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1 MONTHLY BULLETIN OF THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ΜΗΝΙΑΙΟ ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗΣ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΚΟΙΜΗΣΕΩΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ ARK - ΚΙΒΩΤΟΣ The H INSIDE THIS ISSUE Monthly Calendar (Greek) ..... 2 Ministries List ......................... 3 Parish News ........................... 4 Philoptochos News ................ 4 Youth News ........................... 5 Stewardship .......................... 11 Monthly Calendar (English) ... 15 Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 111 Island Pond Road Manchester NH 03109 Phone: (603) 623-2045 Fax: (603) 232-6347 [email protected] www.AssumptionNH.org Join us on Facebook JANUARY/ ΙΑΝΟΥΑΡΙΟΣ 2017 VOLUME 12, ISSUE 1 January 6 th , Holy Epiphany

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MONTHLY BULLETIN OF THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ΜΗΝΙΑΙΟ ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗΣ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙ ΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΚΟΙΜΗΣΕ ΩΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ

ARK - ΚΙΒΩΤΟΣ The H

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Monthly Calendar (Greek) ..... 2

Ministries List ......................... 3

Parish News ........................... 4

Philoptochos News ................ 4

Youth News ........................... 5

Stewardship .......................... 11

Monthly Calendar (English) ... 15

Assumption

Greek Orthodox Church

111 Island Pond Road

Manchester NH 03109

Phone: (603) 623-2045

Fax: (603) 232-6347

[email protected]

www.AssumptionNH.org

Join us on Facebook

JANUARY/ ΙΑΝΟΥΑΡΙΟΣ 2017

VOLUME 12, ISSUE 1

January 6th, Holy Epiphany

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Ιανουάριος 2017

ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ ΤΡΙΤΗ ΤΕΤΑΡΤΗ ΠΕΜΠΤΗ ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗ ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ

1 ΠΡΩΤΟΧΡΟΝΙΑ Αγίου Βασιλείου Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ Family Sunday:10:00πμ Θεία Λειτ: 10:00 πμ

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4 Συνάντηση Φιλοπτώχου 6:30 µµ

5 Μεγάλες & Βασιλικές ‘Ωρες των Θεοφανείων 9:30 πμ Ελληνικό Σχολείο & Ελληνικός Χορός 3:30 - 7:30 µµ

6 Άγια Θεοφάνεια Όρθρος: 8:30 πμ Θεία Λειτ: 9:30 πμ

Μέγας Αγιασμός

7 Αγίου Ιωάννου Προδρόμου Όρθρος: 8:30 πμ Θεία Λειτ: 9:30 πμ

8 Κυριακή μετά τα Θεοφάνεια Όρθρος: 9:00 πμ Κατηχητικό: 9:45 πμ Θεία Λειτ: 10:00 πμ Κοπή Βασιλόπιτας

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12 Ελληνικό Σχολείο & Ελληνικός Χορός 3:30 - 7:30 µµ

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15 12η Κυριακή Λουκά Όρθρος: 9:00 πμ Κατηχητικό: 9:45 πμ Θεία Λειτ: 10:00 πμ Επίσκεψη στο Philoxenia House Συνάντηση στην Εκκλησία 1:00 μμ

16 Συνάντηση Διοικητικού Συµβουλίου 7:00 µµ

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Αγίων Αντωνίου & Αθανασίου Εσπερινος: 6:00 μμ Θεία Λειτ: 6:30 μμ

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19 Ελληνικό Σχολείο & Ελληνικός Χορός 3:30 - 7:30 µµ

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22 15η Κυριακή Λουκά Όρθρος: 9:00 πμ Κατηχητικό: 9:45 πμ Θεία Λειτ: 10:00 πμ Ορκομωσία Ενοριακού Συμβουλίου Συσσίτιο Απόρων (New Horizons) 4:00 - 6:00 μμ

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24 Παιδικη Συγκένρωση Νηπίων “Mommy & Me” 9:30-10:30 πμ

25 Αγίου Γρηγορίου Θεολόγου Όρθρος: 8:30 πμ Θεία Λειτ: 9:30 πμ

26 Ελληνικό Σχολείο & Ελληνικός Χορός 3:30 - 7:30 µµ Πρόβα Χορωδίας 6:30 µµ

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29 Κυριακή της Χαναναίας Όρθρος: 9:00 πμ Κατηχητικό: 9:45 πμ Θεία Λειτ: 10:00 πμ

