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The Orthodox Way September, 2016
USPS 600-160, No 9
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church - 2100 Boyer Avenue East - Seattle, Washington - 98112 The Orthodox Way is published monthly. Parishioners who wish to contribute content or announcements are asked to email information to
[email protected]; or by fax to 206-631-2550. Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church reserves the right to edit, alter or reject any content.
Glory to God for All Things
E very September 1st the Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Indiction. The word indiction comes from the Latin Indictio,
meaning order or decree. Originally, the Roman empire would issue these as a tax to its soldiers to be paid over fifteen years, the term of their service. Following a 5th century decree of Emperor Leo I, Sep-tember 1 is considered to be the beginning of the year, because ac-cording to the Church’s tradition, this was the first day of creation. Traditionally this also coincided with the harvest, also a time for re-newal and preparation for next year’s crops. And so the Church cele-brates the beginning of its Ecclesiastical year on September 1st, with a spirit of thankfulness and renewal in the life of the Christ’s Church. For Orthodox Christians, the feast is not simply to mark a new season, but much more. Many of us are returning from our summer vacations, beginning school and other activities. We begin the ministries of our parish with new fervor. But this is also time of thanksgiving for the abundance God has given us. All throughout Christ’s ministry He recognized God the Father’s hand in everything He did. “He took the sev-en loaves and the fish and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitude. So they all ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets full of the fragments that were left.” (Matthew 15:36-37) Christ would always begin by giving thanks to God, recognizing Him as the source of life.
We see this at the beginning of Christ’s ministry to the Galileans when He preached to the people in Nazareth. “He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.’” (Luke 4:16-19) The people’s reaction to his reading was disbelief. They marveled at how this simple man had gained such knowledge and preached with such authority. In doing so they disregarded the words He preached. Not only that, their marvel turned to wrath and they ran him out of His own city. Thanksgiving to God is an essential part of our own spiritual lives. Fr. John Angelis notes, “Jesus came to fulfill what His Father had promised to Jews and the whole mankind. If we do not have faith, then miracles, which are signs of God’s power, will not help us. Miracles produce fruits only in believing hearts.” (http://bit.ly/2bEoZrY) A key step in fostering belief is thanksgiving. Start every day with prayer, giving thanks to God for the abundance He has given us. If we practice this daily, we will see a radical change as we allow Christ to work in our hearts.
In Christ, Fr. Daniel Triant
Mission Statement: “To proclaim the Gospel of Christ in the Orthodox Tradition while creating a vibrant, loving, compassionate and supportive community.”
Inside this Issue
Serving Our Ministry 2
OCMC/Bookstore News/
National Missions & Evan-
gelism Conference
3
Philoptochos News—
September 4
Youth Ministry News 5
Stewardship Update 6
Stewardship Update—
Continued 7
Monthly Calendar 8
Announcements/
Recognitions 9
Youth Ministry News
Continued 10
Memorials & Vigil Lights/
Stewardship Update
Continued/Cloud of Wit-
nesses
11
Stewardship Update
Continued/Festival flyer 12
St. Demetrios Office Hours:
9:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
Phone: 206-631-2500 Fax: 206-631-2550 Rentals: 206-631-2515 www.saintdemetrios.com
Parish Directory
Rev.Fr. Photios Dumont Proistamenos 206-631-2501, [email protected]
Fr. Daniel Triant Assistant Priest 206-631-2502 [email protected]
Dn. Perry Angelos,Deacon 425-652-2983, [email protected]
Vasilios Lazarou, Chantor
Georgine Looney Parish Council President [email protected]
Lefteris Sitaras Youth Ministry Director 206-631-2504, [email protected]
Simoni Shirland Administrative Assistant 206-631-2503, [email protected]
Maria Barbas Financial/Stewardship Admin 206-631-2505, [email protected]
Saundra Maroussis Hall Rental Manager 206-631-2515, [email protected]
Paula Charuhas-Macris Sunday School Director Ext 2507, [email protected]
Nina Varlamos, Philoptochos President 206-784-4922 [email protected]
Tedros Habte-Mezengi, Custodian
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Church Services, Epistle and Gospel Readings
Date Church Service
Sept. 1st
Sept. 3rd
Sept. 4th
Sept. 8th
Sept. 10th
Sept. 11th
Sept. 14th
Sept. 17th
Sept. 18th
Sept. 23rd
Sept. 25th
Sept. 26th
Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year
Great Vesper, 5 pm
11th Sunday of Matthew
Nativity of the Theotokos
Great Vespers, 5 pm
Sunday Before Holy Cross
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
St. Sophia (Services at St. Sophia’s in Bellingham) Great Vespers, 5 pm
Sunday After Holy Cross
Conception of St. John the Baptist
1st Sunday of Luke
St. John the Evangelist
Bellingham);
ALTAR SERVERS
Sept. 4th & 18th
Jack Hillman, Peter Dudunakis, Nicholas Biros, Yiannis Tsantilas, Nasi Contoravdis, Niko Contoravdis, Phillip Stamolis, James Konugres, Jonathan Poiana, Omar Mallouk, Stavros Panos, Nicholas Marcu-Visan, Theofanis Kalasountas and John Limantzakis.
