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ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
4967 FOREST PARK AVENUE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63108
Volume 23- Number 6 June 2019
Proistamenos: Fr. Douglas Papulis (314) 974-4613
Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Arbanas (314) 425-9641
Church/FLC Office: (314) 361-6924 Church Fax: (314) 361-3539
Office Administrator: Gracie Livaditis Bookkeeper: Diane Winkler
Email: [email protected] Website: www.sngoc.org
ST. NICHOLAS
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
ST. NICHOLAS FAMILY LIFE CENTER 12550 S. FORTY DRIVE ST. LOUIS, MO 63141
Christ Is Risen! Have We Forgiven? By George & Melissa Tsongranis
… Forgiveness is an indispensable part of our Christian being. To celebrate Christ’s Resurrection—as God’s people—is to willingly accept the grace of forgiveness, both in granting it to others and actively seeking it for ourselves. What Is Forgiveness and Why Can It Be So Hard? The ability to forgive is the Christ-like trait to let go of offenses. That is not to say that forgiveness is always an easy or automatic process. Even when we consciously decide to forgive someone, we may cling to negative emotions and remember the hurt, disappointment, or embarrassment we experienced. However, when we remember we are all sinners in need of God’s mercy, forgiveness comes more naturally to us. We must also be mindful, that is only through the grace of God that we are able to forgive anyone. Why Is Forgiveness Important? When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we ask God to “forgive us our trespasses AS WE FORGIVE those who trespass against us.” In other words, being forgiven and forgiving others are two sides of the same coin. It is critical to remember, also, that we are forgiven by God with the same proportion as we forgive others. In Matthew 6:14-15 Christ says, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” So, it is clear that forgiveness is important for our soul. In addition, a variety of studies have shown people who forgive unconditionally live longer than those who do not. Forgiveness is for our own physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. What Does It Mean to Forgive Unconditionally? Unconditional forgiveness means that we don’t require anything of the person we are forgiving. We can’t say, “I’ll forgive him as soon as he pays the money back.” Or “I will forgive her as soon as she apologizes.” Forgiveness is about love—loving others as ourselves. Even if the other person isn’t ready to accept our forgiveness or to forgive us—because oftentimes responsibility lies on both ends—we still should seek it. We can only accept responsibility for ourselves and humbly pray for reconciliation. How Many Times? In Matthew 18:21-22, Peter asked Christ the limits to forgiveness even suggesting seven times for each person. Christ answers by saying, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” We understand the Lord’s response not to signify a literal number of 490, but, to figuratively imply that we are to forgive without limit. This is a tremendous example of the high calling of our baptism into Christ. In varying numbers and degrees of conflict, Christians are called to forgive as a faithful response to God’s unfathomable love for us. That said, it is important to note that if injuries against you are blatantly abusive, you must seek personal safety before you can begin working toward forgiveness. Forgiving does not mean allowing someone to continually abuse you. Forgiveness can be challenging, and we need to approach it with prayer and humility. We begin by examining our own sins and confessing them, as well as seeking forgiveness from those we have wronged. We need to be patient and honest with ourselves as we work toward this goal. Deeper wounds may impact the amount of time and help we need to make peace with a situation or person.
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Monthly Bulletin June 2019
2019 PARISH BOARD Teddy Hart, President 314-914-7711 Carol Kamburis, Vice-President Chris Sarantakis, Secretary Helen Carey, Treasurer George Ellis, DDS Asst. Treasurer John Davis Yemane Habtu Jonathan Hartley Marilynn Jemas Tinna King, MD Bill Mastorakos, DDS, MS Joseph Palazzola Pete Stavrides, MD Stephanie Benos Tyler Kon Vellios
AUDIT COMMITTEE Mark Vleisides, Chairperson 314-576-2898 Adonis Chakides Roxana Couternais Peter Lemakis Janet Papageorge
CEMETERY COMMITTEE William Karides, Chairperson 314-422-1968 Janet Hunnius Irene Schildroth
CHURCH SCHOOL Co-Directors Bess Fitzmaurice 636-343-3849 Despina Hartley 618-447-6548
DANCE TROUPE Georgia Johnson 314-832-0061 ELECTION COMMITTEE
Tina Paradowski , Chairperson 314-781-0781 Kathy Forsting Paul Leara Becky Liringis Mark Vleisides
GREETERS COMMITTEE Lyndia Finer, Director 314-960-3384
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) Jonathan Hartley 618-520-9569 Demetrios Tsikalas
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 Pat Johnson
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 Denise Karras, Chairperson 314-368-4205 Barbara Corrigan Peter Takes
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Fr. Doug Papulis Fr. Michael Arbanas Mary Ann Mastorakos
WEBSITE Rosie Hartley 618-239-9359
St. Nicholas Book Group
The St. Nicholas Book Group will
meet at the Family Life Center on
Monday, June 3rd at 7 pm to discuss The
Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck. The novel, Steinbeck's
last, follows a formerly well-off grocery clerk as he tries to
maintain his integrity in the face of temptation to get ahead by dishonest means. It was cited when Steinbeck received the
Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962 as being as powerful as his
classic, The Grapes of Wrath.
