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A Word from Father Rick

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

The New Year of 2017 is well underway. I

look forward to working with the new parish

council and the newly elected officers: Jon

Kennedy (president), Nanette Gomez (vice pres-

ident), Steve Arsenault (secretary), John Simon

(treasurer), and Bill Clemons (assistant treasur-

er).

We began the year with a beautiful Theophany

celebration on January 5 and 6 including the

first ever outdoor water blessing of the Missis-

sippi River at Hidden Falls Park. Despite the

extreme cold several faithful attended with my-

self, Fr. George Dokos of St. Mary Greek and

Fr. Mircea Vasiu of St. Mary Romanian. We did

the blessing service near the parking lot on the

upper bank, then we descended the ice boulders

and sheets on the lower bank and out onto the

frozen ice of the river. We needed to get as

close as safely possible in order to toss the cross

into open water and retrieve it. Unlike other

warmer water blessings, we retrieved the cross

with rope, not a person. We look forward to

doing it again next year.

We also look forward to our annual God-

parent/Godchild Sunday on February 5th this

year. As usual godparents and godchildren are

encouraged to attend the divine liturgy together

and, if prepared appropriately, to receive holy

communion together. Then, afterwards, to share

fellowship in the social hall. Please spread the

word and plan to come!

We also look forward to our annual GOYAL

Family Basketball Tournament hosted by our

sister parish of Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox

Church in Rochester, Minnesota on February 10-12. We have three teams registered (men, boys,

joy) and they’ve already started practicing

(Sundays: kids 12:30 at St. Paul Academy on Goodrich Ave.; men 2:30pm at St. Mary Greek).

We are encouraging everyone (in addition to

players and parents) to attend the Saturday

evening banquet on Feb.11th to join in the fel-

lowship and support our sister parish. See an-

nouncements elsewhere for specific registration

info.

Hard to believe but we are also anticipating

Great and Holy Lent, which begins on Clean/

Pure Monday February 27th. It’s always good to

plan ahead for fasting, confession and worship

routines. I strongly encourage parents and chil-

dren to attend at least one weekday Lenten ser-

vice every week. There are plenty to choose

from including Sunday Lenten Vespers at vari-

ous churches, Monday Compline, Wednesday

Presanctified Liturgy, Friday Akathist/

Salutations and Saturday Vespers. There are

plenty of readings to do and it’s a good way to

get everyone involved in a less-intimidating

environment versus Sunday morning liturgy.

With Lent brings new educational opportuni-

ties including our annual Lenten Lectures and

Lenten Retreat. This year ’s Wednesday

theme will be “Modern Heresies” and the Friday

theme will be “The Torah/Pentateuch.” Our

Lenten retreat will be led by Fr. Barnabas Pow-

ell, pastor of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene

Greek Orthodox Church in Cummings, Georgia.

You may remember Fr. Barnabas from many

years ago, before he was Orthodox, when he

was Chuck Powell working for the Orthodox

Christian Network and Come Receive the Light

radio program and travelled to the Twin Cities a

couple times. Anyways, our theme which is not

quite finalized, will be “Normal Orthodoxy &

Healthy Parish.”

Finally, please avail yourselves of the priestly

pastoral service. If you are not feeling well,

whether in soul or body, come for Holy Unc-

tion. Make an appointment for Holy Confession. If you’re going to be in the hospital for whatev-

er reason, let me know and I will try to visit

there or perhaps after your return home. I visit

the home-bound and shut-ins regularly two to

three times per year including before Christmas

and Holy Week. If additional visitations are de-

Fr. Duane Pedersen celebrated his 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood on December 18th at St. George Antiochian Church. Bishop Anthony of the Antiochian Archdi-ocese was in attendance, pictured along with Fr. Tom Begley, pastor of the parish. Fr. Rick was invited to make a brief presentation on behalf of the Minnesota Orthodox Chris-

tian Prison Ministry, since Fr. Duane is considered to be one of the founders of the national OCPM.

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sired, please call me to schedule one. I am available for counseling by appointment at mutually convenient times. Please call office or

email me to schedule. My preferred mode of non-emergency communication is the church voicemail and/or email. Please use my cell

phone, including texting, only for emergency or last minute necessary communication.

Thank you for your prayerful support of our parish. May St. George intercede for us all!

Blessed Triodion and Lent!