Sept. 11th & 25th
Joseph Dumont, Nicholas Christianson, Demetre Teodosiadis, Alex Rotar, Manoli P. Tramountanas, Manoli A. Tramountanas, Johnny Tramountanas, Peter Ales, Ethan Weigle, Steven Stanos, John Christofilis, Peter Economou Grunder, Elias Oraivej and Anthony Sitaras.
Parish council servers
Sept. 4th & 18th
John Ales, Stephanos Margaritis, Jim Kost, John Kapelouzos, George Tramountanas, Dale Hazapis Christos Psichos
Sept. 11th & 25th
Georgine Looney, George Papanastasiou, Vicky Christianson, Thomas Dudler, Andrew Aliferakis Bob Read, Louis Kotsakis
EPISTLE READERS—ARTHUR SARIDAKIS—INSTRUCTOR; Chris Macris— assistant
Sept. 11th Theodore Looney, in Greek Sept. 18th Nikos Biros, in Greek and Johnny Tramountanas, in English Sept. 25th Manoli A. Tramountanas, in English
Fasting Type September
Wine & Oil Allowed 9, 23
Strict Fast 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30
Fast Free 1,3-6, 8, 10-13, 15, 17-20, 22, 24-27, 29
2016-17 - ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK DANCE and CHORAL KICK OFF EVENT
A ll new and returning dancers, singers, directors, and parents are invited to join us on Monday, September 12th, at 6:00 pm for the Greek Dance
and Choral Kick-Off Event AND the first night of dance practice. (note the date change)
Parents and dancers/singers will meet a professional dance instructor from Greece, learn about the plan for the program this year , meet the direc-tors and the new dance board, see old friends and meet new friends, WIN PRIZES, AND begin dance practice in preparation for the annual St. Deme-trios Festival on October 7-9
Want to win one of three AMAZON gift cards? All families that register their dancer/singer online AND pay tuition PRIOR TO 6:00 on September 12th, will be entered to win 1 of 3 AMAZON gift cards starting at $100. Register and pay at www.saintdemetrios.com/community/greekdance/.
If you have questions, contact Demetra Biros at [email protected] We look forward to seeing new and returning dancers and singers on September 12th!
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M any of us remember and were moved the Palm Sunday visit to St. Demetrios of Bishop Athanasius
Akunda of Kenya. One of the ways the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) is supporting the work of His Grace is through the presence of a long-term American Missionary teaching at the Makarios Seminary in Nairobi.
Nairobi is home to more than 3 million people and has a vi-brant atmosphere where the Orthodox Church is growing. Lo-cated in Nairobi is the Makarios III Patriarchal Orthodox Semi-nary which trains future priests to lead the ever-growing Ortho-dox Church in Kenya and the surrounding area. The students who attend are from all over Africa, not just Kenya. There are around 250-300 Orthodox parishes in Kenya alone, and the need for catechesis is great.
Dr. William Black, OCMC long-term missionary in Kenya,
teaches full time at the seminary He is helping to train the
future leaders of the churches of Kenya and all Africa so
that they can bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to their
people.
If you would like to assist the efforts of Bishop Athanasius and Dr. Black in growing the Orthodox faith in Kenya, , please consider a gift to OCMC. You can donate online at www.OCMC.org or by sending a check to OCMC, 220 Mason Manatee Way, St. Augustine, FL 32086. Be sure to designate "Kenya."
BOOKSTORE REFLECTIONS:
O rthodox Christianity teaches us that what we feed our mind, hearts, and spirits has a direct impact on
who we are. On September 14th, we celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - glorified as the sign of victory, power, and salvation, for all Christians. In the year 323, St. Helen found the Precious Cross and it was in the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem for 300 years. Christians around the world have used the sign of the cross for centuries as an example of wordless prayer and gesture of blessing. Our bookstore offers information on the Holy Cross through numerous items including:
“The Sign of the Cross” by Andreas Andreopoulos; the author informs, explores, and recounts the history of the Holy Cross
Pamphlets & icon cards
Icons of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Hand-crafted wood crosses made by our own George Bayouk
The Holy Cross is our guide in life. We are thankful to God for this symbol of victory and eternal life.
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Philoptochos News September 2016
A Message From Philoptochos President Nina Varlamos
What a whirlwind first year as your president! The National, Metropolis and local ministries our chapter is part of continues to amaze me. There is something for everyone! I invite the parish to join me at our September Philoptochos meeting on Tuesday, the 13th at 6:30 pm as I report with Mary Damascus and Deena Maroutsos on our trip to the National Philoptochos Convention at Clergy Laity in Nashville. We are excited to share what we learned at this incredibly informative conference. I am especially interested in more involvement of younger women in our parish and the fresh ideas they will bring to Philoptochos. I also look forward to working with women who have not previously been involved in our chapter and the other Ministries of St Demetrios and welcome suggestions and new ideas for our future. I can be reached at home 206.784.4922 or my cell is 206.499.0369 (call or text). My e-mail is [email protected].
