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June, July 2017

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Philip Armstrong

St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 2716 N. Dobson Rd., Suite 101

Chandler, Arizona 85224 Office: (480) 899-3330 Fax: (480) 812-9669 Website: www.st-katherine.org

Email us at [email protected]

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Rev. Philip Armstrong, Proistamenos

Summer Office Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 am –3:30 pm

Closed for Lunch

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Sunday Worship 8:30 am-Orthros

9:30 am-Divine Liturgy 10:45 am –Sunday School

Weekly Bulletin Deadline

Wednesday, one week prior to publication.

Bookstore Hours Sundays following Liturgy

(in the upstairs room adjacent to choir loft)

Church E-mail Addresses Office: [email protected] Fr. Phil: [email protected]

Stewardship – Gary Boyce

Parish Council

Officers: President—Demetrios Deliz 1st Vice President—John Demetropoulos 2nd Vice President—Elaine Hatupis Secretary— Evangelia Archuleta Treasurer—Eric Amazeen Members: Marina Ambus Fran Attwood Josephine Avaneas Mena Bafaloukos Athena Light Thomas Morden

Church Organizations Altar Boys………………………… Andre Gib Bookstore…….… Michael & Chryss Danielek Dance………….….……...….Lisa Bafaloukos Greek Festival……...………. Vange Archuleta Hrisi Parea…………...…...…Linda Kotsakis Hall Rental…………...….… Vange Archuleta JOY/HOPE……………….. Fr. Phil Armstrong Philoptochos……………………Linda Blazev Sunday School…..…………,,,,, Dean Argeros YAL………………………..Stephanie Venetis GOYA………..…….. Nick & Lisa Bafaloukos

Reminder to All Groups & Organizations

The deadline for submission of articles or information for the Spirit is the 15th of each month for inclusion in

the following month’s issue. All submission are subject to approval.

Please send information to: [email protected]

PARISH COUNCIL DUTY TEAMS (See calendars on pages 18 & 19 for assignment schedule)

Team #1 Team #2 Team #3

Elaine Hatupis John Demetropoulos Demetrios Deliz

Mena Bafaloukos Josephine Avaneas Eric Amazeen

Athena Light Fran Attwood Tom Morden

Evangelia Archuleta Marina Ambus

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SACRAMENTS AND OTHER SERVICES

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Our Condolences go to: The family of Maria Panopoulos. She is survived by her husband Leo, her children Tom, Jim and Con-nie along with their much beloved families (spouses and children) along with her extended family and dear friends. The family of Margaret Alexander Dellas. She is survived by her Children Anastasia and Hercules, brother Gust along with many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral

April 20, 217 Janice Kalaitzidis

Survived by: George Kalaitzidis (Spouse)

Memorial

April 2, 2017-Florence Gabel, 40 day

April 30, 2017-Steve Pappas, 40 day

April 30, 2017- Athena Liolios

May 7, 2017-Despina Zafeirioy, 3 years

May 21, 2017-Zondra Lee Noller, 40 day

May 21, 2017-Janice Kalaitzidis, 40 day

May 28, 2017-Christopher Pantelopoulos, U.S.N. 22 years

June 11, 2017-Effie Karantinos, 1 year

June 11, 2017- Chris Karantinos, 4 years

JUme 11, 2017-Nick Giahnikas, 1 year

June 18, 2017-Nick Anapolis, 4 years

June 18, 2017-Pothiti Tagalakis, 1 year

June 18, 2017-George Tagalakis, 6 months

June 18, 2017-Katherine Poulos, 1 year

June 18, 2017-Fr. Sam Poulos, 6 years

June 18, 2017-Presvetera Demetra Poulos, 34 years

July 23, 2017- Evan Souris, 1year

Forty Day Blessing May 14, 2017

Maria Morton and newborn son Lucas

Holy Baptism

April 29, 2017 Stephanie (Shylee) Bowen Parents: Lee & Stephanie Bowen

Godparents: John & Diana Chrisagis

April 29, 2017 Anna (Olivia) O’Connor

Parents: Joseph & Nicki O’Connor Godparents: Cassie Marmas & Carol Bafaloukos

May 6, 2017

George (Declan) Shuman Parents: Derrick & Stephanie Shuman

Godparents: Tony & Jackie Bafaloukos

May 6, 2017 Catherine (Brinley) Shuman

Parents: Derrick & Stephanie Shuman Godparents: Tony & Jackie Bafaloukos

Holy Chrismation

May 20, 2017 Brian (Theodore) Wilke

Sponsor: Demetrios Deliz

May 20, 2017 Daniel (Maximus) Galvez Sponsor: Demetrios Deliz

Holy Matrimony

April 22, 2017 Kevin & Dimitra Attwood

Sponsor: Hovey Dean Corbin, Jr.

