THE TRUE VINE
The Monthly Newsletter of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Dayton, Ohio
APRIL 2015
VOLUME 10
ISSUE 20
CHRIST IS RISEN!
Mark16: 1-8
IN THIS ISSUE:
And when the Sabbath was past, Mary
Christ Is Risen
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Parish Registry
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Magdalene, and Mary the mother of
Liturgical Schedule
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James, and Salome, bought spices, so
Ministries and
Organizations
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that they might go and anoint him.
Faith In Action
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And very early on the first day of the
News and Notes
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Stewardship
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week they went to the tomb when the sun
Calendar
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had risen.
And they were saying to one another,
Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking
up, they saw that the stone was rolled back; --it was very large.
And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side,
dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed.
And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who
was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him.
But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as
he told you."
And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them;
and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.
2015 ANNUAL PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON APRIL 5, 2015 SPONSORED BY
Philoptochos and Parish Council Benefiting Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology
Make checks payable to “Philoptochos Society”
$10 per Adult, $6.00 PER CHILD 12 and under
Menu by Spot Catering
Adults: Baked Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce, Greek Green Beans,
Red Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Dessert, Coffee, Ice Tea/Lemonade
Children: Baked Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, Applesauce, Dessert, Milk
“Vegetarian Option will be available”
NO RESERVATION DAY OF LUNCHEON
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From the Pastor’s Library – Recommended Reading for April
MEDITATIONS FOR HOLY WEEK: Dying and Rising with Christ
by Archmandrite Vassilios Papavassiliou
Archimandrite Vassilios brings his liturgical and devotional insights and warm,
accessible style to bear on the services of Holy Week, helping the reader enter
fully into this most rich and intense period of the Christian year.
About the Author:
Archimandrite Vassilios Papavassiliou is a priest of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of
Thyateira and Great Britain. He was born in London in 1977 and holds degrees in pastoral
and social theology, classics, and Byzantine music. He is the author of Meditations for Great Lent, Meditations for Advent, and Thirty
Steps to Heaven (Ancient Faith Publishing), as well as Journey to the Kingdom: An Insider’s Look at the Liturgy and Beliefs of the
Eastern Orthodox Church (Paraclete Press) and numerous articles on Christian Orthodox faith and theology.
The Good Unbelief of Thomas
By Monk Moses the Athonite
In one of its hymns, our Church calls the unbelief of Thomas "good". Understandably one would wonder - is there good and bad
unbelief? There seems to be, because humans are not purely good or evil. In one who has a clean conscience, good heart and
humble thought, everything is clear. In one infected with the virus of unbelief, all is dark and troubled. If only we had the good
unbelief of the Apostle Thomas!
We would say that doubt, hesitation and little faith, it is normal to a man who seeks God with the mind.
The Apostles of Christ begged Him to add faith to their existing faith. Unbelief, however, is a serious spiritual illness. Faith is beyond
reason and unbelief is unreasonable. Unbelief is often dense, comes from frivolity and shallowness of thought, and from a volatile
life and confused consciousness.
The case of Thomas, who was absent at the onset of the appearance of
the Risen Christ to His disciples, is typical. It is a fact that Thomas doubted,
and did not disbelieve, but asked for evidence to confirm his faith.
Well known for his enthusiasm in other moments, Thomas is not a skeptic
who is isolated and disadvantaged. He dares, he searches, he investigates,
he inquires. He asks for the truth, to have direct contact with it. Christ did
not have problem offering it to him. He came back to meet him. He comes
back to every one of us.
The faith of many Christians sometimes is lukewarm, colder than unbelief.
We have faith as an armor and good outfit to beat others with, but not to
take the beating; to be appreciated, admired and be watched. We do not
dare to look ever deeper into the beliefs of our faith, we do not in any way
want to challenge it, and perhaps expose it. Strong faith gives spiritual
health, balance, sturdiness, empowerment, hope and trust in God. Sometimes, let's not be afraid to admit it, our faith has much
evidence of secret ego-pathologies and morbid sentimentality. It reaches even to the point of a mistaken belief in an antisocial
skepticism, which offers a pretty bad example to others. Seeking God while being this way, is to backtrack.
Thomas surely was not of bad faith, nor did he believe easily. He was careful, outspoken, genuine, solid, honest and true. It was who
he was. His good unbelief made Christ come to him. Christ offered Himself to him for his sincerity. He did not rebuke him, who asked
to see Him, to touch Him. But eventually He blessed those who will not see and yet believe.
