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The monthly newsletter of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church —Tacoma, Washington
Volume 26, Number 10
OCTOBER 2014
Saint Nicholas Messenger
Our 53rd Festival
October 3, 4, 5
2013 St. Nicholas Dancers
The Treasure of Orthodoxy
There are many people who are disconnected from the Church, those who are unchurched and the young
people, who have been lured away by the sirens of this world. We need to pay attention to those around
us and provide for them the opportunity to know Orthodoxy. It is our duty to the Lord to be "Ambassadors
of the Faith" to the surrounding community; not to try to proselytize people, but to witness the Orthodox
Faith through our manner of life; to show them the way to the ancient form of worship and point out to them the Biblical Truths of
Inside Messenger
the Christian Faith, which have been forsaken by many (even by
October Calendar
4 many who want to call themselves Christians) in contemporary
society. We should stand up as champions of the values we have
News & Announcements
5 inherited through the centuries, both from our Orthodox Christian
Faith as well as our Hellenic heritage. We have been blessed with
legacy of Christianity and Hellenism, which we need to share
News from our Ministries
6 this
with everyone around us. Hellenism was shaped by the Christian
message and Christianity utilized the intellectual tools of the HelInformational flyers
14 lenic civilization to proclaim the Gospel. It was in the Greek language that the Gospels and Epistles were first written. The Greek
language is still taught in every theological school around the world where people are trying to read the
New Testament in its original language. It is our duty as Orthodox Christians to make it possible for people to study the Scriptures in their original form,
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S t N i cho las G re ek O r t h o d ox Ch u rch
1523 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-272-0466
Fax: 253-572-3245
Parish Website: stnicholastacoma.org
E-Mail: [email protected]
Sunday Services
8:45 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Please join us for Social/Coffee Hour in our
downstairs hall, following the Divine Liturgy
Fr. Seraphim Majmudar, Our Presiding Priest
For appointments, questions or urgent needs, Fr. Seraphim is available
24/7 on his cell phone.
Fr. Seraphim’s Cell phone: 253-365-5817
Office Hours at St Nicholas
Thursdays 9:00am - 12:00 noon
Email: [email protected]
Saint Nicholas Messenger is the official monthly newsletter of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of
Tacoma.
Editor: Bill Samaras
Media team: Paula Karanasos, Rebecca Phillips, Andrew Primis, Bill Samaras, Fr. Seraphim
Saint Nicholas Messenger is published monthly on the 25th of each month. Contributors are encouraged
to submit content by the 15th of each month to allow for timely compilation. Saint Nicholas Messenger is
published in electronic format to the St. Nicholas web page stnicholastacoma.org, and in print for pickup
at the parish on Sundays on or after the 25th of each month. Physical mailings are limited to shut-ins and
special needs parishioners.
Submit comments, corrections, or content addressed to the Editor at [email protected]
All content copyright © 2014 St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Tacoma
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Saint Nicholas Messenger
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St. Nicholas Ministries
2014 Parish Council
AHEPA
Andrew Primis —President
David Frisk—Vice-President
Christina Leinneweber—Treasurer
Bill Samaras—Secretary
Kula Andreas, Yvonne Brandvold, George
Delyanis, Fred Ehret, Tikon Hamilton, Kathy
Heiser, Zach Karanasos, Merrilee Pangis
George Pirotis
Altar Servers
Dr Nick Themelis
Bible Study
Greek Folk Dance
Fr. Seraphim
Anastasia Fyntrilakis-Chair & teen Instructor
Evy Kontos—Middle Group Instructor
Kelly Rosati—Toddler Instructor and Treasurer
Krisann Firth — Costumes
Savina Frisk — Secretary
Adult Group Instructor —George Pirotis
Building Committee
Bill Acker
Choir
Christina Leinneweber
Greek School
Coffee Hour
George Pirotis
Savina Frisk
Hands of Love
Merrilee Pangis
Maids of Athena
Helen McClure, Advisor
Katie McClure , President
Brigit Majmudar , Vice President
Paige Mosko. Secretary
Reanne Charuhas, Treasurer
Philia
Diane Pirotis
Philoptochos Society
Joyce Kalivas-Griffin, President
Kathleen Heidal, Vice-President
Marian Palas, Secretary
Merrilee Pangis, Treasurer
Sunday School
GriefShare
Daughters of Penelope
Rebecca Phillips, Director
Dean Hamos
Deborah M Cassidy
2014 Festival
Military Service
Pro Life
Core team
Sally Hallis,Richard Heidel,Merrilee &
John Pangis,Andrew Primis,Fr. Seraphim
Fr. Seraphim
Fr. Seraphim
News and Announcements
Financial statement—September 2014
The Festival is upon us! As we reach our busiest time of year and make the final preparations for the
2014 Festival, we know how important this work is to the financial health of our Church. Income from the
Festival is sufficient to cover one-fourth of our other operating expenses. As we have been covering an
increasing share of our operating expenses from stewardship, however, that money is available for use
toward building and roof repairs. Let's use our 53rd Greek Festival to make sure St. Nicholas is safe and
sound for another 53 years!