30 Τριών Ιεραρχών Όρθρος: 8:30 πμ Θεία Λειτ: 9:30 πμ

31 1 Φεβρουαρίου

2 Φεβρουαρίου Υπαπαντή του Κυρίου Όρθρος: 8:30 πμ Θεία Λειτ: 9:30 πμ

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The Ark is published monthly by the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 111 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH 03109

Reverend Father Gregory Trakas Office Hours

Tuesday & Thursday 12 - 3 PM

or by appointment

Parish Council

President .................... James Folopoulos

Vice President ............. Nick Karagianis

Secretary .................... Mike Rokas

Treasurer .................... Ted Rokas

Arthur Bakolas Charles Mardanes

Costa Georgopoulos Kathy Papakostas

Harold Guidicelli Penny Papastathis

Peter Lazos Helen Rainey

Philoptochos Board 2016

President……………......Lucie Skouteris

Vice President…………...Maria Chronas

Recording Secretary…....Andrea Moutsioulis

Corresponding Secretary... Sophia Annas

Treasurer………………..Georgia Palaskas

Assistant Treasurer……..Nancy Mardanes

Natl. & Local Boards Liaison…Mariana Gasis

Advisor………………....Esther Kereakoglow

Martha Galanis Evangelia Gregorious

Artemis Lazos

Staff

Secretary……………….…..Janet Malin

Chanter…………………….Vasilios Rokas

Choir Director …………….Joan Virga

YOUTH MINISTRIES

Directors

GOYA ............... Stavroula Bakolas

JOY .................. Julie Karagianis

Mommy & Me …Ranya Karatzoulidis

PARISH SCHOOLS

Sunday School

Directors

N. Condodemetraky & T. Kapellakis

Teachers……….Nicole Condodemetraky

Theohare Kapellakis

Ranya Karatzoulidis

Rita Gallos

Joni Stamoulis

Greek School

Director ……………George Kitsis

Teacher …………….Alexandra Bruttaniti

Advisor …………….Connie Stamoulis

Newsletter Editors

Fr. Gregory Trakas James Folopoulos

Nick Karagianis Janet Malin

Sophia Annas Nancy Mardanes

Helen Rainey Kathy Papakostas

Ellen Healy

Address Changes

Please notify the Church office if you are

moving so that we may update our

database.

Thank you!

Pastoral Home Visitation

If a loved one is in the hospital, in a

nursing home, or house-bound for any

reason, please contact Fr. Gregory

Trakas at the Church office to arrange

a visit.

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Parish Priest

Happy and Blessed New Year to one and to all! Thank you for your love in the House of our

Lord and His Holy Mother, our Panagia! The month of January is full of feasts! The first day of

the year is dedicated to the Circumcision of our Lord and the feast of St. Basil the Great. Then

follows Holy Epiphany on January 6th, and the feast of St. John the Baptist the next day. We will

celebrate the feasts of Saints Anthony and Athanasios in a joint vesperal (evening) Divine Liturgy

on January 17th. Then, St. Gregory the Theologian on the 24

th & the Three Hierarchs on the 30

th.

In our Orthodox Christian faith every day of the year is a feast. We have not reduced our faith to

a “Sunday-only” gathering. The joy of being Christian fills all the days of our lives. However, our

busy lifestyles and the many distractions around us push us to attend church as little and as quickly

as possible. Some do not even attend at all! This year, with Christmas falling on a Sunday,

Christmas itself became a distraction in attending church! This is perhaps because we have

permitted the secular aspect of Christmas to overshadow the religious and spiritual essence of it.

Yet, Christmas is one of the most beautiful and instrumental to our salvation feasts of our faith.

My sisters and brothers, it is up to all of us to resist the pressure of the times. Celebrating feasts in

church is pleasing to our Heavenly Father, to our Lord Jesus Christ, to the Holy Spirit, to our

Panagia and all the saints who we occasionally honor. We should consider it a blessing to be in

church two and three times per week, and this month is giving us this opportunity. To make it

even easier, January 17th we will try an early evening service, which is shorter and it can

accommodate working people and school children. Please follow our monthly schedule and join

us in worship. Praying at home is by itself pleasing God. However, partaking in the communal

thanksgiving of our Church, the Holy Eucharist, is one of the principal ways we show our love

and gratitude to God.

Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion) is the Sacrament of Sacraments, the ultimate opportunity to

unite with our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ during our earthly lives. He asked us to “do this

in memory of Him” (Luke 22:19), to do so in a group (Matt 18:20) and as often as possible (Rom

12:12) – not only once a week, and definitely not only 2-3 times per year!

Happy Name Day to all named after the many saints celebrated this month! - Fr. Gregory

Parish Council News

Join us for our annual Vasilopeta Celebration on Sunday, January 8th, after Divine Liturgy.

Also, a big thank you goes to all those who ran for Parish Council positions and to our Election

Committee. All six available positions were filled and names will be announced next month after

ratification of results. The new board members will be sworn in on Sunday, January 22nd

, at the

end of the Divine Liturgy.

Philoptochos News

Happy New Year! Our thanks to all who donated money for the poinsettias and helped

decorate the church and the hall for the Christmas season. Our church looked beautiful and the

hall was quite festive, thanks to the efforts of so many. The Philoptochos will host the cutting of

the Vasilopeta on Sunday, January 8. During the month of January, we will collect much needed

items in order to assist homeless veterans in their transition to independent living and establishing

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their homes in the community. We’d appreciate everyone’s participation for this most worthy

cause (see flyer for details).

Please remember to pay $25.00 for your 2017 dues. Philoptochos is always ready to welcome new

members. Our next Board meeting will be on Wednesday, January 4th, at 6:30 pm.

New Horizons Soup Kitchen

New Horizons Soup Kitchen is Sunday, January 22nd

, 4-6 PM. We are always looking for

volunteers to join our group. This is such a rewarding experience! Please join us for less than two

hours of fellowship with the group from the Assumption Church. If you have any questions,

please call the church office at 603-623-2045. Thank you!

Choir

Calling all parishioners! We are looking for volunteers to join our talented choir. All ages are

welcome! All that is required is your passion and love for our church! Please contact our Choir

Director, Joan Virga at 603-553-9525 or the church office.

Youth Ministry News

A big “thank you” goes to everyone who assisted with and contributed to our Youth Christmas

Pageant and Holiday Coffee Hour on December 18th. Our children did a wonderful job

presenting the Pageant in church, and everyone enjoyed the fun and festive celebration

afterwards. A special thanks to our Youth Team members, our Youth families and our parish

community for your assistance and your support. Our parish children are blessed to have you all!

CLASSES RESUME: JANUARY 5th, GREEK SCHOOL / JANUARY 8

th , SUNDAY SCHOOL

JANUARY FAMILY YOUTH EVENT - "GIFTS OF GIVING" DELIVERY AND PHILOXENIA HOUSE

VISIT - SUNDAY, JANUARY 15th

On Sunday, January 15th, our GOYA, along with all interested youth families, will be visiting

Philoxenia House in Boston, to deliver the "Gifts of Giving" items our parish collected throughout

December (please see enclosed flyer). We will be meeting in our church hall immediately after

Youth Coffee Hour and will car pool at 1:00. Everyone is welcome to join! For further questions,

please contact the church office at 603-623-2045 or Stavroula Bakolas at [email protected]

MOMMY & ME MONTHLY GATHERING – TUESDAY, JAN. 24TH

Our Mommy & Me ministry will gather on Tuesday, January 24th from 9:30-10:30 am in the

Youth Center. Join us for toddler playtime, a small activity/craft and snacks & refreshments in the

School Building. For more information contact Ranya Karatzoulidis at: [email protected]

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US!

Our school teachers and the entire Youth Ministry team are looking forward to seeing new

children. We welcome new students and encourage all families to bring their children to Sunday

School and Greek School, and to participate in all our Youth Ministries! Call 623-2045 for more

information.

WISHING ALL OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FAMILIES A BLESSED 2017!