Unbelief is of course a free choice of each of us. Unbelief says that they base themselves only on what they see and grasp and
understand with logic. This is coercion and tiresome easiness. Faith, we would say, comes with difficulty, hazard, risk and daring. This
is why He blessed those who believe without tangible evidence. The strongest evidence is the confirmation of our hearts. The hardto-believe Thomas is our brother, he is weak, but definitely sympathetic.
On Mount Athos this day we all have an all-night vigil, because on such a day we were liberated from the Turkish yoke. As we have
learned, the world during the Paschal holidays was more than ever in the churches. This means that faith is not extinguished. But it
can become deeper and warmer. Thomas is not for the unbelievers, but for the skeptical, for those with little faith, and finally for the
faithful. May his good unbelief trouble us to fertilize us.
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Liturgical Schedule for the Month of April
Matins 8:15 am
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Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts 6:00 pm
Saturday before Palm Sunday (Saturday of Lazarus)
HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA
Feast of the Entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm
Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm
Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm
Sacrament of Holy Unction 3:00 pm
Sacrament of Holy Unction 7:00 pm
Commemoration of the Mystical Supper (Divine Liturgy) 7:00 am
The Holy Passion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 7:00 pm
Royal Hours of Pascha 9:00 am
Great Vespers (Taking Down of the Body of Christ from the Cross) 2:30 pm
Lamentations Service 7:00 pm
Divine Liturgy 9:00 am
Vigil Service 11:00 pm
RESURRECTION SERVICE AND DIVINE LITURGY OF PASCHA 12:00 am
Vespers of Agape 11:00 am
Feast of the Life-giving Fountain
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2 Sunday from Pascha (Thomas Sunday)
Feast of St. George the Great-martyr
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3 Sunday from Pascha (Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women)
PARISH REGISTRY
40 Day Blessing –
MEMORIALS IN
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March 14 Paige Foreman and daughter
Baptism
Neophyte- Alexander Henry
Father-Scott McAlpine
Mother- Karey (Palmer) McAlpine
Sponsor: Matt McAlpine
Date- March 7, 2015
Funeral
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Feb. 20 +Vasiliki Vlahos
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March 2 +Eleftherios Karkadoulias
April 26
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+Vasilios Nakis
+Elias Nakis
+Eleftherios Karkadoulias
+Gregory James Ellis
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Ministries and Organizations
AHEPA
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AHEPA will meet Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Athenagoras Room.
CHOIR
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April Choir Rehearsal Dates and Times: April 1 , 22 , 29 , 7:00 p.m.
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE
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Daughters will meet Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Athenagoras Room.
DIFI (Dayton International Festival)
DIFI is May 15-17, 2015 at the Dayton Convention Center. Please speak to Demetri Nicholas or Pete Tsolometes to schedule your
time to volunteer as we share our culture with the greater Dayton community. This will be Demetri and Pete's final year
chairing. We are seeking a new chair(s) "in training". The baking schedule is as follows:
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Koulouria Baking: April 28, Dessine Fricioni, Co-chair, Mary Searles, Chair; Baklava Baking: May 11 , Baklava Packaging: May
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GAPA will meet Tuesday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. in the Athenagoras Room
GREEK FESTIVAL
We are in need of volunteers to chair the Lamb Shanks Booth and Gyro Express Booth. Please contact Harry or Linda at 435-0399
or Missy at 219-4211 for additional information or to volunteer.
GOYA
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GOYA will meet Sunday, April 5 after Divine Liturgy.
JOY ACTIVITY
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Saturday, April 4 Saturday of Lazarus Pancake Breakfast – JOY SERVES BREAKFAST ALSO STAY TO HELP MAKE PALM CROSSES
PHILOPTOCHOS
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Philoptochos Membership Meeting will be Thursday, April 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Athenagoras Room.
PHILOPTOCHOS CCM - MONTH OF APRIL, HANNAH’S TREASURE CHEST
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Celebrate the 14 birthday of Hannah’s Treasure Chest on Sunday, April 19 after church! Founded in 2001, Hannah’s Treasure
Chest is a nonprofit organization which enriches the lives of children in need through partner agencies in Butler, Greene,
Montgomery, and Warren counties. Donations welcomed throughout the month of April are new or very gently used clothing,
furniture, toys and books or almost everything a child uses, plays with, or wears - in infant through children’s size 18. New or very
gently used tennis shoes and socks are also requested. Monetary donations, addressed to Philoptochos CCM, provide needed
equipment: cribs, car seats, highchairs, bed items, dental hygiene kits, and items in short supply. Philoptochos CCM thanks you in
advance for your support and financial gift. If you have any questions, please contact Renee Nicholas (898-9095) or Kathy Spyrou
(435-4223).