PLEASE JOIN US!!! *EVERYONE IS WELCOME*
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Looking for an easy way to help pay down the debt?
Join the $54-A-Month Club! If enough parishioners were to set up a monthly $54 auto
draft from 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
May Day came and went, accompanied by the monsoons of
Spring. Our lawns never looked so lush and beautiful! As we
enter this summer season with its anticipated scorcher & drought
-like days, let us remember these squishy-earth days with
fondness.
If you have not yet made your 2019 Stewardship pledge, please
do so! Remember that our St. Nicholas Operating Income (which
includes our Ministries) comes from your Stewardship.
We held our last Parish Council meeting on April 9. Here are
some meeting highlights plus other bits of information since my
last update:
• We finally have our new gym roof at St. Nicholas! And we
have two other small roofs under contract. It’s taken several
months of waiting for the right weather, but hallelujah! the
gym has been completed! Thank you to Dino Pappas, our St.
Nicholas Facilities Chair for working with our contractor to see
this work through to completion. And also an enormous thank
you to our very kind and generous anonymous parishioner
who provided the funding for these efforts.
• At our March General Assembly meeting, without a quorum
we were not able to vote on members of the Election
Committee. At our April meeting, the Parish Council approved
a slate of individuals to serve on the committee. They are: Paul
Leara, Pat Lekich, Demmie Nicozisin, Mark Vleisides, and
Chris Zaharias. Thanks to these individuals for stepping up to
serve.
• We created a “curb cut,” or ramp, in the circle driveway at St.
Nicholas to make our facility more accessible. The ramp takes
you to the wooden ramp in front of the three wooden doors.
Although the area is clearly marked as such, please DO NOT
park in front of the ramp area.
• We would like to thank Father Seraphim for his knowledge and
leadership in building and directing our new antiphonal choir.
It’s been almost a year of work, but the two choirs are
beginning to come together beautifully to chant hymns and
praises to our Lord.
• In May Father Michael, Parish Council Vice President and
Philoptochos President Carol Kamburis, Dr. Andy Galakatos,
and I met with Greg Patterson and Bryan Reichley of BJC. Greg
and Bryan reached out to touch base as “friendly neighbors”
and to reiterate their support of our Parish and our activities.
They also let us know about upcoming construction activities,
such as the development of a large new building to be built on
Forest Park just east of the Parkway Hotel in the next 2 years
and the demolition of Queeny Towers that will occur over the
next year. It was a very amiable meeting; we thanked them for
their continued support and gave them each a box of
Koulourakia!
• Get out your waders! Our Family Life Center Facilities team
just saved our Parish $900 by performing the required annual
maintenance on our wet pond! They performed all
maintenance and submitted the Stormwater Facilities
Management Report, which was accepted without issue by the
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. Previously, we paid a
vendor to perform this work and report on our behalf. Thank
you Nick Tharenos, Nick Koskolas, Demos Argyros & Roy Hill!
• We appreciate our faithful parishioners who come to help with
baking and other church activities. And we know that everyone
prefers parking in the circle driveway, rather than parking in
the garage and walking over to church. Please remember that
there MUST be ample space for an emergency vehicle to pass
through the circle drive. Please do not park in such a way as to
block access through the driveway. Thank you in advance for
your understanding and cooperation!
If YOU would like to participate in the planning or execution of
any of the above listed activities in the future or on an on-going
basis, please contact me!
We are here to serve through the Grace of God and for the
benefit of our beloved Parish.
Yours in Christ,
Teddy Hart
JUNE PRESIDENT’S NOTES
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Philoptochos Corner June 2019
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Audrey Hepburn
Kendra Gives Back Party - May 10 – A big thank you to Kendra Scott - Frontenac for hosting this very successful fundraiser for Philoptochos. All were greeted with sips, sweets, and jewels! Many thanks to our parishioners that attended and shopped during the 5 – 8 p.m. slot…. 20% of all purchases during this time period went to the benefit of St. Nicholas Ladies Philoptochos. Special thanks to Betsy Murphy for planning this event and all who took the time to shop for Philoptochos – when you help us, you help us help others!
Philoptochos General Dinner Meeting/Board Elections - May 16 – We wrapped up a productive calendar year at our dinner meeting at the St. Nicholas Family Life Center and elected the new St. Nicholas Philoptochos Board!
New Philoptochos Board of Directors for 2019-2021 – Congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected Philoptochos Board members: Christina Anastas, Mary Ellen Anastas, Helen Carey, Georgia Ferretti, Christina Ginos, Marilynn Jemas, Carol Kamburis, Maria Kamburis, Sandra Kamburis, Cleo Kekeris, Nikki Kontras, Pat Lekich, Betsy Murphy, Linda Nicozisin, Jenny Pappas, Teresa Ferguson Stavrides, Chrysoula Tomaras, Jeanne Tompras, and Dianne Zotos. Once the board is ratified by the National Philoptochos office, officers will be elected.
