Saint Philip Church

500 West Hollis St. Nashua, NH 03062

P: 603.889.4000 www.stphilipnh.org

SEPTEMBER

2017

Table of Contents

I think we have it!

In my message to you within our Summer Come & See, I focused on the topic of a “Singular Idea” to build our 2017 - 18 ministries and programs around. I also men-tioned I would be working on the concept with our ministry and program leaders throughout the summer—and I invited the input of the entire parish.

I’m happy and grateful to report that more than a few of you delivered. And in the end, we have settled on the singular idea of “Sacrifice.”

This is the simple, yet profound, term I have asked our ministry and program leaders to keep in mind as they embark on their studies, activities and events for 2017 - 18; “sacrifice” will be something to give us focus and something to build around within eve-rything from Sunday School and GOYA to my homilies and our adult education efforts.

Months ago, I offered our leaders some quotes and concepts to think about. I’d like to offer more here. Perhaps to get our conversation started, we could think about the Divine Liturgy, something dear to our hearts and familiar. Do you remember this line from the Offertory Pray-er, said by the priest just before the Creed?

“Lord God Almighty, You Alone are holy. You accept the sacrifice of praise from those who call upon You with their whole heart, even so, accept from us sinners our supplication, and bring it to Your holy altar of sacrifice.”

Merriam-Webster defines sacrifice as, among other explanations, the “destruction or surren-der of something for the sake of something else,” and we certainly see that at work here.

Firstly, there is an acknowledgement that only God is holy. Thus the surrender of our own ego for the sake of what? Relationship with God. To have an authentic relation-ship with Him (or anyone, for that matter), we have to understand and acknowledge who’s who. There’s no room for self-deception or making an idol of the things we want—or confusing needs with wants, for that matter.

Secondly, our praise to God is considered a sacrifice—isn’t this interesting? If you think about it, offering praise (our prayers and thanksgiving) takes effort. Energy, —Cont. Pg. 2

Fr. Alex’s Message: Engaging “Sacrifice”

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Liturgical Schedule 2

Stewardship 3

Youth 4, 5

Photos 6

Calendar 7

Community/

Outreach 8

Education/

News 9

Sponsors 10, 11

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thought, emotion and more are poured out during this activity for the sake of our love of God, for the sake of our relationship with Him. Further, note how the prayer then affirms God’s ac-ceptance of this sacrifice if it is offered with our whole heart.

Empty praises and actions don’t add up to much. What we say, do and offer as a sacrifice must be powered by the love within our hearts.

Thirdly and finally, this portion of the prayer bookends with the earlier as-sertion that only God is holy by affirming that we are sinners. Even so, we ask that God accept what is being offered at His holy altar of sacrifice.

Remember, to sin is to be off the mark; God doesn’t stop loving us be-cause we are off the mark—we always remain his children. It’s up to us to be more and more like Him each day. And this entails sacrifice, sacrificial living. In fact, we may rightly consider our very lives as sacrificial offerings at His altar … a place of unending love, compassion and salvation.

I hope my insufficient words at least mark a beginning to our parish-wide meditation and conversation on the topic of Sacrifice. And there’s much more to come within all our 2017 - 18 ministry and program offerings. By God’s grace, may our efforts bear much fruit!

Fr. Alex

Is celebrated each year on Sept 14.

Is the feastday of our beloved semi-

nary in Brookline.

Reveals the extent of Christ ’s suffer-

ing for our sake and the depth of His love.

Reminds us that we are called to

“take up” our own crosses and to follow Him.

Challenges us to view the Cross not

as jewelry or just another symbol—but a way of life and central to our identity.

Pastoral Visits

Ministering to those who are homebound, in nursing/rehab centers and otherwise unable to attend Divine Liturgy is an important part of Church life. Please contact Fr. Alex to arrange a visit for your loved one.

“...the prayer then affirms God’s acceptance … if it is of-fered with our whole heart.”