+Fr. Rick

Priest & Communion By Father Rick

A question was raised recently, “Can priests refuse communion

to anyone?” The simple answer is yes but a better answer is found

on the Orthodox Church of America website:

“With regard to whether or not the parish priest can refuse to give

an individual Communion, it must be understood that the priest is

the guardian of the Holy Mysteries which, as the Holy Fathers

warn, can be to our condemnation as well as our salvation. Techni-

cally a priest does not “refuse” to give Communion to someone; it

would be more correct to say that the priest must discern, recog-

nize, and respond to any circumstances by which an individual

has cut off himself or herself from the Eucharist or any other sacra-

ment. In other words it is not the priest who “refuses” to offer the

sacrament but, rather, the circumstance in which the person is in-

volved which makes it impossible for the priest to offer the sacra-

ment.” (https://oca.org/questions/sacramentconfession/proof-of-

confession)

It’s been a very rare occasion that I have refused anyone at the

chalice even though they are obviously not prepared. I would prefer

not to do that and embarrass anyone in front of the congregation.

That’s why we publish guidelines in our bulletin and I occasionally

make public announcements or references in the sermon. One of

the worst things a person can do is receive communion in lazy ig-

norance or knowing defiance, especially instructing our children to

violate the instructions/guidelines given by the priest. I try to ad-

dress these situations personally/confidentially and if I notice re-

peated unpreparedness after doing so, then I will refuse that person

at the chalice if they approach.

Receiving the Eucharist is extremely serious business. That’s

why the Apostle Paul warns us: 27Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord

in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood[a]of the Lord. 28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the

bread and drink of the cup. 29For he who eats and drinks in an un-

worthy manner[b] eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discern-ing the Lord’s[c]body” (1Corinthians 11:27-29)

Preparation for Communion This raises the additional question of how do I prepare for com-

munion? As is noted in our bulletin every Sunday:

Note to Orthodox about Holy Communion: Receiving the

Body and Blood of Christ is one of the most Holy experiences

for a Christian in order to be granted the forgiveness of sins

and everlasting life. We are never worthy to partake of Divine

Nature. Yet, it is essential that we prepare ourselves for this

sacred Communion by constant prayer, reading the Scriptures,

regular fasting and periodic Confession. At a minimum, we

should fast all morning before Communion, arrive at the begin-

ning of Liturgy, and come for Confession at least once a year.

In addition, we should not have separated ourselves from the

Church through serious sin. Otherwise, please refrain from

Communion to avoid “judgment…not discerning the Lord’s

body” (1Cor. 11:29). Contact Fr. Rick for pastoral guidance.

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Church Office Hours

M-F 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Rev. Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews, Presbyter

(651) 222-6220

Email: [email protected]

Julie Delton

Administrative Assistant

(651) 222-6220


Nathaniel Kostick

Youth Minister

(763) 221-7196


Jon Kennedy

Parish Council President

(651) 653-9756


Lani Hattling

Sunday School Director

(763) 551-4876


Stella Hofrenning

Greek School Director

(651) 917-2668


Reva Adkins

Philoptochos President

(651) 337-1118


Julie Delton

Editor, Glad Tidings Newsletter

Email: GladTidings @stgeorgegoc.org

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Loaves and Fishes Coordinator

FOCUS-MN Coordinator


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St. Paul. MN

Please donate a Festal Icon (11" x 14") in memory of a loved one. The cost is $75.00 per icon.

The icons are displayed in the church nave and are put out for veneration on the Feast Day

of the Saint or event they represent. To donate an icon, fill out a form (found on the

revolving bulletin board in the social hall) and return it to the office.

Festal Icons Needed

Address Changes Maria Canelake 3474 White Pine Way Stillwater, MN 55082

Registry

40-Day Churchings

December 24 Tabitha Kazaglis and baby

Katerina Marie.

January 15 Rena Sarigianopoulos &

baby Margaret.

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Symeon the God Receiver February 3

Prophet Zacharias February 8

Of course, these are general minimum guidelines but the best way to determine one’s personal prepar-

edness is to be in a relationship of spiritual/confessional guidance with the local parish priest. In this

context, the spiritual father can give appropriate and specific directions for preparing to receive the

Holy Eucharist and also advise when it is appropriate to refrain from Holy Communion for a time in

order to be better prepared in the future. Spiritual direction can be given outside of the Sacrament of

Confession but to be better prepared see the “Preparation for Confession” guidelines on our parish

website under “Pastor’s Corner.”

Axios! Fr. Daniel Simon celebrated his

50th Anniversary to the priesthood on

December 11th. Congrats also to Presvyt-

era Eileen on 50 years of faithful service

supporting her husband’s calling to

priestly ministry!

Xronia Polla! Many years to Ingrid

Larson who celebrated her 99th birthday

on January 9th!

New Office Hours in 2017: Monday

-Friday, 9am-4pm.

Thank you! to everyone who made

stewardship contributions in 2016 and

helped us exceed our goal of $237,000.

Let us continue to grow and mature in

our personal giving to God and His

Church!

