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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

also practically. July is festival month, which means its time to commit to being part of this joyous event on July 27. The work is immense, and it needs to be covered by more than a handful of people. In the past, a core group has committed to the work that comes with the festivalbut it is obvious that every person who considers himself

fall far short of meeting our expenses, and this is indeed an opportunity to make money for the community. The festivals main purpose, however, is celebrating the heritage that is the Greek Orthodox Churchits faith, art, architecture, history, and the Hellenistic roots with its food, dance, music, as well as the other national Orthodox traditions in this community.

Membership in the Church of Christ, we must remember, is not based on heritage or family name, but by a persons sole commitment in his or her own life to Jesus Christ, actively living our baptism and chrismation. It does not matter whether a person is new to this community or has had generations of relatives that have lived

raising money is at the front of our minds this month, but we are above all here to live and promote the Orthodox faith and the wonderful gift that is resurrection and eternal life, facilitated by our Lord and Savior on the cross. Membership is ultimately determined in our participation in the blessed cup. We must continually pray, fast, confess, and repent, so that we every Sunday can receive the blessed sacrament, because ultimately this is the only reason that we can ever be part of Christ.

The yearly fundraising event, our Greek Festival, is an immense opportunity to reach out and share our Orthodox faith, cultures and heritage. And so for all who claim a stake in this local Church, I, Fr. Ephraim, urge all of you to show up to help make this a festival to remembera joyous, bountiful occasion of a broad-based participation and teamwork.

If you are unable to physically participate in the work of the Greek Festival, I ask you to please support the event with a monetary donation, addressed to the Dormition of the Mother of God, attn: Festival. Im expecting all hands on deck on July 27 and the days before. To sign up for volunteer shifts, please check your e-mail for updates or contact Festival Chairman Nick Pitt ([email protected] or 434-2493)

Thank you, and may God bless you!

Fr. Ephraim

Parish Newsletter Summer 2014

Hail, Bridge that truly leads from death to life all who praise you Akathist Hymn

Fr. Ephraims

THE BRIDGE

Greek Orthodox Church

600 South Willard Street Burlington, Vermont

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THE BRiDGE JuNE 2014

Parish Council

PresidentJohn Tampas (864-6645)Vice PresidentNicholas Pitt (434-2493)SecretaryPaul Henninge (660-8332)TreasurerDavid Hunt (619-565-5293)

Eleni Churchill (660-0453)Angelike Contis (899-2893)George Hatgen (864-9839) (Honorary member)Eric Jasinski (829-5496)Greg Lambesis (524-3840)Jacqueline Maria (862-7372)Sotos Papaseraphim (878-1163)Nectar Rorris (863-4375)

Retired ClergyRev. Protopresbyter Robert Athas

Mailings VolunteerPat Oleszkiewicz

Sponsor of this issue of The Bridge (none)

PresidentPresvytera Anthe Athas (865-4416)Vice PresidentMaria Michaelides (878-3933)TreasurerTheodora Contis (899-2893)SecretaryTammy Valadakis (583-3880)

Helen Costopoulos (864-5661)Aleka Michaelides (862-3803)Maria Papaseraphim (878-1163)Constance Thomas (864-9512)Voula Zontanos (878-5475)

Religious EducationSunday Church School DirectorPresvytera Aimee Ehrs (217) 621-8260 [email protected]

Music MinistryChoir DirectorPresvytera Anthe Athas CantorVasilios Contis

Theodora Contis

Paul HenningeAleka MichaelidesMaria MichaelidesMariana MoscinConstance Thomas

Order of AHEPAPresidentGregory Lambesis

Altar ServersThomas Dede

Nicholas Rorris

SPONSORS NEEDED! This newsletter is our main outreach ministry, sending the message of faith and community to all the members of our parish and others. As a sponsor, you become an important partner in this ministry. Donation: $50 or more.

Please send the following information to Fr. Ephraim:

Yes! i will sponsor an issue of THE BRIDGE .

Name

in honor or memory of / To celebrate

PO Box 8122Burlington, VT 05402-8122

Website www.gocvt.org

Phone (802) 862-2155 Fax (802) 881-0717

Rev. Fr. Ephraim Ehrs, Presbyter Mobile (217) 621-8364 Home (802) 899-0629 E-mail [email protected]

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Dormition of the Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church

1 25:30 pm Vespers

followed by Bible Study

37:00 am Orthros2:005:00 pm

Fr. Ephraims

4 511:00 am

Orthodoxy 1015:00 pm Vespers

68:00 am Orthros9:00 am Liturgy

Coffee hour: Predrag & Olesea Gravoac

7 8 9 10 119:00 am Liturgy

(St. Olga)5:00 pm Youth

Greek School and Dance Rehearsal

1211:00 am



Coffee hour: Steve, Lea & Eleni Kostka

14 159:00 am Liturgy

(Holy Martyrs Cyricus & His Mother Julitta; and St. Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles)

165:30 pm Vespers


177:00 am Orthros2:005:00 pm

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185:00 pm Youth

Greek School and Dance Rehearsal

1911:00 am

Orthodoxy 101No Vespers


Coffee hour: Fr. Ephraim & Pres. Aimee


(St. Mary Magdalene)

5:00 pm Chicken souvlaki prep

235:30 pm Vespers



(Dormition of St. Anna)

9 am 1 pm Tent setup & deliveries

10:00 am Cupping pastry for Bake Sale

269 am 1 pm

Grounds setup & food prep

5:00 pm Vespers


9 am 1 pm Food prep

Noon - 5:00 pm FESTIVAL!

5:00 pm Cleanup

28 29 305:30 pm Vespers


317:00 am Orthros2:005:00 pm

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Independence Day

Fr. Ephraim at ClergyLaity Congress in Philadelphia

Dormition of the Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church


Coffee hour:

C 1 211:00 am



Coffee hour:

4 55:00 pm Great

Vespers

68:00 am Orthros9:00 am Liturgy6:00 pm

Paraclesis

72:005:00 pm

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6:00 pm Paraclesis

8 911:00 am



Coffee hour: 3-year memorial for Kiki Reinmann

11 126:00 pm

Paraclesis

136:00 pm

Paraclesis

142:005:00 pm

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5:00 pm Great Vespers (Dormition)

158:00 am Orthros9:00 am Liturgyfollowed by

artoklasia

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179:00 am LiturgyCoffee hour:

Andrea Francalangia & Jennifer Sturgeon, in memory of their mother

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Coffee hour:

25 26 C 275:30 pm Vespers


282:005:00 pm

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C 299:00 am Liturgy

3011:00 am


Dormition of the Theotokos

Beheading of John the Baptist

(strict fast)

Dormition Fast Begins

Dormition of the Mother of God Greek Orthodox ChurchPO Box 8122 Burlington, VT 05402-8122

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THE BRiDGE SuMMER 2014

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful show of support for our homeless

Sunday School classes concluded on June 8, which was the Feast of Pentecost. A huge thank you to all of the parents who assisted with the class and brought snacks, and to the Philoptochos, which sponsored an end-of-year gift of a small icon diptych for each student. This year, we averaged eight students per Sundayand that's

the year totaled $80, which the class chose to split between international Orthodox Christian Charities (iOCC) and a local charity, the Humane Society of Chittenden County.

Greek language classes and dance practices are underway, and our Friday evenings have been a joyous time for families, thanks to the leadership of Theodora Contis and Tammy Valadakis.

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