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ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

4967 FOREST PARK AVENUE

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

ST. NICHOLAS FAMILY LIFE CENTER 12550 S. FORTY DRIVE ST. LOUIS, MO 63141

JULY 2020 Proistamenos: Fr. Douglas Papulis (314) 974-4613

Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Arbanas (314) 425-9641

Church/FLC Office: (314) 361-6924

Office Administrator: Gracie Livaditis Bookkeeper: Diane Winkler

Email: [email protected] Website: www.sngoc.org

ST. NICHOLAS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

One thing I have asked of the Lord, that I will seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple. -Psalm 27:3

There are more than a few lessons for us all from the COVID-19 pandemic; certainly, many of us have a new appreciation of how very important our St. Nicholas community – and the act of being together - is for our sense of well-being.

During the shutdown, our church leaders and members have risen to the occasion. We’ve live-streamed the services, giving almost all of our parishioners at least some access to worship. Volunteers have made more than 1,200 face masks for those who need them and run errands for people in high-risk groups. Sunday School classes, youth groups, the Men’s Fellowship, the Parish Council, Philoptochos and others have met by Zoom to carry on the ministries and management of the church. And a number of our members have been even more generous than usual to help make sure the parish is financially stable.

Although we are far from Chicago, our parish’s thoughtful and energetic response to the pandemic has been noticed by our Metropolitan Nathanael. As a result, several of our parishioners have been appointed to Metropolis committees that are dealing with various aspects of the crisis.

Now, thanks to our COVID-19 Safety Team, we’re able to start gathering again for worship. Things are not back to “normal” – we’re limited in our numbers, people have to wear masks, there is no coffee hour, and so on – but we’re getting there. But in the meantime, simply being together for the Divine Liturgy is a delight that seems long overdue.

Little by little, we’ll be able to re-establish our parish life. There may be setbacks and delays, depending on the course of the pandemic. Sunday School, for example, may be different in the fall, and we’re planning for various scenarios. We do know that we won’t have an in-person Greek Festival this year; our Festival Steering Committee recently made this decision and is working on a thoughtful plan to provide pickup service for the food sales that we still need to help support our parish ministries.

But we do know where we’re going, at the end of it all – being together in Christ - and we know that it will take hard work, patience and prayer to get there.

May the Lord keep all of our parishioners healthy and safe in this difficult time. May we respond to this rapidly-evolving situation with love for God and for each other, never taking our wonderful community for granted. And may He bring us all back together again soon.

With love in Christ, Father Doug and Father Michael

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St. Nicholas Servants

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Monthly Newsletter July 2020

2020 PARISH COUNCIL Helen Y. Carey, President 314-750-0745 Carol Kamburis, Vice-President Chris Sarantakis, Secretary George Ellis, DDS, Treasurer Pete Stavrides, MD, Assistant Treasurer John Davis Niko Georges Yemane Habtu Jonathan Hartley Marilynn Jemas Amdemariam Keleta William Mastorakos, DDS, MS Bill Nicozisin Stephanie Benos Tyler Kon Vellios

AUDIT COMMITTEE Mark Vleisides, Chairperson 314-576-2898 Roxana Couternais

CEMETERY COMMITTEE Janet Hunnius, Chairperson 314-353-3191 Bill Karides 314-422-1968

CHURCH SCHOOL Co-Directors Bess Fitzmaurice 314-602-5406 Despina Hartley 618-447-6548

DANCE TROUPE Georgia Johnson 314-832-0061

ELECTION COMMITTEE Mark Vleisides, Chairperson Paul Leara Pat Lekich Demmie Nicozisin Chris Zaharias

GREETERS COMMITTEE Lyndia Finer, Director 314-960-3384

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) Jonathan Hartley 618-520-9569 George Papulis

LIBRARY COMMITTEE Elaine Coulson, Chairperson 314-991-5033 Chris Zaharias

“NEXT 100” Dan Tarlas, Chairperson 314-713-5500

PHILOPTOCHOS Carol Kamburis, President 314-803-2451

PHYSICAL FACILITIES -CHURCH Dino Pappas, Chairperson 314-701-8118 Jonathan Hartley

PHYSICAL FACILITIES –FLC Nick Tharenos, Chairperson 314-576-7011 Demos Argyros Nick Koskolos

PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE Christina Anastas 314-647-4636 Andrew Galakatos, MD 314-922-4457 Harry Lemakis 314-631-1619 Basil Pappas 314-368-6026 Leon Spanos 314-966-5176 Chris Varvares 314-374-3647

PRISON MINISTRY Clark Porter, Director 314-518-6747

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Peter Takes 314-503-0358 Amanuel Habtu Deb Palazzola

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Fr. Doug Papulis Fr. Michael Arbanas Mary Ann Mastorakos

WEBSITE Rosie Hartley 618-239-9359

Looking for an easy way to help pay down the debt

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their bank checking account or charge to a credit card, we could cover our monthly mortgage payment.

