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St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Christian Church
The Orthodox Christian Church is evangelical but not
Protestant. It is Orthodox but not Jewish. It is not nondenominational, it is predenominational. “ It has believed, preserved, defended, taught, and died for the faith of the apostles for 2,000
years." (Excerpt from the prologue of "Our Life in Christ - Orthodox Christian Ministry”). It is Ancient. It is modern. It is Eternal!!!
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ST. DIONYSIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH
NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2014
Dear Members and Friends in Christ,
in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity;
for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is
The
story
is
told
of
a
man
standing
on
able to make all grace abound toward you,
Parish Counthe
steps
of
his
tumble-down
shack
when
a
that you, always having all sufficiency in all
cil Members
stranger stopped by for a drink of water.
things, may have abundance for every good
2014
“How’s your cotton coming along?”
work.” (v 7-9)
the stranger asked, looking around at the neIt is your choice what kind of steward
-Dr. Angelo
glected surroundings.
you will be. God has given you the principle
Brisimitzakis,
“Didn’t plant any”, the man replied.
to follow in order to succeed. You must dePresident
“Afraid of weevils.”
cide. But remember this: When you give God
-Dr. Andrea Ar“How about your corn?” the stranger what He expects you to give, He sees to it that
van, Vice Presi- inquired.
you are rewarded over and over again. Not
dent
“Didn’t plant corn, either. Scared
only does He trust you and give you more but
-Dennis Holthere wasn’t going to be any rain.”
your treasures will be stored in heaven.
lingsworth, Sec“And your potatoes?”
“Now may He…supply and multiply
retary
“Scared of tater bugs.”
the seed you have sown and increase the
-Chris Antos,
“What did you plant?” the stranger
fruits of your righteousness, while you are
Treasurer
asked amazed.
enriched in everything for all liberality, which
-Stephanie,
“Nothing”, the man replied. “I just
causes thanksgiving through us to God.” (v.
Christensen, As- played it safe.”
10&11)
sistant Treasurer
Playing it safe is not always the most
Traditionally the community of St.
-Matt Lein, As- rewarding thing to do, yet oftentimes we Or- Dionysios begins its Stewardship Campaign
sistant Treasurer thodox Christians play it safe. We think the in November. This is an important time for
-Hardy
less we give God, the more we’ll have to
our church. Please give God’s church a
Christensen
spend.
chance to prove that you need not fear for
-Dr. Chris
It doesn’t take long to discover how
your future when following His plan. Please
Fotopoulos
wrong that thinking is! We never have more fill out the 2015 Stewardship Form in this
-Josh Gilmore
to spend; we have less because God does not Newsletter and return it to the church as soon
-Harry “Bobby” reward us and we have nothing stored in
as possible. Have your names listed as ComMaroudas
heaven.
mitted Stewards for 2015.
-Imad Numair
God has written this one fundamental
You need not play it safe with God.
-Dr. Betsy Wick- principle into all of life. We see it in nature in He will to bless you a thousand times over for
strom
our gardens; we see in our church. It’s the
your courageous commitment to His Church.
law of seedtime and harvest.
“…He who sows sparingly will also
In Christ’s Ministry,
reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully
will also reap bountifully. “In 2 Corinthians
Fr. Nicholas Papado9:6 Scripture tells us that a farmer who plants poulos-Papedo
just a few seeds will get only a small crop in
return, but if he plants much, he will reap
Proposed Narthex Icon of
much. God gives the seed to the farmer to
St. Dionysios, Prophet
plant, and will make it grow so that there will Daniel, and the Three
Children in the Fire. All
be more fruit from the harvest to give away.
celebrated on
“So let each one give as he purposes
December 17th.