The Heroes of Camp Agape NW 2016 This year we hosted 21 families at Camp Agape NW. This was made possible by the hard work of the Philoptochos chapters of St Demetrios, The Assumption, Holy Apostles and St Nich-olas and the love of over 135 volunteers. Thanks to all who helped throughout the year who gave their time, donations, and prayers!
This year’s theme was “the Avengers” and everyone got to be heroes for a week. Reunion Sunday was a poignant time with past campers and their families. This year's campers had great fun all week with activities like dancing, karaoke, a dock party, fishing, boating, inner-tubing, swimming, arts and crafts, silly skits, a carnival, and foam volleyball. Special treats included a Mom’s Tea, Dad’s Lunch, and Parent’s Dinner Out at the county club. One mother wrote “Agape is honestly the best week for my whole family! It was amazing to be to recipients of such a caring staff. Thank you so much for pouring so much love into our family”
Please Join Us for the Sinatra Chocolate Wine Ball Sunday, November 13th please join Camp Agape NW for an elegant evening at Herban Feast. Our 8th annual celebration will feature a seasonal dinner menu, Washington wines and chocolatiers, and the music of Frank Sinatra. Proceeds from the event will benefit Camp Agape, a camp for children with cancer and their families. Again this year, there will not be an auction so that you may enjoy more time for wine, chocolate and friends. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com for $100 or if purchased by Sunday, October 9th only $90 per person. Reserved tables of 10 are available for $875. Camp Agape will have a display at the festival in October to tell the story of our camp and tickets will be available there. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 425.772.1605.
It’s Not Too Late to Join Philoptochos We are always happy to have new members join our group! We hope you will support us with your annual dues of $40 and join us when you can for fellowship. All are welcome and if you have time to donate in addition to your check, even better. You will not receive a call when you write a check as we are a volunteer organization and we are grateful for every member whatever their participation. We realize that not everyone is able to come to our meetings but your dues are what allows us to do the work of Philoptochos and are gratefully accepted. To join, please contact Dorothy Haskell at 425.503.4200 or [email protected].
Philoptochos Visitation of Parishioners If you know of a parishioner who would enjoy a visit from Philoptochos, please contact our Visitation Chairperson Kay Betts at 206.546.2370 [email protected]. Kay and her committee members look forward to hearing from you and to bring news of our parish to those who are not able to come to church. at 425.503.4200or [email protected].
Jubilee Womens Center Thank you to Georgene Karambelas who continues to volunteer at Jubilee and brought this wonderful opportunity to our chapter. The monthly dinners continue to be a huge success, enjoyed by the ladies at Jubilee and our families who have provided the dinners. Clothing donations are welcome ~ extra large clothing is especial-ly needed but all sizes are welcome. If you would like to sponsor a monthly meal for the ladies at Jubilee or for more information, contact Georgene at 206.829.9337 or [email protected].
Dress for Success Georgene Karambelas will continue the clothing collection. Until the festival is over, donations can be dropped off in the church office. If you need a receipt, please leave your contact information attached to your donation. Questions? Call Georgene at 206.829.9337 or [email protected].
Saint Demetrios Philoptochos Contacts:
President: Nina Varlamos [email protected] 206.784.4922 or 206.499.0369. Camp Agape NW: Georgia Gianacos Steenis [email protected] 206.419.6867 Dress for Success: Georgene Karambelas [email protected] 206.829.9337 Jubilee Women’s Shelter: Georgene Karambelas [email protected] 206.829.9337 Sunshine Cards: Mary Damascus [email protected] 509.951.2975 St. Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter: Helen Kalasountas 425.641.0472 Visitation: Kay Betts [email protected] 206.546.2370 Upcoming Meeting Schedule: All are welcome to attend our meetings and events: September 13th – regular meeting at church Tuesday at 6:30
PM
September 15th - cook for St Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter September 28th – cook for Jubilee Women’s Center September 29th – cook for St. Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter October 11th – regular meeting at church Tuesday at 6:30
PM October 26th – cook for Jubilee Women’s Center November 6th – Memorial for departed Philoptochos Sisters November 8th – regular meeting at church Tuesday at 6:30
PM
Your Sister in Christ, Susan Reichmann, Philoptochos Advisor 425.772.1605 [email protected]
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Youth Ministry News
September 11 - Sunday School Registration 17 - Father Daughter Dance 18 - Sunday School Classes Begin
October 7, 8, 9 - GREEK FESTIVAL 14, 15, 16 - Volleyball in San Jose 28 - GOYA Harvest Festival Set-up 29 - Family Harvest Festival
Volleyball Players Wanted
Compete in San Jose, CA on October 14-16 On October 14, 15, 16, 2016, St. Nicholas church in San Jose, CA will host their 12th annual volleyball tourna-ment and we want YOU to represent St. Demetrios.
Anyone can play! We are looking to form 2-4 teams in the following categories: GOYA (14 - 18 years old); Young Adults (18 - 35); and Adults (35 and older).