YOU can contribute to our monthly mortgage payment, for only $54 a month!

Please contact Diane at the Church office at 314.361.6924

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Dear St. Nicholas Family,

I am excited to be able to write to you again after these past 4 months. It has been a most unprecedented and uncharted time. But as we are a community of family worshipers, we found our way to stay together in spirit, even though we were physically apart. We live streamed our services, celebrated Easter virtually via live stream and Zoom, we caught up through our Sunday Zoom fellowship coffee hours, and we followed all directives to progress to level three of preparedness to re-open our Church. I believe our community has grown closer and stronger.

Our spiritual Fathers, along with the Parish Council, have worked tirelessly to keep our staff and facilities safe and updated as the requirements changed daily. Special thanks to our COVID Parish Safety Team, Father Doug, Father Michael, Carol Kamburis, Dr. Pete Stavrides, Alexandra Carey Devers, Sandra Kamburis and Chris Paradowski for their hard work and attention to detail. Metropolitan Nathanael granted his blessing for Level 3 status, permitting 25% of our capacity to attend divine services at Church and the FLC. During Level 3 -- 112 total attendees are permitted at Church and 25 total attendees at the FLC Chapel. While we are operating at Level 3, there are specific guidelines that must be followed, we must sign up on line to attend services, masks must be worn at all times, and we must maintain social distancing. A complete list of guidelines may be found on our website.

Please follow this link to sign up for July services: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4caaad2aa5fb6-divine1 Please remember to be on time for services, a parish council member or safety team member will be at the door to check you in, if you are late they must wait at the door until you arrive, therefore missing the service. If you are not able to attend, please delete your name from the signup, allowing room for other parishioners to attend. Please contact the Church for baby blessings and memorials. Koliva and coffee hour continue to be suspended, however paximadia are available to take home. At this point all non-religious activities are still on hold. We know this is a lot to overcome, but as we get used to our new normal, things will get easier.

The Festival Committee is meeting and working on alternative options to host our Taste of the Festival in July and our Annual Labor Day Festival. More details to follow.

Our parish, along with our sister parish Sts. Constantine & Helen, have been selected to host the 2021 Metropolis Clergy Laity Assembly which will be held September 26-29, 2021. More details to follow.

As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or email me.

I remain, In Christ’s Work, Helen Yiatras Carey

JULY PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S NOTES

First service at Church of Level 3 Divine Liturgy First service at FLC of Level 3 Divine Liturgy

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4caaad2aa5fb6-divine

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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church - St. Louis, Missouri Level 3 Guidelines for Attending Divine Services

BEFORE ATTENDING SERVICES • YOU SHOULD NOT ATTEND CHURH If you have any signs or symptoms of COVID 19 as outlined in the CDC guidelines

or have come in contact with anyone showing such symptoms, or if you have come into contact with COVID 19 positive persons within the last 2 weeks.

• Advanced registration is required to attend services. Signup information for July can be found at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CAAAD2AA5FB6-divine1 If you need assistance signing up through the online platform, please call the church office .

• Divine Services will continue to be Livestreamed on our YouTube channel for parishioners who are unable to attend.

• Upon entering St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and the Family Life Center, you agree to adhere to social distancing and safety guidelines being practiced in accordance to the CDC, St. Louis City, St. Louis County and the Metropolis of Chicago.

CHURH ATTENDANCE • ARRIVE ON TIME - To ensure we adhere to all the requirement and guidelines we appreciate you arriving to Church on

time.

• MASKS REQUIRED - All parishioners attending Church are required to wear protective face masks. Masks must be worn at all times except when receiving Holy Communion. Please provide your own mask.

• MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE - Please remember to stay a safe distance (at least 6 feet) from others. Refrain from shaking hands or kissing others during the service.

FOLLOW PARISH INSTRUCTIONS • The front wooden doors of the Church will be the only door available for entrance into the Church. All other doors will

be locked and access will be limited to restrooms.

• You will be checked in by an assigned volunteer. Please make sure to register in advance through our signup platform.

• You will have the opportunity to light candles which will be handed to you by a Parish Council member. Please have exact change or continue with your online candle donations.

• Hands must be sanitized at specific areas throughout the Church at the provided hand sanitation stations.

• Honor the icons with a reverent bow and making the sign of the cross instead of kissing the icons.

• You will be ushered to your seat. Families may sit together, all others will be seated 6’ apart.

• Divine Liturgy books and parish publications will not be available. Please follow along on AGES digital chant stand app.

• Please follow the instructions by the designated ushers for Holy Communion.

OFFERINGS - Collection baskets will not to be passed. At the end of Liturgy, a basket will be placed in the back and parishioners will be encouraged to leave their donation as they exit. Or you may continue with your online donations. WORSHIP SERVICE CONCLUDES • At the conclusion of the service, you will be dismissed by the ushers to exit.