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MESSAGE FROM FATHER PHIL

“Cultivating Our Relationship with the Holy Spirit”

The whole liturgical period from Holy Pascha till the Sunday of Pentecost and ending with the Sunday of All Saints is about preparing for, encountering, and entering into a relationship with the Per-son of the Holy Spirit. In John 16:7 Jesus commented “it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper (Holy Spirit) will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” As underscoring our Lord’s words, the benefits of our receiving the Holy Spirit are substantial and advan-tageous to our spiritual growth. The help He conveys to us is essential for our spiritual growth. In the teachings of the holy church, the Holy Spirit is not considered an object, a created energy of God (as the Catholics wrongly surmise), but rather a person. Yes, the Holy Spirit is a Person who has a personality. He does not have a body for He is a spirit. Because He is a Person, one of the Three Persons of the Holy Trinity, it is possible to have an interpersonal relationship with Him. The relationship He offers us is inaugurated with the spiritual event of Holy Chrismation. When we are chrismated, we re-ceive the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit. In this event we were filled with the Holy Spirit, He, literal-ly, took up residence in us. This is why St. Paul comments, “Do you not know that you are the temple of God?” (I Cor. 3:16) How does the Holy Spirit relate with us? We encounter the Holy Spirit in our spiritual center – the heart. More particularly, He communicates to us in our spirit and nous (spiritual mind of man not to be confused with the brain). God intended for our human knowledge that proceeds from the brain to submit to the higher knowledge of the nous. When this occurs we are guided by the Holy Spirit. What personal benefits do we derive from our relationship with the Person of the Holy Spirit? There are many. Jesus reveals in John 16:7, that the Holy Spirit is our Helper. He helps to live a life pleasing to the Holy Trinity. He knows that without this help, spiritual progress and salvation are not possible. He informs us when we are stepping out of line with God. He guides us into all truth (Jn. 16:13), He helps us to glorify God (v. 14). The Holy Spirit is also our Counselor; by this we are to understand that He consoles, comforts, renews and heals us. The benefits we derive from our relationship with the Holy Spirit are profound! In the Holy Scriptures, we encounter this expression – “in the Spirit”. What does it mean to be “in the Spirit”? Simply, it is the awareness of the Spirit’s Presence and communication. When this occurs one senses it; it leaves one with a deep peace, an unearthly joy, and the perception of a message that could only originate in Him. This particular truth or guidance He communicates to us makes a profound impression in our soul. It is like the proverbial light bulb being turned on in our mind. Oftentimes, it seems to occur without prior thought or provocation. Hence, every Orthodox Christian’s priority is to be “in the Spirit”. To be “out of the Spirit” is when we have wandered from God, lapse into sin, and live outside of His holy will. We must, always, be attentive to being “in the Spirit”.

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Another concept we encounter in the Holy Scriptures is the concept of “living in the Spirit”. By this we are to understand it to mean living with the constant awareness of the Holy Spirit’s Presence and activity in one’s life. Our aim is to cultivate this constant awareness of His Presence. We do this by par-ticipating reguarly in the sacramental life of the Church. Holy Confession and Holy Communion are es-sential if we hope to have this awareness.

In the theology of the Church, we are taught that the Holy Spirit, eternally, proceeds from the Father to us. This particular activity, is what constitutes the Personhood of the Holy Spirit. By this we are also to understand that because the procession is a constant activity, He is always coming to us. We have the opportunity to not only be His temple, but also the “focal point of His constant procession.

In closing, I wish you a blessed summer. May we use this time to cultivate our relationships with the Person of the Holy Spirit..

In Christ,

Fr. Phil

St. Katherine was honored by His Grace, Bishop Apostolos’ visit on Holy Thursday!

Bishop Apostolos celebrated the Holy Thursday Morning Hierarchal Liturgy of St Basil and was

with us for the evening Service of the Twelve Gospels.