Stewardship
Festival
Other
Total Revenue
Aug 14
19,607.34
323.70
14,299.64
33,906.98
Budget
15,415.00
Festival
Other
Total Expense
7,974.43
28,854.89
36,829.32
21,010.00
21,010.00
NET INCOME
-2,922.34
-2,973.00
2,622.00
18,037.00
Difference
4,192.34
27%
323.70
n/a
11,677.64
445%
15,869.98
88%
Jan - Aug 14
134,759.47
688.70
44,324.15
179,083.62
YTD Budget
126,390.00
41,991.00
168,381.00
Difference
8,369.47
7%
688.70
n/a
2,333.15
6%
10,702.62
6%
Annual Budget
200,000.00
235,000.00
179,800.00
614,800.00
10,683.68
n/a
208,931.00
208,931.00
-20,465.96
-10%
75%
10,683.68
188,465.04
199,148.72
-9,782.28
-5%
130,000.00
420,580.00
550,580.00
2%
-20,065.10
-40,550.00
20,484.90
51%
64,220.00
7,974.43
n/a
7,844.89
37%
15,819.32
50.66
Christina Leinneweber –Council Treasurer
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Mon
Tue
21
Hilarion
10:00am-11:00am Bible Study
6:00pm-7:00pm Philoptochos Mtg
20
Gerasimos of Kephalonia
6:30am-7:30am Divine Liturgy
27
Nestor
John of Kronstadt
Lutheran youth group visit
8:45am-9:45am Orthros
10:00am-11:00am Divine Liturgy
26
Great Martyr Demetrios
Ss Cosmos & Damian Tray for Patriarchate
8:45am-9:45am Orthros
10:00am-11:00am Divine Liturgy
11:00am-12:00pm Frisk Memorial &
Coffee Hour
OXI DAY
6:30am-7:30am Orthros
10:00am-11:00am Bible Study
28
23
Anastasia of Rome
STRICT FAST DAY
7:00pm-8:00pm Paraklesis Service
8:00pm-9:00pm Choir Rehearsal
29
Cleopas
6:30am-7:30am Orthros
30
Averkios
Apostle James, Brother of the Lord
STRICT FAST DAY
7:00pm-8:00pm Vespers: James, Brother
of the Lord
7:45pm-8:45pm Liturgy of St James
22
Longinos the Centurion
19
Nazarios
10:00am-11:00am WOCA: St Katherine's,
Kirkland (Washington Orthodox Clergy
Association (WOCA) is a Pan-Orthodox
br)
7:00pm-8:00pm Parish Council
16
Carpos & Companions
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Symeon the New Theologian
8:45am-9:45am Orthros
10:00am-11:00am Divine Liturgy
11:30am-12:30pm Coffee Hour: Team
Diane
5:00pm-6:00pm Goldendale Monastery
Benefit Dinner, The Dalles
STRICT FAST DAY
Savinos
7:00pm-8:00pm Paraklesis Service
7:45pm-8:45pm Frisk Memorial
8:00pm-9:00pm Choir Rehearsal
13
12
Ap. James, son of Alphaeus
6:30am-7:30am Divine Liturgy
9
15
Pelagia
STRICT FAST DAY
7:00pm-8:00pm Paraklesis Service
Sergios & Bacchus of Syria
6:30am-7:30am Orthros
10:00am-11:00am Bible Study
7:00pm-8:00pm Building Committee
Apostle Thomas
7:00pm-8:00pm Vespers: Apostle
Thomas
7:45pm-8:45pm Evening Liturgy: Apostle
Thomas
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7
6
Greek Festival
7:00am-8:00am Orthros
8:00am-9:00am Divine Liturgy
Cyprian & Justina
Festival Tent Up
7:00pm-8:00pm Dance Dress Rehearsal:
at church (church)
FAST: WINE & OIL OK
No Evening Services
Protection of the Theotokos
6:30am-7:30am Divine Liturgy
7:30am-8:30am Paraklesis (morning
service!)