• There will be no fellowship coffee hour. *Non-Liturgical Services continue to be suspended*

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Sunday School & Youth News

Even though it was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, we had a great Church School year and a strong youth-ministries program over the last school year. Our teachers and staff did an excellent job throughout the school year and continued to reach out to students through emails, personal messages and Zoom classes even after we were no longer able to gather in person.

Please be assured that our teachers will be meeting over the summer (by Zoom, of course) to make plans for the coming school year.

But in the meantime, I’m happy to say that we will have Virtual Summer Sunday School this year as a way to keep the kids connected with the church and each other. The school will meet Sundays - July 5, 12, 19 and 26 and August 2 - for Pre-K through 5th grade. Parents, please check your email for more details to come.

We will be taking advantage of the quiet summer to have in-depth conversations with parents about our youth ministries in an effort to make sure they are meeting the hopes and needs of our families.

Finally, as soon as we have a clear picture of how Sunday School will look this fall – especially if we’ll be able to meet in the classrooms or stay on Zoom, we’ll let the parish know. We hope to see some of you at Zoom Summer Sunday School and at church. Until then, we wish you a pleasant summer filled with joy, good health and God’s blessings.

In His Service, Bess Fitzmaurice

OUR YOUTH

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Dear St. Nicholas Family & Friends, Traditionally, the annual Greek Festival presents a tremendous opportunity for us to unite together as family & friends to share our faith and culture with the St. Louis community. This year, we are faced with “untraditional” challenges due to the circumstances of the pandemic. The Metropolis of Chicago formed a Parish Festival Analysis Committee led by Father Doug Papulis, along with clergy and festival chairs from six parishes including our parish of St. Nicholas. The purpose of the committee is to develop profitable ideas for parishes to implement as alternatives to the “traditional” Greek Festivals, in accordance with local guidelines. Pending approval from His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, the St. Nicholas Festival Executive Committee would like to move forward with our summer festivals in a creatively modified format. The plan is to offer curbside pick-up ONLY at both the Taste of the Greek Festival at the Family Life Center at the end of this month and the Greek Festival at St. Nicholas over Labor Day weekend. We will be offering a focused menu based on best sellers, profitability and logistics. Patrons will be able to order through an online platform that manages incoming orders, secures pre-payment, and tracks inventory. Our festival committee leaders have been consulting with local public health officials and continually assess, based on current conditions. Also, the festival committee is working in conjunction with our Parish COVID Safety Team to ensure all guidelines of the CDC and local authorities are followed during food preparations, set-up, event execution, clean-up, and tear down. More details to follow on the revised format and guidelines, once approved. In the meantime, we are continuing to seek monetary donations to help fund the festival expenses. Each year, we receive generous donations from you, our parishioners, that directly affects our net income. Please make checks payable to St. Nicholas Greek Festival and mail to the Church address.

Thanks for your consideration, generosity and support!

The St. Nicholas Greek Festival Executive Committee

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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Monthly Newsletter April 2020

Philoptochos Corner July 2020

Although the COVID-19 pandemic kept us physically separated, St. Nicholas Philoptochos remained united in spirit by continuing our mission to serve those in need. Zoom meetings were held immediately to implement ministries specific to the challenging times and to stay connected with our members.

Call List Ministry - The Call List Ministry was established by Father Doug and the Philoptochos Board to call parishioners to ask if they needed assistance with errands or grocery shopping, ensure they were receiving Church communications, able to view our livestream services, and provide Church updates. Special thanks to Presvytera Christina Papulis for organizing a team of volunteers who assisted parishioners with errands.

The Power of Thank You - Mary Ellen Anastas wrote notes of prayer and thanks to first response heroes and essential workers in our parish family. Thanks to Mary Ellen for her thoughtfulness!

Masks Matter - We are forever grateful to Presvytera Christina Papulis, Teresa Ferguson, and Linda Nicozisin who together have made over 1100 masks that were distributed to nursing homes, parishioners, essential workers, and more. All materials and supplies were donated by these three ladies as well as Mary Anne Koch, Christina Ginos, Dianne Zotos, Lexie Dendrinelis, and Gracie Livaditis. We are proud to contribute to this worthy initiative.

Grecian Kitchen Summer Order Form – Treat your family and friends to home-made Grecian specialties for this summer! We are offering Pastitsio, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Baklava, Galaktoboureko, OPA Salad Dressing and Hellenic Cuisine Cookbook. Remember we sell our specialties year round. Please fill out the order form in this month’s newsletter and mail to Dianne Zotos, 1213 Hillcrest Field Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63005.

We are in this together and shall continue to pray as one. Looking forward to reuniting with our amazing Philoptochos ladies! Thank you for your continued support. With love, Carol Kamburis President – St. Nicholas Philoptochos

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FUNERALS

† Sandy Martin fell asleep in the Lord on March 9, 2020. Her Funeral was on March 13, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal.

† Angela Demos fell asleep in the Lord on March 19, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal.