Grecian Kitchen Orders – Remember our Grecian Kitchen is open all year round! We continue to offer baklava, spanakopita, tiropita, galaktoboureko, pastitsio, OPA salad dressing, and our fabulous Hellenic Cuisine cookbook. These items make great gifts and can be kept in the freezer and used for last minute dinner parties. To order, please contact Dianne Zotos at 636.541.0708 Greek Festival - Prep Schedule Our 2019 Annual Labor Day Greek Festival festivities are underway and you know our motto...."many hands make light work." Please join us for assembly of our delicious Grecian specialties - even if you just have an hour to spare, it makes a difference. All prep is at St. Nicholas and lunch will be provided. Check the Festival Baking Schedule for specific dates. And don’t forget to volunteer for the Greek Festival – we need you! Thank you to all our members who continue to work tirelessly for our Chapter and for our beloved St. Nicholas community! The Philoptochos corner will take a “break” for the summer and resume in September.
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Dear St. Nicholas Parishioners: Our “2019 Annual Labor Day Greek Festival” festivities are underway! We are in celebration of “The Next 100” – the future of St. Nicholas. Over the years we have had loved ones who have spent many hours in the St. Nicholas kitchen making our Festivals huge successes. “YOU” can do the same by joining us in making this the best Festival ever. This will be a great opportunity for you to serve your St. Nicholas Community by volunteering your services for a couple of hours or for one day. A delicious lunch will be served by our volunteers. We look forward to seeing you. June – • Friday, June 7th – 1:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Marinade Lamb Shanks – Manpower needed • Saturday, June 8th – 7:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Cook Lamb Shanks – Manpower needed • Monday, June 10th – 8:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Salad Dressing Cups July – • Monday, July 29th – 8:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Koulouria August – • Monday, August 5th – 8:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Koulouria • Monday, August 12th – 8:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Kourabiedes • Monday, August 19th – 8:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Finikia Cookies • Friday, August 23rd – 8:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Meli Finikia/Pastry Trays • Monday, August 26th – 8:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Pastry Boxes/Pastry Trays • Tuesday, August 27th – 8:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Baklava Trays • Wednesday, August 28th – 8:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Baklava Trays (if needed) • Thursday, August 29th – 8:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church – Chickens – Manpower needed We are very interested in having the youth of our parish learn the skills of our parents and grandparents. If you need “service hours” for school or would like to do an “internship” in learning what takes place in the kitchen for our Annual Labor Day Festival, please feel free to contact me with any questions at 314.647.4636 or [email protected] Thanks again for your continued support, Chris Anastas
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CHRIST IS RISEN! GREAT LENT, HOLY WEEK AND EASTER THANK YOU
Many thanks to you, the wonderful parishioners of St. Nicholas, for your great generosity, as well as your dedication and hard work. Your donation of time, talent, and treasure have once again adorned our Church for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. Thanks to all the organizations that hosted the Lenten Meals after the Wednesday night Pre-Sanctified Liturgies: Parish Council, Philoptochos, Greek Dancers, Men’s Fellowship and the St. Nicholas Youth Groups. Thanks to: John Davis, Chris Sarantakis, and Stephanie Benos Tyler, who chaired the March 25th Celebration; Katherine Ellis and her committee that made the Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday (Maria Cutsoukos, Harry & Georgia Pliakos, Pat Johnson, George & Georgia James, Helen Scholl, Theresa Galakatos, Paul & Helen Leara, Mary Varvares, Teddy Hart, Ann Peterson, Georgia Doumouras, Peggy Pierroutsakos, Maria Tanurchis, Mary Jane Thomas, and Stacy English & family); Carol Kamburis, Philoptochos President, and the entire Philoptochos Board for the wonderful Palm Sunday Brunch, chaired by Chris Anastas; Vanessa Antoniou, Pamela Brennan, and the Sunday School children who decorated the Church for Palm Sunday; Egg Dyeing committee (Maria and Michael Kamburis, Georgia and Michael Ferretti, Mary Anne and John Koch, Georgia and George James, and Teresa and Pete Stavrides, and Dianne Zotos) on Holy Monday, they dyed and wrapped over one thousand Easter eggs on that you received at the Resurrection, AGAPE service and the annual Easter Lamb Roast; the men and women’s choirs and readers directed by Fr. Seraphim; new Holy Week books written by Fr. Seraphim; all our Altar Boys, especially the following Altar Boys who helped during many of the Services of Lent and Holy Week Nick Salas, Angelo Malek, George Tsichlis, Blake Sorbello, Maximos