YOUNG AT HEART
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The date for Young At Heart Senior Citizens’ Luncheon is THURSDAY, APRIL 16 at 11:30 a.m. in the Memorial Center.
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Saturday of Lazarus / Palm Crosses
Palm Sunday / Students go directly to
class at 9:30 am Divine Liturgy / Holy
Communion / Blessing of Palm Crosses
Good Friday / Decorate The Tomb of Christ
Orthodox Easter Pascha
Classes meet / Staff meeting in Athenagoras Rm.
Classes meet / Daughters Tea
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May 3
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May 10
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May 17
May 19
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Classes meet / All Saints Fair
Classes meet / Mother’s Day
Last Day of Classes / Awards
Students go directly to class 9:30 am
Divine Liturgy, Communion / Awards
Teacher’s Appreciation Dinner
6:00 pm at Bravo Restaurant
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FAITH IN ACTION
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS – APRIL 2015
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON
THANK YOU:
--To Chairs Evanthia Valassiades and Katina Tsatalis, and to the
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ladies who provided March 6 First Salutations Refreshments.
--To Kathy McAlpine for hosting the Membership meeting at her
home on March 19. We enjoyed the delicious food everyone
brought, and it was a chance for many members to attend since it
was held in the evening.
--To Dessine Fricioni, Evanthia Valassiades, Michelle Zois, Berdi
Kakas, and Jackie Kaiser for organizing the March 24 Great Vespers
Reception, and to those who assisted and joined us in providing
hospitality to surrounding communities following the beautiful
Great Vespers Service of the Annunciation.
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ON MARCH 1 , DR. ALBERT ROSSI SPOKE ON “THE CHALLENGE OF
LIVING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE“
The challenge that day was the WEATHER, but for those who
attended, Dr. Rossi’s message was well-received and thoughtprovoking. His topics included: Christ is everything and the cross
is a difficult privilege, mental health, sanity and sanctity is the
ability to handle ambiguity, choose your battles wisely and
stillness. Unfortunately, we were unable to videotape the event,
but Dr. Rossi does podcasts for Ancient Faith Radio. They can be
listened to by going to ancientfaith.com and type in Albert Rossi in
the search box. A list of his podcasts will appear. Dr. Rossi also
mentioned his latest book, “Becoming a Healing Presence”, which
is available on Amazon.com. Thank you to Chair Maria Abboud for
undertaking this presentation. Many thanks to Diane Briggs, Berdi
Kakas and their Coffee Hour committee for a wonderful lunch
before the presentation.
THIS MONTH – APRIL
THURSDAY, APRIL 2,
ATHENAGORAS ROOM
MEMBERSHIP
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A.M.,
At the conclusion of the meeting, we will have a short visit with the
Executive Director of “Hannah’s Treasure Chest” which is a nonprofit organization which provides needy children with clothing,
furniture and toys. Hannah’s Treasure Chest is our April CCM
project.
Something new! The Metropolis Philoptochos has decided to
share information through a Facebook page. It is inspiring to see
what other chapters do to promote membership, honor traditions,
fundraise and assist those in need. You do not have to be a
Facebook user to see the page; you can also go directly to:
https://www.facebook.com/PhiloptochosMetropolisDetroit?ref=hl
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, SATURDAY OF LAZARUS AND PALM CROSSES
Following church service, please join us for a delicious pancake
breakfast and the making of palm crosses. Children always enjoy
this activity but we also need many adults to participate. We will
be setting up for the Palm Sunday luncheon and appreciate any
help.
Bring the entire family to our annual Palm Sunday Luncheon
which benefits the Hellenic College/Holy Cross Theological
Seminary. You can purchase tickets on Sundays after church. No
tickets will be sold at the door. Adults $10 and children’s menu
$6. Please contact Theona Russell for reservations (937)3727738 or email: [email protected]
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, PREPARE RED EGGS
Chairs, Athena Baldridge and Debbie Withers
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, DECORATE THE KOUVOUKLION
Chairs - Maria Castleman & Mary McDonald
LOOKING AHEAD
THURSDAY, MAY 7 MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 10 A.M.
