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A Monthly Publication of St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church JUNE 2018 The Messenger INSIDE CLERGY REFLECTIONS MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCH MONTHLY CALENDAR PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES STEWARDSHIP NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS YOUTH NEWS ST. PAUL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 4548 Wallings Road • North Royalton, Ohio 44133-3121 (440) 237-8998 · (440) 237-4386 fax E-mail address: [email protected] www.stpaulgoc.org A Parish under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh O Lord, grateful of Thy great benefits which Thou hast so richly bestowed upon us in Thy loving-kindness, we bless and give thanks to Thee and we beseech Thee to look graciously upon us and these graduates, who have completed their courses of study. Pour into their hearts, minds, and upon their lips, the spirit of wisdom, understanding, piety, and godly fear; enlighten them with the light of Thy knowledge, and bestow upon them strength and steadfastness, that they may quickly apprehend and willingly embrace all that they have received which is good and profitable, and in accordance with Thy divine law. Grant that they grow in wisdom and understanding. May they prosper in good works for the glorification of Thy holy Name. Give them health and long life that they may labor for the building up and glory of Thy holy Church, this nation, and of all Thy people. For Thou art a God, Who is mighty in mercy and gracious in strength, and to Thee we send up glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Prayer at the End of the Academic Year High School & College Graduates

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A Monthly Publication of St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church JUNE 2018

The Messenger INSIDE

CLERGY REFLECTIONS

MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCH

MONTHLY CALENDAR

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

STEWARDSHIP NEWS

UPCOMING EVENTS

YOUTH NEWS

ST. PAUL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 4548 Wallings Road • North Royalton, Ohio 44133-3121

(440) 237-8998 · (440) 237-4386 fax

E-mail address: [email protected]

www.stpaulgoc.org A Parish under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America,

and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

O Lord, grateful of Thy great benefits which Thou hast so richly bestowed upon us in Thy loving-kindness, we bless and give thanks to Thee and we beseech Thee to look graciously upon us and these graduates, who have completed their courses of study. Pour into their hearts, minds, and upon their lips, the spirit of wisdom, understanding, piety, and godly fear; enlighten them with the light of Thy knowledge, and bestow upon them strength and steadfastness, that they may quickly apprehend and willingly embrace all that they have received which is good and profitable, and in accordance with Thy divine law.

Grant that they grow in wisdom and understanding. May they prosper in good works for the glorification of Thy holy Name. Give them health and long life that they may labor for the building up and glory of Thy holy Church, this nation, and of all Thy people.

For Thou art a God, Who is mighty in mercy and gracious in strength, and to Thee we send up glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer at the End of the Academic

Year

High School & College Graduates

PAGE 2 THE MESSENGER

The following ministries are the lifeblood of our parish and perform many activities to promote the growth of our church. Your participation in these organizations makes our community more spiritually complete.

Philoptochos Rhonee Trakas-Iula Coffee Socials Pam Sitter Festival Michael Lignos John Trihas Messenger Editor Elaine Nackowiz Welcome Committee Helen Dadas Choir Director Vaso Boukis Cantor Nicholas Bodle Organist Rachel Nelson Bookstore Jim & Karen Sullivan

ST. PAUL FAMILY MINISTRY COMMISSION Chairman Little Angels Erin Kubat HOPE / JOY Father Costas GOYA Coordinator Father Costas OCF / College Ministry Maribeth Lekas Altar Boys Peter Keares Religious Education Toni Mannarino Bible Study Frank Chirakos Father Costas Keares Women’s Study Group Elaine Poulos Coffee & Conversation Kristine Tartara Jonathan Tartara VCS Keli Paragios Annoula Tsonton Greek School Kathy Glaros Greek Corner Maria Karlatiras PTO Esther Horwath Senior Fellowship Maria Regan Hellenic Dance Director Eleni Johnson

Deadline for all articles and Organization Minutes is the 1st of the month. Please keep this in mind! Items can be e-mailed to [email protected].

Like our PAGE to keep up to

date on the happenings of our parish. Even if you are not on Facebook, you can view our postings on the Home page of our website.

CLERGY

Priest Rev. Fr. Costas P. Keares, Proistamenos

ECCLESIARCH Bruce W. Trakas

PARISH COUNCIL President Michael Lignos Vice President Stephanie Ocker Secretary Drew Wilson Financial Secretary Effie Trihas Treasurer Christopher Cook

Nick Asmis Dr. George Markakis Alex Dadas Nicolas Parianos Anthone Colovas Dr. Jonathan Tartara Theodore Kokkas Rhonee Trakas-Iula Jason Kouvaras

OFFICE SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER Elaine Nackowiz LEGAL ADVISOR Ken Boukis

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Bylaws Anthone Colovas Chris Cook Home / Catering / Leasing Nicolas Parianos John Trihas Family Ministry Stephanie Ocker Drew Wilson Finance Stephanie Ocker Effie Trihas Human Resources Alex Dadas

Membership Theodore Kokkas Public Relations Father Costas Keares Stewardship Dr. Jonathan Tartara Dr. George Markakis Ways & Means Jason Kouvaras Rhonee Trakas-Iula Real Estate Management Nick Asmis

Telephone: (440) 237-8998 Fax: (440) 237-4386 Catering: (440) 582-1083 Website: www.stpaulgoc.org Office E-Mail: [email protected] Fr. Costas E-Mail: [email protected] Fr. Costas Cell: (440) 669-1316

JUNE 2018 PAGE 3

Pastoral Reflections by Father Costas

On June 29th, our church celebrates the feast of our patron saint, St. Paul the Apostle to the Nations, along with St. Peter. Together the calls them the “Chief of the Apostles”. We are blessed to be the only parish in the Metropolis of Pittsburgh, along with a few others in our Archdiocese, to have St. Paul as the patron of our community. I’m grateful to God that Fr. Theo Anastas, the founding pastor of our community, had the vision to guide our parish to choose St. Paul as our patron, guide and protector. In anticipation of this great celebration in our parish, allow me to offer a few words on the life of this unique Apostle and vi-sionary of the early Church.