Sundays Orthros, 9 am Divine Liturgy, 10 am 3: 13th Sunday of Matthew* 10: Sunday before the Holy Cross 17: Sunday after the Holy Cross 24: 1st Sunday of Luke

Weekdays Orthros, 9 am Divine Liturgy, 10 am 8: Nativity of the Theotokos 14: Elevation of the Holy Cross

*The last day of summer service times is Sep. 3, with Orthros at 8:30 am and Liturgy at 9:30 am. Regular service times resume Sep. 8.

Engaging “Sacrifice” (continued)

The Elevation of the Holy Cross…

“Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy.”

—Isaiah 52:8

Our parishioners (adults and children) are always invited to read the Epistle during Sunday Liturgy. Like the holy people of scripture, we too can “lift up” our voices in praise of God. This is a profound way to participate. Contact Fr. Alex to arrange an October date.

Sep. 3: Kathy Cooney Sep. 10: Alice Danas Sep. 17: Bette Gioffre Sep. 24: Christina Juris

Voices of Faith

Sunday School Blessing Sep. 17, 1st Day of Classes

Just before Holy Communion on this special Sunday, Fr. Alex will lead us in a blessing service for our Sunday School children and their families, as well as our teachers, as they embark on the 1st day of their 2017 - 18 school year. We hope and pray our students enjoy a life-changing year of learning, friendship, fun and spiritual growth at Saint Philip!

September Schedule

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

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Marriage in the Greek Orthodox Church was very special for me. If you share this experience in your back-ground, you too surely recall the won-derful memories and power of that day! While many of us have gone on to become active Stewards within the church, some of our newlyweds begin their lives together knowing that their church will always be there when the timing is just right—but not always knowing the way to connect and become involved.

Saint Philip is at its best when we are all able to share and grow together. To help this along, we are planning a special gathering for our younger couples on Oct. 29—a time to re-flect on where they’ve come since their marriages, to meet new friends and connect with their Church. We look forward to welcoming back all of our young couples and to experience the fellowship and love that we have in each other and our church. Please look for your personal invitation in the mail, and join us.

In addition to this gathering, we would like to plan other small get-togethers at the homes of our faithful, providing paths for friendship and deeper involvement within the Church. Interested in hosting or attending? Contact me any-time: duglas1004@gmail.com.

St. Philip

Greek Orthodox Church

A Special Gathering —Doug Philipon

500 West Hollis St.

Nashua, NH 03062

P (603)889.4000; F (603)889.3763

Rev. Fr. Alex Chetsas: fralex@stphilipnh.org

Office Staff

Cheryl Petren & Sophie Theoharis:

office@stphilipnh.org

Office Hours: M - F, 10 am - 3 pm

Help Us Reach You Are you receiving weekly emails and other elec-tronic communications from St. Philip? If not, we may not have an updated email for you and/or your family. Please help us stay close to you by contacting the office with your email. Thanks!

Taking Inventory this Fall Stewardship Checklist

STEWARDSHIP

500 West Hollis St.

Nashua, NH 03062

Phone: 603.889.4000; Web: stphilipnh.org

Rev. Fr. Alex Chetsas: fralex@stphilipnh.org

Office Staff

Cheryl Petren & Sophie Theoharis:

office@stphilipnh.org

Office Hours: M - F, 10 am - 3 pm

Online Delivery of Come & See We have been making an effort to introduce online delivery of Come & See for some time. Help us conserve needed resources at Saint Philip, and contact the office today to authorize online delivery. Thank you for your participation!

Every Member —Jorge Panteli Dome Work to Commence!

This month, work will start on the dome and the two towers at long last. The work will last about a month’s time. The dome and towers

will once again shine and serve as a beacon of faith. The Dome Committee (part of our greater Every Member Cam-paign) did an outstanding job of developing and executing the selection of a contractor to complete this important task. Please thank the committee members (Ed Marden, George Eftimiou, Bill Polychronopoulos, Greg Danas and Doug Philipon) the next time you see them. More to come when the project starts!

Also, I kindly remind you that Every Member is still very much active—and is as important as it was when we first launched it back in 2013. We have many critical projects that will be de-tailed in months to come. Please consider donating.

Contact me to learn more: jpanteli@comcast.net.