Click Here to Join the Team! Or visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0945a5ad23a3fc1-stdemetrios1
GOYA Forum & Orthodoxy on Tap
GOYA Forum is a bi-weekly meeting for our teens to grow in our faith and have fellowship with each oth-er. Our meeting are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Next meetings are September 7 and 21 at St. Demetrios at 6:30 pm.
Orthodoxy on Tap if for all college students and young adults. This ministry is a chance for us to meet and talk about our faith in a social environment. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Join us at St. Demetrios on Wednesday, September 14th at 6 pm in the Fr. Homer Library. We will determine the loca-tion for our September 28th meeting on the 14th. Check the eNews for updates.
For information about either ministry, contact Lefteris Sitaras at 206-631-2504.
GOYA YES Retreat
November 18, 19, 20
What is the YES Program? The YES Program of FOCUS North America is
YOUTH EQUIPPED TO SERVE.
YES provides opportunities for junior high, high school students, and college students to participate in formative weekends of service that aim to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor and bring youth to an awareness of Christ in themselves and others. Through this experience, we aim to identify and cultivate leadership gifts in trip participants, with the ultimate purpose being to raise up service leaders who will lead others in loving and serving our most needy neighbors in their own communities and on future YES trips. Visit http://focusnorthamerica.org/programs/yes/
Father & Daughter Dance
Saturday, September 17
Fathers & Daughters are invited to
our 3rd annual dance featuring a 1950's Sock Hop on Saturday, September 17th. Please join us at 6 pm in the St. Demetrios Small Hall. Cost is $20 per family. Moms and Sons are welcome to attend too!!!!
SAVE THE DATES for our GOYA LOCK-In and Family Harvest Festival
GOYA Lock-In - Friday, October 28, 2016. Join us as we prepare the large hall for the Harvest Festival. Build the Maze of Mystery and More…
Family Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 29th from 5 to 8 pm. In the St. Demetrios Large Hall.
Volunteer for the Youth Booth!
We Need YOU to sell candy, run games and have fun! Contact Lefteris at 206-631-2504 to volunteer for the Festival Youth Booth!
The following shifts are available. Friday, October 7th: 11 am to 4 pm or 4 pm to 9 pm Saturday, October 8th: 9:30 am to 2 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm or 5 pm to 9 pm Sunday, October 9th: 11 am to 3:30 pm or 3:30 pm to 8 pm Want to help in another booth, Contact Simoni Shir-land at 206-631-2500
Mother & Son Black Tie Ball
SAVE the DATE Saturday, November 5
Mothers and Sons are invited to our 1st annual Black Tie Formal on Saturday, November 5th. More details coming soon! Dads and Daughters are welcome to attend too!!!!
November
5 - Mother & Son Black Tie Formal
18, 19, 20 - GOYA YES Retreat
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Stewardship update
F or our 2016 Stewardship Campaign, we currently have 505 stewards who have returned their signed pledge cards and have pledged $469,225. Our
goal for 2016 is $520,000. Remember that you can arrange for automatic pay-ments through your bank or paypal. (go to www.saintdemetrios.com/Stewardship/egiving) We thank the following stewards for their contributions! The Stewardship Committee
2016 Stewards: Steven and Eva (Christo) Aaron John and Margaret Ales Andrew and Vicky Aliferakis Costas Anastassiou and Thiresia Yiallourou Larry and Aikaterine Anderson Rothopi Andrews Fr. John and Presv. Anna Angelis Theodore and Kim Angelis Dn. Perry and Dns. Francesca Angelos Evangelos and Magdaline Angelou Basil Anton Costas Antonopoulos Nikolaos Antonopoulos George and Dina Apostolou K.G. and Kostoula Apostolou Serafim and Eva Apostolou Scott and Fotini Arehart Clifford and Theodora Argue Patricia Arvanitidis Andrew and Carole Asimakopoulos Brent and Rhea Aslin John and Stella Athans Niko and Kiriaky (Carrie) Avlonitis Nancy Aziz John and Lula Babarakos Sam and Traci Baird William and Dina Bakamus Josh and Eleni Banchero Christa Barbas Thomas and Maria Barbas George and Eleni Athans Bariames George and Frances Barnecut Mark and Anastasia Bartlett Michael and Nisa Basilicato Bassam and Duaa Bayouk George and Alice Bayouk Gabriel Bayouk Lena Bayouk Brandon and Molly Bede Hristos and Diamando Bekris Christopher and Penelope Benis Helen Benis Arvid Berg and Sophia Zervas-Berg Kay Betts Zachariah and Aliki Birkenbuel Panagiotis and Demetra Biros Mark and Georgiana Bitzes Neena Blackwell Maria Bollman Jeanina Botis Andrew and Rosalie Boulieris Gus Boutsinis Josh and Ashley Brockmeyer Jeffrey and Allison Brooks Theodora Broutzakis Mark and Maria Brymerski