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St. Irene Philoptochos Prayer Group

Philoptochos is a ministry of the church. As the philanthropic arm of the church St. Irene Ladies Philoptochos Society fulfills its mission to “help the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the

orphaned, the widowed, those with disabilities and the victims of disasters” not only by supporting our church, our parishioners in need and our community, but also by contributing to the National Office to make a positive

difference locally, nationally and worldwide

“Do not let pass any opportunity to pray for anyone, either at his request or at the request of his relatives, friends, of those who esteem him, or of his acquaintances. The Lord looks favorably upon the prayer of our love, and up-on our boldness before him. Besides this, prayer for others is very beneficial to the one himself who prays for oth-ers; it purifies the heart, strengthens faith and hope in God, and enkindles our love for God and our neighbor. When praying, say thus: Lord, it is possible for Thee to do this or that for this servant of Thine; do this for him, for Thy name is the Merciful Love of Men and Almighty.” St. John of Kronstadt, My Life in Christ When we receive a prayer request, it is sent out to the group who have committed themselves to go as quickly as possible before their icons, light a candle or lamp and come before the Lord, the Theotokos, and our dear saints with the request that we have received. We also have agreed to keep these requests confidential unless the per-son requesting the prayers has given us permission to share with others. It is true what St. John says: that this prayer strengthens our faith and hope in God. This past year we have seen so many answers to our prayers. Would you like to join our e-mail St. Irene Prayer Group? You can send your request to join our group to the email below. If you have something you would like us to pray about don’t hesitate to ask! It is a privilege to pray for our brothers and sisters. No concern is too small! Please send your prayer requests to:

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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ARIZONA HELLENIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

The Arizona Hellenic Foundation will hold its annual Scholarship Luncheon on Sat-

urday, June 10th, 12:30pm at the Old Spaghetti Factory, Chandler Fashion Square

Mall.

Seven scholarship recipients will be honored during the luncheon.

Cost of the luncheon is $20.00 inclusive (alcoholic and soft drinks excluded).

For tickets and reservations please contact Telis Evripidou at 480 332-6957 or

480 899-3443

Daughters of Penelope New officers for the 2017-2018 year are as follows:

Georgia Souris, President

Stacey Grieb, Vice-President

Kathy Corcovelos-Sky, Secretary

Frances Weber, Treasurer

We will be taking a hiatus for the summer months, but will be back in

business in September.

For further information contact Georgia Souris, 4800-813-9031 or Stacey Grieb,

Membership Chairman, 480-899-1729.

Congratulations to our 2017 Chapter Penelope of the Year, Stacey Grieb

and our local Daughter of the Year, Theresa Fardelos. Well Done!

Above: Mary Chicos, Georgia Souris, Carol Stathopoulos, Elaine Hatupis, Calliope

Fousekis had a great time at the Sisterhood Convention in San Francisco, CA.

Above: Daughters of Penelope Nostalgia Night:

Maggie Thomas, Josephine Avaneas, Catherine

Kapanicas, and Ann Trikas reviewing photo albums

in the chapter archives.

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DATES TO REMEMBER

June 8th-11th: Kids-n-Cancer Camp

June 18th: Father’s Day Luncheon, Sponsored by Philoptochos

June 21st -26th: All Saints Orthodox Summer Camp

August 1: Dormition Fast Begins

August 5th:Tentative date for the Philoptochos Rummage Sale (Please do not drop off

donations until Philoptochos determines a date)

August 15th: Dormition of the Theotokos

August 18th: Spirit Article Deadline

September 1st : Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year

September 8th: Nativity of the Theotokos

September 10th: Sunday School Classes Begin, Registration

September 14th: Exaltation of the Holy Cross

September 29th, 30th, October 1st: ”A Taste Of Greece” Festival

October 26th: St Demitrios

October 28th: OXI Day

November 11th:St. Katherine 35th Anniversary Celebration

November 15th: Christmas Nativity Fast Start

November 25th: St Katherine the Great Martyr

December 6th: St Nicholas

December 12th: St Spyridon

St. Katherine has reserved a section of 90 burial plots at Queen of Heaven Cemetery located at 1500 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, Arizona 85204. Contact Dr. Andy Karantinos for information.

Queen of Heaven Burial Plots

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Greek School

The mission of St. Katherine Greek School is to:

Offer its students high-quality education and instruction of the Greek language, placing empha-

sis on Oral Communication (Conversation), Written Communication (Writing), Reading and

Listening Comprehension

Familiarize its students with the fundamentals of the Greek history,

Promote the Hellenic-Christian ideals, customs and traditions.