8100 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS., 66212, 913-341-7373, fax. 913-341-8662
Email [email protected], Web page www.stdionysios.org,
Fr. Nicholas C. Papadopoulos— Papedo, Protopresbyter Cel. 913-206-1326
PRESIDENT’S PAGE
Our Church is one of tradition, and the presence of icons is a reflection of this tradition. The Greek
Orthodox Church is inconceivable without icons. The word ‘icon’ comes from the Greek word ‘Eikona’,
meaning image. The icon is not merely a piece of art, but an aid to worship and an instrument for the transmission of Christian tradition and faith. The Holy Spirit speaks to us through icons. Wherever an icon is situated, a place of worship and prayer is set, because the icon is not an end in itself, but a window through which
we look with our physical eyes at the Kingdom of Heaven and the realm of spiritual experience. Several years
ago St. Dionysios Parish embarked on a multi-phased beautification program which involved the addition of
new iconography in both our Nave and Narthex areas. Phase I was beautifully completed and we are now
ready to embark on Phase II. Below is what is planned (please also see attached visual representations):
- Annunciation icon above Iconostasis
(tentatively sponsored)
- Nativity icon on Narthex ceiling
(tentatively sponsored)
- 3 Children/fire, Daniel & St. Dionysios (Dec. 17)
icon above Narthex candle stand
(tentatively sponsored)
- 4 Flying Angels icons around Pantokrator
(tentatively sponsored)
- Written ring around Pantokrator (Greek & English)
(tentatively sponsored)
- Byzantine diakosmos at the edge
of raised circle where Pantokrator is
(tentatively sponsored)
- 4 Church Musicians medallions below Choir loft
(Sts. Romanos, Thekla, Kassiane & John Damascene
~$5000 per icon
(2 of 4 icons tentatively sponsored)
At our recent October 19th General Assembly meeting this plan was approved with the condition that all icons
will be donated. Fortunately, we already have ~90% of the ~$90,000 total project cost already sponsored.
What remains are just two Church Musician Medallions costing ~$5000 each. We have designated one
Church Musician Medallion as a ‘Community Icon’, where we will accept any $ contribution, big or small,
from multiple donors. Thus there is an opportunity for all!
Please see me or Fr. Nick if you would like to contribute to this once in a generation ‘legacy investment’ into
the beautification of our beloved St. Dionysios Parish.
Our parish finances for the month of ‘September’ and ‘year to date’ (YTD) 2014 are summarized below.
September revenue was flat and expenses were higher than September 2013. On a year to date 2014 basis, our
9 month revenues are lower and expenses are slightly higher than last year. Revenues were mostly affected by
lower YTD 2014 Stewardship. Overall, we are financially worse (-$15,236) than last year at the same time.
Regarding Stewardship, we ask you to please complete your 2014 pledge soonest as we will be beginning our
2015 campaign during November. We look forward to your active support in ‘Time, Talents & Treasures’.
September
YTD
Difference
2014
2013
2014
2013
September YTD
Revenues
$11,226
$11,196
$229,503 $241,266 +$ 30
-$11,763
Expenses
$26,497
$23,848
$216,880 $213,407
-$ 2,649 +$ 3,473
Profit/(loss)
$(15,270)
$(12,651)
$ 12,623
$ 27,859 -$ 2,619 -$15,236
May God bless each of you,
Angelo Brisimitzakis
November 2014
8100 W. 95th St. Overland Park, Kansas 66212-3214
913-341-7373, fax. 913-341-8662, email [email protected] Web. stdionysios.org
Fr. Nicholas C. Papadopoulos—Papedo cel. 913-206-1326
Sun
Oct 26-
Tue
Wed
Thu
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
6:30pm Choir
7:30pm Bible
Study
9am Orthros
-10am Div.
Lit
St. Demetrios
2
9
3
4
5
6
10
17
11
12
7pm Parish
Council
-5pm Orthros St. John
& Divine Lit. Chrysostom
6:30pm Choir
7:30pm Bible
Study
18
-9am Orthros
-10am Div.
Lit
St. Matthew
23
24
25
-9am Orthros
-10am Div. Lit
Thanksgiving
Luncheon
-5pm Orthros St. Katherine
& Divine Lit.
30
Dec 1
Dec 2
13
19
20
Sat
Oct 31
1
Feed the
Poor
4:30pm
Sotos Baptism
SS. Cosmas
& Damian
7
6:30pm Choir 7pm
7:30pm Bible Philoptochos
Study
Meeting
-9am Orthros
-10am Div. Lit
Philoptochos
Gen Assembly
St. Nektarios
16
Fri
Halloween
-9am Orthros
-10am Div.
Lit
-9am Orthros
-10am Div.
Lit
St. Andrew
2
Mon
8
-9am Orthros
& Div. Lit
5pm Vespers
SS. Michael
& Gabriel
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15
Bake Sale
Cooking sessions
5pm Vespers
-Numair
21
22
6:30pm Choir -5pm Orthros Entrance of
7:30pm Bible & Divine Lit. Theotokos
Study
5pm Vespers
26
29
Dec 3
27
Thanksgiving
28
Dec 4
Dec 5
-5pm Orthros St Barbara
& Divine Lit.