9:30am-10:30am Festival: Chickens in
oven 10:30
Thu
2
Wed
1
5
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Sun
October 2014
Fri
Sat
18
Philip of the 70
7:00pm-8:00pm Vespers
8:00pm-9:00pm Catechism
11
Greek Festival
7:00pm-8:00pm Vespers (approximate
time)
4
Retreat with Fr Demetrios Carellas
Stachys of the 70
6:30am-7:30am Orthros
31
Arethas
STRICT FAST DAY
24
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Www.stnicholastacoma.org
Tabitha, raised by Peter
7:00pm-8:00pm Vespers
8:00pm-9:00pm Catechism
25
Prophet Hosea
Luke the Evangelist
STRICT FAST DAY
7:00pm-8:00pm Vespers
6:30am-7:30am Orthros
8:00pm-9:00pm Catechism
10:00am-11:00am Bible Study
7:00pm-8:00pm Vespers: Apostle Luke
7:45pm-8:45pm Evening Liturgy: Apostle
Luke
17
STRICT FAST DAY
Theophilos
6:30am-7:30am Orthros
10
Dionysios the Areopagite
Greek Festival
STRICT FAST DAY
10:00am-11:00am NO BIBLE STUDY
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News and Announcements
Parish Council Board Meeting
The Board meeting for October will be Tuesday October 14 at 7:00PM in the upper hall
Prosphoro Bakers
October 5
October 12
October 19
October 26
Evdokia Dunlap
Evdokia Dunlap
Despina Ampatsis
Lena Plunkett
Children Dance Groups
St. Nicholas Church would like to thank Anastasia Fyntrilakis, Evy Kontos, and Kelly Rosati, for instructing our youth in traditional Greek Dance. These working moms sacrificed their time, talent, sweat and patience! Our parish feels blessed to have them in our Church Family.
Thank you also to Krisann Firth for organizing, managing, and distributing our Greek Dance costumes!
OPA!
Savina Frisk—
Orthodoxy In Guatemala
On Nov. 16th, during the Liturgy, Jesse Brandow will speak about the explosion of Orthodoxy in Guatemala, where 40,000 Mayan Indians have converted to Orthodoxy. Jesse
Brandow is a seminary graduate who studied at St. Vladimir’s Seminary and Holy Cross.
He is originally from Michigan, and has traveled to Guatemala on short-term mission trips
in 2009 and 2012. Now he is preparing to serve in Guatemala for two years as a longterm missionary through OCMC. Come to Liturgy on November 16th to hear more about missions and
Guatemala, and to learn how you can participate in the growth of Orthodoxy throughout the world.
Fr. Seraphim—
New St. Nicholas Parish Directory
It’s been a couple of years since the last directory was published and is in dire need of an update. Along
with information about parishioners, the directory is your source of fasting days, and other important information. As in the past, we’ll be taking family and personal portraits for inclusion in the directory.
Portraits will be taken in the lower hall November 2, 9, & 16. This portrait service is offered free of
charge to St. Nicholas parishioners. Directories will be sold for a nominal charge.
Bill Samaras—
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Ministry News
New - Military Service Ministry
In an effort to recognize the military service of our parishioners and support them spiritually, Father Seraphim is requesting information to build a roster of the members of our community who are currently serving or have served in the Military. If you would also like to submit any photos of members of our community who have served, please do so.
We plan to:
 have a prayer & coffee hour for deploying servicemembers, and again upon their return
 offer spiritual support to active duty personnel, as well as their families
 sponsor a Veteran's Day weekend coffee hour with prayers, etc.
 perform blessings and memorial services at military cemeteries when appropriate
 strengthen our ministry presence at JBLM for Orthodox service personnel

In addition to spiritual support, the information and photos may be used to recognize those who have
served on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, etc.