Throughout the year, students explore thematic units that revolve around everyday life situations. Learning objectives are met through a wide spectrum of effective instructional practices. For exam-ple, students are given the opportunity to practice their conversational Greek through interactive games, role-playing activities and hands-on materials, and they learn about the Greek history and culture through songs and poems that are related to important historic and cultural events.

For more information, please contact Georgina Tsangaridou at [email protected]

Look for the Fall schedule, class information and registration forms in the Au-

gust issue of The Spirit!

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St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 2716 N. Dobson Road

Chandler, Arizona 85224 480 899-3330

Request for Blessing of Home or Business

Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ Nearest Major Intersection: ___________________________________ To assist Fr. Phil in scheduling his visit, please check the time (s) you are most likely available: ____ Anytime ____ Daytime ____Evening ____Weekend Please complete this form and return it to the Church Office or place it in the Narthex tray.

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+All Saints Orthodox Summer Camp 2017+

Prescott, Arizona

June 21-26, 2017

REGISTRATION FEES:

REGULAR (ENDED MAY 1): $425

LATE (THROUGH JUNE 10): $450

**All siblings receive a $25.00 discount. (The first child is full price) Enter code: SIBLING25

CAMPERSHIPS:

During the registration process on CampDoc, you will have the option to request financial aid and give a brief summation as to the reason. This information is kept confidential and is sent only to the family's respective parish priest, who will then decide how to proceed forward. At this time, All Saints Camp does not give financial aid. All support comes from individual parishes. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]

JOY/HOPE Dear parents,

We invite you to bring your children ages 5-12 to our JOY/HOPE group which is held on the first Wednesday of each month September through May from 4:15 to 5:45. This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to strengthen their friendships and their faith. The children are grouped by age: 5-7 year olds and 8-12 year olds. While Fr. Phil meets with one group in the church teaching them about saints, feast days, Bible stories and many other related topics, the other group has time to play together, socialize and enjoy a complimentary meal together under parental supervision in the Community Center.

Parents are always invited and welcome to stay for the program and meal.

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FROM YOUR STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

(Dimitra Lix, Marina Arciniaga, Jacob Affolter, Fran Attwood, Patsy Morden, Tom Morden, Gary Boyce)

Thank you for sharing your gifts in a spirit of stewardship and generosity!

If you have completed and submitted a 2017 Pledge Card but your name is not on this list please inform the office)

Jacob Affolter Eric & Nia Amazeen Terry & Marina Ambus Georgia Anapolis Spiro Apergis Vasilios & Themis Apergis Evangelia Archuleta Michael & Marina Arciniaga Dean & Pauline Argeros Fr. Philip & Presbytera Maria Armstrong Christopher & Maria Asbill Frances Attwood Josephine Avaneas Rick & Barbara Avellone Gust & Mena Bafaloukos Dorothy Bafaloukos Harry & Carol Bafaloukos Nick & Lisa Bafaloukos David & Katarina Baynes Mr. Demetri Benton Mrs. Zoi Benton Mr. & Mrs. Anco Blazev Lee & Stephanie Bowen Gary & Mary Bowen Gary & Mary Boyce Aarron Braskett Chris & Rita Bruskas Barbara Burns Paul Chavez Daryl & Katherine Connell Dan & Mary Courtney Maria & Patricia Dalacas Michael & Chryss Danielek Chris & Jean Darras Constantine Daskalakis James & Michelle Dedakis Demetrios Deliz Michael & Kathy Delos Billy & Kim Demetropoulos Joanne Demetropoulos John & Mary Demetropoulos Alexander Drosos Art & Lynn Drosos

Dean & Audra Drosos

Larry Dye Aristotelis & Dianne Evripidou Pete & Theresa Fardelos James & Peggy French Chris & Anne Gavras Demetrios & Barbara Georgousis Andre & Donna Gib Evin & Lauren Goldbach Maria Handgis Jason & Charlene Hardin Andrew & Elaine Hatupis Nikolaos & Helen Ioannidis Elesa Kantzos Peter & Frances Katsiris Peter & Linda Kotsakis Demetrios & Katherine Kretsedemas George & Sophie Kretsedemas Nicholas & Dionisia Kretsedemas Plato Kretsedemas Brandon Kurtz Anthony Ladas Clements & Carol Ladas Demetrios & Despina Laloudakis Nick & Elisa Laloudakis Vasiliki Lampropoulos Tom & Sylvanna Lecometros Jon & Athena Light Jerry & Sandra Lix Jeremy & Brandi Lucovich Andrew Magnus Christina Manasses Diana Markakis & Joseph Brodsky James Markezinis Stephan Melas Kirk Michaels Maria Michalas Thomas & Patsy Morden Dina Morosoff Yury & Irina Moroz Maria Morton & Family Jackson & Christina Mounkes Kristina & Alexander Myer