Soouris, Rome Crocker, Will Arbanas, Leo Martin, George Francis, John Francis, Pete Panopoulos, Panos Christophi, Anthony Christophi, Graham Ketchmark, Alexander Pantazopoulos, Leo Martin, John Angelides, Noel Zerai, Abel Zerai, Esey Shishai, Ashier Shishai and John Galakatos; Readers during Holy Week Services Markella Souris, Ava Pappas, Colin Duffy, John Francis, Christian Brennan and Penelope Smith; Kathy Ginos and Stephanie Glioumas for all the icons decorated with flowers for Holy Week; Lee Hartley, Jonathan Hartley, Carol Kamburis, Sandra Kamburis, Michael Kamburis, Helen Carey, Christina & Tom Ginos, John Davis, Alex Davis, Teddy Hart, Pres. Christina Papulis, Tinna King, who helped move and set up the Epitaphion late Holy Thursday night after the Service and surround it with flowers; on Holy Thursday and Good Friday morning Jeanne Tompras, Kathy Ginos, Elaine Coulson, Dede Catsavis, Helen Demmas, Becky Tharenos, Ann Zotos, Kay Zotos, Dianne Zotos, and Mary Vidakis, who so beautifully decorated the Epitaphion and the candles used by the clergy, altar boys, and handmaidens; Good Friday helpers Markella Souris, Graham Ketchmark, William Arbanas, Panos Christophi, Anthony Christophi, Angelo Malek, and Snit Ogbe; Naso Ginos, who carried the Holy Cross in the Good Friday Procession outside, and Louie Shisko, Timothy Bouyoukos, Chris Papadopoulos, Christian Argyros, Bill Mastorakos, and John Davis, who held up the Epitaphion on Good Friday night for all the faithful to walk underneath; the Handmaiden advisor Rosie Hartley; the Myrrh-bearing girls and Handmaidens, who were candle bearers on Good Friday Evening and they prepared the flowers on Holy Friday night for the Holy Saturday Service; Becky Tharenos, Chrysoula Panopoulos and the ladies who make the prosfora, and Presvytera Christina who made the prosfora used for Holy Communion in the Resurrection Liturgy; Chrysoula Tomaras and her Committee (Helen Carey, Pat Lekich, and Presvytera Christina Papulis) who prepared the Anastasi meal; Christina Ginos and her committee for the delicious Tsoureki bread served at the Anastasi meal. Rosie Hartley, and the Handmaidens (Marianthe Meyer, Nikki Sewall, Snit Ogbe, Markella Souris, Kiley Sorbello, Irena Malek and Liwam Debass) who served the delicious meal for the Faithful to share after the Anastasi/Resurrection service – our Church Family appreciates their love, hard work, and enthusiasm; Lexie Dendrinelis and the Philoptochos for the AGAPE reception; the Ladies of St. Nicholas Philoptochos for the koulouria served at the Easter celebrations; Lexi Dendrinelis, Martha Sewall, Dominica Redman, Presvytera Caroline Arbanas and their families for the Easter Egg/Candy Hunt after the AGAPE Service at the Church on Easter Sunday; Mary Anne Koch for the Easter Egg Hunt at the Family Life Center during the Lamb Roast on Easter Sunday afternoon; the co-chairs of the Easter Lamb Roast (Mary Argyros, Carol Kamburis, Betsy Murphy, Lauren Rowe, and Joe Palazzola); the lamb roasters (Joe Palazzola, Michael Palazzola, Demos Argyros, Mike Pappas, Tom Pappas, John Davis, Alex Davis, Ray Hill, and Alex Russon); and Chris Paradowski, for all of his work at the Church. We thank you all for another great Lent, Holy Week and Pascha!
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St. Nicholas Church’s youth ministries promote faith, fellowship and service to those in need in a respectful, fun and safe setting. They include:
SAVE THE DATES
FANARI CAMP: June 16-23, for kids entering 6th grade until 11th grade.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: July 8-12, at the Family Life Center.
HELLENIC CULTURE CAMP: July 15-19. See flyer below.
Cherubs: Pre-K HOPE: K-2nd Grades JOY: 3rd-5th Grades
Junior GOYA: Middle School GOYA: High School OCF: College campus ministry
YOUNG YEARS SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
• Sunday, June 30
• Sunday, July 7
• Sunday, July 14
• Sunday, July 21
• Sunday, July 28 Get ready to have fun! Summer Sunday School is just around the corner! It is open to children who have completed their first year of Sunday School up through 5th grade. We will begin after Holy Communion and will end around 11:30 am. Classes will be on the first floor next to Director’s office. We will focus on a lesson, activity, game or song and then have snack together. On Sunday, June 30th, we will have a patriotic theme! We are looking for volunteers to assist or teach for Summer Sunday School. Any amount of time you can volunteer is appreciated. We can help by being a lead teacher, assistant (helping kids with crafts, setting up, cleaning up) or just help by bringing in a healthy nut free snack. We are also looking to recruit a new Summer Sunday School Director that can take on the Summer Sunday School Program. The fee for Summer Sunday School is $10 per child or $15 per family for all five classes. Please make checks payable to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and “Summer Sunday School” in the memo section. You may pay the first day of Summer Sunday School or mail/bring to Church. Please contact Bess Fitzmaurice if you are interested in volunteering and to register your children at [email protected] or 314-602-5406. Please let Bess know if your child plans to attend Summer Sunday School.