Frank and Shelley Buhler Mark and Maria Burke William and Cheryl Buursma Steve and Chryssa Calandrillo John Calash Nick and Vanessa Carkonen Paul and Paulette Carkonen Efthemia Carras Eleni Carras Susanna Cerasuolo Doug and Jillian Chandler Michael and Maria Chen John and Patricia Chigaras Chris and Effie Chriest Ron and Vicky Christianson Eleni Christo Constantinos and Jeannine Christofilis Demetre and Katherine Christofilis John and Eleni Christofilis Anastasios and Voula Christophilis Dino and Nikki Christophilis Kosta and Maria Christopoulos Edward and Anastasia Clarke Cathleen Clinger Daniel and Vicky Cohen Marie Collins Jeffrey and Katie Comstock John and Diane Conom Madeline Conom O. George and Kay Constantine G. Paul Constantine Debbie Constantine-Skouras Tom and Evelyn Contoravdis Olivia Contos Dino and Cynthia Cooper Gus and Margaret Cooper Marco and Lori Cooper Maria Cooper Nick and Karen Cooper George and Kyla Coromilas Jerry and Eva Costacos Georgia Cotsovolos Barbara Cotton Maria Cotton Gus Courounes Nicoleta Courounes Renee Courounes Dale and Marianna Crane Donald and Laura Crews Christos Dagadakis and Judith Turner- Dagadakis George and Angela Dalas Mary Dallas-Smith Mary Damascus Sofia Damascus Daniel and Angela Daoura
Marguerite Daoura George and Alexandra Delegans Sam and Vicki Deliganis Nick and Stella Demonakos Peter and Diane Demopulos Ryan and Demetra Dennis Volodymyr and Olivera Derevyanyy Christina Derezes Sophia Derezes Dimitrios and Maria Devekos Nick and Athena Modonas-Diafos Darden Dickson Pete and Stavroula Dikeakos Stephanie Dikeakos Vasili and Katherine Dikeakos John and Aksenia Dikun John and Julie Doces Thelma Doces Christopher Dodd and Maria Christofilis Dodd Voula Dodd Demetrios and Vickie Dotis Gus and Gregoria Dounis Paul and Anna Dremousis Rob and Janie Drumhiller Thomas Dudler and Pandora Christie Kenneth and Kristina Dudunakis Fr. Photios and Presv. Katherine Dumont John and Arianna Dumont Robert Dunbar and Andrea Tsiakilos-Dunbar Jim and Janis Dyment Pace and Angeliki Ebbesen Chris and Marla Economou Mary P. Economou Thomas and Michelle Economou George and Eva Economy Litsa Edwards Sophia and David Eitel-Mcshea Nicole Ellis Eric and Anna Elstad Andrew and Michelle Escobar Helen Exarhos Michael and Elaine Falangus Ed and Katherine Retelas Fancher Nicolette Farmasonis Petros and Colleen Farmasonis Sharon Glein and Yemane Fecadu Daniel and Helen Ferrelli Alex and Anna Fleet Georgios and Maria Flemetakis Matthew and Alexandra Flugstad Irene Fotes Ioannis Fotopoulos Bill Fournarakis Dora Fournarakis John and Athanasia Franks Loukas and Zoe Ganoulis
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Our 2016 Stewards:
(Continued from Page 6) Nick Ganoulis Demos Gennaios Meletios and Theodora Geokezas Evan George Harry and Mary George Nick and Irene Georvasilis Tyler and Anastasia Geving Konstantinos and Mary Ann Giakoumatos Michael and Wanda Gikas Elaine and Lars Giusti Katina Gotsis Robert and Danielle Griffith Efy Grivas Rich Grunder and Christina Economou-Grunder Aaron and Stacy Gunsuales James and Shawn Hages Joan Hanna Dorothy Haskell George Hatziantoniou and Elizabeth Economou Neil and Terri (Karis) Hawdon Ryan (Menas) and Diana Hawkins Dale Hazapis Helen Heuer John and Maria Hillman David Horne and Margarett Shnorhavorian Patrick and Vickie Howard Theodora Hubbell Vickie Huff Mary Hulbush Peter and Demetra Jacobsen Carlos and Eleni Jimenez Angelea John John and Emilie John James and Pota Johnson Jeff and Angela Sourapas-Jones Panagiotis and Rena Kalasountas Jim Kaloris George and Christina Kaltsounis Maria Kaltsounis Vicky Carras Kangles John and Virginia Kapelouzos Maurice and Carmen Karagiorgos Jim and Georgene Karambelas Tim and Nadine Karas Francine Karavias Spiros and Zoe Karimbakas Anthony and Sarah Karis Nick and Nancy Karis Terry and Ann Karis Georgia Karvountzi Christine Karzmar Nicholas and Kalliopi Katholos Jean Katsandres Gregory and Angela Kavounas Stephen and Ann-Marie Keeney Constantine and Helen Kefalas Peter and Hanna Kenny Timothy and Sofia Kenny Bishara and Diane Kharoufeh Brian and Jiovanna Koceski