Vasiliki Nelson Steve Nichols Litsa Ntatsos Joe & Nicki O’Connor Peter & Patricia Orphanos Niki Pallas Matthew & Joyce Pallas Elizabeth Panopoulos Kosta & Irene Papaioannou Jordan & Wendee Papandreu Ange Pappas Michael & Patricia Perikly Seraphima Ramirez Nicholas & Lia Rokas Vasilios & Ann Samouris Aaron & Danielle Scherbak Rick & Louann Schneider John & Anna Selles George & Zoe Simbles Leo & Linda Smith Panagiota Soublis Peter & Georgia Souris Jim & Kim Speros Bill & Lucy St. Armour Carol Stathopoulos Seth & Antonia Suppappola William & Louise Theros Magdaline S. Thomas Glenn & Marjie Thorpe Helen Tsiakalos Pamela Van Kampen Gerard & Athena Vasilatos Connie Venetis George Venetis Stephanie Venetis Andrew & Annabelle Ward Stephen & Frances Weber Elizabeth Whalen Nicholas Whalen Kevin & Tina Wilder Mike & Christina Wombacher Todd & Nicolette Wright George & Stella Xenakis

Demetrios Xenikakis & Angie Samaras

PLEDGE RANGE NUMBER OF FAMILIES AMOUNT AVERAGE

$1—$1200 93 $53,321.50 $573.35

$1,201—$2,500 14 $26,360.00 $1,882.86

$2,501- $5,000 22 $80,480.00 $3,658.18

$5,001—$10,000 5 $32,080.00 $6,416.00

May 19, 2017 134 $192,241.50 $1,434.64

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Dean S. Pappas Memorial Bookstore ~ St. Katherine G.O.C.

HOLY ASCENSION

Christ Is Risen! A Holy Season is completed. Great Lent and our preparation, reflec-tion and participation in our most precious Greek Orthodox Faith have, God Willing, changed our lives for His Glory. As our Seasons change and move forward, our bookstore now has a sterling silver collection, of which many items come from Greece. Included in this assortment of sterling silver are crosses and chains in a variety of sizes and styles as well as the following:

Solid silver medallion Icons:

1 ½” x 2” Annunciation (made in Patmos) 1 ½” x 1 ¾” Archangel Gabriel (made in Patmos) 1 ½” x 2” St. George on a Horse (made in Patmos) 1 ½” x 2” St. Dimitrios on Horse w/spear (made in Patmos) 1 ½” x 2” St. John the Theologian w/open Gospel (made in Patmos) 2” round Mystical Supper

Silver Icons:

5 1/8” x 6 3/8” George on Horse spearing dragon ~ Black frame 7” x 13” Mystical Supper ~ Pure silver Icon w/wood frame 8” x 10” St. Irene ~ Pure silver Icon w/frame 5 ¼” x 6 ¼” SS Peter & Paul hugging ~ Pure silver w/frame

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Church Foods, Culture & Tradition

In this issue we will discuss the Artoklasia Service . In upcoming issues of the Spirit, we will include articles about other Church foods as well as interesting

aspects of our culture and traditions. Is there a topic you would like to see included on this page? Please email your suggestions and ideas to: office@st-

katherine.org for consideration in future issues.

THE ARTOKLASIA SERVICE

(excerpt from A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs In America by Marilyn Rouvelas, available for purchase in the Dean Pappas

Memorial Bookstore)

The service of Artoklasia )breaking of bread) is both a gesture of thanksgiving for God’s blessings and a commemoration of the miracle of Christ’s

multiplying five loaves of bread to feed five thousand.

Five loaves of bread are baked and brought to the church, blessed, and distributed to the congregation in a short service of blessings and prayers

for health and prosperity. Bread, wine, olive oil, wheat and candles grace the table. The priest blesses the food, considered to be the basic ele-

ments necessary for life by the Greek Orthodox:

“Lord, Jesus Christ our God, You blessed the five loaves in the wilderness and from them five thousand men were filled. Bless now these

loaves (the wine, and oil) and multiply them in this holy church, this city, in the homes of those who celebrate today, and in Your whole

world. And sanctify Your faithful servants who partake of them.”