† Vanka Arbanas fell asleep in the Lord on April 2, 2020. Her Funeral was on April 4, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal.

† Constantine Mackris fell asleep in the Lord on April 6, 2020. May his Memory be Eternal.

† Anthony Riley fell asleep in the Lord on April 25, 2020. His Funeral was on May 1, 2020. May his Memory be Eternal.

† Dorothy Lake fell asleep in the Lord on May 1, 2020. Her Funeral was on May 11, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal.

† Tom Maleas fell asleep in the Lord on May 29, 2020. His Funeral was on June 2, 2020. May his Memory be Eternal.

† Lula Mezines fell asleep in the Lord on May 24, 2020. Her Funeral was on June 3, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal.

† Arlo Siefert fell asleep in the Lord on May 29, 2020. May his Memory be Eternal.

MEMORIALS † 2 Year Memorial for Maria Zouglas on June 21, 2020.

† 23 Year Memorial for Gregory Zouglas on June 21, 2020.

† 6 Year Memorial for Fani Fotopoulos on June 21, 2020.

† 40 Day Memorial for Lula Mezines on June 28, 2020.

† 1 Year Memorial for Chris Maleas on June 28, 2020.

† 40 Day Memorial for Tom Maleas on July 12, 2020.

† 1 Year Memorial for Tom Alexander on August 9, 2020.

PARISH LIFE

Prayer For the Departed

O God of spirits and of all flesh, Who hast trampled down death and over thrown the Devil, and given life to Thy world, do Thou, the same Lord, give rest

to the souls of Thy departed servants in a place of brightness, a place of refreshment, a place of repose, where all sickness, sighing, and sorrow have fled

away. Pardon every transgression which they have committed, whether by word or deed or thought. For Thou art a good God and lovest mankind; because

there is no man who lives yet does not sin, for Thou only art without sin, Thy righteousness is to all eternity, and Thy word is truth.

For Thou are the Resurrection, the Life, and the Repose of Thy servants who

have fallen asleep, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and

life-creating Spirit, now and ever unto ages of ages. Amen.

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RENOVATIONS OF ST. NICHOLAS

In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Leo & Despina Pashos

CHURCH FUND In Memory of Athan Mertis -Jeanne Tompras

In Memory of Katherine Georgen -Carol Selleck

In Memory of Charles Perkins -Katharine Perkins

In Memory of Cleo Tarlas -Helen Georges

In Memory of Anna Marie Deakos -Louis Deakos

In Memory of Father Tryfon & Presvytera Eleni -Dean Theophilopoulos

In Memory of Euthimios Panopoulos

-Georgia Panopoulos

In Memory of Florence Mastis -Janice Lynch

In Memory of Helen Julia Nisiankas Everhart -Barbara Everhart Shelton

In Memory of Nick Zias -Konstandina Zias

In Memory of Chris Maleas -Trigona Maleas

In Memory of Tom Maleas -Trigona Maleas

In Memory of Sandy Martin -Dave & Penny Chesnut -Jim Panopoulos -Pam & Bill Wittkamp -Steph & Colin McPherron -Jackie & Chip Braatz

In Memory of Dorothy Lake -Shirley & Janet Wenzelburger -Betty Heine -Robert & Janice Lynch -Frank Mastis & Family -Bob & Mary Ann Lake -Thimios & Mary Zanetos -Mary C. Mastorakos -Frank Mastis & Family -Michelle & Steven Storgion -Chris & Tina Paradowski -Dimitri Eck

In Memory of Lula Mezines -Steven & Kathy Schulz -Mary Marcus -Thimios & Mary Zanetos -Michael & Jenny Pappas -Michael & Georgia Ferretti -Georgia Eckert; President of Auxiliary of Alexander the Great Ladies Society In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Steph & Colin McPherron -Bess Pappas -St. Nicholas Greek Dancers -The Sevastianos Family -James & Carmen Sorbello -Ellis & Karla Denos -Peter Papulis -George & Georgia James -Nick & Helen Koskolos -Peggy Pierroutsakos -Terry & Kathy Livaditis -Sam & Maureen Mezines -Claire & Jason Martin -Bob & Mary Muckler -Louis & Theone Politis -Ron & Elaine Been -Robert & Janice Lynch -Mary Angelides -Presvytera Sylvia Nicozisin & Family -Bill & Elaine Coulson -Paul & Patricia Ladas -Kathryn Digges -George & Andrea Mezines -Nicholas & Kathy Ginos -Tom & Mersine Kallaos -Stacey Alexander -Gloria Decker -Don & Nancy Decker -Cynthia Georges Orf -Chris & Tina Paradowski -Mary C. Mastorakos -Fr. Joseph & Presvytera Ranae Strzelecki -Paul & Helen Leara -Nick & Susan Cassimatis -Maria Stamelos -Kurt & Loukia Smith -Mary Vidakis -Andrew Efthim Jr. -Dr. A.K. Dagartzikas -Pete & Kay Koronis -Georgia Prstojevich -Michael & Georgia Ferretti