Giving Options w/ Tax Advantage:

There are some simple ways to make

stewardship contributions with signifi-

cant tax savings. One is to transfer ap-

preciated stock to the church claiming

full value of donation and avoiding

capital gains tax. 2016 has been a very

good year in the market and this may

be a simple, easy way to fulfill your

stewardship pledge early in the year.

Transfer forms are available by request.

We recommend that everyone consult

an accounting and/or tax professional

for the best personal advice. Thank

you!

Recycle Icons- please do not throw

icons, including printed Sunday Bulle-

tins, in the trash. They are holy and

sacred images of the saints. Please re-

turn them to the church office or social

hall to be given to those in need.

A Child Is Born! To Louis & Tabitha

Kazaglis, baby girl Katerina Marie on Oc-

tober 27, 2016.

Sympathies & Condolences to Pat

McAdams whose brother, Nick Gumas, fell

asleep in the Lord on December 18th.

May God grant him eternal rest among

His saints. May his memory be eternal!

Memory Eternal! Former parishioner

Elaine Marentic fell asleep in the Lord on

October 7th in Plymouth, MI.

Getting Better! John Antoniou suffered

a stroke while he and Marina were vis-

iting daughter Anna & her husband

Peter in Ohio. He remains there for

treatment and rehabilitation and is do-

ing much better. They thank everyone

for all the prayers and well-wishes.

They plan to return home sometime in

January. Perastika!

Thank you: to Vicky Paraschou and

volunteers and children for organizing

and presenting this year's Children's

Christmas program on December 18th.

Good job everyone!

2017 Festival of Nations: save the

date: May 4-7. More information about

planning meetings, volunteering, and

dancing to come.

Crown them with Glory & Honor:

Marlyse

Hirschy

and

Kostas

Gakis were

married

on Dec

30th, at

Holy

Cross

Holy Trinity Cathedral in Birmingham,

AL. Steve and Minda Arsenault are

their sponsors/koumbari.

Parish Council Officers 2017: Con-

gratulations to our new officers! Presi-

dent: Jon Kennedy; Vice President:

Nanette Gomez; Secretary: Steve Arse-

nault; Treasurer: John Simon; Assistant

Treasurer: William Clemons.

Basketball Practice -12:30-3pm Sun-

days through February 5, at SPA, 1150

Goodrich Ave Campus; everyone is

welcome. You do not need to be attend-

ing the tournament to participate. Even

our Men's team is welcome to warm

up/get schooled by our youth prior to

their 2:30pm practice at St. Mary's

GOC.

Giving Options w/ Tax Advantage:

There are some simple ways to make

stewardship contributions with signifi-

cant tax savings. One is to transfer ap-

preciated stock to the church claiming

full value of donation and avoiding

capital gains tax. 2016 has been a very

good year in the market and this may

be a simple, easy way to fulfill your

stewardship pledge early in the year.

Transfer forms are available by request.

We recommend that everyone consult

an accounting and/or tax professional

for the best personal advice. Thank

you!

Dear Saint George Parishioners:

I wanted to give you an update on our progress in 2016 after our year-end meeting in December. The committee decided to con-

tinue with our list of charities from 2015 and include in 2016 the Lynn Olson Medical Crisis Program, a charity which Father Rick

serves on the board. We also initiated the M&B college student essay program and awarded Matt Simon $800 for the winning

essay. We received a total of 3 essays from students in our parish this year and we hope to continue with the essay contest next

year. I want to thank Steve and Minda Arsenault for serving on the essay contest committee to help select the winning essay.

We served 6 Loaves & Fishes meals in 2016 and successfully transitioned our team to the new location at St. Matthews. Our at-

tendance waned for a few months but we improved our number of volunteers in the last two months, with the December meal

reaching 18 volunteers. We also served 2 Focus MN meals and we plan to host 3-4 in 2017 with 2 meals already on the calendar

for early 2017. I want to thank all the volunteers who help serve meals throughout the year, especially our cooks (Dino & George

Contolatis, Sue and Richard Gnetz, Lampros Petanitis and Anastasia Mastrogiorgis). It’s a great cause and we couldn’t feed over

100 people each meal without the help of our cooks and volunteers.

We also had a very strong fundraising year. We raised approximately $4,823 with four fundraisers, the monthly Silent Auction,

the Union Depot Bake Sale, the UACC Holiday Festival and the 2nd Annual Minnesota United soccer outing. I want to thank An-

gela Mortari for organizing the monthly silent auction and our dedicated bakers, Angela, Anastasia Mastrogiorgis, Stella Hofren-

ning, and Irene Loudas for representing our Church and our culture with their baked goods across the metro area.