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REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS – “OPERATION HOUSEWARMING”

“Operation Housewarming” was established several years ago to assist homeless veterans in their

transition to independent living. These brave service men and women have made great sacrifices

to serve our country and to protect us all. It is important to show them we appreciate their

sacrifice; we care and are eager to assist them as they return to civilian life and begin a new

chapter in their lives.

Throughout the month of January 2017, our Philoptochos of the Assumption Church will be

collecting much needed items in order to help homeless veterans in transitioning and establishing

their homes in the community.

HOMELESS VETERANS WISH LIST

(EVERYTHING NEW – NO USED ITEMS PLEASE)

Broom & dustpan, mop & bucket Inflatable bed with air pump

toilet brush & holder Bed pillows

Shower curtain & shower rings Bed blankets

Dishpan dish rack or tray Non-slip plastic mat for inside the shower

2 Bed covers (1 Twin & 1 Full Size) Cloth mat for outside the shower

Dish cloth & kitchen towel 1 Set of Twin Size bed sheets

Flashlight & batteries 1 Set of full size bed sheets

All-purpose cleaner 1 Set of plastic dishware & cups (for 4 people)

Dish soap 1 Set of pots & pans

Toothpaste Coffee maker

Bar soap (pkg of 4) Electric toaster oven

Toilet paper (pkg of 4) Cooking utensil container

Paper towels (pkg of 4) Liquid hand soap

Bath towels & wash cloths Tea kettle

Medium kitchen trash container & trash bags Mattress pads or protectors

Small bathroom trash container Gillette razors

Laundry detergent Women’s hygiene items

Set of silverware (for 4) Manual can opener

Cleaning sponges Set of cooking utensils (stirring spoons,

spatulas)

Monetary contributions or gift cards are also welcome. Funds will be used by the Philoptochos

to purchase items listed above. Please make checks payable to “Assumption Church Philoptochos

Society.”

Items collected will be delivered to the Manchester Veterans Affairs (VA) located at 718 Smyth

Road, Manchester, NH in February 2017.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

Should you have any questions, please leave a message for

Lucie Skouteris, Philoptochos President, at 603-623-2045

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ΔΕΝ ΞΕΧΝΟΥΜΕ ΤΟΥΣ ΒΕΤΕΡΑΝΟΥΣ – «ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΚΑΙΝΟΥΡΓΙΟ ΣΠΙΤΙ»

Η «Επιχείρηση Καινούργιο Σπίτι» ξεκίνησε πριν από μερικά χρόνια για να βοηθήσει τους άστεγους

βετεράνους να καταφέρουν να ζήσουν ανεξάρτητοι. Αυτοί οι γενναίοι άνδρες και γυναίκες έχουν κάνει

μεγάλες θυσίες στην υπηρεσία της χώρας μας και για την προστασία όλων μας. Είναι σημαντικό να τους

δείξουμε ότι εκτιμούμε τη θυσία τους, και οτι νοιαζόμαστε και είμαστε πρόθυμοι να τους βοηθήσουμε να

αρχίσουν μιά νέα ζωή μέσα στη κοινωνία μας.

Καθ 'όλη τη διάρκεια του Ιανουαρίου 2017, η Φιλόπτωχος της Κοίμησεως της Θεοτόκου θα μαζεύει διάφορα

απαραίτητα είδη γιά να βοηθήσει τους άστεγους βετεράνους να ανοίξουν το σπίτι τους στην κοινότητά μας.

ΑΠΑΡΑΙΤΗΤΑ ΕΙΔΗ ΓΙΑ ΤΟΥΣ ΑΣΤΕΓΟΥΣ ΒΕΤΕΡΑΝΟΥΣ (ΟΛΑ ΝΑ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΚΑΙΝΟΥΡΙΑ – ΟΧΙ ΜΕΤΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΜΕΝΑ ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΟΥΜΕ)

Σκούπα & φαράσι, σφουγγαρίστρα & κουβά Φουσκωτό στρώμα (Twin & Full size) με τρόμπα

βούρτσα τουαλέτας με θήκη Μαξιλάρια

κουρτίνα ντους & κρεμαστάρια Κουβέρτες

Θήκη στεγνώματος πίατων με δίσκο στραγγίσματος Αντιολισθητικό πλαστικό χαλάκι γιά μέσα στο ντους