In Memory of Angela Demos -Carol & James Barnes -Bess Pappas -Steph McPherron -George & Diane Ellis -Pat Blassie -Vasiliki Fitzmaurice -Frank J. Mastis -Robert & Janice Lynch -Audrey Dangos -The Milich Family -Anne & John Silvestri -Georgia Prstojevich -Dimitri Eck -Jim & Earls & Family -Nicholas Chiapelas -Bridget Vertin Barnett

PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY In Memory of Sandy Martin -Betty Panourgias

ST. NICHOLAS GREEK

DANCERS

In Memory of Violetta King -Ordie King

THE NEXT 100 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

In Memory of Tom Maleas -Katherine Ellis In Memory of Sandy Martin -Terry & Kathy Livaditis In Memory of Dorothy Lake -Vanessa Antoniou -Paul & Helen Leara -Dorothea & Achilles Karakas In Memory of Angela Demos -George & Kim Tarlas -Louis & Theone Politis -Jim & Mimi Silvestri -Christina Anastas -Jeanne Tompras -Katherine Ellis -Dan & Andrea Tarlas In Memory of Lula Mezines -Harry & Christine Lemakis -Elizabeth & Stefan Glynias & Family -Chris Mezines -Sam & Maureen Mezines -LaDonna & Ron Gordon

In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Katherine Ellis -Janet Papageorge -Christina Anastas -George & Anna Chrissos -Deborah Dugan -Theresa Galakatos -George & Dianne Zotos -Stephanie Benos Tyler -John & Mary Anne Koch -Elizabeth & Stefan Glynias & Family -Achilles & Dorothea Karakas -Steve & Carol Pappas -Stephen & Diana Ott -Dan & Andrea Tarlas FAMILY LIFE CENTER FUND

In Memory of Gus Mackris -Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Tom Alexander -Ronald & Barbara Kleinschmidt -James & Vanessa Clohessy In Memory of Dorothy Lake -Gus K. Demos -Harry & Christine Lemakis -Katherine Ellis In Memory of Angela Demos -Jim & Terry Demos -Harry & Christine Lemakis -Theodore & Helen Demos -Harry & Georgia Pliakos In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Susan & Don Winter -Harry & Georgia Pliakos

SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of Dorothy Lake -Catherine Sorbello -Jim Sorbello Jr. & Family -The Klevorn Family In Memory of Angela Demos -Sue Lampros -Karen & Tony Zaman In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Sue Lampros In Memory of Helen & Leo McDermott -Greg McDermott

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

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As the new year began, we were looking forward to a year of clear vision in 2020. Now that half the year is behind us, we have experienced anything but a clear vision. Life is unpredictable and the challenges that our St. Nicholas family has faced this year have been met in a dignified way! We started the year with the goal of 500 family stewards. At the end of May, we had 346 stewards. Thank you to those who have made the commitment to support our ministries. We are all human beings and we are all children of God made in His image, regardless of how we look or where we come from. We are seeing way too much finger pointing, assigning blame, hate and suppression. This will lead us down the wrong path. Love, humility, respect and helping the oppressed, our Christian values, is the path to healing. We can do our part through our ministries and make choices that make our circle of influence a better place. Now more than ever, it is important for everyone to be involved by financially supporting our current ministries and even more important to expand our ministries with your time and unique talents. Reaching our goal of 500 stewards or possibly exceeding 500 is paramount. We all need to do what we can! If you have any comments or questions please contact me by my personal email [email protected]. As always, we are good with God through our trust and faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Stay well and God bless us all. Yours in Christ,

George Ellis, DDS

Parish Council Treasurer

JULY TREASURER’S NOTES

Dear St. Nicholas Parish Family,

In an effort to communicate the status of our loan for the St. Nicholas Family Life Center & renovations to St. Nicholas Church, below is a condensed timeline to recap the past 20 years. 1999: Purchased 10 acres in Town & Country for $2,500,000

2003: Retired the land loan for a total of $3,200,000

2010: First St. Nicholas Capital Campaign raised $4,000,000 in pledges and construction began on the St. Nicholas Family Life Center

Total cost to complete construction of the St. Nicholas Family Life Center and major renovations to St. Nicholas Church on Forest Park of $8,500,000

2012: Signed loan documents for $5,855,024

2015: Refinanced to a lower 3% interest municipal bond loan of $5,273,184

2020: As of June 10, 2020 our current loan amount is $4,017,284—Our monthly mortgage payment is $25,500 We have made significant strides towards paying off our debt. Thank you for your continued love and dedication to our parish.