I also want to thank AHEPA for their generous donation of $200 to the adopt-a-family program this year, their second year in a

row they are sponsoring the program at the $200 level. I also want to thank all the individual contributors who either donated

money or bought gifts for families in need during the holidays.

After meal and fundraising expenses, the M&B had a balance of $8,466 available to distribute to our identified charities by end of

year 2016. Our Focus MN Mobile Health Clinic commitment is in it’s second year and we were obligated to contribute $2000 for

the Saint Luke Mobile Health Clinic. The remainder of the funds will be distributed equally among the following charities: Prison

Ministry, Rochester Philoxenia House, IOCC, MEOCCA, St. Paul Area Council

of Churches, Orthodox Christian Network, OCMC, Hellenic College, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Priest’s Discretionary Fund,

and the Lynn Olson Medical Crisis Center.

I want to thank everyone on the committee for all their help and personal contributions in 2016, and I look forward to working

with everyone in 2017 to continue our efforts with our Missions and Benevolence ministry.

Sincerely,

George Mastrogiorgis

Chairperson, Mission & Benevolence Committee

St. Paul. MN

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All members of the Delton-Karvounarakis family were together for Christmas and took the opportunity to host social hour on New

Year’s Day.

Father Rick visited Kalliopi Verros

(seated) at Little Sisters of the Poor

Home, where Geor-gia Lucas works. Son Demetri was

there also.

To our Beloved Community,

Christ is born! Glorify Him!

In December, our youth program started out hosting the

annual Maker's Mall, where families were invited to come

together and make Christmas gifts for members of the St.

George community, specifically, a population who are

unable to join many of our events in the community. This

took the place of our typical JOY youth night. Later in the

month, the GOYA went to Brunswick zone in Brooklyn

Park for the 3rd year in a row. Here, we enjoyed bowling

and laser tag, along with some of our friends from St.

Mary's OCA. It is important to note that for the 3rd year

in a row, many youth attempted to step up and out-score

the reigning laser tag champion (me), but none succeed-

ed. Alas, the GOYA must wait another year before anoth-

er opportunity is given. Will anyone be able to finally beat

their youth minister? Only time will tell...

Our youth's Manoli Mastrogiorgis was chosen to pre-

sent to the youth a way we can help those in our commu-

nity. He chose to share with us his experience in volun-

teering for Focus Minnesota. On Sunday nights, Focus

Minnesota offers meals to all who walk through their

door, completely served by volunteers. Manoli has been a

part of every aspect of this volunteer night, as he has par-

ticipated in preparing the food to be served, and volun-

teering the 2-3 hours serving. St. George often volunteers

their time to serve the people in the community, and if

Focus Minnesota is an organization you would like more

information on, please see Nathaniel Kostick. Every Sun-

day (as well as other days in the week) are open for vol-

unteer opportunities. Let us thank Mr. Manoli

Mastrogiorgis for sharing his experiences with us and

look forward to next month, where we will hear from Par-

ry and Billy Paraschou.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Upcoming events in February include:

Feb. 4th - JOY Youth Night following vespers @ 6:00pm

Feb. 5th - Godparent & Godchild Sunday @ 9:30am Divine

Liturgy

Feb. 18th - GOYA Youth Night following vespers @

6:00pm

Feb. 26th - St George Oratorical Festival @ 9:30am Divine

Liturgy

Thank you, Nathaniel Kostick

p.s. We're always in need of volunteers and chaperones. If

you are interested in coming to our youth events, please

contact me by phone or email.

Tournament

Time! The 2017

Western Region

Family Basketball

Tournament will be

held the weekend of

February 10-12, 2017,

hosted by Holy An-

argyroi Sts. Cosmas

and Damianos Greek

Orthodox Church in

Rochester, MN. Players can register at https://

www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-greek-bball-player-

registration-registration-30563365850. Each player/coach

must purchase a weekend meal package at https://

www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-greek-bball-meal-registration-

registration-30647399196; early discount expires Jan 18.

Our group is staying in the DoubleTree Hotel, 150 South

Broadway, Rochester. Book your rooms now at http://

doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/R/

RSTDTDT-GOC-20170209/index.jhtml?

WT.mc_id=POG#hotel, using discount code GOC. Email

Dan Simon if you need help.

Basketball Scholarships: The parish council approved

the family’s request to create the "Christ Kontenakos Me-

morial Basketball Scholarship Fund" to help needy kids and fam-

ilies participate in the basketball programs of St. George

Greek Orthodox Church. The memorials given in his name

will be placed in the fund. Christ was very dedicated to

our basketball programs including serving as the girls’

team basketball coach for many years. Thank you to every-

one who gave donations in his memory. May his memory

be eternal!