Nickolas Calbos (CPT, US Army) will be collecting this information on September 28 in the Parish Hall. Alternatively this information can be sent via email to [email protected] or via phone at (717)4405679.
INFORMATION REQUESTED:
Name
Branch of Service
Years of Service
Location of Service (Assigned Post)
Combat/Overseas Deployments (upcoming or past deployments)
Additional Remarks (Branch, Unit Affiliation, Specific Spiritual or counseling requests, etc)
δόξα τῷ θεῷ πάντων ἕνεκεν
Glory to God for all things
Fr. Seraphim—
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Ministry News
Building Committee
In last month’s Messenger a brief explanation and a Bar Chart Schedule was presented to suggest a long
range Capital Improvements Plan for the Saint Nicholas Church over the course of the next seven years
or so. Though work has not yet been approved beyond masonry repairs & restoration and re-roofing at
the Sanctuary by a General Assembly and the Parish Council, the long term plan was intended to show
that yes, there is a feasible step-by-step means in place to ultimately construct an elevator while taking
care of other pressing issues beforehand. However, to use an abbreviated analogy of the 40 years of Israelite sojourning in the times of Moses, it’s going to take a while to get there.
An important component that was left out in the last month’s Messenger due to space limitations was a
spreadsheet of about how much each of these major step-by-step improvements might cost. That
spreadsheet is now listed below. The ultimate goal is to promote a united ‘Road to Berlin’ type of plan in
a coherent way that is easy to explain and comprehend. Please feel free to call at (360) 895-1756 or email at [email protected] for questions, ideas, and inspirations of how to better move forward.
In current news, built-up curb edge repairs at the east kitchen area roof is nearly complete and should be
done by the time this Messenger issue is distributed. In the interest of playing it safe and not wanting to
interfere with ongoing Greek Festival preparations, the re-roofing of the Sanctuary has been held off until
October 13th. That work should take one to two weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Total Cost
Target Date
A SUGGESTED PATH TO IMPLEMENT REPAIR, RENOVATION & ADDITION WORK AT SAINT NICHOLAS CHURCH:
Sanctuary Masonry Repairs & Restoration.
Re-roof upper Sanctuary roof.
Done
Paid For
Work completed in May 2014.
Work to be completed in Fall of 2014.
Replace Sanctuary Windows; restore exterior window jambs.
$150,000 Tentatively done in summer 2015. Needs approval first.
Re-Roof and Insulate Dining/Kitchen/Lower Hall Roof.
$150,000 To be done in summer 2016 if windows done in 2015.
Funding raising campaign for Upper Hall & Entry Replacement.
Design and Permitting of Upper Hall & Entrance Replacement.
Upper Hall & Entry Replacement, and Other Remodel Work.
Additional fund raising campaign for additions.
Design and Permitting of Elevator & North Wing Additions.
Elevator and North Wing Additions.
$50,000 Ideally targeted after the Greek festival in 2016.
$150,000 After funding target is meant, to about March 2018.
$1,350,000 Between end of Pasha and start of Greek Festival, 2018.
$50,000 Either after the Greek festival in 2018, or in early 2019.
$100,000 After funding target is meant, to about March 2020.
$1,000,000 Between end of Pasha and start of Greek Festival, 2020.
$3,000,000
The above is a list of major repairs, renovations and additions that have been identified over the course of two
years of study and inquiries at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. All costs and dates beyond Items #1 & #2
should be considered rough at best, as there are a plethora of variables, in terms of logistics, time and scope,
that can and will likely change as things move forward and become better defined. Very little in the above list is
etched in stone, but is instead meant to provide a pragmatic, big-picture road map of how to start with
immediate pressing repairs, then work through major renovations, and ultimately construct an elevator and
north wing addition. The above costs are intended to be all-inclusive, covering not just a contractor's bid, but
sales tax, permits, design fees, and anticipated inflation as well.
Bill Acker—Building Committee chair
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Ministry News
Bible Study
We are mid-way through our study of the Gospel of Luke. Using the teachings of St Cyril of Alexandria, St
Ambrose of Milan, and Blessed Theophylact, we carefully examined one of the most difficult passages in
Scripture: "Make friends for yourselves with the unrighteous mammon, so that when you fail, they may
welcome you in the heavenly tabernacles" (Luke 16:9) (if you want to know what it means, ask one of
our Bible Study members!)