Sincerely, George Ellis, DDS, Treasurer

mailto:[email protected]

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Income 2019 2020

Stewardship $267,744 $296,743

Donations $28,497 $23,700

Fundraising Events $34,219 $16,586

Total Income $321,088 $374,144

Expense 2019 2020

SNC $53,857 $51,806

FLC $43,464 $48,161

Fundraising Events $16,836 $5,437

Total Expense $424,720 $427,789

Income-Expense ($103,632) ($53,645)


ST. NICHOLAS STEWARDSHIP

PLANT THE SEEDS THAT OUR CHURCH MAY GROW BELIEVE AND BELONG THROUGH STEWARDSHIP

AS OF MAY 31, 2020

Especially during these times of uncertainty, if you are able and have not completed

your Stewardship Form for 2020 (see the following page), please do so.

Leadership 2019

Super Steward 2019 Super Steward 2020

Leadership 2020

Stewardship 2019 Stewardship 2020

Pledged Paid

$189,210 $82,763

Pledged Paid

$77,930 $36,792

Pledged Paid

$328,357 $176,171

Income vs. Expense Report through May 31, 2020

Pledged Paid

$172,000 $97,500

Pledged Paid

$86,093 $46,983

Pledged Paid

$335,526 $226,941

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ST. NICHOLAS 2020 STEWARDSHIP (confidential)

Please complete this form and return to: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church: 4967 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108

STEWARDSHIP LEVEL (check one):

____ Stewardship Pledge for the year 2020 $_____________ ____ St. Nicholas Super Stewards $_________ (a pledge of at least 5% of household gross income or at least $5,000) ____ Leadership St. Nicholas (annual commitment of at least $10,000 for 10 consecutive years) PAYMENT SCHEDULE (circle one) Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually Other (please make arrangements with Fr. Doug) METHOD OF PAYMENT (check one)

1. Check/Cash: ____ Please make check payable to “St. Nicholas” and include your envelope number

(your envelope number is available on your stewardship statement or by calling the church office)

2. Pay online at (www.sngoc.org/content/pledges): ____ 3. Credit Card: Visa____ Mastercard____ Discover____ American Express_____ Exact name on Credit Card (please print): ___________________________________________ Card Number: _______________________________ Expiration Date: ____________ CVV Code (on back of card): ________ 4. Electronic Funds Transfer (automatic withdrawal from your bank account): _______

(please include a copy of a voided check if you choose electronic funds transfer) I/we confirm a commitment to the ministries of St. Nicholas out of our love for God and His Church.

Signature: ________________________________________________

INFORMATION: Name: _________________________________________ Spouse’s Name: ___________________________________________ Street Address: __________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: __________________ Zip Code: ___________ Home Phone: ________________ Mobile Phone: ______________________ Spouse’s Mobile Phone: ________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________ May we add you to our parish email list? Yes___ No___ Spouse’s Email: ______________________________________________ May we add you to our parish email list? Yes___ No___

Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________ Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________ Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________ Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________

http://www.sngoc.org/content/pledges

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Stewardship 2020 (As of May 31, 2020)

LEADERSHIP ST. NICHOLAS Leadership St. Nicholas: A minimum financial commitment of $10,000 per year for 10 years. Your

contribution is considered to be your annual Stewardship pledge as well as making you a contributor to

Paying Down the Mortgage, AND it provides you with a Brick from the Brick Campaign. In addition, you

may have scheduled use of the Family Life Center Facility once per year of your membership without a rental

charge. If you have an existing outstanding Capital Campaign pledge, you need to fulfill it in a timely manner.

SUPER STEWARDS St. Nicholas Super Stewards: A minimum financial commitment of 5% of household income or $5,000.

Your contribution is considered to be your annual Stewardship pledge as well as making you a

contributor to Paying Down the Mortgage, AND it provides you with a Brick from the Brick Campaign.

If you have an existing outstanding Capital Campaign pledge, you need to fulfill it in a timely manner.