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First Annual Pan-Orthodox Bless-ing of the Waters Service on Theophany, January 6th at Hidden Falls Park on the Mississippi River in Saint Paul.

ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

1111 Summit Avenue

St. Paul, Minnesota 55105

Phone 651.222.6220 Fax 651.225.9276

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Glad Tidings February 2017

REGULAR WEEKLY SERVICES

Holy Confession: By Appointment

Vespers: (Oct. - May) Saturday 5:00 pm

Orthros: Sunday 8:15 am

Sunday School: (Sept. - May)

following Communion

Divine Liturgy: Sunday 9:30 am

WEEKDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Please see our online calendar and bulletin for latest schedule updates: http://stgeorgegoc.org/calendar/

http://www.bulletinbuilder.org/stgeorgegoc-saintpaul/current Also visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgegoc.saintpaul.mn

Thursday, February 2 Meeting of our Lord Orthros 8:00 a.m. Liturgy 9:00 a.m.

Monday, February 27

Holy Unction 6:00 p.m.

http://stgeorgegoc.org/calendar/

http://www.bulletinbuilder.org/stgeorgegoc-saintpaul/current

https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgegoc.saintpaul.mn

February 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 +FAST DAY

11:30a-4:30p FOCUS MN - Food Shelf

6pm VESPERS

2 +MEETING OF OUR LORD

8:15am ORTHROS

9:30am LITURGY

10a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Work Day (odd jobs)

12pm OCF at UST

3 +FAST DAY

10:30a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Clothes Closet

4 5pm VESPERS

7pm JOY Youth Event

5 TRIODION BEGINS +PUBLICAN & PHARISEE -

8:15am ORTHROS

9:30am LITURGY

11a-12p Godparent & Godchild Sunday

12pm Greek School

12pm Youth Ministry Mtg.

12:30pm Youth Bball Practice

4p-7:30p FOCUS MN - Serve a Meal

6 +ST. PHOTIOS

4:30pm Loaves & Fishes

7pm Catechism Class

7 1:30pm Philoptochos Meeting

8 +ST. THEODORE STRATELATES


9 10a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Work Day (odd jobs)

12pm MEOCCA Mtg. at St. Mary Greek

12pm OCF at UST

10 +ST. HARALAMBOS


11 5pm VESPERS

12 +PRODIGAL SON

8:15am ORTHROS

9:30am LITURGY

12pm Choir Practice

12pm Greek School

4pm FOCUS MN - Serve a Meal

13 7pm Catechism Class

14

15 +FAST DAY


16 10a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Work Day (odd jobs)

12pm OCF at UST

7pm Ahepa Mtg

17 +FAST DAY

+ST. THEODORE OF TYRE


18 5pm VESPERS

7pm GOYA Youth Event

19 +MEATFARE

8:15am ORTHROS

9:30am LITURGY

12pm Greek School

12:30pm Youth Bball Practice


20 7pm Catechism Class

21 6:30pm Parish Council Mtg.

22 +FAST DAY


23 +ST. POLYCARP OF SMYRNA

10a-2:30p FOCUS MN - Work Day (odd jobs)

10am Glad Tidings mailing

12pm OCF at UST

24 +FAST DAY


25 5pm VESPERS

26 +CHEESEFARE

+ST. FOTINI - SAMARITAN WOMAN

8:15am ORTHROS

9:30am LITURGY

11am Oratorical Festival

12pm Greek School


27 ***CLEAN/BRIGHT

MONDAY – GREAT &

HOLY LENT BEGINS*** STRICT FAST

6pm HOLY UNCTION

7pm Catechism Class

28 STRICT FAST

COMING IN MARCH…

1 Wednesday Presanctified Liturgy & Lenten Lectures Begin

3 Friday Akathist & Lenten Lectures Begin

5 SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY/ICONS

10-11 Lenten Retreat w/ Fr. Barnabas Powell

12 ST. GREGORY PALAMAS- St. George Hosts Lenten Vespers & Meal

19 VENERATION OF THE CROSS

25 ANNUNCIATION TO THEOTOKOS

26 ST. JOHN CLIMACUS- Greek Independence Celebration

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1111 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105; ph) 651-222-6220

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Hatzistamoulos,Dimitra

Hatzistamoulou,Evangelos(Pam)

Hertz,Jackie(Marc)

Hoeft,William

Hoffhines,Eleni,Mrs

Hofrenning,Peter(Stella)

Hourdos,Yannis,Mr

Ivanov,Petko

Jmill,Daria

Johnson,Don,Mr

Johnson,Harold(Cecelia)

Johnson,Mark(Kalley)

Jordan,Lisa(Misael)

Kahsai,Senait

Kanavati,George(Rita)

Kanavati,Nicholas

Kanavati,Richard

Kanavati,Stephen

Kaniamos,Dimitrios(Dimitra)

Kantos,Sam(Joan)

2016 CONTRIBUTORS

Thank you to all our stewardship contributors who helped us exceed our

stewardship goal for the second year in a row!