ATHENAGORAS ROOM
Don’t Forget: Following the meeting, CCM Flower pick-up is
from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 9, NINTH ANNUAL ANNUNCIATION LADIES
SPRING CHARITY LUNCHEON
Moraine Country Club
11 a.m. Fabulous Raffle and Social Hour
12 Noon Equally Fabulous Lunch
Ladies: $20 Girls: $10
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Reservations by April 30 please. Contact Michelle Zois at
[email protected] . If you have donations or auction items,
the deadline to receive these items is April 2. Please bring them
to our Membership Meeting that day or deliver to Michelle. We
hope all members will participate in this annual fundraiser,
including working a short shift during the event.
FOR COMMUNITY REWARDS WHEN YOU’RE SHOPPING:
--Kroger’s Community Rewards Program, Code# 10287. This is an
easy and very successful fund-raising endeavor, HOWEVER, YOU
MUST REAPPLY YEARLY TO STAY IN THE PROGRAM. Go to
www.krogers.com and follow their instructions to renew your
rewards membership. Instructions have been e-mailed to you
earlier, but if you have any questions, contact Sandy Alex
[email protected]
--Meijer Stores or Meijer.com. You must use either a Meijer credit
card, cash or a debit card. Application cards can be filled out on line
or at a Meijers Customer Service Desk. Our code is #432555.
--GFS gives us store credits towards future purchases. When
shopping, the information to give to the clerk is: “Philoptochos
#2024816.”
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Parish News and Notes…
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
AHEPA BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIPS
The AHEPA Buckeye Scholarship is now accepting applications for 2015. The deadline for application is April 15 2015. The awards are given
only to students entering college or already in undergraduate school, who are active members of the AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, Sons
of Pericles, Maids of Athena, or whose parent(s) have been active members of the Senior Orders for 3 consecutive years (2 years plus
current year). Awardees are selected according to scholastic achievement and financial need. Applications are available online, or the
church office. For further information visit http://www.bsf.buckeyedistrict11.org/ or contact Evan Bambakidis. Applications can be
completed online or can be mailed to AHEPA Buckeye Scholarship Foundation, 4243 St. Andrews Place, Cincinnati, OH 45236
AIF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Information concerning the AIF Scholarship Program for the 2015-16 school year is now available. Application packets may be picked up in
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the Parish Center lobby. The deadline for submission is May 1 .
2015 GRADUATION INFORMATION - RECOGNITION SUNDAY – JUNE 7TH
We are requesting information from our parish’s 2015 High School and
College/University Graduates for a special “Graduates” Section in our June issue
of the True Vine. We ask that submissions include the following: Name of
Graduate, School Graduating From, and Degree Received, and Future Plans. Also,
we would like a picture (jpeg or png format preferred) of the graduate to
accompany the information. Please send all information and photos to the parish
office, ([email protected]), by SUNDAY, MAY 10th.
HOLY WEEK BOOKS
So that you may follow the Services of Holy Week and Pascha, we have a number of Holy Week Books
available for purchase. This book contains all of the services for Holy Week. The cost is $25 per book.
Copies are available in the Narthex
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Memory Eternal
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family of +Vasiliki Vlahos who passed away on February 15, 2015. May her memory be
eternal.
We also extend our deepest sympathies to the family of +Eleftherios Karkadoulias who passed away on February 26, 2015. May his
memory be eternal.
Note of Appreciation
My sincere thanks to everyone for all of your prayers, visits and for the many, many “Get Well Wishes.”
healing helped me greatly. May God bless all of you, Tina Karambelas.
Your caring thoughts for my
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
It’s time, once again, to begin planning for Summer Camp! We are blessed to have several
opportunities in which the youth of our parish may participate. The following options are available:
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MDSC (Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp) in Rose City, MI –
DAYTON WEEK JUNE 28 – JULY 4
Registration will be exclusively online. Go to gomdsc.org and click on “Online Camper Registration
Open”. As in the past, the AIF will provide a subsidy for one week of camp per camper. You will need to
input a special code when registering to subtract the subsidy amount from the registration fee. Please
contact Fr. Mark to receive this code number. Transportation will be provided by the church. NOTE:
Those who look to attend camp other than DAYTON WEEK, will need to arrange for their own
transportation to and from camp.
ST. NICHOLAS CAMP in Pleasantville, TN – JULY 5 – JULY 11
Go to southerncamp.com to obtain registration information as it becomes available. Subsidies will also be available to those attending
St. Nicholas Camp. Transportation may be provided by the church. Contact Fr. Mark for further details.