ST. NICHOLAS YOUTH
Last Day of Sunday School!
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ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION – 2019-2020 Parents:
Telephone: Email (mandatory):
Address: City: Zip:
Children must be 3 years of age by August 1, 2019 to enter the 3 year old preschool class. Church school follows the age limits of St. Louis School Districts. Use the back of the form for more than 4 children. Child: Baptismal Name:
Grade - Fall 2019: DOB:
Allergies:
Child: Baptismal Name:
Grade - Fall 2019: DOB:
Allergies:
Child: Baptismal Name:
Grade - Fall 2019: DOB:
Allergies:
Parents! We need your continued support to make Church school and all of its extra-curricular activities run smoothly. In order for this to happen, we expect you to volunteer for at least one of the events below. This is a great way for you to make a contribution to Church School and take the burden off of our hardworking and dedicated volunteer teachers and Sunday School staff. Please circle below: Substitute/Assistant Teacher: If you can’t commit all year long, this is a good way to help out once in a while.
September: Ice Cream Social, Teacher Appreciation Gifts, Decorating and helping prepare Sunday school
November: Teacher’s Meeting Refreshments and set up and Advent decorating of Sunday school
December: St. Nicholas Day Gift Bags, Christmas Pageant, Teacher Appreciation Gifts
January: “Souper Bowl” Canned Food Drive, Oratorical Festival Committee
February/March: Teacher’s Meeting Refreshments and set up, Oratorical Festival Refreshment Committee
April/May: Pascha Pageant, Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon & Gifts, End of Sunday School Year Picnic
I can help in any way needed: We often need help with myriad of little things including cleaning and organizing
Summer Sunday School Teacher/Assistant: We need help with our Summer program that’s offered in June & July for 5 weeks. You can volunteer for one or all five weeks. This is perfect for those wanting to teach and serve but can’t during the regular school year. I can help with decorating and bulletin boards: This is done in September for the commencement of Sunday School, November for Advent and Christmas, January, then in Spring for lent and Easter and then for Summer Photographer: Take pictures as needed, post on website, print as needed for bulletin boards, storage and archive Registration fees are $10/child April – August. Late registrations will be $20/child after September 1st. We welcome all donations. Make checks payable to St. Nicholas Church (reference check Sunday School) and mail to:
St. Nicholas Church 4967 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
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FUNERALS † Martha Antonopoulos fell asleep in the Lord on April 21, 2019.
The funeral was on April 27, 2019. May her Memory be Eternal. MEMORIALS † 5 Year Memorial for Katherine Condaxis on June 9th. † 8 Year Memorial for Nicholas Clones on June 9th. † 27 Year Memorial for Betty Clones on June 9th. WEDDINGS
Alex Dugan and Chrissy Larrigan were married on May 18th. Congratulations!
PARISH LIFE
CHURCH FUND In Memory of Peter Vaccaro -Andrea Muckler In Memory of Helene Anagnos -Andrea Muckler -Rob & Lauren Muckler In Memory of Helen Kumpis -Mersine & Tom Kallaos In Memory of Martha Antonopoulos -Alex Dendrinelis -Joanna K. Vahey FAMILY LIFE CENTER FUND In Memory of Helen Kumpis -Janet E. Papageorge ST. NICHOLAS DANCERS In Memory of Martha Antonopoulos -Stacy Himmelspach CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND In Memory of Dino Giarmenitis -Sophia & Stephanie Chronopoulos
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
DAILY PRAYERS
A Prayer for All Times O Master and God, Father almighty, Lord, and only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit, one divinity and power, have mercy on me a sinner, and save me, your unworthy servant, in any way you know; for you are blessed unto the ages of ages. Amen.
A Child’s Morning Prayer Lord Jesus, I thank You for the gift of this new day. When You came to earth for us, You grew as a child in wisdom and grace. As Lord, You received children in Your arms. You blessed them and said that Your kingdom belongs to them. Dear Jesus, receive me also on this day and hear my morning prayer. Bless my parents, teachers, and all those who love and care for me.
Bless me, also, and protect me from danger and evil. Give me strength to be truthful, honest, kind, and helpful to others. Guide me to grow as a member of Your kingdom. You are my Lord and King, and to You I give praise and thanks forever.
A Child’s Evening Prayer Lord, Jesus Christ, You received the children who came to You. Receive also from Your child this evening prayer. Shelter me under the protection of Your wings that I may lie down in peace and sleep. Awaken me in due time that I may glorify You, for You alone are good and love all people.
Into Your hands, O Lord Jesus Christ, I commend my spirit and body; bless me, save me, and grant me eternal life.