*Italicized name indicates pledge card submitted

Kapetanakis,Emilio(Phyllis)

Kappos,Emmanouel(Alice)

Kartak,Svetlana

Kazaglis,Louis(Tabitha)

Keifer,Michael(Athena)

Kennedy,Jon(Peggy)

Kiprose,Dina,Ms

Knocke,Katherine

Knocke,Thomas(Joan)

Kontenakos,Angie,Ms

Kontinakis,Aristea

Kritikos,Mathew(Ellene)

Lake,James

Lake,John(Kara)

Lake,Stella,Mrs

Lambros,John W.(Nancy)

Lambros,Steven(Rose)

Lampros,Thomas(Dawn)

Larson,John(Ingrid)

Leaskas,Nick(Hazel)

Loudas,Irene

Loudas,Paul(Wendy)

Lucas,Georgia,Miss

Madsen,Fred(Karter,Katerina)

Maier,Jon(Anastasia)

Makredes,Mary,Mrs

Makredes,Michael(Margery)

Mann,Georgia,Ms

Mann,Jo Ann

Manos,Michael(Christina)

Manos,Vaciela

Manos-Andrea,Connie

Mantoles,Sophronis(Anna)

Marazes,George(Melissa)

Mastrogiorgis,Anastasia(George)

Matuska,Dan(Jackie)

McAdams,Patricia

McCullough,John(Soliza,Lerah)

McMahon,Angie(Adam)

Merkouris,Michael(Tamara)

Michalopoulos,Panos,Mr

Moran,Alex,Mr.

Moran,Linda(Thomas)

Morellas,Vassilios(Laganis,Venetia)

Mortari,Frank(Angela)

Nachicas,Helen,Mrs

Nadra,Ioana(Dani)

Negron,Dina(Eric)

Nelson,Marlene(Don)

Nemeth,Frank(Marcia)

Nikolaides,Katerina(Savvas)

Nodes,Daniel(Patricia),Dr

Panayoton,Chris,Mr

Papaconstantinou,Stella,Mrs

Pappas,Tasso(Carey),Dr

Paraschou,Milam(Maria)

Paraschou,Miriam,Pres.

Paraschou,Soule(Vicky)

Parashos,Sotirios(Christine),Dr

Pathos,Ann

Pathos,James(Sally)

Patronas,Nik(Karen)

Patrou,Mike(Jill)

Payton,Spero(Lana)

Petanitis,Lampros(Karen)

Petsopoulos,Theodore,Mr

Pitsavas,Dimitri(Sofia)

Pitsavas,Theologia,Mrs

Ploumidis,Peter(Pamela)

Popov,Nikola(Rada)

Poulios,Athanasios

Poulios,Paul(Elizabeth)

Poulos,John(Sue)

Powell,Alexandra(Shawn)

Psimos,Nicholas(Effie),Dr

Rice,Steve(Rallou)

Roumel,Peter(Christine)

Roungou,Theodore,Mr

Ryan,Stephen(Katherine)

Rylander,Luke(Krisandrea)

Sageotis,Tina,Ms

Samonides-Hamrick,Elisabet,Miss

Sarigianopoulos,Rena(Gabrik,Scott)

Savayan,Peka

Sherman,Pauline

Simon,Daniel(Eileen),Fr.

Simon,Daniel,Mr,Jr

Simon,John(Rafif)

Smith,Clark(Denise)

Spell,Joan

Speredon,Ann,Miss

Strenglis,Kathryn,Miss

Taratsas,Haralambos(Maria)

Theodorakakos,James,Mr

Theodorou-Lemieux,Marietta(Martin)

Theophilos,Dean,Mr

Theros,James,Mr

Theros,William(Louise)

Thomaidis,Evanthia,Mrs

Thomaidis,Spero,Mr

Tortorelis,Dean(Dena)

Tountas,Peter(Dana)

Trigas,Jane

Trigas,Louis(Kathy)

Tsantir,Kostas(Naomi)

Tsengas,Irene(Elefterios)

Tsepelis,Georgia

Tzenis,Joanna(Natto,Dean)

Tzenis,Michael(Connie)

Valek,Brad(Loula)

Van Cleave,Mersina(Jason)

Verros,Demetrios,Mr

Verros,Kalliopi,Mrs

Vetra-Kubits,Ruta(Kubits,Kalju)

Viljaste,Adrienne,Mrs.