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Parish Oratorical Festival
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The annual St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival took place on Sunday, March 15 following the Divine Liturgy. A total of six participants encompassing
the Elementary, Junior, and Senior Divisions presented speeches. In the Festival’s Poetry and Essay categories, four students submitted entries. We
congratulate all of the participants for their efforts! The following list contains the participants in all categories:
Oratory Category
Elementary Division – Zoe Day, John Tipler, and Peter Tsatalis
Junior Division – Carrie Langendorf (First Ranked Speaker) and Helen Souder (Second Ranked
Speaker)
Senior Division – John Tsatalis (First Ranked Speaker)
Essay Category
Senior Division – Sophia Blessing
Junior Division – Nick Daskalakis
Poetry Category
Senior Division – Tanner Daskalakis (First Ranked Poem) and Michael Daskalakis (Second Ranked
Poem)
The Essay and Poetry Categories are offered only for the Parish Oratorical Festival. The Oratory Category at the Junior and Senior Division levels includes
Parish, District, Metropolis and Archdiocesan Festivals. The top two speakers in the Junior and Senior Division will represent our parish at the District
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Festival in Cincinnati, OH on April 25 .
We would like to thank event Co-chairs Jon Gromek and Michael Haubrock, Judges Nikki Burns, Bernie Gearon and Christopher Milanese, Videographers
John and Barbara Moraites, Joan and Alex Gounaris, and the Annunciation Investment Fund, which provides awards for the participants.
SUNDAY of THE MYRRH-BEARERS (April 26, 2015)
By Nikephoros Kallistos Xanthopoulos
Of these Saints, the women were the first and unerring witnesses of the Resurrection of Christ, while Joseph and Nicodemos
were witnesses of His burial, which are the primary and most essential elements of our dogmatic teaching. For Nicodemos was
expelled from the synagogue as soon as he decided to part company with the Jews, while Joseph, after burying the Lord’s body,
was cast by the Jews into a pit, from which he was snatched up by Divine power and brought to Arimathæa, his homeland. After
arising, Christ appeared to him while he was still in fetters, and gave him greater assurance of the mystery of the Resurrection.
Although Joseph suffered greatly at the hands of the Jews, he was no longer able to keep silent about this mystery, but boldly
recounted to everyone what had happened. It is said of Nicodemos that, by virtue of his writings, he was the first to explain in
detail the events surrounding the Passion and Resurrection of Christ, because, coming from the synagogue, he was better
informed about the schemes and deliberations of the Jews, and, in short, he knew everything about them. And because, as we
have said, Joseph and Nicodemos were reliable witnesses of the Lord’s burial, they were ranked together with the women who
beheld the Resurrection.
These women were the first to behold the Resurrection, and it was they who announced the glad tidings to the Disciples; for it was fitting that the sex
which had first fallen to sin and had inherited the curse should be the first to behold the Resurrection and to hear the joyous greeting, having formerly
heard the words: “in pain thou shalt bring forth children.” They were called Myrrh-Bearers, because Joseph and Nicodemos, being in a hurry to bury the
body of the Lord on the Friday, since the next day was the great day of the Sabbath, anointed it according to Jewish custom, but not as they ought to have
done; they only anointed it with aloes and spices, wrapped it in a winding-sheet, and committed it to the grave; for this reason, having an ardent love for
Christ, as disciples of His, these women purchased costly myrrh and came by night, both for fear of the Jews and because the Law permitted them to
mourn earlier in the day and to anoint the body, thereby making up for a deficiency that had been due to pressure of time. When they arrived at the tomb,
they saw different sights: the two shining Angels inside the tomb, and the other sitting on the stone; after this, they beheld Christ and worshipped Him; St.
Mary Magdalene asked Him about Himself as if He were the gardener.
Many were the Myrrh-Bearers, but the Evangelists mentioned only the important ones, leaving the others aside. First of them all was Mary Magdalene,
from whom Christ had cast out seven demons; after the Ascension of Christ, she went to Rome, as the story has it, and delivered Pilate and the High Priests
to an evil death, after relating to the Emperor Tiberius the events surrounding Christ; she later reposed in Ephesus and was buried by St. John the
Theologian; her Relics were translated to Constantinople by Emperor Leo the Wise. The second was Salome, who was a daughter of St. Joseph the
Betrothed and whose husband was Zebedee; she gave birth to St. John the Evangelist and St. James. For Joseph had begotten four sons: James, called the
Less, Joses, Simon, and Jude; and three daughters: Esther, Thamar, and Salome, the wife of Zebedee. Hence, when you hear in the Gospel about Mary, the
mother of James the Less and Joses, keep in mind that she is the Theotokos; for the Theotokos was reckoned to be the mother of the sons of Joseph, and,
as it turns out, St. John the Evangelist was a nephew of Christ, since he was the son of a sister. The third of the Myrrh-Bearers was Joanna, the wife of
Chuza, the administrator and steward of King Herod’s household. The fourth and the fifth were Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus. The sixth was
Mary, the wife of Clopas, whom some call Cleopas. The seventh was Susanna. And there were very many others, as the Divine Luke records, who supported
Christ and His Disciples from their own resources.