St. Paul, known as the Apostle to the Gentiles, was born in the city of Tarsus, a Roman city, thereby giving him Roman citizenship. At his circumcision, he was given the Hebrew name Saul. At a young age his parents sent him to Jerusalem to be instructed in the Mosaic Law under the greatest Rabbi of his time, Gamaliel.

Saul was an excellent student and as a Pharisee was respected for his great intellect and zeal for the Jewish faith and traditions. Because the Jews had a rule that their children should learn a trade along with their studies, Saul learned to make tents. This is a trade that provided him with the finances he needed later in his life to travel and evangelize. Because of Saul’s great zeal for Jewish law and traditions, he was very upset about his Jewish brethren who were following the New Way, as Christianity was first called. So, thinking that he was serving God, Saul became the worst enemy of Christians. He hunted them down and dragged them out of their homes, imprisoning them and even having them killed. In fact, Saul was a witness to the stoning of the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen. Because Saul was a leader, he stood by and watched as those stoning Stephen laid their cloaks at his feet. It’s very likely that Saul ordered Stephen to be stoned.

Saint Luke’s recording of this story in his book of Acts, is not merely an historical account. While drawing his last breath, Stephen called out to God to forgive those that were stoning him. St. Augustine later declared that had Stephen not prayed, the Church would have never had the great Apostle Paul.

Some suggest that it was Stephen’s prayer that planted the seed which later helped Saul on his path to conversion.

Saul’s conversion occurred when he was on his way to the city of Damascus. He had gone to the high priest and the Sanhedrin for a commission to allow him to go where he knew there were many new Christians, to arrest them and take them back to Jerusalem for trial. The journey to Damascus took about two days by horseback. When he and his men were very near the city, they were suddenly surrounded by a light so bright that it knocked Saul to the ground. The account of what happened then is related in the book of Acts, chapter 9. “They heard a voice from heaven that said: ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ And Saul said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And He said, ‘I am Jesus, Whom you are persecuting; but rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.’ The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. Saul arose from the ground and when his eyes were opened he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus”.

The story continues: “For three days he was without sight and neither ate nor drank. There was a disciple there named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, ‘Ananias.’ And he said, ‘Here I am, Lord.’ And the Lord said to him, ‘Rise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus named Saul; for behold, he is praying. And he has seen a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.’ But Ananias answered, ‘Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to thy saints at Jerusalem; and here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call upon thy name.’ But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine to carry My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; for I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of My name.’

So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me that you may regain you sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.’ And immediately, something like scales fell from his eyes and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized, and took food and was strengthened.” From that time forth, Saul went on to preach about

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The Holy Apostle Paul Mosaic, 12th century

Palermo, Sicily

PAGE 4 THE MESSENGER

Our Parish Her Life & People

Weddings April 28th George Karnavas and Kalli Kontoveros Koumbari ~ Dimitria Kontoveros and Fotis Karnavas

Baptism May 19th Xavier Basil ~ son of Andrew and Lindsey Polichuk Godparents ~ Pete and Julie Papdis

Funeral May Their Memory Be Eternal

May 25th Carrie Nikolas June 1st Elaine Nikolas Froumis

~ Toni Mannarino

Sunday School Director

It has been our sincere pleasure to have had the honor to have your most precious children in our Sunday School program. They have delighted us, made us giggle, surprised us, and blessed us with their deep faith. Thank you for your trust and patience throughout this school year. Without your faith in us, this program would not be what it is. I would like to take this opportunity to extend a vast many thank you’s. To the Sunday School Staff. Thank you is not nearly enough. A teacher touches a child’s mind in many ways. A Sunday School teacher has the responsibly of growing their spiritual soul. It is a heavy one and you all have taken it on with grace and dignity. Our Parish has a special treasure in every one of you. Thank you: JIM ANASTOS, TINA ASMIS, ESTHER HORWATH, SUSAN KARAS, ERIN KUBAT, ALEX LAIOS, STEVE LEKAS, MARIA LOVEJOY, MARIA MARKAKIS, HELEN MOZDEN, MARY OLENIK, ERIN PONTIKOS, ELAINE POULOS, AMBER RAHAS, JOY RAMBO, ERIKA SULLIVAN, MICHAEL TARTARA, ANNOULA TSONTON. I would also like to recognize EVA KARAS and SAMANTH SAMPSON. Without these two ladies, many of the programs our parish got to bare witness to would not have made it off the ground. They were instrumental in helping guide me through each and every week. ELAINE NACKOWIZ and PESBYTERA NICOLE, thank you both for your mentorship and help navigating a new system so unfamiliar to me. To my mother, KATHLEEN PERK, I must publicly recognize that you are my other half. We are a team in church and I would never have dreamed of taking on such an important position if I didn’t know that you would be there to support both me and Max & Lena. FATHER COSTAS, Thank You for always supporting our children. Always encouraging them to be their best and for always inspiring them to live within our community of Christ. Sunday School is just of the many ways you reach out to our youth and they are very blessed to have you in their lives. Thank you for asking me to take on such a powerfully impactful role in their lives as well. I only pray that I have served them well. May God Bless the Children.