The congregation shares the bread, and the church keeps the remaining items. A church may hold an annual Artoklasia service on its name day.

Individuals or organizations may also sponsor an Artoklasia on special occasions. (To schedule an Artoklasia please see Fr. Phil)

Items For The Service

Prior to the Divine Liturgy bring the following items for the

priest to arrange on a small table at the front of the Altar

Five loaves of bread (see recipe at right)

One bottle of sweet red wine, such as

mavrodaphne

One small bottle of olive oil

List of living persons to be commemorated

Recipe from Greek Culinary Treasures , available for purchase through St. Irene Philoptochos

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS!

We congratulate you on a successful year, and wish you a blessed summer!

Thank you to our dedicated teachers. The gift of time and effort you give to our

students is appreciated and valued!

Look for Sunday School Registration Forms in the August Issue of The Spirit!

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GOYA and YAL Page

Dear youth and young adults,

The Spirit is not just for your parents and grandparents anymore! Our staff has created this new page dedicated to you. We would welcome your input on what you would like to see on this, your page.Our goal is to publish content that will be interesting and relevant to you. With your help that goal can be accomplished.

If you have any suggestions, submissions, photos, news, etc, please email them to: [email protected] for consideration in upcoming issues of The Spirit.

We look forward to hearing from you very soon!

Your Spirit Staff

Is it Possible to Pray Always?

Saint Paul tells us to "pray without ceasing." But is constant prayer even possible? And how should we even start? We'll look at simple ways to build our prayer so that our whole life can become an uninterrupted prayer, a joyful offering of praise to God. Click the link below to listen:

Episode : Is it possible to pray always https://youtu.be/9CB-ZjLUIuk

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION! Our High School Graduates:

Alexander Hardin Vasiliki Laloudakis Katerina Liong Alexis Pallas Cody Hodgson

We are proud of your accomplishments and pray that God will bless you in your future endeavors!

(It is important to us that everyone is included, if there are any 2017 high school or college graduates who are not listed please email their information to:

[email protected] for recognition in the next issue of the Spirit.)

Our College/University Graduates:

Allie Fardelos: NAU- BA Music Education Brianna Thorpe: ASU- BS Physics Alex Weber: U of A -

Would you like to stay connected with St. Katherine by receiving the Spirit while you’re away at school? Just send your email address to:

[email protected] and we’ll add you (Bcc) to our distribution list.

St John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival News

Our warmest congratulations to all the participants in our Parish Level Oratorical Festival.

Special recognition goes to Maria Liong and Alex Hardin who moved on to compete at the

District Level, hosted at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Scottsdale.

We will update their progress as we receive that information.

https://www.goarch.org/en/-/is-it-possible-to-pray-always-?nheritRedirect=true

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How do I become an Altar Server?

A Look at Some of the Altar Servers.

Before we answer the question of the requirements to be an Altar Server, let's look at the roles of our Altar Servers in more depth. As I stated in the first article, Altar Servers serve. They assist the Priests in the Sanctuary (Altar). Through out this series of articles, I will be highlight-ing our Altar Servers. Saint Katherine's is blessed to have a great team of Al-tar Servers. This month we will highlight the "leadership team". The team Captain, Demetrios Kretsedemas, is the longest serving Altar Serv-er. He is the lead altar server. He cuts the Prosfora, tends to the censer, helps assign the other Servers for the rubrics (Altar Server actions on the Solea), assists the Priests at the Communion of the Faithful, and is a reader of the epistle. He helps to ensure the altar team runs smoothly. Thomas French, is our assistant Leader, and is second in seniority. He is also our Epistle Reader Trainer helping the other altar Servers learn to read the Epistle...rehearsing their reading to ensure the Epistle is read properly. Thom-as also assists in the cutting of the Prosfora, assists the Priests at the Commun-ion of the Faithful. He assists Demetrios. Both Demetrios and Thomas are in-valuable in assisting Father Philip and Father Demetrios in the service. When needed they also assist in reading the Six morning Psalms at Orthros. Demetrios and Thomas both arrive early on Sunday morning (8:30 am) for Sunday Orthros and are the last of the altar servers to leave at the end of the Divine Liturgy. They assist at Memorials, Artoclasia, and Forty Day Bless-ings. ( Note: all Altar Boys are invited to come to Orthros to learn the tasks and prepare to be an Epistle reader.)