We also studied the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, from which the saints derive some of their
teaching on what happens to the soul after we die. We studied an analysis of the patristic teaching on
the soul after death by Metropolitan Heirotheos Vlachos, which is available to those requesting it.
Fr. Seraphim—
2015 Stewardship Ministry
“From God every family in heaven and on earth will be named.” Ephesians 3:15
Each person coming to the gathering of the Church brought with them everything they could spare for the
needs of the church. This meant for the sustenance of the clergy, widows, and orphans, for helping the
poor, and for the good works of the Church.
We encourage you to keep responding with your hearts to this ministry. We are all called to be stewards
of this great gift of giving, whether it is with of our time, talents, and or treasures. We are further along
towards our goal of ‘stewardship supporting the operating budget' than we were the year before.
2015 Stewardship Pledge Cards will be available in November 1 for your consideration and we humbly
ask your Pledge card to be returned by mid December 2014.
Thank-you for your prayerful commitment. In Christ's love,
Co-workers in Christ
Becky Themelis—
Still reading Messenger in 1950’s black and white? View the full color prettier version on-line at
www.stnicholastacoma.org
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Ministry News
Philoptochos
Next meeting is October 21st at 6:00 PM with dinner served. At this meeting we will pass the budget,
calendar and Hariklia Motz and Anna Koopman will be sworn in as Board Members. Please join us.
October 26th Collection Tray for the charities of Patriarchate.
November 2nd, Annual Harvest Breakfast to raise funds for Food Certificate Drive. See flyer in this issue.
-Joyce Kalivas-Griffin
PRO LIFE
Our team worked at the Puyallup Fair, and had many
great interactions, and were much encouraged by the
many pro-life citizens of Washington State.
The Fall 40 Days for Life campaign is beginning
soon! 40 Days For Life focuses on two efforts, spring
and fall of each year, in which participants stand in
peaceful, law abiding vigil in front of abortion clinics
around the nation. We hold non-explicit signs, read
psalms and scripture, and assist women coming to the
clinics to find alternatives to abortion. We help them
all the way-- counseling them on the devastating experiences many post-abortive women have, exposing
the many lies and omissions the multi-billion dollar
abortion industry perpetuates, helping them with childrearing or adoption alternatives, as well as assisting them in other ways (social, financial) to whatever
degree possible. This is on the ground, involved, caring, incarnational work directly with the people who
need Christ's love the most. The real thing!
Sign up now! Fr Seraphim usually does Thursdays at 11am.
See Fr Seraphim for more details.
Altar Servers
Our vision: to be men of prayer, serving Him with humility
This month:
 we discussed the history and purpose of the Psalm verses used during the 1st and 2nd antiphons of the divine liturgy. For example, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross has the following verse: "O my God, attend to me, why have You forsaken me?" which is taken from
Psalm 21, which is explicitly prophetic of Christ's crucifixion

we continue to emphasize preparedness (arrival time, proper dress, etc)
 we are now having the boys stand through the whole liturgy, in accordance with our vision.
-Fr Seraphim—
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Ministry News
Daughters of Penelope
Contact Vice -President Diane Pirotis or Secretary Helen McClure for information on this meeting.
Dates have been scheduled for future Daughters of Penelope Meetings. All in the upper Hall:
October 16th
Thursday 6pm
November 20th Thursday 4:30pm- Pot Luck Auction celebrating the founding of Daughters of Penelope
December 18th Thursday 6pmChristmas Party- creating gift bags for Shut- Ins
Coffee Hour
Greetings, Coffee Hour Teams
Just wanted to thank each of you for this wonderful offering of love to our community. This has made a
measurable difference in our parish life, and on behalf of the Parish Council, I want to thank you from my
heart.
In the Book of Acts, the key characteristics of the Church are described-- evangelism, celebration of the
Eucharist, care for widows and orphans, and the hospitality to strangers. Paul says to "welcome one another" and "greet one another with a holy kiss" and this is exactly what you are all doing.
Please know that your efforts are seen by God, and will earn a glorious reward in His eternal kingdom!
Fr Seraphim—
All parishioners are welcome to attend Coffee Hour immediately after the Divine Liturgy every Sunday in
the lower hall. If you’re new to St. Nicholas, please introduce yourself and have some refreshments.