Prayerfully complete and submit

your 2017 Commitment Card.

Follow through with your heart-felt

financial resource offering.

Worship with us and support the life

of the Church: join our ministries, help, mentor, lead and bless us with your time and talent.

Spread the word and help others

… … get involved or re-involved.

We need all to plug in!

Stewardship is Choir—Join Us!

One of many great examples of the “talent” aspect of Stewardship is singing in our Choir. New members are always welcome. Re-hearsals are Wednesdays at 7 pm. Come join us and contact Fr. Alex to learn more.

500 West Hollis St.

Nashua, NH 03062

Phone: 603.889.4000; office@stphilipnh.org

Rev. Fr. Alex Chetsas: fralex@stphilipnh.org

Office Staff

Cheryl Petren, Office Manager

Maryanne Squeglia, Financial Administrator

Office Hours: M - F, 10 am - 3 pm

Reaching Out Do you have friends or family members not on our current electronic mailing list who might like to receive Come & See, the Weekly eBulletin and other resources? If so, reach out and invite them to contact the Church Office today.

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Sunday School Update —Tippy Johnston & Bette Gioffre

Summer is flying by and our Sunday School Ministry will be here before you know it. Online registration has begun, and we ask everyone to register this year, even if you have already done so in the past: www.stphilipnh.org/ministries/sunday_school_2017/registration.php.

We will have our Ministry Fair on Sun-day, Sep 10, and right after Divine Liturgy we will host a Sundae Bar on behalf of Sunday School (thank you to Mary Panos for donating these yummy treats). Parents, we need you and your children to help serve. Classes will resume on Sep. 17.

Our classes run K - Grade 12; we are still looking for volunteers to join our team. If you’re interest-ed, please reach out to either of us or Fr. Alex. Par-ents will receive regular emails throughout the year, but feel free to contact us with any questions:

Tippy: TippyJohnston@mheducation.com Betty: betteam2@yahoo.com

Dates to remember ***Sep. 10: Ministry Fair & Sundae Bar ***Sep. 17: First Day of Classes ***Oct. 8 (Columbus Day Weekend): Family Wor-ship Sunday

See you September 17 for the start of classes!

Congratulations to all the 2017/18 GOYA officers this year!

President: Jeffrey Johnston Vice President: Alice Danas Secretary: Elaine Danas Treasurer: Evmorfia Alton Outreach Chairs: Thomas John-ston & Nathan Zacharakis Fellowship Chair: Joseph Pappas & Paige Zacharakis

Parish Council Representative: Katerina Juris

I am very excited to be working with everyone this year. I know that this year will bring lots of fun. Feel free to con-tact me @ johnsje18@jsrhs.net with any ideas about GOYA. And save these dates….

Sep. 10: Ministry Fair & Meeting (All GOYAns) Let’s all register, staff the GOYA table and help with the Sunday School “Sundae Bar”

Sep. 17: GOYA Meeting Sunday School begins on this day. After classes end, we’ll have a lunch and planning meeting

Sep. 22, 6 pm: Family Night w/Coach Kearns Let’s all come to Family Night and have time with Coach Kevin Kearns—a strength coach who trains UFC fighters

Teaching Divine Liturgy —Oct. 22

Our children, parents and all parishioners often come to Fr. Alex with questions about the Divine Lit-urgy concerning the vessels we use, vestments, prayers, hymns, symbolism and more. To help with our understand-ing, we will offer a “Teaching Divine Lit-urgy” on the 22nd.

Our Sunday Schoolers will remain in Church on this day—the entire Church will be our classroom!

YOUTH

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young…”

GOYA —Jeffrey Johnston, President

Following the 1st day of Sunday School on the 17th, our JOY children and parents are invited to gather for a simple, fun fall picnic right here on the beautiful grounds of Saint Philip. Parents should pack all desired food, drinks, blankets to sit on and any other supplies; our JOY leaders will bring along balls, Frisbees, hula hoops and other toys.

We hope this low-key event will help build friendship among our JOY children and families. Par-ents are welcome to stow their lunches in the walk-in refrigerator in the hall. Also, don’t forget play clothes to change into. See you then!