Because these women proclaimed the Resurrection and contributed greatly to assuring us, with utter certainty, of Christ’s Resurrection, the Church of God
received the tradition of celebrating them after St. Thomas, for they were the first to see Christ risen from the dead, preached the message of salvation to
all, and most excellently pursued the life according to Christ and as befitted women who were disciples of Christ.
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2015 Stewardship Program
One of the greatest treasures we have received is our Orthodox Christian Faith and Tradition that guides
our worship and our entire life.”
The Tsatalis Family & Stewardship
Twenty years ago having moved from Philadelphia to Dayton, we were warmly welcomed by the
parishioners of the Annunciation. Deeply impressed by the unity of the people and the many vibrant
ministries, were eager to get involved.
Our family has been blessed to participate in parish council, Philoptochos, Greek school (as students,
teacher and computer lab directors), Catechism school students and substitute teachers, DIFI, Greek
Festival and Oktoberfest volunteers, JOY, GOYA, St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival and acolytes.
We are joyfully setting our sights on joining The Musketeers and the Young-At- Heart in the years to
come!
When we are deciding where to allocate our time, talent and treasure, we can’t help but think of our
parents and grandparents, who came to this country with few dollars in their pockets and hardly
speaking the language. Through their stewardship they purchased the land, built and adorned this
church and gave us not only an edifice to glorify God, but also a community to support us for
generations. It is our responsibility to perpetuate their legacy.
2015
The list of Stewards reflects those who have made their 2015 Stewardship Commitment or contributed to their 2015 Stewardship
Commitment as of March 15, 2015. We thank them for their generosity and loving support. We invite you to join with them and
support, joyously, the ministries of the Church. You may obtain information and Stewardship Commitment Cards from the Church
Office, or you can speak to a Parish Council Member or Fr. Mark.
Dr. & Mrs. Fayez Abboud
Ms. Kally Adams
Mrs. Georgia Afendoules
Mr.& Mrs. Spero M Alex
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Andrews
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Angelopoulos
Mrs. Elayne Anton
Mr. & Mrs. George Argue
Dr. & Mrs. Gust Bambakidis
Mr. & Mrs. Evan Bambakidis
Mr. & Mrs. John Barron Jr.
Ms. Juanita Bartlett & Mr. Gary Manos
Ms. Stephanie Benjamin
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bessler
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bliss
Ms. Evelyn Boosalis
Mrs. Wendy Boucuvalas
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Bouris
Mr. & Mrs. James Bourne
Mrs. Angella Houpis Boyd
Mr. & Mrs. James Brandenburg
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Breed
Ms. Nancy Breen
Mr. & Mrs. James Brooks
Mrs. Tulla Brooks
Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Burke
Annika Burns & Bob Feldmann
Mr. Bob Cade
Mr. Stephan Calondis
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Caras
Mr. & Mrs. David Casey
Mrs. P Stanley Castleman
Mr. & Mrs. Dimitri Chagares
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Christ
Mrs. Stella Christofis
Mr. Demo Christon
Mr. & Mrs. William Cochran
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Coleman
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Couchot
Mr. & Mrs. Angelo County
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Cunagin
Mr. & Mrs. Tom G Daskalakis
Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Davell
Mrs Beatrice Davis
Mr. Nick Demetre
Mr. & Mrs. John Demetriades
Mr. John Demos
Mr. & Mrs. George Demosthenous
Dr. & Mrs. James Derksen
Ms. Ariana Derksen
Mrs. Marika Dimitriou
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Douglass
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Dow
Mr. & Mrs. James Ellis
Fr. Mark & Ginny Emroll
Mrs. Lucy Fasules
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Federle
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Fote
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fote
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Fricioni
Dr. & Mrs. Harry Fronista
Mrs. Owen Gabbard
Dr. Arthur Gardikes
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Gearon, Jr.