(Above) Demetrios presenting the censer to Father Philip after the Great Entrance

(Above) Thomas French and Dorian Harding rehearsing the Epistle Reading

(Above) Demetrios, Thomas, and Jerry Vasilatos serving at a Me-morial

(Above) Andrew Asbill, Thomas French, Demetrios Kretsedemas, Jonah Vannelli , Alexander Asbill leading the congregation in the Com-munion Hymn

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Hrisi Parea News for June 2017

Sixteen adventurous seniors set off on a bus trip to chocolate paradise early in May. Cerreta Candy Company in Glendale, Arizona, opened its doors for a free factory tour, free samples of candy, and of course, shopping! Just in time for Mother’s Day, several members took ad-vantage and purchased an item or two for cherished moms and daughters who are moms. See pictures for Hrisi Parea members inspecting the factory and shopping for chocolate heaven! Afterwards, the trip included a bus tour around the University of Phoenix Stadium. Ground crews were pulling out the grass surface from the stadium in preparation for an RV show the following weekend and all were delighted to see the vast platform moving outdoors. The Westgate Entertainment Center, next door to the stadium, was the lunch destination for the day. Although there were several restaurants available for lunch, most – if not all – decided to have their lunch at Opa Life Greek Café. Greek specialties and an occasional burger were en-joyed by the group. All was followed by a relaxing bus ride back to St. Katherine’s piloted by our ever efficient driver, Captain Kirk!

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Children’s Activity Coloring Page

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Since the Jewish Feast of Pentecost was a great pilgrimage feast, many people from throughout the Roman Empire were gathered in Jerusalem on this day. When the people in Jerusalem heard the sound, they came together and heard their own languages being spoken by the Apostles (Acts 2:5-6). The people were amazed, knowing that some of those speaking were Galileans, and not men who would normally speak many different languages. They wondered what this meant, and some even thought the Apostles were drunk (Acts 2:7-13). Peter, hearing these remarks, stood up and addressed the crowd. He preached to the people regarding the Old Testament prophecies about the coming of the Holy Spirit. He spoke about Jesus Christ and His death and glorious Resurrection. Great conviction fell upon the people, and they asked the Apostles, "What shall we do?" Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spir-it" (Acts 2:38-39). The Bible records that on that day about three thousand were baptized. Following, the book of Acts states that the newly baptized continued daily to hear the teaching of the Apostles, as the early Christians met together for fellowship, the break-ing of bread, and for prayer. Many wonderful signs and miracles were done through the Apostles, and the Lord added to the Church daily those who were being saved (Acts 2:42-47). Listen to the Hymns of Pentecost and read details about the icon by clicking here More link and information can be found at www.goarch.org Apolytikion (Plagal Tone Four) Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fisherman all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them, drawing all the world into Your net. O Loving One, glory be to You.

Kontakion (Plagal Tone Four) When the Most High came down and confounded tongues of men at Babel, He divided the nations. When He dispensed the tongues of fire, He called all to unity, and with one voice we glorify the Most Holy Spirit.

The Feast of Holy Pentecost is celebrated each year on the fiftieth day after the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha (Easter) and ten days after the Feast of the Ascension of Christ. The Feast is always celebrated on a Sunday.

The Feast commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on the day of Pentecost, a feast of the Jewish tradition. It also celebrates the establishment of the Church through the preaching of the Apostles and the baptism of the thousands who on that day be-lieved in the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ. The Feast is also seen as the culmination of the revelation of the Holy Trinity. The story of Pentecost is found in the book of The Acts of the Apos-tles. In Chapter two we are told that the Apostles of our Lord were gathered together in one place. Suddenly, a sound came from heaven like a rushing wind, filling the entire house where they were sitting. Then, tongues of fire appeared, and one sat upon each one of Apos-tles. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as directed by the Spirit (Acts 2:1-4). This miraculous event occurred on the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, cel-ebrated by the Jews on the fiftieth day after the Passover as the culmi-nation of the Feast of Weeks (Exodus 34:22; Deuteronomy 16:10). The Feast of Weeks began on the third day after the Passover with the presentation of the first harvest sheaves to God, and it concluded on Pentecost with the offering of two loaves of unleavened bread, repre-senting the first products of the harvest (Leviticus 23:17-20; Deuter-onomy 16:9-10).