Alexander and Leta Kolios Vivie Kollias George and Maria Kost Jim and Patti Kost Louie and Vicky Kotsakis Petros and Regina Koumantaros Toula Koutlas Helene Krikris Gary Kuhar Dena Kusulos Harold Kusulos John and Natalie Kusulos-Jury Peter and Rachele Kyriacou Steven and Annie Kyriakides Kostas and Linda Kyrimis Marty Kyrimis George Ladas George and Eleni Lagos Jack Lakkis Michael and Lena LaMarche James and Sharon Langus Julie Legeros Ken and Irene Lehman Dean and Kathleen Lentgis Jeffrey and Tina Lewis John and Polette Limantzakis Johnny and Lucy Limantzakis Johanna Limberopoulos Peter and Marilyn Limberopoulos Bill and Florence Lolos Glen and Georgine Looney Sophia Looney Theodore Looney George and Giannoula Lymberis Pete and Olga Lymberis Chris and Paula Macris Eugenia Macris Greg and Mia Macris Wendell and Demitrula Madison Emanuel and Dina Magoulas Louis and Mary Malesis Eleni Malevitsis George and Mary Malevitsis James Malevitsis Perry and Eleni Malevitsis Sam Mallos Bechara and Xiomara Mallouk Nicky Manitaras Georgia Manolakos Stilianos and Kari Manos James and Mary Lou Manus Nick and Nikoletta Marciniak Stephanos and Paula Margaritis James Markezinis John and Kelly Markezinis Anthony and Alexandra Maroussis George and Deena Maroutsos Jean Mastor Niki Mastoropoulos Constantine and Areti Mavromatis Danny and Jessica Mavromatis Lillian C. McDermott David and Georgia McFarlan Sam and Tania McIntosh Christina Meletis
Pipena Mercouriadis Michael and Elaine Michaelidis Thanasi and Sophia Millo Kathy Mitalas Chuck and Anne Mitsakos Aynalem and Semira Moba Walter and Frances Moldskred Dorothea Mootafes Alex and Maria Moroseos James Morris and Vickie Kolios Carol Mykris Sandra Mykris Bettyann Nassar Peter Neckas Sandy Neckas James and Stella Nelson Maria Nikolidakis Jim and Carolyn O’Donnell Rick and Valerie Olague Shirley Olsen Charlie and Tina Olson Insaf Oraivej Jonathan and Stephanie Otis Anthony and Elaine Pagones Irene Palios Stella Palios Bill Pallis Chris and Vasiliki Pallis Chris Tom and Rebecca Pallis Elli Pallis Elli Pallis Margie Pallis Tina Pallis Evangelos and Anastasia Pampoukas Alice Panagakis John and Lisa Panagiotou Sam and Colleen Panagiotou Yiannis and Johnette Panopoulos Artemios and Rebecca Panos Steve Panos Diane Panteleakos Stephen Panteleakos Gregory and Stellee Papadeas George Papanastasiou John and Kalomira Papanastasiou Konstantinos and Errin Papanastasiou George and Lora Pappas Norman and Frances Parr Jason and Angela Patrao Peter and Patty Pecora Chris and A. Ellie Pedersen Claire Pess George and Susan Pess Irene Peterson Helen Petratos William V. Phillips Harry and Alethea Platis George and Diana Plumis George P. and Courteney Plumis Kristina Plumis Paul and Pamela Plumis Theologia Polizos Andonios and Evangelia Polychronopoulos Nikolaos and Charikleia Poulias (Continued on Page 11)
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Announcements
Our Condolences
W e express our Deep Condolences to Vicki Christianson and her family and John E.
Xenos and James Xenos for the passing of their father, Emmanuel J. Xenos. May his memory be eternal! We express our Deep Condolences to Manuel Tramountanas and his children, George (Dana) Tramountanas, Athan (Cindy) Tramoun-tanas and Ellie (Christopher) Pedersen and Anna
(Paul) Dremousis and Michael (Elaine) Falangus and their families for the passing of his wife, their mother, and their sister, Peggy Tranountanas. May her memory be eternal! “ ”
Baptisms
C ongratulations to Vasili and Katherine Dikeakos whose son, Panagiotis Vasilis was baptized August 21st, 2016.
His sponsors are Konstantinos and Eirene Bekris. “Na sas zese!” Congratulations to Joseph A, Jr. and Zoe Deliganis Facilla whose son, John Thomas was baptized August 25th, 2016. His sponsors are Steve and Chryssa Calandrillo. “Na sas zese!”
Weddings
C ongratulations to Brandon and Elli (Pallis) Johnson who were married August 27th, 2016. Their
Koumbaroi are Kostas Skepetaris and Alexandra Skepetaris. “Na zesoun!”
From the Boutique
W e have the Festival Date! The Boutique needs inventory ! Calling all Crafters, Knitters, Crocheters,
Painters. jewelry makers. Anything Handmade to fill our booth. Please take time to make a items for The Boutique. Call Julie Legeros 364-1706 or Rita Mavromatis 425-828-2579. for drop offs or questions. Thank you .
Yiayia and Friends Luncheon
O ur next Yiayias & Friends luncheon will be on Thursday, September 1, at The Hook, located in Edmonds. The
address for the Hook is 18521 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026. Time is 11:30 a.m. The restaurants appreciate knowing how many to expect so they can adequately accommodate us.