Mr. James Gersos
Mr. Lambi Gersos
Ms. Alexandra Ghazal
Mr. & Mrs. George Gianopulos
Mrs. Harriet K. Gounaris
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Gounaris
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Gromek
Ms. Eileen Gustin
Mr. & Mrs. Nasser Habash
Mr. Donald Hanel
Dr. Mary Haritos
Mrs. Glenn Haubrock
Mr. & Mrs. James Haubrock
Mr. Michael Haubrock
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Heisey
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Hodgson
Dr. C. H. Houpis
Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Houpis
Ms. Evonna Hurst
Mr. William J. Hutchison
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Hypes
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Jackson
Mr. Michael Jannides
Mr. & Mrs. Max Jenks
Ms. Betty Jonson
Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Kaissieh
Ms. Berdi Kakas
Miss Christine Kambas
Mrs. Jim Kandris
Miss Pia Kanistros
Mrs. P. J. Kanistros
Mr. & Mrs. Alexandros Karabinis
Mrs. Tina Karambelas
Mrs. Eleftherios Karkadoulias
Mrs. Pete Karras
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Keilholz
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Kididis
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Mr. James Kilavos
Mr. George N. Kordalis
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Lake
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Lander
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lavoie
Mrs. Vigi Liakakos
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Liapis
Ms. Elizabeth Limber
Mrs. Martha Limber
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Logus
Dr. & Mrs. Bryan Ludwig
Mr. & Mrs. David Luke, Sr.
Mr. George Lusa
Mr. & Mrs. Panayiotis Makaritis
Mrs. George Makris
Mr. & Mrs. George Malacos
Mr. Peter Manavis
Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Manos
Ms. Juanita Bartlett &
Mr. Gary Manos
Mr. George Marinakes
Mrs. Michael Mavrouleas
Mr. & Mrs. Ike Maxis
Mr. & Mrs. Jay McAlpine
Mr. & Mrs. Keith McFarland
Mrs. Sam Mellas
Mrs. Katheren Michaelson
Ms. Stephanie Michaelson
Mr. Christopher Milanese
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Milstead
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Mokas
Mr. & Mrs. John Moraites
Mrs. Ted Moraites
Mrs. James Morris
Mrs. Ray Mullins
Mr. Demetrius Nicholas
Mrs. Renee Nicholas
Mr. John Nickolas
Mrs. Maria Panagouleas
Mrs. Nicolette Panagouleas
Mr. & Mrs. William Pangos
Mr. & Mrs. George Panson
Mrs. Irene Papadopoulos
Mr. Konstantine Papadopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Papakirk
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Parker
Mr. & Mrs. Taki Parker
Mr. & Mrs. George Pavlakos
Mr. & Mrs. David Pepiot
Judge John Pickrel
Mr. & Mrs. Jared Poeppelman
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Powers
Mr. & Mrs. Demetri Preonas
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Price
Mrs. Dora Protos
Mr. & Mrs. Hippocrates Psihountas
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Pulos
Mrs. George Pulos
Dr. & Mrs. John Raab
Mr. & Mrs. George Reis
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Retzios
Dr. Lori Vavul-Roediger
Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Russell
Mr. & Mrs. George Saloom
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Saloom
Ms Nadia Saloom
Mr. Michael Samonas
Col. & Mrs. Nicholas Scambilis
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Scott
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Scoumis
Mr. & Mrs. John Searles
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Shissias
Ms. Martha Simopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Igors V. Skriblis
Mr. & Mrs. John Sotiropoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Speros
Mr. & Mrs. Elias Spyrou
Ms. Maria Stamas
Mr. and Mrs. Nick C. Stamas
Ms. Paula Stamas-Snyder
Mrs. Toula Stamm
Mrs. Evangeline Stelyn
Mrs. Manuel Stiakakis
Ms. Anastasia Stratis
Mrs. Mary Stratis
Dr. & Mrs. Victor Thaler
Angeline Thompson
Maj. Gilbert Thurman
Ms. Anastasia Tipler
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Tolias
Mr. & Mrs. John Torges
Mr. & Mrs. John Tsalas
Dr. & Mrs. James Tsatalis
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Tsolometes
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Tzouras
Dr. and Mrs. John Urse III
Dr. & Mrs. John Valassiades
Mrs. Anthony Valen
Mrs. Pete Vasilakos
Ms. Emilia Marinela Verdes
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Vradelis
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Vradelis
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Wallerius
Ms. Stephanie Waszczak
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Weikert
Mrs. Evangelia Williams
Mr. Adam Winters
Dr. Antonia Winters
Mr. & Mrs. Philip James Winters
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Xidas
Mrs. Stella Zaharako
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Zalants,
Mrs. Andrea Zavakos & Mr. Cor Groeneweg
Mr. & Mrs. James Zavakos
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Zavakos
Mr. Robert Zavakos
Mr. Tasi Zavakos
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ziehler
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Zois
Mr. Demetrius C. Zonars
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Zonars
Mrs. Suzanne Zonars Hambrick
SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
APRIL 4TH
MATINS & DIVINE LITURGY 8:15AM
BREAKFAST AND PALM CROSS MAKING
TO FOLLOW
EASTER EGG HUNT
SUNDAY APRIL 12TH
AGAPE VESPERS 11:00AM
come to receive a red egg!