Walkush,Andrea,Miss

Weiser,Joseph

Yiangou,Renos(Jennifer)

Youso,Niki(Brian)

Zahariades,Lily,Ms

Zeece,Steve,Mr.,Sr.

Zubulake,Helen

Zubulake,Nicholas

2016 Contributors, continued

*Italicized name indicates pledge card submitted

Parish Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2016, 6:30 p.m.

I. Call Meeting to Order – 6:35 p.m. Prayers and Readings: Ephesians 5:8-19, John 10:9-16

II. Submission of past Parish Council Meeting Minutes – Stephen Arsenault –.

Motion: To accept the Parish Council Minutes of November 21, 2016. Moved by Nanette; seconded by Lily. Motion passed unanimously

III. 2017 Strategic Plan Continuation of the Discussion on specific Goals. – Fr.

Fr. shared a list of accomplishments for the year 2016.

IV. Treasurer’s Report and Update on Investments – Dan

Financials as of 30 Nov 2016

_________________________________________________________________________________________

General FON G. Festival 75th Total Income Total Expense Total Net

_________________________________________________________________________________________

INCOME 219,465 21,717 73,326 32,016 329,383

EXPENSES 350,699 8,835 52,005 21,045 432,584

NET (131,234) 12,882 21,321 10,971 (86,060)

Reviewed tonight are the figures for revenue, expenses, and transfers from reserves. Budget/Actuals

Motion: To accept the Treasurer’s Report. Moved by Nanette; seconded by Jim: Passed unanimously.

V. Committee Reports –

A. Stewardship Report – Father, Alexis

__------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOVEMBER Totals 2016-Pledges Received thru Month End

123 Parishioner Pledged-$ 169,035 (Previous Year 118 = $153,069)

1) Of Which 53 increased Thru November Increase of ($17,615)

2) 14 Parishioners are New Pledgers this year compared to 2015 ($7,294)

A. Total dollars received thru Month End $ 173,531 (2015 =$168,047) B. I have asked Father to Identify a Parishioner I could work with & transfer the Stewardship position to over the next year. C. Balance due letters to Pledges mailed first class on Tuesday Dec. 6 D. 2017 Pledge Cards were Placed in the Pews this week

If every contributor or steward gave 2% of their gross income, we would totally support the operating budget. Encourage people to pledge.

B. Scholarship Committee ––Lily & Andrea

Pitsavas Scholarship Fund –We received 3 applications. We will discuss the Scholarship award at the January PC Mtg.

C. Landscaping/Grounds Report – Nanette - Lot snow plowing process discussed.

D. Website Projects Report – Andrea. Website fixes being made.

E. Missions and Benevolence (M & B) Report – George Mastrogiorgis –

1. Loaves and Fishes. 18 people helped. Dino and George Contolatis cooked with thanks.

2. The M & B Committee will allocate funds to charities for 2016 at their December meeting.

3. Capital Gains initiative will probably be a part of the $12 to $13 K net distribution for 2016.

4. Adopt-a Family (FOCUS). Gifts are due Friday 12/16.

F. Capital Project Status and Discussion – Jon Kennedy, Jim Theros -

1. Bid for the candle stand exhaust system meeting tomorrow to decide and to get it done.

2. Key project: We decided from three bids. Cost approximately $1,200. Electronic outer door and keys upgraded and all locks rekeyed.

3. Stairwell at the end of the building. Exterior rust and frame deterioration was discussed.

4. Storage. The Storage Project is moving toward being part of the kitchen/social hall project to be developed in 2017.

G. Iconography Project Update – Stephen Arsenault – Completion in January 2017.

H. 75th Anniversary Projects Update – Fr. Rick – Working on the layout toward the final draft, formatting and review

I. Welcome and Outreach – Jon Kennedy and Alexis Bighley – Light lunch at Fr. Rick’s was successful.

J. Greek Festival- Dan Simon, Jon Kennedy – Review of Square credit card transactions is needed.

K. Investment Committee – Jim, George, Jon –

In January, the committee will look at the investment performance and if needed alternative investment advisers.

VI. On-Going – Other Old and New Business

A. Prothesis Table: Contract is being written. - Fr.

Start up for the cabinet maker is March 2017. Getting bids on the matching table, looking at bids in January.

B. Election Results. Bishop’s Office needs to ratify the election results, then possibly Sunday, January 8th for Oath of Office Service.

C. Services coming up – Fr. Rick – Fr. presented a summary of the December services and events.

Advertising for the Feast Events. Facebook advertising $300. To be done.