Oct. 5 (Festival, no coffee hour)
Oct. 12 (Team Diane)
Oct. 19 (TBA)
Oct. 26 (Memorial for Savvas)
Upcoming Coffee Hour Sponsors
These assignments are tentative and subject to change. Please check the church web page calendar at
stnicholastacoma.org for the most up to date schedules.
Savina Frisk — Coffee Hour
Choir
The St. Nicholas choir is expanding our range of music, and we want you to learn, too! If any parishioners
would like copies of the new arrangements, or an opportunity to go over the new music, please speak to
Christina Leinneweber.
Christina Leinneweber—
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Ministry News
Pilgrimage to Goldendale
On August 1, over 25 parishioners joined Father Seraphim on a weekend pilgrimage to St. John the Forerunner Monastery in Goldendale.
Highlights of the trip included:
 Enjoying the services in the new 'Katholikon' (main church)
 Strolling through the forested paths along the peaceful monastery grounds
 Helping the nuns with 'manly work' (the boys in the group were amazing!)
 Relaxing in the Greek bakery/coffee shop
 Visiting the chickens & goats
 Listening attentively to the nuns as they spoke about recent saints & miracles (including St. Eugene
of Chechnya)
Bonding with fellow parishioners, forming new friendships, and meeting up with old friends & relatives
Savina Frisk —
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Ministry News
Adult Dance Group.
αινειτε αυτον εν τυμπάνω και χορώ· αινείτε αυτόν εν χορδαίς και οργάνω
... Praise him in drums and chorus; praise him in Chordais and organs.
The Leventia Dance Group's last performance took place at the "University Place Care Center" in Tacoma.
With the blessings of Fr. Seraphim and the guidance of George Pirotis, the gourp is learning new Greek
dances, having fun, and with their performances, bring joy to people at the Care Centers.
Attached below are some pictures of our performance at the "University Place Care Center".
The group is practicing for their performance during the Festival on Oct. 3, 4, and 5.
George Pirotes—
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Ministry News
The Treasure of Orthodoxy (continued from page 1)
so that they may see the original message and not be deceived by false interpretations. This is a call to
action! We have a pearl in our possession, which can enrich many, but we have to be willing witnesses of
this Truth: The Orthodox Faith is the True Faith, which we have inherited through the centuries from the
time of the Apostles. The Orthodox Church is not just another denomination, but the Mother Church for
all Christians. Here lies the repository of the Tradition of the Apostles and the Bible as lived and experienced by countless generations in the last twenty centuries. Here lies the interpretation of the teaching
of our Lord Jesus Christ as inspired by the Holy Spirit and proclaimed by the many holy men and women
of the last two thousand years. All of this is evident in the writings of the Fathers, in the music and hymnology of our worship services, in the piety of our people, in the architecture of our buildings, in the holy
art which decorates them. We should offer these treasures to those thirsty souls that seek them. We
should not force our views on others, but witness to the Truths of the Faith, proclaiming with our mouths,
but also our lives that Jesus Christ is our God and Savior, the Son of God who took humanity upon Himself in order to perfect it; who died for our sins and through His resurrection healed our humanity. Glory
be to Him unto the ages of ages!
May God Bless you all, always!
Fr Panayiotis is pastor of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church,
Marietta, GA
Greek School
The "GREEK SCHOOL" will resume classes on Oct. 26, 2014.
Teacher - George Pirotis (206-841-5705)
Purpose: The purpose of the Greek School is to promote the Greek letters, language, culture, and civilization. The classes will be open to all parishioners independently of age (this may change if it is needed).
Students will learn grammar and “Conversational Greek”.
Yearly events and possible student involvement:
Αγιασμος (Blessing) of the class in the beginning of the School year.
October 28th (OXI Day) event.
March 25th (Greek Independence Day) event.
Schedule (Tentative): Sundays from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
Cost: The classes will be provided free of charge.
George Pirotes—
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PHILOPTOCHOS
ANNUAL
HOLIDAY FOOD CERTIFICATE DRIVE
HARVEST BREAKFAST
NOVEMBER 2ND
FREEWILL OFFERING
W/SUGGESTED PRICE OF $10.00
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS TO
(ST. NICHOLAS PHILOPTOCHOS)
ALL PROCEEDS PURCHASE GIFT CARDS AT FRED MEYERS
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