Easter Egg Hunt Follows the Service
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DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE
TSOUREKIA FOR EASTER 2015
$6.00 EACH
(1 lb. loaf...we promise!)
Deadline for orders:
Monday, March 30
Orders may be picked up at the:
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Community Center, Saturday & Sunday
April 4th & 5th 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A BEAUTIFUL TRADITION FOR YOUR PASCHA TABLE.
To order, please contact:
Dessine Fricioni
or e-mail:
937/426-9932
[email protected]
2015 Youth Dance Group Practice Schedule
Practices and performances for 2015 are scheduled:
May 6 6:00 to 7:00 for all groups
May 13 6:00 to 7:00 for all groups
May 15-16-17 DIFI
July 22-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda
6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes
July 29- 5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda
6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes
August 5-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda
6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes
August 12-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda
6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes
August 26-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda
6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes
September 2-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda
6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes
September 10 (with band) time to be announced
Greek Festival- September 11, 12, 13
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE
SCHOLARSHIP TEA
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015
Please join us for our annual scholarship tea
immediately
after church services in the Community
Center Library.
You’ll enjoy the buffet table of refreshments
and your participation will make it possible
for Daughters to continue their annual
scholarship commitment for the benefit of
our young scholars!
If you have any questions, please contact
Dessine Fricioni at [email protected]
ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
APRIL 2015
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
2
6:00p Liturgy of the
Pre-sanctified Gifts
10:00a
Philoptochos
Membership
Mtg.
7:00p Choir
FRIDAY
3
SATURDAY
4
Saturday before
Palm Sunday
Saturday of Lazarus
8:15a Matins
9:30a Div. Liturgy
JOY Ministry Serves
Breakfast
11:00a Bread pick up
5 Palm Sunday
6 Holy Monday
Feast of the
Entrance of Jesus
8:15a Matins
9:30a Div. Liturgy
7Holy Tuesday
8 Holy Wednesday 9 Holy Thursday 10 Holy Friday
11Holy Saturday
7:00p Service of
the Bridegroom
3:00p Sacrament of
Holy Unction
9:00a Divine Liturgy
7:00p Service of
the Bridegroom
7:00p Sacrament of
Holy Unction
7:00a
Commemoration
of the Mystical
Supper (Divine
Liturgy)
Palm Sun. Luncheon
GOYA Mtg.
No Greek School
7:00p The Holy
Passion of our
Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ
Bread pick-up
7:00p Service of the
Bridegroom
12
13
14
GREAT AND HOLY
PASCHA
5:30p Greek
School
6:30p DOP Mtg./
6:30p AHEPA
Mtg. Athenagoras
Rm.
11:00a Vespers of
Agape
15
8:15a Matins
9:30a Div. Liturgy
17
11:30a Young At
Heart –
Sponsored by
GAPA
Feast of the Lifegiving Fountain
20
21
22
23
5:30p Greek
School
Mandatory
Attendance
1:00p GAPA Mtg.
Athenagoras Rm.
7:00p Choir
Feast of St.
George the
Great-martyr
8:15a Matins
9:30a Div. Liturgy
Philo H. Bthdy CCM
Cat. Staff Mtg.
Athenagoras Rm.
26
27
28
29
3 Sunday from
Pascha (Sunday of
the Myrrh-bearing
Women)
5:30p Greek
School
DIFI Baking
(Koulouria)
7:00p Choir
rd
8:15a Matins
9:30a Div. Liturgy
DOP Tea
12 Mid Night
RESURRECTION
SERVICE AND DIVINE
LITURGY OF PASCHA
7:00p
Lamentations
Service
16
nd
2 Sunday from
Pascha (Thomas
Sunday)
11:00p Vigil Service
2:30p Great
Vespers (Taking
Down of the Body
of Christ from the
Cross)
18
8:15a Matins
9:30a Div. Liturgy
7:00p Parish
Council
Easter Egg Hunt
19
9:00a Royal Hours
of Pascha
30
24
25
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
500 Belmonte Park North
Dayton Ohio 45405-4797
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
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