Holy Pentecost

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Apolytikion of Unmercenaries Cosmas & Damian

Sainted Unmercenaries and Wonder Workers, regard our infirmities; freely you have received, freely share with us.

Άγιοι Ανάργυροι καί θαυματουργοί, επισκέψασθε τάς ασθενείας ημών, δωρεάν ελάβετε, δωρεάν δότε ημίν.

Kontakion of Unmercenaries Cosmas & Damian Having received the grace of healing, ye extend health to those in need, O glorious and wonderworking phy-sicians. Hence, by your visitation, cast down the audacity of our enemies, and by your miracles, heal the world. Οι τήν χάριν λαβόντες τών ιαμάτων, εφαπλούτε τήν ρώσιν τοίς εν ανάγκαις, lατροί θαυματουργοί ένδοξοι, Αλλά τή ημών επισκέψει, καί τών πολεμίων τά θράση καταβάλλετε, τόν κόσμον ιώμενοι εν τοίς θαύμασι.

July 1st we celebrate:

Cosmas & Damian the Holy Unmercenaries

Ἀνάργυροι Κοσμᾶς καί Δαμιανός

These Saints, who are different from those that are celebrated on the 1st of November, were from Rome. They were physicians, freely bestowing heal-ing upon beasts and men, asking nothing from the healed other than that they confess and believe in Christ. They ended their life in martyrdom in the year 284, under the Emperors Carinus and Numeri-an.

The 12 Major Feasts of the Church: Can you name them???

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◄ May June 2017 July ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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3 Saturday of Souls

9:30 am-Divine Liturgy &

Memorial Service

3:00-5:00 pm-Confession

5:00 pm-Vespers

4 HOLY PENTECOST 8:30 am-Orthros 9:30 am-Divine Liturgy 11:00am– Vespers & Kneeling Prayers Duty Team #1

5 Day of the Holy Spirit

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11 All Saints 8:30 am-Orthros 9:30 am-Divine Liturgy Memorial– Effie Karantinos & Chris Karantinos Duty Team #2

12 Apostles Fast Begins

6:30 pm-Parish Council

Meeting

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18 2nd Sunday of Matthew

Father’s Day

8:30 am-Orthros 9:30 am-Divine Liturgy Memorial_ Poulos fami-ly, see bulletin for de-tails Duty Team #3

Philoptochos Father’s Day Brunch!

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*****All Saints

Summer Camp

2017

June 21st – 26th

Prescott, AZ

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24 Nativity of John the Baptist

25 3rd Sunday of Matthew

8:30 am-Orthros 9:30 am-Divine Liturgy Duty Team #1

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29 Apostles Peter and Paul

30 Synaxis of the Holy Apostles

Notes: Please check www.st-katherine.org for calendar up-dates

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◄ June July 2017 August ►


1 Cosmas & Damian

2 4th Sunday of Mat-thew

8:30am-Orthros 9:30am-Divine Liturgy Duty Team #2

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4 Independence Day Office Closed

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9 5th Sunday of Mat-thew


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6:30pm-Parish Council

Meeting

11 Euphemia the Great Martyr

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16 Sunday of the Holy Fathers


17 Marina of Antioch

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20 Elias the Prophet

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23 7th Sunday of Matthew


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27 Panteleimon the Great Martyr

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29

3:00-5:00pm-

Confession

5:00pm-Vespers

30 8th Sunday of Matthew


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Notes: Please check www.st-kathe-rine.org for calendars updates

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◄ July August 2017 September ►


1 Dormition Fast Begins

7:00pm– Paraklesis

2

7:00pm–

Paraklesis

3

7:00pm–

Paraklesis

4

7:00pm–

Paraklesis

5

3:00-5:00pm-

Confession

5:00pm-Vespers

6 HOLY TRANSFIGURA-TION 8:30am-Orthros 9:30am-Divine Liturgy

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12

3:00-5:00pm-

Confession

5:00pm-Vespers

13 10th Sunday of Matthew 8:30am-Orthros 9:30am-Divine Liturgy

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6:00pm– Great Vespers

(Assumption GOC in

Scottsdale)

6:30pm-Parish Council

Meeting

15 Dormition of the Theotokos 8:30am-Orthros

9”30am-Divine Liturgy

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3:00-5:00pm-

Confession

5:00pm-Vespers


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29 Beheading of John the Baptist 9:30am-Divine

Liturgy

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Notes: Please check www.st-kathe-rine.org for calendar updates

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