The Father is my hope, the Son is my refuge, the Holy Spirit is my shelter. Holy Trinity, glory to You. Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Mission Team St. Louis
The house church of St. Moses the Black was established by OCMC Missionary Dr. Bill Black and Fr. Ioannis from
Kakamega. This growing Orthodox parish is the first in Kisumu, Kenya's third largest city. (Photo above)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Orthodox Mission Team of St. Louis works to nurture an awareness within our local churches of the need to evangelize, catechize, and support missionary efforts and programs globally."
To help support mission priests go to: www.ocmc.org/about/samp.aspx
Please contact Rosie Hartley at 618-447-9688, if you have any questions, would like to be part of the Mission Team St. Louis, or if you would like to help our missionaries. Thank you for your continued support!
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Stewardship 2019 (As of May 8)
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.
• Demos, Gus and Angela
• Efthim, Andrew
• Galakatos, Andrew
• Galakatos, Gregory and JoAnn
• Grayson, William and Diana
• Hart, James and Theodora
• Kalomas, Dean
• Millonas, Dean and Michelle
• Ott, Stephen and Diana
• 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
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 Caroline
• The Angelo Dendrinelis Family
• Efthim, Janet
• Ellis, George and Diane
• Ferretti, Michael and Georgia
• Kamburis, Michael and Maria
• Koch, John and Mary Anne
• Leara, Paul and Helen
• Mastorakos, Mary
• Mitchell, Bill and Charlene
• Papulis, Fr. Doug and Pres. Christina
• Salas, Sakis and Cathy
• Tsikalas, Demetrios and Jackie
• Vleisides, Mark and Renee
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 3.2 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
2019: Today our current loan amount is at $4,681,511 --Our monthly mortgage payment is $25,500 ($13,762 principle & $11,738 interest) We have made significant strides towards paying off our debt. Thank you for your continued love and dedication to our parish.
Sincerely, Helen Carey, Treasurer
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Alexander, Tom and Stacey
Ambrozat, Julia
Anastas, Christina
Anastas, Mary Ellen
Anastas, Nicholas and Jamie
Anastas, Ruth
Anastasios, Louis
and Catherine
Angelides, Mary
Angelides, Nicholas & Sarah
Angelos, George
Angelos, Steve
Angelos, Vasso
Antonopoulos, Konstantinos
and Georgia
Argyros, Demos and Mary
Athanasiadis, Christos
and Penelope
Bendas, Nick and Dianne
Betta, Steve and Carol
Bogdanos, Renee
Bollis, Alexander & Kathleen
Brown, Jim and Anna
Bude, George
Burch, Robert and Cindy
Camene, Timothy
and Christine
Carey, Alexandra
Carey, Dennis and Helen
Cassimatis, Nicholas & Susan
Cassimatis, Ted and Stacey
Charalambous, Danae
Charles, Harry
Chrissos, George and Anna
Chronopoulos, Panagiota
Clemens, Daniel and Vicki
Clones, John
Cluck, F. Alexandra
Cluck, Sophia
Cornelius, James and Athena
Couteranis, Roxana
Coulson, William and Elaine
Crocker, Timothy & Joanna
Cutsoukos, Maria
Dafnides, Antigoni
Dagartzikas, Anastasios
Davenport, Scott
Davis, John and Mimi
Dedes, Fr. Seraphim
Demmas, Danielle
Demmas, Helen
Demos, James and Theresa
Demos, Theodore and Helen
Dillas, James and Stephanie
Doias, Theodore and Beverly
Doumouras, Georgia
Dubis, Vassiliki
Duffy, John and Elizabeth
Eck, Dimitri
Efstratiadis, Stilianos
Efthim, Christopher
and Sabrina
Efthim, Elizabeth
Efthim, Paul and Christina
Efthim, Frank and Carol
Efthim, Stephanie
Ellis, Katherine
English, Jim and Jennifer
Fakonas, Anastassios
and Christina
Ferretti, Edward
Ferretti, Peter and Tonya
Finer, Lyndia
Fitzmaurice, Sean & Vasiliki
Fluchel, Brian and Elizabeth
Forsting, Leonard
and Katherine
Fotenos, Helen
Fournier, Michael & Pamela
Francis, William and Voula
Fridrich, Daniel and Vaso
Fryntzko, Agnes
Fryrear, Jim and Stacie
Gaddis, Nicholas
Galakatos, Christopher
and Kimberly
Galakatos, Krys
Galakatos, Theresa
Gallagher, Sean & Stephanie
Georges, Anthony and Sonja
Georges, Niko and Alexia
Georges, Patricia
Georges, Tom and Helen
Germanos, John E.