JOY Fall Picnic, Sep. 17

We look forward to another year of learning with our friends at Greek Schoo! Registration is Sep. 20, 4 -

6 pm. Classes begin Sep. 27 and continue each Wed.: Children, 4 pm; Adults, 6 pm. Registration fee is $100.

Please contact George Kitsis to learn more about this wonderful program: bettyb214@aol.com.

Greek School Classes Begin Sep. 27

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For A Child’s 1st Day of School

Dear God, here is (name), ready for her first day at school. She has been counting the days. She is so thrilled. Be with her today when she goes into un-familiar rooms, when she sees new faces (make them kind faces!), when she stands in the lunch line, when she is on the playground. Keep her close to You as she learns and grows and makes friends. Protect her from harm. Watch over her on the way to and from school. And as she becomes part of a larger world, help me to let her go and her to gain experience that she will need to become a responsible part of Your creation. Amen.

Saint Sophia and her three daughters—Faith,

Hope & Love—were from Italy and gave their

lives for God in the year 126, during the reign

of the Emperor Hadrian. Faith was twelve

years old, Hope, ten and Love, only nine;

even though they were children, the laws of

the empire were firm: if they did not repent of

their Christian Faith, the penalty was death.

After their executions, Saint Sophia mourned

at their grave for three days, where she also

died. Because of her courageous endurance

in the face of her daughter’s suffering, she is also counted a martyr

by the Church. All four saints are remembered on September 17.

Getting Practical: Did you know that the Orthodox Christian

Church recognizes child saints? As the lives of these beloved

saints indicate, alongside adults, children have bravely and

faithfully given up their lives for Christ throughout the centuries

of Christendom, from the earliest times to the most recent. This

month, print out the icon of this faithful saint family for your

children; show it to them, share their story and remind your

children that their contributions to the Church are real, inspira-

tional and powerful.

In all the years I've been going to MBC, from 2010 to 2017, it has been a relax-ing, fun experience I've always looked forward to. When I was very young, be-

fore I started going, I was skeptical. But during my first week, I took in the beautiful Orthros and Vespers services, had fun at the ses-sions where we learned about our faith, talked to others about our lives, swam in the lake and played cards on the Rec. Hall porch. I was in love.

And now, seven years later, it's only gotten better. Camp is a different, more special kind of vacation where you can forget about all your prob-lems, relax in the presence of people with whom you have so much in common, and refresh your mind while learning about the Greek Orthodox faith. I've made so many un-expected friends. The experiences I've had at the Metropolis of Bos-ton Camp will remain with me for the rest of my life.

Family Night w/Coach Kearns Sep. 22, 6 - 8 pm

Boston-based Kevin Kearns is one of the premier strength and conditioning experts in the US—as well as author of Always Picked Last, an in-spiring book highlighting the problem of bullying and the ability of all children to over-come various obstacles. Coach Kearns will discuss his book, share his passion for fit-ness and engage all our youth and parents in some fun activities. JOY, GOYA, Sunday School students, parents and all parish-ioners are warmly invited.

Dinner will be provided, but please bring a drink or dessert. Contact Brandy Chetsas by Sep. 20 to confirm your of-fering: abchetsas@hotmail.com.

Saintly Lives: Saints Sophia, Faith, Hope & Love

A Parent’s

Prayer

MBC ‘17 Reflections George Powell

“...but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in faith and in purity.” —Timothy 4:12

YOUTH

All servers are asked to join Fr. Alex in the Church, following Sunday School, for a training meeting and brief discussion about the beginning of the ecclesiastical year. A late fall activity is in the planning stag-es—more to come soon.

Altar Server Mtg. —Sep. 24

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Metropolis of Boston Camp & Ionian Village Summer Memories

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednes- Thursday Friday Saturday

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

September 2017 Overview

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13h Sunday of Matthew Orthros, 8:30 am Liturgy, 9:30 am (Last day of summer service times)

Sunday before the Holy Cross Orthros, 9 am Liturgy, 10 am - Parish Luncheon/Sundae Bar - Ministry Fair

Sunday after the Holy Cross Orthros, 9 am Liturgy, 10 am - Sunday School - JOY Picnic - GOYA Mtg.