For questions and reservations, please contact Mary Damascus, preferably by email: [email protected] (or by phone: 509. 951.2975).
THANK YOU FOR FESTIVAL DONATIONS
W e wish to thank Jim and Shawn Hages, Jim and Stella Nelson, Anastasios and Voula Christophilis, Marie
Collins, Timothy and Melissa O’Brien and Wendell and Demitrula Madison for their monetary donation. Your generosity is truly appreciated!
VIPs Day at Emerald Downs
J oin us for a Day at Emerald Downs on Sunday Sept. 4th at 2:00 pm. Deaconess Fran has a limited amount of free
entrance tickets. There are many food options to purchase at the track. Please RSVP to Maria Stavros, 206-783-8259, or Vicki Pallis at 206-948-2922.
FESTIVAL UPDATE
F estival is fast approaching and the ladies are baking away and preparing the many delicious pastries in preparation for
this years event. With a few of our regular chairs out of town this Festival I am in search for somebody or a few people to chair the salad bar. I also will be looking for a chair person to handle the new serving area in the Gyro, Souvlaki, lamb sandwich area. This is something new where a guest will be able to get a gyro or Greek fries or lamb sandwich or Souvlaki in any of those lines.
If you are interested in getting involved please email me at [email protected] or give me a call.
Tent set up this year will begin on Sunday October 2nd after church. Please plan on coming out for a few hours or what ever amount of time you can to help us set up. The daily hours of set up will be 9am to 5pm and for those working I will have a night shift from 5pm to 9pm to get all of our set up completed. Thanks and hope to see you all out helping us or working shifts at the festival.
Festival Baking in September:
The baking schedule for September is as follows:
Tuesday, Sept. 6: Make Melomacarona Monday, Sept. 12: Make Koulourakia Tuesday, Sept. 13: Make Koulourakia Monday, Sept. 19: Make Strifta Tuesday & Wednesday Sept. 20 & 21: Melosi of Baklava & Melomacarona
Sunday School News
S unday School registration for the 2016-2017 year is scheduled for September 11, 2016, following Divine
Liturgy, in the small hall. Classes begin on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
This & That Shop News—Time to Donate…
W e gladly accept dishes, flatware, glassware, pots and pans, paperbacks, stationery supplies, adult and children’s jew-
elry, Christmas decorations, toys, knickknacks, purses, small appliances only (and if they work). Please bring your donations early so that the This ‘N’ That Team will have time to price them. Thank you for your support!
Thank you for Tree of Life Donations
W e wish to thank Nikoletta Skarlatos for her donation to the Tree of Life, in memory of her parents, Pericles and
Arita Scarlatos and her grandparents, Nicholas and Katerina Athan and Pericles and Wilma Scarlatos I. Your generosity is truly appreciated. May their memory be eternal!
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Youth Ministry News
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ALL SAINTS CAMP 2016 It was an unforgettable summer at All Saints Camp as 103 campers from 8 parishes learned what it truly means to be a HERO. We looked at who we consider Heroes, the real Heroes of the Church and Christ as our ultimate Hero as we studied John 15:13"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends."
We sincerely thank everyone who made the summer so meaning-ful... Our Clergy: Fr. Dean Kouldukis, Fr. Seraphim Majmudar and Fr. Daniel Triant. Our Counselors & Staff: Vivien Assnik, Samira Bitar, Alexandria Contoravdis, George John, Evan Karantonis, Olivia Lien, Matthew Macris, Baidar Oweis, Anna McDonald, Xenia Miller, Ellie Palermo, Christina Praggastis, Demetri Rubi, Nikos Savranakis, Bailey Thabit and Stavroula Tsantilas. Our Kitchen Staff, Nurses & Volunteers: Stasi Benbow, Georgianna Bitzes, Jessica Cooper, Nikki Christophi-lis, Christina Economou-Grunder, Anthony John, Christina Meletis, Lisa Panagiotou, John Rost, Maria Rubi, Stacy Taylor, Anna Teodosiadis and Ourania Tziotis. Thanks also to our camp board, our caretaker, our bus driver and our campers. With Love in Christ, Lefteris Sitaras Camp Director
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Memorials and Vigil lights
Holy Altar Candles from last month
The Eight Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in loving memory of Andrew Stamos and Barbara (Stamos) Watkins (fifty-five years and fifty-four years since their passing), by Vasilike Stamos and Family.