Ginos, Nicholas & Kathleen
Ginos, Thomas and Christina
Glastris, George
Glioumas, George
and Stephanie
Glynias, Stefan and Elizabeth
Grant, Christopher
and Georgiana
Guarino, James
Habtu, Amanuel
Habtu, Yemane
and Abrahatzion
Hartley, Jonathan
Hartley, Lee and Generosa
Hedgecock, Ronald
and Dianne
Heine, Betty
Hinni, Aaron and Kathy
Hoffman, John and Candice
Hunnius, Janet
James, George and Georgia
Jemas, Noel and Marilynn
Kalamitsiotis, Rula
Kallaos, Tom and Mersine
Kallaos, Irene
Kamburis, Carol
Kamburis, Sandra
Kapodistrias, Gus & Dianne
Karras, Frieda
Karras, Valerie
Katsaras, Nicholas
Kavadas, Jimmy and Brenda
Kazanas, Dan and Anne
King, Ordie
Kirkou, Thomas and Katina
Kirkou, Eugenia
Kondis, Nick and Jamie
Kontoleon, Constantine
and Ann
Kontras, Nikki
Koronis, Pete and Kay
Koskolos, Nick and Helen
Kotis, Jimmy and Anastasia
Koutsogiannis, Bill and Atha
Lampros, Theodore & Susan
Leara, Christopher
Lemakis, Peter
Livaditis, Dino and Gracie
Livaditis, Terry and Kathy
Lockwood, Andrea
Maddux, Michael and Susan
Maleas, Christ and Trigona
Malek, Ron and Aliki
Mandis, Nicholas and Olga
Mann, Austin and Maria
Manolis, Christos and Janice
Marmigas, Dena
Martin, Jason and Claire
Mastorakos, Mary Ann
Mastorakos, William
Mavromatis, Peter and Kathy
McCullison, Joseph
and Anastasia
McDermott, Gregory
and Cheryl
McPherron, Colin
and Stephanie
Memos, James and Fleeda
Meyer, David and Carol
Mezines, Chris and Mary
Mezines, Sam and Maureen
Milonas, Cynthia
Milonas, John
Molleston, Jerome
Monolo, Timothy and Mary
Muckler, Robert and Lauren
Muckler, Robert and Mary
Mullen, Vincent and Stacie
Murphy, Benjamin and Betsy
Murphy, Ian and Lexi
Nakis, Emmanuel and Gina
Nichoalds, Joe and Helen
Nicozisin, Demetra
Nicozisin, Sylvia
O'Hara, Thomas and Mary
Orf, Roland and Cynthia
Otso, Carl and Nancy
Palazzola, Joseph & Deborah
Panopoulos, Pete
Panopoulos, Dimitrios
and Cathy
Panopoulos, Dina
Panopoulos, Kosta
and Chrysoula
Papadopoulos, Christos
Papadopoulos, Pete & Estelle
Paparigopoulos, Basilios
and Elizabeth
Papay, Andrew
Pappas, Basil and Kathy
Pappas, Michael and Jenny
Paradowski, Christopher
and Christine
Pashos, Leo and Despina
Peppes, William
Perkins, Charles and
Katharine
Perkins, Frieda
Peterson, Anastasia
Pierroutsakos, Margaret
Pliakos, George
Pliakos, Harry and Georgia
Pliakos, Ted
Politis, Louis and Theone
Politis, Vlasios
Poplos, Constance
Porter, Clark & Tumica
Prstojevich, Georgia
Riethmann, Elizabeth
Roemer, Scot and Christiane
Rogers, Ronald & Katherine
Salas, Olga
Sarantakis, Chris and Tina
Schildroth, Irene
Sears, Katherine
Sevastianos, Noel
and Evangelia
Shamia, Constantin & Janet
Sheridan, Robert & Georgine
Shisko, William and Fotina
Silvestri, John and Anne
Smith, Adam
and Joanna Dalakos
Smith, Kurt and Loukia
Sorbello, Catherine
Sorbello, James Jr. & Carmen
Souris, John and Hariklia
Souris, Kosmas and Despina
Spanos, Leon and Johanna
Stamelos, Christina
Stamelos, Maria
Stricker, Sophia
Stavro, Mark and Jackie
Takes, Michael
Takes, Peter and Alexandra
Tanurchis, John
Taratsas, Leonora
Tarlas, Dan and Andrea
Teferi, Mulugheta and Zegge
Tekle, Bekuretsion
Tharenos, Nick and Becky
Thavorides, Anne
Thavorides, Elizabeth
Thavorides, Fay
Theodorou, Argyirios
and Evangelia
Tomaras, Chrysoula
Tompras, Angeline
Trakas, Evelyn
Tsichlis, Mary
Tsichlis, Penny
Tsilimantos, Niki
Tsimpris, Catherine
Tsiopos, Kalliope
Tsoukas, Sophia
Tsoulis, Nick and Stella
Vahey, Joanna
Vainalis, Constantine
and Alexandra
Van Dyke, Frosene
Varvares, Mary
Vazopolos, Nicholas
Vellios, William and Sophia
Vidakis, Mary
Vlahiotis, Antonios
Volas, Mary
Walters, Lexie
Ward, Gary and Gloria
Winter, Don and Susan
Wolfmeyer, William
and Yolanda
Woodcock, Mary
Zaman, Anthony and Karen
Zaharias, Christopher
Zias, Dina
Zotos, Ann
Zotos, Bess
Zotos, Diane
Zotos, George and Dianne
Zotos, Katherine
Zotos, Magdalene
STEWARDS
Stewardship 2019 (As of May 8)
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St. Nicholas Stewardship (confidential)
Please complete the following, sign at bottom and return as soon as possible.