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Christ. Because he was so well-known as a Pharisee and was now evangelizing for Christ, Saul began being persecuted by his Jewish brethren in the same way he had been persecuting the Christians. After spending some time with the disciples of Christ in Damascus, God called Paul prayer in the desert. It is believed that this is where Paul had visions much like the vision St. John writes about in his book of Revelation. The Lord prepared Paul to teach the Gos-pel, and when Paul returned from the desert, after a short stay in Damascus, he went directly to Jerusalem where he met with Peter, and some of the other Apos-tles before he started on his ministry. Paul spent the rest of his life traveling and spreading the Gospel of Jesus, establishing churches and teaching others to lead in his absence. Paul’s epistles to the churches that he established make up over one-fourth of the New Testament. St. Paul is truly the greatest missionary in Church history. This is the reason the Church has given him the title “Apostle to the Nations”, for his efforts to single handedly spread the Good News of Christ to many parts of the then known world. May we too my beloved, imitate his zeal and love for Christ!

JUNE 2018 PAGE 5

PAGE 6 THE MESSENGER

~ Kathy Glaros Greek School Superintendent

How exciting! We reached the end of another great Greek School year. Our students have not only learned, but exhibited happiness in learning about our Greek language and culture. Their participation in the various programs was exceptional. I would like to thank you for your faith, trust, and commitment to the mission of St. Paul Greek School. It is your belief in the Greek education values that help us to sustain our school. We respect the scarifies each family makes to send their child to Greek School and we will continue to put your child first in everything we do! This was a very busy year and you as partners in education played a great role in making it a success. Please know that although the school year is over, the Greek school staff is already planning for next school year. We will certainly continue with our efforts to improve our curriculum and programs. Please check our website or call the office for updates to. Note that the dates of Summer Camp are now June

11—13 from 9:00 AM—2:00 PM. This is a unique and exciting camp designed to highlight the creative and playful sides of children all in a Greek educational environment. I wish everyone in our community a healthy, safe, and happy summer! Remember to enjoy and even if you speak one word of Greek each day—it’s an accomplishment. Kαλό Kαλοκαίρι!

Greek School Graduates

LEA ACETO MARIA GIATIS

KATERINA PAYAMGIS GABRIELLA MATHIELIS

JUNE 2018 PAGE 7

~ Eleni Johnson, Dance Director

All three dance groups have been working so hard to master their performances for next month’s festival. This year seems to have gone by even faster than pre-vious years and I know all the instructors agree that we are eager to have our dancers show off what they have been working on all throughout the year! We can’t wait to see you all under the tent in July!!! Please note that since Sunday School has finished for the year practice will begin at 11:15 each Sunday. That time will still allow for dancers to come down from church and grab a snack before heading to their practice location. Practice dates area as follows:

JUNE:

Sunday, June 3 – All groups

Thursday, June 7 – Senior Group only at 6:30 PM

Sunday, June 10 – All groups

Thursday, June 14 – Senior Group only at 6:30 PM

Thursday, June 21 – Senior Group only at 6:30 PM

Sunday, June 24 – All groups

Tuesday, June 26 Immediately following VCS – Beginner Group only **

Wednesday, June 27 Immediately following VCS – Beginner and Junior Group only **

**Seniors will not be holding practice during VCS week this year.

JULY:

Sunday, July1 – All groups

Sunday, July 8 – All groups

Sunday, July 15 – All groups ** Plus Group Photo will be taken**

Monday, July 16 – Juniors and Seniors only – Time TBD

Tuesday, July 17 – All groups under the tent – Time TBD

Wednesday, July 18 – All groups under the tent – Time TBD

July 19 -22 2018 Festival

Festival performance times will be announced as soon as they are finalized. Lastly, I want to stress that the next few weeks are go-ing to fly, and a lot of information will be coming from me and the instructors. Please pay close atten-tion to all the information that is being sent. It is im-portant that everyone knows where to be, what to bring, and how things are running as we approach the week of the festival. Happy Summer!!

PAGE 8 THE MESSENGER

Philoptochos News Rhonee Trakas-Iula

Philoptochos President

WE APPRECIATE YOU St. Paul Ladies’ Philoptochos Society (North Royalton, OH) would like to honor all our members and vol-unteers. Come to our Appreciation Dinner to celebrate with us. Here are the details:

Tuesday, June 5th 6:00 PM

Crowne Plaza ~ 5300 Rockside Rd ~ Independence OH

Please join us for an evening of relaxation where you will enjoy: Chicken Picatta/Citrus Cream Tilapia/Vegetarian option, Seasonal vegetables, salad, roasted red skin potatoes, and Dessert. Pay your $25 reserva-tion at the Philoptochos table/through our website, or mail to the church by May 31st. Mary Pagonakis ([email protected] / 440-230-1927) will gladly accept your reservation as well. Forward your questions to our beautiful chairperson Maria Page-Lignos ([email protected]).

JOIN OUR TEAM It is never too late to join our chapter. Mary Steve and Angela Christian (Membership) will graciously accept your generous donation. $25 dollars of your donation will be sent to our National and Metropolis Philoptochos whereas the rest of your stewardship will stay with our local chapter. Your stewardship helps us support our mission to help those in need. Thank you for your continued support.

COFFEE SOCIAL Consider contributing to a June or July coffee social. Contact Pam Sitter 330.467.0351/[email protected] to sponsor a coffee social. We thank the following people/organizations who are sponsoring coffee socials. June 3 - Eftie Papadopoulas family & friends June 10 – sponsor needed June 17 – sponsor needed June 24 – sponsor needed July 1 – sponsor needed July 8 – sponsor needed July 15 – Parish Council July 29 – sponsor needed

A FATHERS’ DAY TRIBUTE St. Paul Ladies’ Philoptochos is putting together a Fa-thers’ Day booklet to honor the men who shaped our lives, both past and present. Return your free-will do-nation to the Philoptochos table/submit it through PayPal (stpaulgoc.org)/mail it to the church office c/o Philoptochos by June 10th. Forward your booklet q u e s t i o n s t o E v a n g e l i n e B o z i k i s ([email protected]).