1st Sunday of Luke Orthros, 9 am Liturgy, 10 am - Sunday School/Stewardship Practi-cum - Altar Server Mtg. - Health/Wellness

United Way Day of Caring, 7 am

Health/Wellness, 10 am Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm

Health/Wellness, 10 am

Greek School Regis-tration, 4 - 6 pm

Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm

Agape Dinner Mtg., 6:30 pm

Agape @Nashua Soup Kitchen, 4 pm

Family Night w/Coach Kearns, 6 - 8 pm

Parish Council, 6:30 pm

Labor Day—

Church Office closed

Health/Wellness, 9:30 am

Agape @Nashua Soup Kitchen, 4 pm

Orthodox Life: “Finding Faith in Gran Torino” View-ing Night, 7 pm

The Indiction (Church ecclesi-astical year begins)

Stewardship, 6:30 pm

Sponsoring Fellowship Hour

Sponsoring is a wonderful way to remember a loved one or celebrate a special fami-ly occasion. For further details or to confirm available dates, contact the Church Of-fice. Many thanks to our most recent sponsors:

June 4: Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry; July 9: Cloutier & MacDonald Fam-ilies; August 13: Poulios & Cruz Families

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Elevation of the Holy Cross Orthros, 9 am Liturgy, 10 am

Women’s Prayer Group & Bible Study, 6:30 pm

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The last day of summer service times is Sep. 3. Regular service times resume

Sep. 8, the Feast of the Nativity.

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Health/Wellness, 10 am

Greek School: Children, 4 pm Adults, 6 pm

Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm

Compassionate Friends, 6:30 pm

Sunday Altar & Festal Flowers

Contact the Church Office to learn more about sponsoring. We are grateful for our recent sponsors:

June 4: Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry; June 25: Donati Family; July 2: Kallan Family; July 9: Cloutier & MacDonald Families; August 6: Alexopoulos Family

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Women’s Prayer Group & Bible Study, 6:30 pm

Nativity of the Theotokos Orthros, 9 am Liturgy, 10 am

October Come & See submissions due

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Stay Connected

MINISTRIES/PROGRAMS

ADULT/GENERAL Chanting Theodore Persakis 978.256.4351

Choir George Karakantas 603.889.6484

Every Member Doug Philipon 603.893.3922

Food Festival Jamie Pappas 603.883.8770

Health/Wellness Katherine Richo 603.689.5044

Orthodox Life Frank Edelblut 603.661.7730

Parish Council Jorge Panteli 603.809.6301

Outreach Committee Stephanie Norris 603.882.8022

Stewardship Ministry Joe Pappo 603.860.4827

Welcome Committee Greg Danas 978.833.7255

Women’s Prayer/Bible Paula Kouletsis 617.548.6061

YOUTH

Altar Service Daniel Gioffre 617.429.9132

Family Night Brandy Chetsas 508.653.0561

GOYA Marisa Donati 603.672.1914

Greek School George Kitsis 603.669.9041

Hellenic Dance Troupe Maria Donati 603.672.1914

JOY Brandy Chetsas 508.653.0561

PC Mentoring Program Fr. Alex Chetsas 603.889.4000

Sunday School Heather Cloutier 603.889.5501

RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

Agape Ladies’ Society Dorothy Pitarys 603.465.3763

AHEPA Nick Kallan 603.424.3925

Elpis Ladies’ Society Maria Donati 603.672.1914

Pan-Macedonians Charles Paskaley 603.889.1368

$107 was collected at our spe-cial Fellowship Hour for Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) on the 4th. The funds have been forwarded, and thanks to all for supporting this ministry.

Many thanks to the Polychronopoulos Family and friends from Agape for the ongoing stewardship of

our giving box collections and monthly drop-offs. Throughout the fall, please offer your canned/non-perishable goods and other supplies in support of the Nashua Soup Kitchen and local families. Current needs at NSK include: pea-

nut butter; cereal; macaroni and cheese; pasta; rice; dia-pers; hand and dishwashing soap; toothpaste; and sham-poo. To get involved, contact Fr. Alex.