6:30pm Choir
7:30pm Bible
Study
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1pm Brisimitzakis
Baptism
5pm Vespers
Dec 6
-9am Orthros
& Div. Lit
5pm Vespers
St. Nicholas
St. Dionysios 2014 Stewardship
Fr. Nicholas & Presbytera Lois Papedo
Committed Members
Aguiar, Victoria & Ken
Anthan, Pauline
Anton, George & Colleen
Antos, Chloe
Antos, Chris & Linda
Antos, Mary
Arvan, Andrea
Arvan, Mary
Arvanitakis, Jerry & Effie
Bay, Alex & Mary
Bay, George
Berhe, Taezez & Tirhas
Berry, Tim & Tosha
Bondar, Yuri & Lesya
Boyd,Katalina & Brady
Brisimitzakis, Dr. Angelo & Joan
Brisimitzakis, Evangelos & Holly
Brisimitzakis, Theodore
Brunton, Ryan & Mariam
Chamoun Roukoz & Wisam
Channell, Christopher & Stefanie Leif
Christensen, Hardy
Christensen, Stephanie & Verne
Comninellis, George
Cooper, John & Catherine
Curtis, Peter
Davis, Chris & Ann
Demas, Chris & Eleni
Draper, Brent & Elaine
Fotopoulos, Chris & Donna
Fotopoulos, Christopher & Kristen
Fox, Don & Areti
Fuller, Rich & Andria
Gaefke, Louis & Christine
Gatzoulis, Nick & Toula
Gatzoulis, Paul
Geolas, Margaret
Geolas, Tom
Ghikas, Demetrios & Melissa
Giannopoulos, Dr. Nadine
Gianulis, Bess
Giatras Dennis & Joyce
Gilmore, Joshua & Michaela Sardiu
Girmay, Meaza
Grant, Bonnie & Wayne
Gregory, Christine
Gregory, Gregg
Gregory, Orson & Haroula
Gregory, Tom & Barbara
Haile, Kahassi & Freweini Zerai
Harrington, Christopher & Katie
Hatzidakis, John
Hauptmann, Edward & Katheryn
Heeren, Katherine & Marvin
Heider, Helen & Ben
Henry, Matthew & Laura
Hileman, Christiana & Philip
Hirner, Charles & Victoria
Hollingsworth, Dennis & Nicole
Inmair Wayel
Jones, Irene
Jones, Stacey
Jouras, Helen
Jouras, Peter & Mary
Kallos, Don J.
Kallos, Mr. & Mrs. Gregory J
Kandah, Dan
Kandah, John
Kansas City Greek School
Karnaze, Chris
Karnaze, Ethel
Karnaze, Helen
Karoutzos, John & Arsenia
Karoutzos, Maria
Kouloukis, Penelope
Krin, Christine
Krin, Mable Darlene
Kritos, George & Panagiota
Kunfu, Tewelde & Mitslal Berhe
Lawson, Barbara & Jerry
Leif, George & Lynne Pappas-Leif
Lein, Matthew & Mary
Levitin, Benfamin & Lidya
Maduras, Tom & Tina
Maduros, james & Tiffany
Maduros, Paul
Makarunis, Chris
Manis, Peter & Jane
Maroudas Nicholas
Maroudas, Dennis & Maria
Maroudas, Harry & Lauren
Maroudas, James
McElroy, Arvel & Linda
McMahon, Eleftheria
Mitef, Anna
Nikias, Wanda
Numair, Imad & Karmen
Numair, Nader & Lubna
Otey, Karen L.