• Arbanas, Fr. Michael and Pres. Caroline

• Efthim, Frank and Carol

• Efthim, Janet

• Ellis, George and Diane

• Ferretti, Michael and Georgia

• Jemas, Justin and Margaret

• Kamburis, Michael and Maria

• Koch, John and Mary Anne

• Leara, Paul and Helen

• Lemakis, Harry and Christine

• Mastorakos, Mary

• Mitchell, Bill and Charlene

• Papulis, Fr. Doug and Pres. Christina

• Salas, Sakis & Cathy

• Tompras, Jeanne

• Tsikalas, Demetrios and Jackie

• Vleisides, Mark and Renee

• *Anonymous

• Demos, Gus

• Efthim, Andrew

• Galakatos, Andrew

• Galakatos, Gregory and JoAnn

• Grayson, William and Diana

• Hart, James and Theodora

• Kalomas, Dean

• Millonas, Dean and Michelle

• Pulos, Jason and Barbara

• Russon, John and Gina

• Rutter, Katherine

• Sewall, David and Martha

• Souris, George

• Stavrides, Pete D. & Teresa

• Tarlas, George and Kimberly

• Varvares, Chris and Jill

• *Anonymous

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Al-Bussairi, Stephanie

Alexander, Stacey

Ambrozat, Julia

Anastas, Christina

Anastas, Mary Ellen

Anastas, Nicholas & Jamie

Anastasios, Louis

and Catherine

Angelides, Mary

Angelides, Michael & Juliet

Angelos, George

Angelos, Steve

Angelos, Vasso

Antoniou, Vanessa

Antonopoulos, Konstantinos

and Georgia

Argyros, Demos and Mary

Athanasiadis, Christos

and Penelope

Balducci, Angela

Barton, Richard & Alexandra

Been, Rodney and Elaine

Bendas, Nick and Dianne

Betta, Nickolas and Danene

Betta, Steve and Carol

Botonis, Diane

Botonis, Dina

Botonis, Nick and Jamie

Brown, Jim and Anna

Buck, Christine

Bude, George

Burch, Robert and Cindy

Camene, Timothy

and Christine

Carey, Dennis and Helen

Cassimatis, Nicholas

and Susan

Cassimatis, Ted and Stacey

Casten, Christopher

Catalano, James and Sarah

Catsavis, Gus

Ceno, Mihallaq & Monika

Chakides, Adonis

Charles, Harry

Chrissos, George and Anna

Clemens, Daniel and Vicki

Clones, John

Cluck, Sophia

Cornelius, James and Athena

Corona, Stephany

Coulson, William and Elaine

Couteranis, Roxana

Crocker, Timothy and Joanna

Cutsoukos, Maria

Dafnides, Antigoni

Dagartzikas, Anastasios

Damos, George

Davenport, Scott

Davis, John and Mimi

Dedes, Fr. Seraphim

Demos, James and Theresa

Demos, Theodore and Helen

Dendrinelis, Socrates

Devers, Brennan

and Alexandra

Dillas, James and Stephanie

Doias, Theodore and Beverly

Doran, Michael

Dougherty, David and

Stephanie

Doumouras, Georgia

Dugan, Deborah

Eck, Dimitri

Eckert, Ronald and Georgia

Efthim, Christopher

and Sabrina

Efthim, Elizabeth

Efthim, Mary

Efthim, Paul and Christina

Efthim, Richard and Dena

Efthim, Stephanie

Ellis, Katherine

English, Jim and Jennifer

Ettel, Linda

Fakonas, Anastassios

and Christina

Fandos, Alice

Ferretti, Peter and Tonya

Finer, Lyndia

Fitzmaurice, Sean & Vasiliki

Fleshman, Dorothy & Ronald

Fluchel, Brian and Elizabeth

Forsting, Leonard

and Katherine

Foster, Anthony and Effie

Fotinos, William

Fournier, Michael & Pamela

Francis, William and Voula

Fridrich, Daniel & Vaso

Fryrear, Jennifer

Fryrear, Jim and Stacie

Gaddis, James and Angelina

Gaddis, Nicholas

Galakatos, Christopher

and Kimberly

Galakatos, Krys

Galakatos, Theresa

Ginos, Nicholas & Kathleen

Georges, Anthony and Sonja

Georges, Helen

Georges, Niko and Alexia

Georges, Patricia

Georgeson, Efrosene

Germanos, John E.

Ginos, Thomas & Christina

Glastris, George

Glioumas, George

and Stephanie

Glynias, Stefan and Elizabeth

Golfin, Byron and Carolyn

Grant, Christopher and

Georgiana

Guarino, James

Habtu, Amanuel

Habtu, Yemane

and Abrahatzion

Harris, Barbara Hartley, Jonathan

Hartley, Lee and Generosa

Hartman, Jeffrey and Polly

Hedgecock, Ronald

and Dianne

Heine, Betty

Hinni, Aaron and Kathy

Holt, Zachary and Demetra

Hotaling, Nicol

Hunnius, Janet

James, George and Georgia

James, John and Frances

Jemas, Noel and Marilynn

Jurgiel, Robert and Stacy

Kallaos, Irene

Kallaos, Tom and Mersine

Kamakas, Nicholas & Mary

Kamburis, Carol

Kamburis, Sandra

Kapodistrias, Gus & Dianne

Karakas, Achilles

and Dorothea

Karakas, Nicholas

Karras, Frieda

Kastaris, Harriet

Katsaras, Nicholas

Kavadas, Jimmy and Brenda

Kazanas, Dan and Anne

Kazanas, Maria

Kazanas III, Dan

Kekeris, James and Cleopatra

King, Ordie

Kirkou, Eugenia

Kohr, Connie

Kondis, Nick and Jamie

Kontoleon, Ann

Kontras, Nikki

Koskolos, Nick and Helen

Kotis, Jimmy & Anastasia

Koutsogiannis, Bill and Atha

Lampros, Susan

Lange, Daniel & Sarah

LaPasso, Leonard

and Alexandra

Leara, Christopher

Leebolt, Matt and Gloria

Lekich, David and Patricia

Lemakis, Peter

Liringis, Elizabeth

Livaditis, Terry and Kathy

Livaditis, Dino and Grace

Lockwood, Andrea

Lynch, Robert and Janice

Maddux, Michael and Susan

Maleas, Trigona

Malek, Ron and Aliki

Mandis, Nicholas and Olga

Martin, Jason and Claire

Mastis, Frank

Stewards 2020 (As of May 31, 2020)