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Lia Preftes Anna Prineas Elefteria Proios Christos and Tammy Psichos Nicholas and Anastasia Raissis Bob and Despina Read Susan Reichmann James Retelas Nick and Nina Retelas Evie Rigas Leonidas and Eleni Karra Rigas Todd and Feletsa Robinson James and Nina Rogers Erik and Nicole Rolfness Sorin and Maria Rotar Cathy Rottle Adele Rottle-Williams Chris Roumeliotis Kary Roumeliotis Ted Routos Emanuel and Marilyn Rouvelas Anna Ruh Gordon and Katina Ruh Brad and Renee Russell Mark and Angelique Saffle Dena Sakelaris John and Penelope Sakellaris Pantazis and Katina Samolis Katherine Sampson Philip and Barbara Sancken Arthur Saridakis Angelos and Panelopi Savranakis Patrick and Ioanna Schmidt George Seal and Alithia Squires James Sfekas and Deborah Huang Iyad and Christina Shahwan Michael and Elaina Shemeta Annette Shepherd Athanasios and Terri Shinas Simoni Shirland Tanya Shirland Stella Siamatas Vasilios and Sharon Sideris Lance and Stephanie Simons Christos and Agapi Siskos Lefteris and Fay Sitaras Alexandra Skepetaris Demetrios and Stamatina Skepetaris Konstantinos Skepetaris Justin and Nicole Skinner Nikolaos and Brenda Skokos Alexander and Vassie Skoulis Vladimir and Elena Smagley Sofia Smetheram David and Alexis Solis Andrew and Kayla Sophinos Aspasia Sotiriou Elene Soudas John Soudas Alicia Sourapas Steve Sourapas Stavros and Aimee Sourelos Maryanne Spyridis
Pauline Spyridis George and Joanna Staikos George and Thalia Stamatoyannopoulos George and Zoe Stamolis Greg and Vicky Stamolis Vasilike Stamos Achilleas Stamoulis and Artemis Antipas Steven and Sarah Stanos Thelma Stasinos Alexi J. Stavros John A. and Dimitra Stavros Peter A. and Maria Stavros Vlasi J. Stavros Phyllis Steen Kevin and Georgia Steenis Andy and Joann Stergachis Michael and Christine Stollings Heather Stotz Lindsay Stotz Chris and Heidi Stoumbos Eugene Supernaw Robert and Alvia Swegle Olympia Tachopoulou Marco and Christina Tapia Kina and Stefan Tatchukova Linda Tavernarakis Bryan and Stacy Taylor Steve and Georgia Teodosiadis Demetri Themelis Nick and Cindy Theodorou Perry and Billie Jo Therson Vance and Alexa Thompson Spiros and Niki Todoulos Kegan and Nicole Tosto Evangelia Tountas Antonios and Antonia Touras Harry and Angela Tourikis Athan and Cindy Tramountanas Emmanuel Tramountanas George and Dana Tramountanas James and Barbara Trehearne George and Thelma Treperinas Sam and Elly Treperinas Fr. Daniel and Presv. Michelle Triant Vasilios and Dionisia Tsafos Sam and Stephanie Tsakonas Anglos Tsakopoulos and Katerina Lagos-Tsakopoulos George and Eftihia Tsantilas Sotirios and Angelina Tselios Nick and Vera Tsiakilos Stavros Tsitsis George and Susan Tsoukalas Michael and Jodi Tveit Dometios and Georgia Tziotis Ourania Tziotis Yiannis and Katerina Tziotis Silvia Valanas Liz Valauri and Ivan Orton Jordan and Emily Vardell John and Karin Varlamos Kosta and Judy Varlamos
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Holy Altar Candles for September 18th
Two Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in loving memory of Alexander Stasinos and Harry Stasinos (ten years and sixteen years since their passing), by Thelma Stasinos and Family.
Holy Altar Candles for September 25th
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory of Kyriakos Krikris (in honor of his nameday), by his wife, Helene Krikris.
Holy Altar Candles for September 4th
Two Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights were offered on August 21st, 2016 in loving memory of Panos Koutlas (three months since his passing), by his wife, Toula Koutlas and Family.
Two Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights were offered on August 28th, 2016 in loving memory of Erma Tsiakilos (ten years since her passing), by her children and grandchildren and their families.
Memorials and Holy Altar Candles for October 2nd
A One-Year Memorial Service, a Holy Altar Table Vigil Light and the Coffee Hour are offered in loving memory of Chris Legeros, by his wife, Julie Legeros and children, Anna, Alex, Elena and Shelby.
Memorials and Holy Altar Candles for September 11th
A Memorial Service, a Holy Altar Table Vigil Light, and the Coffee Hour are offered in loving memory of Emmanuel John Xenos (40 days since his passing) and Peggy Christine Moore (11 years since her passing) by their daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Ron Christianson, grandsons Andrew and Nicholas Christianson, and son John Xenos.
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Nick and Eleni Varlamos Vasili and Nina Varlamos James Varlan Peter and Maria Vassiliou Ivan and Ianita Velkov Costas and Meena Vellis Demetrios and Aspasia Voltsis Evan Voltsis Elliott and Demetra Waldron J. Robert and Effie Walker Robert and Katherine Watson George Webb and Anastasia Deliganis William and Darlene Weigle Joann West Brett and Yvonne Willard Vivian Williamson Ed Wood and Cathy Chohlas Wood Daniel and Mary Wright James and Jeretta Wright Melissa Wyatt Demetra Xenos Emmanuel J. Xenos John Xenos Spiros and Voula Xenos Nikolaos Xydas Nicholas and Lizabeth Zardis John and Mary Ellen Zoulas