FATHERS’ DAY TRIBUTE FORM:

In Memory of

In honor of

Your Name Phone # Amount enclosed $

RIBBON CUTTING ~ WE WERE THERE Our chapter contributed the cake and décor to our beautiful Pave The Way Phase I Appreciation Breakfast. We enjoyed working with the committee and look forward to celebrating a successful Phase II celebration. Mary Pagonakis, MaryKay Crider and Mary Savas served on this team and Kim Kontos donated

PHILOPTOCHOS HAPPENINGS June 2018

Tuesday, June 5 ~ Year-End Appreciation Dinner

Thursday, June 7 ~ Ronald McDonald House – serving dinner

Sunday, June 17 ~ Father’s Day Booklet

Thursday, June 28 ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers for Apostles Peter & Paul followed by reception

Friday, June 29 ~ 9:30 AM St. Paul Feast Day Divine Liturgy with Luncheon following service

July 2018

Sunday, July 1 ~ Coffee Social Team 1

Sunday, July 8 ~ Coffee Social Team 2

Sunday, July 15 ~ Coffee Social Team 3

Thursday, July 19 - Sunday, July 22 ~ St. Paul Grecian Festival shift working

JUNE 2018 PAGE 9

Choir News Vaso Boukis

Choir Director

Our last Sunday before summer break will be June 24th. His Eminence, Metropolitan SAVAS, will be visiting our parish on that day. We are honored and excited to have him here with us. On June 3rd, we’ll all be smiling as we have our picture taken for the 2018 Choir Convention (album) to be held in Dayton in July. Our Choir is sending a big thank you to John Vourliotis (tenor) for gifting each of our choir members with a beautiful wooden cross. May God continue to bless him and his wonderful talents. We wish to all a safe and happy Summer!

Metropolitan SAVAS Visit I’m happy to announce that on Sunday, June 24th, His Eminence, Metropolitan SAVAS of Pittsburgh will visit our com-munity in anticipation of our feast day! Please make every effort to be present so that we may welcome His Eminence

to our community. ~ Fr. Costas Keares

Eastern Orthodox Women’s Guild

Saturday, June 9, 2018 10:00 AM

Monastery Marcha

5905 Broadview Road Richfield OH

End of year potluck social and

Election Meeting

PAGE 10 THE MESSENGER

Son of: Dean & Alexandra Asimes

Grandson of: Anna ( James) Asimes

Jordan graduates from St. Ignatius High School. He will attend Kenyon College to major in Film.

Jordan Asimes

Son of: Todd and Maria Lang

Grandson of: Clara (Angelo) Daniels

Evan graduates from Valley Forge High School and Cuyahoga Community College with two Associates Degrees. He will attend Denison University to major in Mathematics.

Jordan Asimes Evan Lang

Son of: Michael and Maria Felouzis

Nicholas graduates from Brunswick High School. He will attend Cuyahoga Community College to major Business.

Nicholas Felouzis

Son of: Frank and Eleni Johnson

Grandson of: Anthoula (Charles) Johnson

Gregory

graduates from North Royalton High School. He will attend The Ohio State University to major in Data Analytics.

Gregory Johnson

Arianna graduates from

Highland High School . She will attend The Ohio State University to major in Mathematics and Science on a Pre-Dental Track.

Daughter of: Ray & Vera Lindemann

Granddaughter of: Anthoula (Charles) Johnson

Arianna Lindemann

Son of: Joe and Emerald Linz

Grandson of: Ergina (Mike) Paterakis

Joseph graduates from Wooster High

School. He will attend United States Merchant Marine Academy to major in Marine Transportation.

Joseph Linz

Rebekah graduates from Media High School. She will attend Stautzenberger College to major in Veterinarian Technician.

Rebekah Pierse Samuel Kiriazis

Samuel graduates from Cuyahoga Hts. High School. He will attend Cuyahoga Community College to major in Actuarial Science.

Son of: Phillip and Maureen Kiriazis

Grandson of: Christine (Sam) Kiriazis

Daughter of: James and Eleni Pierse

Granddaughter of: Sue (Spiros) Mouzakitis

JUNE 2018 PAGE 11

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CHURCH SERVICES

All Sundays 8:15 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy Sunday School resumes in Septemeber

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 12:00 PM Baptism

3:30 PM Baptism

3

Sunday of All Saints

Dance Practice

12:00 PM Parish Assembly

3:00 PM Baptism

5:00 PM IOCC Banquet

4

APOSTLES FAST BEGINS

5:30 PM Greek School

5

6:00 PM Philoptochos Appreciation Dinner

7:00 PM Home Committee meeting

6 7

6:00 PM Dance Practice for Senior Dancers

8 9

11:00 AM Wedding

10

2nd Sunday of Matthew

Dance Practice

12:00 PM Greek Corner

12:30 PM Baptism

1:30 PM Annual Golf Outing

11 12 13

7:00 PM Parish Council meeting

14

6:00 PM Dance Practice for Senior Dancers

15 16

10:30 PM Baptism

17

3rd Sunday of Matthew

Father’s Day

18 19 20 21

1:00 PM Senior Fellowship Hot Diggedy Dog

6:00 PM Dance Practice for Senior Dancers

22 23

24

Nativity of the Forerunner John the Baptist

Metropolitan Savas visits

Dance Practice

25 26 27 28

7:00 PM Great Vespers for Apostles Peter & Paul

29 Apostles

Peter & Paul

8:30 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy fol-lowed by luncheon

30

Vacation Church School 9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Greek School Summer Camp 9:00 AM—2:00 PM

PAGE 12 THE MESSENGER

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9:30 AM Liturgy Sunday School resumes in September