OCPM Update Donation from June 4

Our parish has been truly blessed over the last four years to have George Karakantas serving as Choir Di-rector. Even before this latest stint, George faithfully di-

rected for multiple periods in the past and has been a dedicated member of the Saint Philip Choir since the opening of the church. Last Pascha, George made the decision to pass the torch, and we were able to honor him dur-ing a presentation on June 11. Further, we are grateful that

***********, a Choir member and one of our chanters, has agreed to accept this vital ministry role. Brian brings an exceptional background in music training to the role, a great amount of faith and his well-known opti-mistic and kindly disposition.

We offer a warm welcome to ***** in his new capacity as Choir Director, wishing him many years of faithful service. And we honor our dear friend George,

thanking him for his steadfast ministry!

COMMUNITY/Outreach

Giving Box Update

Passing the Choir Torch —Welcoming **** & Thanking George

Parish Library—Borrowing Guide & New Children’s Selection

Just after Pascha 2017, our Saint Philip Parish Library was quietly launched. A permanent display of available books, with self-service borrowing instructions, is housed in the AHEPA Family Room. Check it out any-time. Also, a table highlighting different books is offered at Fellowship Hour on select Sundays. Looking for a great

selection to borrow for your child or grandchild? Take a look at this new arrival...

The Jesus Prayer and Me, by Vasiliki Tsigas-Fotinis & Joanne Dallis This lovely children’s book features gorgeous water colors and thoughtful, approachable text. It’s all about the Jesus Prayer and the use of the Orthodox prayer rope—how saying the prayer with the aid of the rope can help grow our relationship with God. There’s even a help-ful study guide at the end, highlighting educational goals and vocabulary.

Stay Connected

MINISTRIES/PROGRAMS

ADULT/GENERAL Chanting Theodore Persakis 978.256.4351

Choir George Karakantas 603.889.6484

Every Member Doug Philipon 603.893.3922

Food Festival Jamie Pappas 603.883.8770

Health/Wellness Katherine Richo 603.689.5044

Orthodox Life Frank Edelblut 603.661.7730

Outreach Committee Stephanie Norris 603.882.8022

Parish Council Malcolm Paradise 603.860.0239

Stewardship Joe Pappo 603.860.4827

Welcome Committee Greg Danas 978.833.7255 Women’s Prayer Group Maryanne Squeglia 978.866.4150

YOUTH

Youth Director Elena Barker 603.321.2931

Altar Service Daniel Gioffre 617.429.9132

Family Night Brandy Chetsas 508.653.0561

GOYA Marisa Donati 603.801.9026

Greek School George Kitsis 603.669.9041

Hellenic Dance Troupe Maria Donati 603.801.1948

JOY Brandy Chetsas 508.653.0561

Sunday School Heather Cloutier 603.889.5501

GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS

Agape Ladies’ Society Panagiota Mikedis 603.943.7503

AHEPA Nick Kallan 603.424.3925

Elpis Ladies’ Society Maria Donati 603.801.1948

Pan-Macedonian Society Charles Paskaley 603.889.1368

Stay Connected

MINISTRIES/PROGRAMS

ADULT/GENERAL Chanting Theodore Persakis 978.256.4351

Choir Fr. Alex Chetsas 603.889.4000

Every Member Doug Philipon 603.893.3922

Food Festival Jamie Pappas 603.883.8770

Health/Wellness Katherine Richo 603.689.5044

Library Fr. Alex 603.889.4000

OCMC, IOCC, OCPM Maryanne Squeglia 603.866.4150

Orthodox Life Fr. Alex 603.889.4000

Outreach Committee Stephanie Norris 603.882.8022

Parish Council Malcolm Paradise 603.860.0239

Stewardship Doug Philipon 603.893.3922

Welcome Committee Greg Danas 978.833.7255 Women’s Prayer Group Maryanne Squeglia 978.866.4150

YOUTH

Altar Service Daniel Gioffre 617.429.9132

GOYA Marisa Donati 603.801.9026

Greek School George Kitsis 603.669.9041

Hellenic Dance Troupe Maria Donati 603.801.1948

JOY & Family Night Brandy Chetsas 508.653.0561

Sunday School Bette Gioffre 508.380.2913

GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS

Agape Ladies’ Society Panayota Mikedis 603.943.7503

AHEPA Nick Kallan 603.424.3925

Elpis Ladies’ Society Maria Donati 603.801.1948

Pan-Macedonian Society Charles Paskaley 603.889.1368

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Welcome to a new year of Agape!