D. Updates on the Committees Chairs– Jon - Responsibilities and contacts to be published.

E. New Year’s Resolution: Ideas and proposals for consideration at a PC meeting should be submitted/distributed in writing the week

before the PC Meeting.

F. Outgoing Council Members - Fr. Rick, Phyllis, Dan, and Alexis. Thanks to their efforts.

VII. Adjournment and Closing Prayer – 8:33 p.m. Motion: To Adjourn. Moved: Nanette; Seconded: Andrea. Passed unanimously

Respectfully submitted: Stephen Arsenault, Parish Council Secretary

2017 Stewardship Pledges Received Thank you to the following faithful servants who have submitted their stewardship pledge

cards for 2017 (as of January 8, 2017). Please join them today!

Adkins,Ronald(Reva),Dr

Alexis,John(Carol)

Anastos,Diane

Angelis,Lucy

Arsenault,Stephen(Minda)

Baffa,Bob(Anna)

Barbatsis,Philip(Judy),Mr

Berge,Scott(Michelle)

Bighley,Alexis(John)

Bovis-Fuller,Tina(Jeff)

Canas,George(Shannon)

Canelake,James,Mr

Chadwick,Eric(Faches,Andrea)

Contolatis,Constantine(Stephanie)

Dokos,Dimitri(Becka)

Ehrich,Georgia,Mrs

Ellingson,Vesna

Mann,Jo Ann

Ellis,Louis(Mary)

Georgantones,Chris(Mary)

Georgolopolos,John,Mr

Gilliland,Basil(Rhonda)

Gnetz,Richard(Sue)

Gomez,Michael(Nanette)

Grant,John(Mary)

Hareid,Caroline(Aaron),Mrs.

Hattling,Robert(Lani)

Hoffhines,Eleni,Mrs

Ivanov,Petko

Johnson,Harold(Cecelia)

Jordan,Lisa(Misael)

Kanavati,George(Rita)

Kanavati,Stephen

Kapetanakis,Emilio(Phyllis)

Kennedy,Jon(Peggy)

Kiprose,Dina,Ms

Knocke,Thomas(Joan)

Kritikos,Mathew(Ellene)

Lake,James

Lampros,Thomas(Dawn)

Lucas,Georgia,Miss

Maier,Jon(Anastasia)

Makredes,Mary,Mrs

Mann,Georgia,Ms

Manos,Michael(Christina)

Matuska,Dan(Jackie)

Nikolaides,Katerina(Savvas)

Panayoton,Chris,Mr

Pappas,Tasso(Carey),Dr

Pathos,James(Sally)

Patrou,Mike(Jill)

Popov,Nikola(Rada)

Poulos,John(Sue),Mr & Mrs

Rice,Steve(Rallou)

Roungou,Theodore,Mr

Simon,Daniel,Mr,Jr

Theros,James,Mr

Trigas,Louis(Kathy)

Tsantir,Kostas(Naomi)

Tzenis,Joanna(Natto,Dean)

Van Cleave,Mersina(Jason)

Walkush,Andrea,Miss

Zahariades,Lily,Ms

Western Region Metropolis Basketball Tournament 2107 February 10-12th

Hosted by Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church 703 West Center Street Rochester, MN 55902

Hotels Doubletree Hotel 150 South Broadway Rochester, MN

http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/R/RSTDTDT-GOC-20170209/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG (Tournament check in (Fri and Sat), shuttle to and from games and Saturday evening Vespers (at 5pm) all at the

Doubletree)

Hilton Garden Inn

225 South Broadway

Rochester, MN

http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/R/RSTRHGI-GOC-20170209/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Alternative Lodging

Super 8 Fairground (no shuttle available)

1230 South Broadway

Rochester, MN

$68.93 per night

Code: GOYA Basketball

Call the hotel with the code for discount

507-288-8288

Host Families

Families with financial difficulties are welcome to stay in the homes of Holy Anargyroi parishioners. If interested

please email: [email protected] (first come, first serve, limited space availanle)

Basketball Courts

RCTC Regional Sports Center (Rochester Technical Community College)

851 30th Ave SE

Rochester, MN 55904

Mayo High School (Saturday morning, adult games)

1420 11th Ave SE

Rochester, MN 55904

Saturday evening dinner (cocktails at 6:30, dinner at 7pm)

Kahler Grand Hotel

20 2nd Ave SW

Rochester, MN 55902

(Kahler Grand is connected to both the Doubletree and the Hilton Garden by Skway/Subway)

Divine Liturgy Sunday at 9:30 am

Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church

703 West Center Street

Rochester, MN 55902

Contact: [email protected]

http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/R/RSTDTDT-GOC-20170209/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/R/RSTRHGI-GOC-20170209/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/R/RSTRHGI-GOC-20170209/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

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