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

5th Sunday of Matthew

Dance Practice ALL groups

2 3 4 Independence

Day Office Closed

5 6 7

8 6th Sunday of Matthew

Dance Practice ALL groups

12:00 PM Greek Corner

9 10 11

7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting

12 13 14

11:00 AM Baptism

15

Sunday of the Holy Fathers

Dance Practice ALL groups with GROUP PHOTO at noon

16

Dance Practice Junior/Senior

17

Dance Practice ALL groups

18

Dance Practice ALL groups

19

11:00 AM—10:00 PM

20

11:00 AM—11:00 PM

21

11:00 AM—1:00 PM

22

8th Sunday of Matthew

11:00 AM—9:00 PM

23 24

Greek Day at Kennywood

25 26

St. Paraskeve

8:30 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy

27 St. Panteleimon

8:30 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy

28

29 9th Sunday of Matthew

30 31

ST. PAUL GRECIAN FESTIVAL

ST. PAUL GRECIAN FESTIVAL

Father, Presvytera, and Philoptochos attend National Clergy-Laity

JUNE 2018 PAGE 13

Andie graduates from Loyola University in Chicago with a PhD in Neuroscience.

Daughter of: Dean & Alexandra Asimes

Granddaughter of: Anna Asimes

Andie Asimes

Son of: Michael and Maria Felouzis

Emanuel

graduates from Cuyahoga Community College with an Associates of Arts degree. He intends to further his education to major in Psychology.

Emanuel Felouzis

Daughter of: Joe and Emerald Linz

Granddaughter of: Ergina (Mike) Paterakis

Katerina graduates from Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a minor in Biology and Spanish.

Katerina Linz

Daughter of: Jay and Nitsa McClatchey

Granddaughter of: Chris & Dea Karas

Maria graduates from University

of Pittsburgh with a Master of Social Work. She passed her graduate licensure exam to become a licensed Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Maria McClatchey

Daughter of: Michael and Kathy Pearl

Granddaughter of: Hal (Bessie) Pearl

Alexandra graduates from

Ohio University College of Health Science & Professions with a Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology.

Alexandra Pearl

Son of: Michael and Kathy Pearl

Grandson of: Hal (Bessie) Pearl

Joseph graduates from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance.

Joseph Pearl

Daughter of: John & Effie Trihas

Granddaughter of: Kathy (Haralambos) Trihas George & Kathy Nikolaou

Emily graduates from The Ohio State University

with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She will continue her education at The Ohio State University in the fall to pursue a Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree.

Emily Trihas

Son of: Dr. Michael and Brenda Saridakis

Mike graduates from College of

Wooster with a Bachelor of Science in Classic Studies. He will go on to obtain a Master in the Art of Teaching for Latin at Kent State. University.

Mike Saridakis

PAGE 14 THE MESSENGER

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ST. PAUL ~ THE APOSTLE OF RECONCILIATION Destined to become a classic, this book could easily be called a hymn of love, as it portrays the spiritual adventure of St. Paul, the apostle of reconciliation.

MY SYNAXARION OF THE HOLY APOSTLES Coloring book with poster and stickers help children to become familiar with the saints of the Orthodox Church by coloring and reading descriptions of their heroic lives in both English and Greek.

YIAYIA AND THE PROSPHORON In this story, Yiayia shares with her grandchildren and us the joy of offering to the true Triune God! Includes prayers and a recipe on how to bake the most successful Prosphora.

Η Ελληνική Γωνιά ~ Μαρία Καρλατήρα (Μαράκι)

Φίλοι μου καλώς σας βρίσκω στην παρέα μας και καλό μας μήνα. Τώρα που το καλοκαιράκι σιγά–σιγά μας έρχεται, αρκετοί από σας είδη έχεται αποφασήσει για τις διακοπές σας. Γιά εκείνους όμως που δεν έχουν αποφασήσει, το γαλάζιο-νοερό- καραβάκι της Ελληνικής Γωνιάς θα σας ταξιδέψει δωρεάν και φέτος σε νησιά πέρα απο τα συνηθισμένα. Καλό ταξίδι και πάμε στα κρυφά διαμάντια της Ελλάδας. Ομορφιά ανείπωτη, αγνή. Θησαυροί ανεκτίμητοι που αναμένουν να τους ανακαλύψετε. Παραλίες μυστικές, κρυφοί κόλποι,τόποι σπάνιας αρχιτεκτονικής, ήθη και έθιμα προαιώνια, γεύσεις αυθεντικές-ατόφιες. Ελάτε να δούμε τους ανεξερεύνητους θησαυρούς της νησιώτικης Ελλάδας μας.