2 Κάλυμματα κρεβατιού (1 Twin & 1 Full size) Πάνινο χαλάκι γιά έξω από το ντους

Πιατόπανο & πετσέτα κουζίνας 1 Σετ σεντόνια σε μέγεθος Twin Size

Φακός & μπαταρίες 1 Σετ σεντόνια σε μέγεθος Full Size

Καθαριστικό για όλες τις χρήσεις 1 Σετ από πλαστικά πιάτα και ποτήρια (4 ατόμων)

Σαπούνι για τα πιάτα 1 Σετ κατσαρόλες και τηγάνια

Οδοντόκρεμα Καφετιέρα

Σαπούνι μπάνιου (4 τεμάχια) Ηλεκτρική τοστιέρα

Χαρτί υγείας (4 τεμάχια) Θήκη για κουτάλες

Xαρτοπετσέτες (4 τεμάχια) Υγρό σαπούνι χεριών

Πετσέτες μπάνιου & πετσετάκια πλυσίματος Βραστήρα Τσαγιού

Μεσαίο δοχείο απορριμμάτων & σακούλες σκουπιδιών Προστατευτικά καλύμματα στρωμάτων (Twin & Full size)

Μικρό δοχείο απορριμμάτων για το μπάνιο Ξυραφάκια Gillette

Απορρυπαντικό πλυντηρίου Γυναικεία είδη υγιεινής

1 Σετ μαχαιροπήρουνα (γιά 4 άτομα) Ανοιχτήρι γιά κονσέρβες (όχι ηλεκτρικό)

Σφουγγάρια για καθάρισμα Σετ από είδη μαγειρέματος (κουτάλες, σπάτουλες)

Χρηματικά ποσά και κάρτες δώρων (gift cards) είναι επίσης ευπρόσδεκτα. Τα χρήματα θα χρησιμοποιηθούν

για να αγοραστούν τα ανωτέρω είδη. Παρακαλούμε κάνετε τις επιταγές πληρωτέες στo “Assumption Church

Philoptochos Society”.

Τα είδη που θα συγκενρωθούν θα παραδοθούν τον Φεβρουάριο του 2017 στο Manchester Veterans Affairs

(VA), στη διεύθυνση: 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH.

Σας ευχαριστούμε για την γενναιοδωρία σας και υποστήριξη.

Γιά οποιαδήποτε ερωτήση, αφήστε μύνημα στην

Λούσυ Σκουτέρη, Πρόεδρο της Φιλοπτώχου, στο 603-623-2045

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St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral

650 Hanover Street

Manchester, New Hampshire

Invites you to

An Apokreatiko Celebration Saturday, February 18, 2017

7pm – 11:00pm In the church hall

DJ: The Salonica Boys

Greek and American Dancing

Variety of Hors D’oeuvres

Cash Bar

$15.00 per person

Children under 12 are free

Toula Barber at 603-668-6839

or the Cathedral office at 603-622-9113

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Donations & Offerings

Donations

Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Pashos

Fuel Fund

Peter Camberis Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos Pervanas

Donations in Memory of

George Skouteris John & Agorou Kitsis Robert Schultz Julia Pournaras James Franggos Iris Belinsky Vasilios, Stavroula, David & Susan

Planning Memorials

When planning for a memorial, please contact the church office at 603-623-2045.

There is a certain kind of altar wine and incense we use, so please call for details

Sacraments & Services

When planning a baptism or wedding, please check church availability BEFORE booking

your reception hall. Thank you!

Other Services

January 8th - Vasilopeta Celebration

January 22nd

- Parish Council Oath

Memorial Services

January 15th - 1 year John Xintaras

January 22nd

- 1 year Glykeria Papakostas

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Stewardship

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bakolas

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Burnett

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholaos Chronas

Mr. & Mrs. John Costes

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dryer

Mr. & Mrs. George Gasis

Mr. & Mrs. Costas Georgopoulos

Evangelia Gregorious

Patrick Healy

Mr. & Mrs. Stathis Kapellakis

Mr. & Mrs. John Kitsis

Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Kitsis

Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Meimetis

Mr. & Mrs.Athanasios Moutsioulis

Likourgos Papastathis

Panagiota Papastathis

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Predaris

Mr. & Mrs. John Stergioulis

Mr. & Mrs. James Tournidis

Fr. Gregory Trakas

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Tsekrekas

Jean Vlangas

Thank you for your love to the House of the Lord and Panagia!