Stewardship Pledge for the year 2019: $_________ _____St. Nicholas Super Stewards – A pledge of at least 5% of household gross income, or at least $5,000. _____ Leadership St. Nicholas, an annual commitment of $10,000 for 10 consecutive years.
Payment Schedule (please select one of the following)
Weekly____ Monthly____ Quarterly_____ Annually____ Other (please make arrangements with Fr. Doug)_____ Method of Payment (please select one of the following methods of payment)
Check/Cash____ Please make your check payable to “St. Nicholas” include your Member ID and “2019 – Stewardship” in the memo of the check.
Credit Card - Visa____ Mastercard____ Discover ____ American Express_____ Exact name on Credit Card (please print) ___________________________________________________________
Account No. ___________________________ Expiration Date__________ CVV Code (On back of card)__________
Electronic Funds Transfer (automatic withdrawal from your bank account)_______ Note: 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 _______________________________________________________________________________ Name (please print) _______________________________________________________________________ Address, City, State & Zip __________________________________________________________________ Home Phone____________________ Cell Phone _______________________E-Mail_______________________________
Please complete the Time and Talent form on the reverse side.
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Youth
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___ Vacation Bible School
Buildings and Grounds
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___ Clean-up
___ Interior Repairs
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___ Roofing
___ Hall Rentals
Administration
___ Development/Fundraising
___ Office Help
___ Computer/Technical
___ Data Entry
Worship
___ Sanctuary & Altar Care
___ Baking Prosforo
___ Choir
___ Reader
___ Greeter/Usher
___ Handmaidens
Ministries & Programs
___ Family Ministry
___ Campus Ministry
___ Welcome Team
___ Sunday Fellowship/Coffee Hour
___ Visitation – Hospitals & Shut-ins
___ Prayer Shawl
___ Philoptochos
___ Feeding the Hungry – FOCUS
___ Prison Ministry
___ Grief Support
___ International Orthodox Charities
___ Seniors Ministry
___ Orthodox Christian Mission Center
Communications
___ Web Site & Social Media
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Time and Talent Pledge – 2019
Family Name: Address: __________________ City: _____ __ State __ Zip __ Home Telephone: __
Member Spouse Children / Date of Birth
Name: _________ ________ / _____
Mobile Tel: _________ _____ / _____
E-mail: __________ _____ / _____
Occupation: __________ _____ / _____
Work Tel: _________ _______ / _____
Please indicate area of interest with an “X”.
Families, please use the initials or name of the family member who is interested.
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 4967 Forest Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
PAID ST. LOUIS, MO
PERMIT NO. 1029
Please visit us at www.sngoc.org
Philoptochos Philanthropy Report June 2019
FOOD BAGS FOR THE HUNGRY
June 2019 Spaghetti with Meatballs
Peas Applesauce
Powdered Milk Toothpaste/Toothbrush
July 2019 Chicken Chow Mein
Brown Rice Turnip Green
Fruit Mix Baby Wipes
Gentle Washing Machine Detergent
We thank the St. Nicholas Community for their generous and thoughtfulness of those less fortunate. We continue to assist people in our Confidential Program and we thank you for your support when we need your help. We hope you will continue to keep us in your prayers.
CLOTHING FOR FOCUS: If you would like to donate towards FOCUS outreach program please gather gently used clothing for men, women and children and bring to St. Nicholas Church. Please ask for Chris Paradowski so he can assist you in putting the clothing in a specific place for storage until FOCUS can pick it up.
FOOD BAG MINISTRY: Please continue to fill your food bags. Our need for this ministry has grown and is very much appreciated by our charity organizations, our clergy and our outreach programs. These are difficult times for many people and your donations of food items, clothing, furniture and financial assistance have allowed us to help our own parishioners and those in our outreach program. Please see the suggested menu to the left of our message.
FURNITURE DONATIONS: If you are donating furniture, please contact us first. Please send an email to Jeanne at: [email protected] with a photo, description of the furniture and how soon it needs to be picked up. We will try to place your items and notify you if we can use it. The person who does the pickup is a volunteer and must arrange for use of a truck. If we are able to use your furniture, we will be pleased to send a tax form for your records.
FAMILY IN NEED: We have a family in urgent need, they have housing but no furnishings. They are in need of furniture, household items bedding and small appliances. Please contact us so we may arrange to pick up the items (contact information is below). Also, please email Jeanne at [email protected] and include a picture of the donation so we know the size and can arrange pickup and delivery accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact: Johanna Spanos 314.966.5176, Jeanne Tompras 314.994.7667 or Kim Tarlas 314.740.0955. We are grateful for your support, thank you.
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