ΑΛΟΝΝΗΣΟΣ ~ Η ξεχωριστή των Σποράδων. Καταπράσινη, ιδανική για χαλάρωση και με χίλιες εικόνες ομορφιάς. Μιά επίσκεψη στο παρθένο δάσος είναι απαραίτητη. Το θαλάσσιο πάρκο της Μεσογειακής Φώκιας, το κάστρο σε βράχο που σφυρίζουν μνήμες και ιστορίες και τόσα άλλα που σας περιμένουν. ΙΚΑΡΙΑ ~ Ατίθαση ομορφιά και ενέργεια. Χωριά που ζούν στους δικούς τους ρυθμούς, πανηγύρια παντού, γυμνοί βράχοι και απέραντο πράσινο, ποτάμια που κυλούν μέχρι τις ονειρεμένες παραλίες, άγρια βλάστηση και το μυστικό της μακροζωίας. ΙΘΑΚΗ ~ Σύμβολο της πιο γλυκιάς πατρίδας, η καταπράσινη Ιθάκη με τους πανέμορφους φυσικούς όρμους της, τους φιλόξενους κατοίκους και τους παραδοσιακούς οικισμούς. Είναι ένα νησί για όσους λατρεύουν την γαλήνη και το στοχασμό. Ίσως για να αναζητήσουν την δική τους «Ιθάκη». ΣΑΜΟΘΡΑΚΗ ~ Το νησί με τα δύσβατα ορεινά μονοπάτια του όρους Σάος και τους κρυφούς του καταρράκτες. Προσφέρει μοναδικές εμπειρίες. ΚΑΛΥΜΝΟΣ ~ Το νησί των βουτηχτάδων και των αναρριχητών. Ένας προορισμός για σύνχρονους λάτρες. ΚΑΣΤΕΛΛΟΡΙΖΟ ~ Αυτό το νησί είναι στην άκρη των Δωδεκανήσων και της Ευρώπης. Συναρπάζει με την ομορφιά του , την ιστορία του και την αναλλοίωτη αρχοντιά του. Απο τα πλέον μικρά κρυφά διαμάντια της Ελλάδας, με χαρακτήρα πολύ αυθεντικό καθώς υπάρχει το ιστορικό νησάκι της Κυράς της ΡΟ.

Αγαπητοί μου φίλοι αυτά τα λίγα για τώρα. Τον άλλο μήνα θα ταξιδέψουμε σε άλλα μέρη. Εύχομαι καλό καλοκαίρι σε όλους σας και πολλές ευχές σε όλους τους Μπαμπάδες για την εορτή του Πατέρα....Σας περιμένω στην μηνιαία μας παρέα.

Looking for something specific in our bookstore? Ask Jim and Karen Sullivan, who manage our bookstore and they may be able to get it for you. Our bookstore also offers gift certificates which the perfect gift for every occasion. Stop by to purchase today in any denomination.

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Boukis, Peter & Lauren

Bozikis, Pete & Evangeline

Brown, David & Kathleen

Bucciere, Scott & Alexis

Calabrese, Joseph & Deanna

Callas, Stephen

Caloumenos, Athena

Caloumenos, Paul

Cameron, David & Ellie

Cappas, Samuel & Elaine

Carlotta, Vickie

Carvaines, John & Becky

Carvaines, William & Elaine

Castros, Nick & Rosalie

Chames, John & Elizabeth

Chirakos, Frank & Gladys

Choukalas, Diana

Choukalas, Peter & Christine

Chrisopulos, Vivian

Christian, Angela

Cole, Thomas & Marilyn

Colovas, Anthone

Contoveros, Paul & Karen

Cook, Chris & Stacy

Cooke, Albert & Elaine

Cooke, John & Sarah

Costaras-Vasilakis, Irene

Crider, Randy & Mary Kay

Dadas, Alex & Rosalyn

Dadas, Helen

Dadas, Mike & Georgia

Dadas, Skevy

Dalakas, Thad & Kyle

We thank all those who made and fulfilled their 2017 commitment. For those who have fallen behind in their 2017 commitment, please take a moment to catch up by sending your donation to the church office or making a donation through our website.

We would also like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to the 370 families who have pledged $297,485.00 to our 2018 Stewardship program as

of May 30, 2018. Please remember, part of being a member of the parish is committing your time, talent, AND treasure. Don’t see your name listed? Haven’t completed your pledge card yet? Take a moment to do so on our

website, call the church office, or pick up a card at the candle stand. We thank the

following families who have made their stewardship commitment for 2018:

Aceto, Chris & Effie

Alex, Angie

Alex, James & Nicole

Alex, John & Christine

Alex, Peter

Alexakis, Ginger

Alexandrou, Eleni

Almaliotis, Aris

Anagnostou, George & Katina

Anastasakis, Pete & Theresa

Anastos, James

Anastos, Mary

Antonaklas, Elias & Elaina

Apostolakis, Nicholas

Arfaras, Spiros & Joan

Asimes, Dean & Alexandra

Asmis, Anthony & Peggy

Asmis, George & Sandy

Asmis, Nicholas & Tina

Ayers, Antonia

Balis, Odess

Bishop, Shawn & Megan

Blair, Robert & Marsha

Boden, Charles & Desma

Boden, Vincent

Bodle, Chris & Georgiann

Bodle, Nicholas

Bosinger, Pete & Elizabeth

Boukis, Christ & Photia

Boukis, Gary & Mary

Boukis, Kenneth & Packy

Dallas, Rocky & Rose

Daniels, Clara

Daniels, John & Victoria

Daniels, Lee

Daniels, Steve & Elaine

Darakos, Liberty

Dellaportas, George & Teresa

Demopoulos, Elaine

Demopoulos, Penny

Diamond, Dennis & Donna

Dimitris, James & Deborah

Dopoulos, Christine

Dopoulos, Jim & Elizabeth

Downing, Jerod & Christina

Dunn, Darren & Mary

Eakman, Mark

Economou, Jim & Despina

Economou, Peter

Elliott, John

Elliott, Rae

Emanuel, Eva

Emanuel, George

Evanich, Michael & Sara

Evanich, Norm & Katherine

Fazio, Anthony & Mary

Felouzis, Michael & Maria

Filippakis, John & Amanda

Forde, Anthony & Mary

Fourmas, Anastasius & Rita

Fourmas, Thomas

Fox, Joe & Alexa

Gallagher, Georgia

Gallas, Steve & Irene

Gaudio, Michael & Kathy

Geanneses, Antoinette

Gemelas, Faye

Gemelas, Sophia

Gigis, Tom

Glaros, Bill & Kathy

Gousios, Andreas & Barbara

Gregory, Jim & Connie

Griffin, Timothy & Era

Gugliotta, John & Eleni

Gugliotta, Nathan

Haritakis, Michael & Connie

Harris, Katherine

Harriston, George & Stella

Hassel, Thomas & Martha

Hazinakis, Nicholas & Anna

Holland, Michael & Melissa

Hovanec, Eleanor

Hovanec, George & Cindy

Hughes, Diane

Iula, Christopher & Rhonee

James, John & Theresa

Javaras, Anne

Kadras, Effie

Kadras, James

Kalina, Richard & Maria

Kaloger, Nicki

Kalucis, Chris & Sue

Kalucis, John

Kantzios, Maria

Karagiozis, Anthony & Gail

Karas, Chris & Dea

Karas, Christos

Karas, George & Judy

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Karas, Leon & Grace

Karas, Nasso & Heather

Karas, Nicholas

Karas, Sotere & Sophia

Karas, Sylvia

Kargiotis, Evan & Minnie

Kariotakis, Alex & Frances

Karlatiras, Maria

Karnavas, George & Kalli

Kartson, Nicholas

Katsaros, Connie

Katsavrias, Jim & Vivian

Katzakis, George & Thalia

Katzakis, Gus & Kimberly

Katzakis, Nick & Joan

Kavourias, Helen

Kavourias, James & Margaret

Keares, Fr Costas & Nicole

Keares, Peter

Knouff, Gary & Myra

Kokkas, Demetrios & Irene

Kokkas, Ted & Joanna

Konstantinou, Koula

Konstantinou, Taso

Kontos, William & Kim

Kontoveros, Dimitria

Kornelakis, Angeline

Kostantaras, John & Clara

Kotian, Rakesh & Valerie

Koulioufas, Maria

Kouliofas, Thomas

Koutsoulias, Anastasia

Kouvaras, Jason & Wendy

Kozanis, Costas & Toula

Kreinbrook, Michael & Deb

Kriaris, Ann

Kriaris, Aristides & Olga

Kriaris, Demos & Joann

Krokos, John & Frances

Krokos, Mathew & Areti

Kubat, Milan & Erin

Kyriakides, Anne

Kyriakides, Billie

Pearl, Hal

Pearl, Michael & Katherine

Perk, Kathleen

Perko, Annamari & Robert

Petsas, Anna

Petsas, George & Gail

Petsas, Georgios & Georgia

Phillips, Joshua & Kirasoula

Phillips, Mathew & Dea

Pistiolas, George & Maria

Polichuk, Andrew & Lindsey

Pontikos, Dean & Erin

Pontikos, Irene

Popakiuk, Elizabeth

Porter, David & Jean

Poulos, George & Georgann

Poulos, Gus & Dorothy

Poulos, John & Elaine

Poulos, Nick & Chong

Poulos, Philip

Psellas, John & Anna

Pyros, Nick

Rackas, John

Rahas, Michael & Helen

Rahas, Pete & Amber

Rassias, Gerasimos & Andreanna

Regan, Maria

Regan, William & Susie

Roditis, Harilos & Maria

Roditis, Steve & Calypso

Rokakis, Andy & Dianne

Ross, Bob & Angeline

Rossi, Ernest & Betty

Rubertino, Joseph & Frosini

Sakellakis, John & Effie

Sampson, Adam & Samantha

Saridakis, Louise

Saridakis, Manuel & Ruth

Saridakis, Michael & Brenda

Sarris, Mathew

Savas, Betty

Savas, Dennis & Mary

Savas, Kathleen

Schultz, Jeffrey & Amy

Moliatu, Robert & Paula

Moll, Bill & Becky

Moll, Dean

Montemarano, Jim & Julie

Moore, Zoe

Moraitis, Helen

Mount, Jonathan & Angela

Mouzakitis, Sue

Mouzakitis-Pierse, Eleni

Nackowiz, Bob & Elaine

Nasrallah, Rmize & Robyn Harb

Natsis, Demetrios & Caroline

Natsis, Victoria

Neculai, Andrei & Francessca

Nicholas, Deno & Joyce

Nicholas, John & Paige

Nicholas, Michael & Cynthia

Nichols, George & Annette

Nichols, Lee

Nikolaou, George & Kathy

Ocker, Stephanie

Olenik, Michael & Mary

Opria, Matthew & Michelle

Page, Gus & Sonia

Pagonakis, Joseph & Jody

Pagonakis, Mary

Palkovic, Frank & Marie

Pallam, Evanthia

Pantaleo, Annette

Pantazoglou, Ellie

Papadatos, Steven & Dawn

Papadopoulos, Eftehia

Papanikolaou, Mike & Helen

Paparizos, Michael & Christine

Pappas, Ermioni

Pappas, Yianni & Andrea

Parianos, Alexandra

Parianos, Nicolas & Tammy

Paterakis, Ergina

Pateras, Barbara

Paul, Hary

Payamgis, George & Jennifer

Kyriakides, Rod & Louise

Laios, Alex

Lamakos, Alice

Lang, Todd & Maria

Langos, Frank & Laura

Langos, John & Susan

Langos, Julie

Langos, Steven & Rebeca

Lavdas, Leon & Penny

Lekas, Stephen & Maribeth

Lekas, Tessie

Lekutis, George & Yvonne

Leon, Emanuel

Lignos, Michael

Lindemann, Ray & Vera

Linz, Joseph & Emerald

Loizos, John & Toula

Loizos, Michael & Sophia

Londrico, Phil & Linda

Lopez, Dan & Nikki

Lovejoy, Chris & Maria

Lucchese, Mary & Leonard

Makiaris, James & Diane

Makridis, Christos & Ivanna

Makris, Bessie A

Makroglou, Thal & Lisa

Mannarino, Peter & Antonia

Marconi, Stephen & Ioanna

Markakis, George & Maria

Markos, Al & Popie

Markos, Bill & Kathy

Maropis, George & Helen

Maskow, Brian & Julie

Master, Mary

Matheou, Mary

Mavros, Chris & Kathy

Mavros, Nick

Mazzeo, Dave & Debbie

McClatchey, Jay & Nitsa

McGillick, Kathy

McGuire, Lucas & Kristina

Mellis, Mathew & Marlene

Mellis, Rosemary

Mersinas, Marguerite

Minaritzis, Dimitira

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Many thanks to those who are using your stewardship envelopes each Sunday. Please note the special envelopes inserted in your May / June set:

▪ Benevolent ~ confiden-tially assist individuals in need

▪ Capital Improvement

~ applied to Improving our facility

▪ St. Paul Festival ~

offset the rising costs associated with putting on a Festival

▪ Sts. Peter & Paul

Schultz, Ken & Terry

Sejka, Cynthia

Sekas, Theodore

Sevastis, Mary

Sfekas, Michael & Dorothy

Sfekas, Mike & Sylvia

Shamblin, Brian & Susan

Shinas, George

Siamidis, John & Charoula

Simakis, George & Efty

Sitaras, Nick & Joanne

Sitter, Pam

Skaljac, Gregory & Stella

Smith, Kenneth & Demetra

Smith, Richard & Christina

Sophocleous, Soph & Val

Sperellis, Thomas

Spooner, Sam & Mary Ann

Stamas, Michael & Nancy

Stassis, Persephoni

Stavropoulos, Chris & Pauline

Steffas, Diana

Steffas, Michael & Renie

Steffas, Nick & Renee

Steffas, Sophie

Steffas, Tom & Jamie

Stergiou, Petros & Mary

Sullivan, Erika

Sullivan, James & Karen

Summers, Jay & Heather

Tartara, Helaina

Tartara, Jonathan & Kristina

Tartara, Michael & Connie

Tartara, Tim & Fran

Theodore, George & Irene

Theodore, George & Sharon

Timms, Ronald & Barbara

Trakas, Bruce

Trakas, Jim & Anne

Trakas, Kathy L.

Trihas, John & Effie

Trihas, Kathy

Tsesmelis, Efstathios & Asimo

Tsiamis, John & Tammy

Tsigrelis, Constantine & Mary

Tsilimos, Amelia

Valantasis, Thomas & Rose

Varlamos, Cynthia

Varlamos, Nick

Vasilakis, Joe & Roberta

Vassilakis, George & Olga

Vedouras, Emily

Ventrone, Gus & Mary

Volanis, Mike

Vondrasek, Dennis & Diane

Vourliotis, John

Vrotsos, Pete & Darlene

Whitacre, Kyle & Maria

Wilson, Drew & Dena

Wolf, Richard & Beth

Xenos, Tom & Cori

Yeager, Connor & Ava

Zaharof, Phyllis

Zampetis, Ted & Ann

Zanoudakis, Emmanuel

Orthodox Christian Stewardship… ~ Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

...is a way of life, which acknowledges accountability, reverence, and responsibility before God. A primary goal of Stewardship is to promote spiritual growth and strengthen faith. Becoming a Steward begins when we believe in God, to whom we give our love, loyalty and trust and act on those beliefs. As Stewards, we affirm that every aspect of our lives comes as a gift from Him. Stewardship calls on the faithful to cheerfully offer back to God a portion of the gifts with which they have been blessed.

An Orthodox Christian Steward is an active participant in the life of the Church. The parish encourages all who accept the Orthodox Faith to become practicing Stewards. Each year the Steward is expected to carefully review his or her personal circumstances and make a commitment of time, talent, and treasure to support the Parish and her Ministries, which in turn support the National Ministries of our Archdiocese, Metropolises, and institutions.

In Oriented Leadership their book on Orthodox Christian leadership, Williams and McKibben define stewardship as the call of the faithful to share willingly the gifts that God has bestowed on them, including sharing these gifts for God’s work. Stewardship is devotion and service to God and His Church as persons, as families, as a Parish, as a Metropolis, as a National Church, and as the Church Universal. Stewardship is our active commitment to use ALL our time, talent, and treasure for the benefit of humankind in grateful acknowledgement of Christ’s redeeming love.

Stewardship is caring for the needs of others. Stewardship is offering one's self to God as He offered Himself to us. Stewardship is what a person does after saying "I believe..." as proof of that belief. - Williams and McKibben in Oriented Leadership

In the words of the late Fr. William Chiganos of Holy Apostles Church (Westchester, IL),“…people don’t give to need; they give to vision...Church people don’t stretch their giving because of need to meet the budget; they give more because they are able to see a vision of people being reached and God’s purposes being accomplished in the life of the church and its ministry.” Parishes with successful Orthodox Christian Stewardship Programs have found that incredible support is unleashed from Stewards who unselfishly and joyfully offer their time, talent and treasures, which in turn enhances the spirituality and ministry of the local parish.

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Festival Baking Schedule

We would love to see you at one of our baking sessions as we prepare for the Festival. Many hands are needed to make it a success and we invite you to be a part of this fun event!

Baking begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues until we are completed with the batches that are prepared for that day. A light lunch is provided but feel free to bring a dish to share as well.

JUNE BAKING SCHEDULE Monday June 4 Pastitsio Tuesday June 5 Moussaka Monday June 11 Tiropita

In order for our Festival guests to receive a proper Grecian Festival experience, many hands are needed to assist.

Please take a moment to review our SIGN UP GENIUS—choose the location you would like to help at and then the day(s) and time(s) you are available.

Don’t have a computer? You can also sign up during coffee social on Sunday’s or give the office a call for assistance.

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Dad ~ Anonymous

God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight, The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need, Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add, He knew his masterpiece was complete, And so, he called it Dad.

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