, John

Tanurchis, Maria

Taratsas, Leonora

Teferi, Mulugheta and Zegge

Tekle, Bekuretsion

Tetradis, Mike and Kathleen

Tharenos, Nick and Becky

Thavorides, Anne

Thavorides, Elizabeth

Thavorides, Nick

Thavorides, Tom and Vicki

Theodore, George

Theodorou, Argyirios and Evangelia

Theodorou, George and Debra

Thompson, Kyle and Cecily

Tomaras, Chrysoula

Tompras, Anthony

Trakas, Evelyn

Triantafillou, Christos & Randi

Tsichlis, Penny

Tsilimantos, Niki

Tsimpris, Catherine

Tsiopos, Kalliope

Tsoukas, Sophia

Tsoulis, Nick and Stella

Tuttle, William and Athena

Vainalis, Constantine and Alexandra

Van Dyke, Frosene

Varvares, Mary

Vazopolos, Nicholas

Vellios, William and Sophia

Vidakis, Mary

Vlahiotis, Antonios

Volas, Mary

Walters, Lexie

Winter, Don and Susan

Wolfmeyer, William and Yolanda

Woodcock, Mary

Xenakis, Paul

Yannakakis, Andrew and Karen

Yannakakis, Elias and Susan

Zaman, Anthony and Karen

Zias, Dina

Zotos, Ann

Zotos, Diane

Zotos, George & Dianne

Zotos, Katherine

Zotos, Magdalene

Stewards 2020 (As of June 30, 2020)

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ST. NICHOLAS 2020 STEWARDSHIP (confidential)

Please complete this form and return to: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church: 4967 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108

STEWARDSHIP LEVEL (check one):

____ Stewardship Pledge for the year 2020 $_____________ ____ St. Nicholas Super Stewards $_________ (a pledge of at least 5% of household gross income or at least $5,000) ____ Leadership St. Nicholas (annual commitment of at least $10,000 for 10 consecutive years) PAYMENT SCHEDULE (circle one) Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually Other (please make arrangements with Fr. Doug) METHOD OF PAYMENT (check one)

1. Check/Cash: ____ Please make check payable to “St. Nicholas” and include your envelope number

(your envelope number is available on your stewardship statement or by calling the church office)

2. Pay online at (www.sngoc.org/content/pledges): ____ 3. Credit Card: Visa____ Mastercard____ Discover____ American Express_____ Exact name on Credit Card (please print): ___________________________________________ Card Number: _______________________________ Expiration Date: ____________ CVV Code (on back of card): ________ 4. Electronic Funds Transfer (automatic withdrawal from your bank account): _______

(please include a copy of a voided check if you choose electronic funds transfer) I/we confirm a commitment to the ministries of St. Nicholas out of our love for God and His Church.

Signature: ________________________________________________

INFORMATION: Name: _________________________________________ Spouse’s Name: ___________________________________________ Street Address: __________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: __________________ Zip Code: ___________ Home Phone: ________________ Mobile Phone: ______________________ Spouse’s Mobile Phone: ________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________ May we add you to our parish email list? Yes___ No___ Spouse’s Email: ______________________________________________ May we add you to our parish email list? Yes___ No___

Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________ Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________ Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________ Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________

http://www.sngoc.org/content/pledges

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Please visit us at www.sngoc.org

Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society

Philoptochos Prayer O Lord Jesus Christ, we bow our heads before You, and with humble hearts we give thanks to You for the abundant blessings, which You have poured forth upon us. We praise You for gathering us together as members of the Ladies Philoptochos Society in the service to Your Holy Church. We bless You for the selfless sacrifice of countless generations of women who have faithfully fulfilled the philanthropic mission entrusted to them. Through Your ineffable wisdom and Your Divine power, You have enabled us to minister to those who are in need of Your love, Your comfort, and Your care. Make us instruments of Your peace and of Your hope, O Lord. Where there is pain and suffering, may we bring Your healing and comfort. Where there is loneliness and isolation, may we bring the fellowship of Your Holy Church. Where there is despair and discouragement, may we inspire hope and faith in You. Where there is hatred and strife, may we be peacemakers producing the fruits of love and reconciliation.

We also ask You, O Lord, to guide our deliberations, our decisions, our fellowship, and all our labors, so that in all we do, or say, we may bring glory to Your Holy Name, of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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