The annual General Membership Meeting is Sep. 11, 6:30 pm. Interested women of our parish are welcome to come join us.

This year’s Art & Craft Fair is planned for Oct. 28, 10 am - 4 pm. Fine arts, crafts, collectibles, Greek pastries, prizes and more are on the agenda! Contact Monique Sakellari-os for further details or with ques-tions: 603.424.0544; moniquesakellarios@yahoo.com.

Agape News

Our vibrant ministries and programs will be well-highlighted during the Minis-try Fair following Divine Lit-urgy. In addition, we will en-joy a delicious luncheon sponsored by our Steward-

ship Ministry, a Sundae Bar offered by our Sunday School and a special entertainer for our children.

Our Stewardship Committee welcomes this oppor-tunity to celebrate another year of offering our time, talent and treasure at Saint Philip!

Women of all ages are invited for fun, re-laxing, inspiring evenings of fellowship, prayer and discussion. Join us…

Sep. 14: “Lifted Up in Faith” Sep. 28: “Praying Throughout the Day”

We are excited to welcome you to our 2017 - 18 program. See you this month!

For further details, contact Paula K (617.548.6061; boston1020@jetmail7.com) or Maryanne Squeglia (978.866.4150; mvsquel@verizon.net).

EDUCATION/NEWS

Ministry Fair & Luncheon, Sep. 10 A Great Start to 2017 - 18

Women’s Prayer Group & Bible Study

We have a true treasure in the Saint Methodios Faith & Heritage Center in Contoocook, NH. Not only is it the setting

for our Metropolis’ highly successful camping program, but it is a resource for all of our ministries and parishion-ers to utilize. We engaged the center for our April 2016 Parish Lenten Retreat. What’s next? Ideas from our minis-try leaders and all parishioners are welcome.

Contact Fr. Alex with your idea for 2017 - 18!

Metropolis Retreat Center A Resource for All

Join us for our fall series based on Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino. Led by Fr. Alex, we’ll explore themes like sacri-fice, vengeance, forgiveness and hope, as well as the possibility of engaging media and art for the benefit of our own faith. Refreshments will be served each night, including pop-corn and candy at the movie view-

ing on the 21st.

The series is free. All are welcome. We’ll gather 7 - 8:15 pm (except

Sept. 21, running 7 - 9 pm).

Orthodox Life: Sep. 21 & Oct. 5 & 19 “Finding Faith in Gran Torino”

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Health & Wellness Ministry: To Your Health!

This resource offers Ortho-dox Christian program-ming, featuring stories of faith, interviews, and more: www.myocn.net.

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Stellos Family

Investment Properties of

Nashua, New Hampshire

Proud Stewards of

St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church

We thank our sponsors for their support!

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Interested in becoming a sponsor? Just contact the Church Office for details!

For Your Home Next Month

In October, there will be a very special fall-based entry

in the “For Your Home” page of our website youth

section (www.stphilipnh.org/ministries/for_your_home.php). It’s all about bring-

ing the Church into the home!

Wedding

James Kaklamanos & Kristen McGrane

June 10

Memorials Dale Cooney & Pauline Mandravelis

5 years & 1 year, resp., June 4

Anna & Charles Pappas 1 year & 17 years, resp., June 25

Charles MacDonald 40 days, July 9

Peter Gentile 10 years, July 23

Baptisms Parker Alexander Lavallee

June 11

George Elias Petropoulos June 18

Funerals

Charles MacDonald June 2

Evelyn Loulakis June 3

Agamemnon Poulios July 7