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Mastorakos, Mary Ann

Mastorakos, Steven and Kathryn

Mastorakos, William

Mavromatis, Peter & Katheryn

McCullison, Joseph and Anastasia

McDermott, Gregory & Cheryl

McPherron, Colin and Stephanie

Memos, James

Menos, Kevin

Meyer, Clayton

Meyer, David and Carol

Mezines, Anthony & Jennifer

Mezines, Chris and Mary

Mezines, Sam and Maureen

Millonas, Michael

Milonas, John

Mitchell, Roger and Deborah

Molleston, Jerome

Muckler, Robert and Mary

Mullen, Vincent and Stacie

Murphy, Benjamin and Betsy

Nakis, Emmanuel and Gina

Natsis, Stavroula

Nezamis, Peter and Anastasia

Nichoalds, Joe and Helen

Nicozisin, Demetra

Nicozisin, Pres. Sylvia

O'Hara, Thomas and Mary

Orf, Roland and Cynthia

Otso, Carl and Nancy

Ott, Stephen and Diana

Palazzola, Joseph and Deborah

Panopoulos, Dimitrios and Cathy

Papadopoulos, Pete and Estelle

Paparigopoulos, Basilios and Elizabeth

Papay, Andrew

Pappas, Basil and Kathy

Pappas, Bess

Pappas, Michael and Jenny

Pappas, Stephen and Carol

Pappas, William

Papulis, George

Papulis, Peter and Mary

Paradowski, Christopher and Christine

Pashos, Leo and Despina

Peppes, William

Perkins, Frieda

Perkins, Stan

Peterson, Anastasia

Pierroutsakos, Margaret

Pliakos, Harry and Georgia

Politis, Demetrios

Politis, Louis and Theone

Politis, Vlasios

Porter, Clark & Tumica

Potsou, Louis and Anastasia

Prstojevich, Georgia

Psaris, Nicholas

Reichert, Valerie

Rigas, Jim

Roemer, Scot and Christiane

Rogers, Ronald and Katherine

Salas, Olga

Sarantakis, Chris and Tina

Schildroth, Irene

Schriedel, Jesse and Kristina

Sears, Katherine

Sevastianos, Noel and Evangelia

Shamia, Constantin and Janet

Sheridan, Robert and Georgine

Shisko, William and Fotina

Silvestri, John and Anne

Siromas, Anna

Skalas, Doloris

Skubic, Gerald and Diana

Smith, Adam and Joanna Dalakos

Smith, Cassandra and Ryan

Smith, Kurt and Loukia

Smith, Kyle

Smyrniotis, Byron and Stacy

Sorbello, Catherine

Sorbello, James Jr. and Carmen

Souris, John and Hariklia

Souris, Kosmas and Despina

Spanos, Christina

Spanos, Leon and Johanna

Stamelos, Christina

Stamelos, Maria

Stavro, Mark and Jackie

Stevens, Mitchell

Strong, James and Anne

Strong, James and Anne

Takes, Michael

Takes, Peter and Alexandra

Tanurchis, John

Taratsas, Leonora

Teferi, Mulugheta and Zegge

Tekle, Bekuretsion

Tetradis, Mike and Kathleen

Tharenos, Nick and Becky

Thavorides, Anne

Thavorides, Elizabeth

Thavorides, Nick

Thavorides, Tom and Vicki

Theodore, George

Theodorou, Argyirios and Evangelia

Theodorou, George and Debra

Thompson, Kyle and Cecily

Tomaras, Chrysoula

Tompras, Anthony

Trakas, Evelyn

Triantafillou, Christos & Randi

Tsichlis, Mary

Tsichlis, Penny

Tsilimantos, Niki

Tsimpris, Catherine

Tsiopos, Kalliope

Tsoukas, Sophia

Tsoulis, Nick and Stella

Tuttle, William and Athena

Vainalis, Constantine and Alexandra

Van Dyke, Frosene

Varvares, Mary

Vazopolos, Nicholas

Vellios, William and Sophia

Vidakis, Mary

Vlahiotis, Antonios

Volas, Mary

Walters, Lexie

Winter, Don and Susan

Wolfmeyer, William and Yolanda

Woodcock, Mary

Xenakis, Paul

Yannakakis, Andrew and Karen

Yannakakis, Elias and Susan

Zaman, Anthony and Karen

Zias, Dina

Zotos, Ann

Zotos, Diane

Zotos, George & Dianne

Zotos, Katherine

Zotos, Magdalene

Stewards 2020 (As of May 31, 2020)

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