May our Lord bless you a hundredfold and remember you in His Kingdom.

This is the last month

to submit your

2016 Stewardship Pledge

Stewardship is our God-given

OBLIGATION and the PRIMARY

source of income for our church!

“Seek first God’s Kingdom and His

Righteousness and all other things shall

be added to you.” (Matt 6:33)

“And some seeds fell into good soil and

grew and yielded a hundredfold.”

(Luke 8:8)

“Give to Cesar what is Cesar’s and to God what is God’s.” (Mark 12:17)

“He who sows bountifully, will also reap

bountifully. God loves a cheerful giver.”

(St. Paul – 2nd

Corinthians 9:6-8)

“Rich is not the one who has much, but

the one who gives much. For what one

gives away, he keeps for all eternity.”

(St. John Chrysostom)

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… and on we started with our youth Christmas celebration Delivered some coats to the Army of Salvation …

Mary and Joseph were looking for a place to stay … … shepherds & angels were singing the Lord’s birth day

Thanks to a star everyone got to the right place … … and they all huddled up in the cozy small space

Some wise guys showed up with fancy shiny gifts … … to give to one and to all the spirit of peace

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BUSINESS CARD ADVERTISING

If you would like to advertise your business card in our monthly bulletin, please contact the Church office.

A business card format, about 2 ½” x 1 ½” will run for a period of 12 months for one set fee of $150.00 a year.

This will help us defray the ever-increasing costs of printing and mailing these bulletins to our homes and at the

same time you will be advertising your business to our parishioners, and through word of mouth, to their friends.

This is a great opportunity for all!

… and an ol’ big guy called Vasili or Nick. Ho, Ho, Ho,

Meeeery Christmas, he said! And a Happy New Year to all who wear red!

There was jolly good music, a tree, and gifts to pick …

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JANUARY 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 NEW YEAR’S DAY St. Basil the Great Orthros: 9:00 AM Family Sunday:10:00AM Div. Lit: 10:00 AM

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4 Philoptochos Meeting 6:30 PM

5 Great & Royal Hours of Theophany 9:30 AM Greek School & Greek Dance 3:30 - 7:30 PM

6 Holy Theophany Orthros: 8:30 AM Div. Lit: 9:30 AM Great Blessing of the Waters (Holy Water)

7 St. John the Baptist Orthros 8:30 AM Div. Lit: 9:30 AM

8 Sunday after Theophany Orthros: 9:00 AM Sunday School: 9:45 AM Div. Lit: 10:00 AM Vasilopeta Celebration

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Greek School & Greek Dance 3:30 - 7:30 PM

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15 12th Sunday of Luke Orthros: 9:00 AM Sunday School: 9:45 AM Div. Lit: 10:00 AM

Philoxenia House Visit Meet at church: 1:00 PM

16 Parish Council Meeting 7:00 PM

17 Feast of Saints Anthony & Athanasios Vespers: 6:00 PM Div. Lit: 6:30 PM

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Greek School & Greek Dance 3:30 - 7:30 PM

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15th Sunday of Luke Orthros: 9:00 AM Sunday School: 9:45 AM Div. Lit: 10:00 AM Swearing in of Parish Council New Horizons Soup Kitchen 4:00 - 6:00 PM

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“Mommy & Me” 9:30 -10:30 ΑΜ

25 Feast of St. Gregory the Theologian Orthros 8:30 AM Div. Lit: 9:30 AM

26 Greek School & Greek Dance 3:30 - 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM

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29 Sunday of the Canaanite Orthros: 9:00 AM Sunday School: 9:45 AM Div. Lit: 10:00 AM

30 Three Hierarchs Orthros 8:30 AM Div. Lit: 9:30 AM

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1 February

2 February Presentation of our Lord Orthros 8:30 AM Div. Lit: 9:30 AM

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Christmas Pageant 2016

ASSUMPTION

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

111 Island Pond Road

Manchester, NH 03109

NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID MANCHESTER, NH

PERMIT NO. 6249