Papagioannis, John & Dina
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Pappas, Greg & Sharon
Pappas, Leo
Pappas, Linda
Perahoritis, Athanasios & Patricia
Perahoritis, John
Poulos, Marguerite
Psyhountas, Gus & Colleen
Ramirez de Perez, Maria & Felipe
Ramos, Karen Sophia
Raptis, Konstantin & Vassiliki
Reece, Keith & Elizabeth
Sandborn, David
Schneider, Katherine
Siscos, Dimitri & Mary
Sleder, Ted & Pauline
Sophocleous, Marios & Thelma
Sotos, Tim & Marybeth
Sotos,TJ & Susannah
Spanos, Carole
Struga, Saimir & Mirela
Underwood, Despina
Vakas, Constantine & Julie
Vedros, Helen
Vrentas, John & Maria
White, Timothy & Karen
Wick, Christopher & Jo
Wick, Mark & Nella
Wickstrom, Andrea
Wickstrom, John & Betsy
Wicstrom, Elena
Wiedemann, Eric & Ann
Zaharopoulos, Thimios & Julie Crain
Zeiler, George & Kim
Zeiler, J. Parker
Zeiler, RJ
Adults 215
Family Units 141
Proposed Iconography Images (Phase II)
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Narthex Greeters
November 2nd— Mat Lein
November 9th— Chris Antos
November 16th— Bobby Maroudas
November 23rd— Hardy Christensen
November 30th — Imad Numair
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Altar Boy Teams
- ALL altar boys are asked to serve in the
altar every Sunday until we can determine
the different teams
Altar Assistants
Theodore Brisimitzakis
Danny Piskopos
Andreas Maroudas
Coffee Hour Sponsors
November
2nd— Gregory family
9th— Arvan Family
16th— Graham Family
23rd— Thanksgiving Philoptochos
30th — Volunteer needed
In the months with a 5th Sunday, all altar boys
12 years & older are invited to serve.
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Upcoming events
Nov 1st Philoptochos Luncheon
Nov 23rd Thanksgiving Luncheon
Please sign up on the Fellowship poster in the
Philoptochos
hall to sponsor a Fellowship Hour on Sundays. Nov 27th Thanksgiving
Please, please, please, when you are done with Nov 29th Brisimitzakis Baptism
your food and drink, deposit the plates and
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cups in the trash bins located in the hall and
kitchen area. Help us keep our hall healthy and Please, if you move, let the Church office
know as soon as possible. Each returned
beautiful! ____________________
newsletter costs the Church a postal fee. Contact the Church at 913-341-7373 or e-mail the
Prosphoron Baking
new address to [email protected].
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November— Marguerite Poulos
December— Toula Gatzoulis
Note to all bakers— Please bake four (4) Get up-to-date information from the Church
loaves of bread for each Sunday. Fr. Nick through your e-mail. Submit your e-mail inmust have the loaves by 8:30AM Sunday formation by sending a note to Fr. Nick at
morning to begin the service of the Pros- [email protected].
komidi. Please do not sprinkle additional
Office Help Needed
flour on the top of the loaves. If you would
The Church office is in need of secretarlike to bring the prosfora earlier, please conial help. Computer skills are necessary. We
tact Fr. Nick at the church 913-341-7373.
are in need of office assistance on Tuesdays
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and Fridays from 10am to 2pm. Please contact Fr. Nicholas Papedo for information.
Church office number is 913-341-7373.
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Sunflower AHEPA Chapter Cultural Event
Dear St. Dionysios and Annunciation parishioners and friends,
The Sunflower Ahepa Chapter would like to invite you to a social evening celebrating the
classic Greek theater. We are very pleased to have University of Kansas Theater Professor Dr.
Dennis Christilles giving us a presentation on “The Ever Present Past: the Significance of
Ancient Greek Theatre” on Saturday, NOVEMBER 15th, 2014. Food and refreshments will
be provided on the occasion at St. Dionysios Social Hall (8100 W. 95th Street, Overland
Park, Kansas 66212) at 7:00 pm, followed by the presentation at 8:00 pm. All are welcome to
attend. Please invite your friends and support this Hellenism and Education mission of our
Sunflower Chapter. Please let Dimitri Siscos ([email protected]) or Marios Sophocleous
([email protected]) know if you plan to attend by November 10, 2013 or earlier, as
well as the number of people in your party. Thank you.
GOYA Basketball Practice at Holy Cross
7-9pm
October 12, 19
November 2, 9, 16, 23
December 7, 14
ORTHODOX BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday, September 24th , 7:30pm the fall semester of our Bible
Study will begin. This semester we will be studying the “Acts of the Apostles”. In addition to the Orthodox Study Bible, Old and New Testament, The
Orthodox Bible Study Companion Series The Acts of the Apostles, by Lawrence R. Farley will be used.
This class is scheduled to meet for ten weeks, ending Wednesday, December 3rd. For those who are interested, please come to
the scheduled classes.
See you there.
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