a message from our proistamenos in this issueseptember/october, 2014/ volume 14, issue 5 the beacon...

The Bi-Monthly Newsletter of St. George Greek Orthodox Church

DOES GOD EXIST? Father Andrew Eugenis I pray you all had a restful, enjoyable and relaxing summer. As we all gear up to get the kids ready for school and begin the Ecclesiastical New Year this month, I look back at the past year and realize that we as Christians are being challenged more so than ever before about the very existence of God in the world today. I have been asked more than ever, “Why does God allow so much suffering in the world”. I recently came across a short story that sums up my observation on suffering in the world and why we are where we are as a society as a whole and what God has to do with it. A man went to a barber shop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: “I don't believe that God exists.” “'Why do you say that?” asked the customer. “Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't exist. Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people? Would there be abandoned children? If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor pain. I can't imagine a loving God who would allow all of these things.” The customer thought for a moment, but didn't respond because he didn't want to start an argument. The barber finished his job and the customer left the shop. As he left the barbershop, he saw a man in the street with long, stringy, hair and an untrimmed beard. He looked dirty and unkempt. The customer turned back and entered the barber shop again and he said to the barber: “You know what? Barbers do not exist.” 'How can you say that?' asked the surprised barber. 'I am here, and I am a barber. And I just worked on you! “No!” the customer exclaimed. “Barbers don't exist, because if they did, there would be no people with dirty long hair and untrimmed beards, like that man outside.” “Ah, but barbers DO exist! That's what happens when people do not come to me.” “Exactly!” affirmed the customer. 'That's the point! God, too, DOES exist! That's what happens when people do not go to Him and don't look to Him for help. That's why there's so much pain and suffering in the world.' Let us begin this New Year focusing on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by allowing him to be part of our lives and being an important part of His ministries of St. George sharing our time and talents and treasures with Him knowing He is always by our side. I pray you all have a blessed and fruitful Ecclesiastical New Year.

PROISTAMENOS Father Andrew Eugenis

OFFICE MANAGER Kathryn Vellios [email protected]

OFFICE ASSISTANT Michele Pfeiffer [email protected]

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Father Andrew’s Office Hours Mon., Tues., & Fri: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Wed.: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

If there is no response to your phone call during regular office hours, please leave a message and someone will return your call ASAP. In case of emergency, call the church office for more information.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

IN THIS ISSUE President’s Message p. 3 Stewardship News p. 4 Philoptochos News p. 6 Festival Recap p. 10 PTO News p. 15 Monthly Calendars p. 20

A Message from our Proistamenos

DIVINE LITURGY HOURS Orthros 8:30 a.m. Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

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PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT Spiro Pappas [email protected] EXEC.VICE PRESIDENT George Moutis [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Vicki Kamaratos [email protected] TREASURER Athena Loesch [email protected] 1st ASST. TREASURER John Vrettos [email protected] 2nd ASST. TREASURER George Costidis [email protected] SECRETARY Barbara Terlecsky [email protected] ASST. SECRETARY Anastasia Michaelides [email protected] MEMBERS Teddy Kavarakas [email protected] Scott Keastead [email protected] Nick Kosmas [email protected] Louis Koumoutsos [email protected] Mike Psomias [email protected] Theo Ritorto [email protected] Peter Thomas [email protected]

MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS

AGAPE Vicki Kamaratos A.H.E.P.A. Dr. Kosta Linardakis Acolyte Coordinator Emanuel Tsarnas Beacon Dr. Harry Chambarry Theo Ritorto Beacon Advertising Sophia Anest Capital Campaign John Pardenek Cemetery Stephen G. Pappayliou Choir Directors Alex Karpodinis Pauline Aridas Daughters of Penelope MaryAnn Iliopoulos G.O.Y.A. Chris Psomias Greek School Philoptochos Robin Papagiannis P.T.O. Georgia Kyrifides Socialites Sophia Anest Kali Parea Lela Panas Soup Kitchen Soula Tsettos Stewardship Barbara Terlecsky Sunday School Teri Lalli Nike Valente Website Administrator Mike Sakelaris Youth Advisors Fr. Andrew Eugenis George Moutis

Our Beacon of Orthodoxy & Hellenism newsletter is published bi-monthly. All submissions and pictures will be reviewed prior to printing by the Beacon committee and under the guidance of Father Andrew Eugenis. All articles, flyers and photos must be submitted by email with a contact name and phone number to the Beacon editors:

Harry Chambarry [email protected]

Theo Ritorto [email protected]

All submissions must be received by the following deadline dates in order to be considered:

Edition Deadline January/February December

March/April February 1 May/June April 1 July/August June 1 September/October August 1 November/December October 1

WEBSITE Submissions If you would like to add an article or flyer to our website,

please submit them to Kathryn Vellios at [email protected]

PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE BEACON •Sophia Anest •George, Kasandra, •Theodora Apostolacus Nicole & Dana Moutis •Athanasia Arbes •John J. & Helen Murphy •The Billows Family •George N. Panas •Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Kapsaskis •Angela Pappas And Family •Spiro, Elayna, Dean •Dorothy Dimtsios: & Alexandra Pappas In loving memory of Angelo Gregos •Stephen G. Pappayliou •The Kamaratos Family •Bess Peterson •Demitri & Helen Karagias •Mary Sandilos •Mary & George Karagias •James & Helen Skopos •The Koumoutsos Family •The Emanel Tsarnas Family •Peter, Teri, Demitra, Sophia Lalli •Athanasios, Melanie, Manolis •Kevin, Athena & James Loesch Tsilivitis •George Michals Family •Savas, Maria, Ellpetha •Jeff & Anne Michals Haralambos & Evangelos •Victoria & John Michals Tsivicos Organization Supporters •A.H.E.P.A. •Daughters of Penelope Thomas Edison Chapter #287 Aulis Chapter #195 •St. George GOYA •St. George PTO •St. George Philoptochos •St. George Socialites

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on

the tablet of your heart.” – Proverbs 3:3

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RECENT SACRAMENTS

BAPTISMS -Evangelia Marie Mallios June 1 -Joseph William Rizzo June 14 -Sophia Rose Panas June 21 -Sophia Chrysanthopoulos July 12 -Sophia Rose & Ieronimos Fokas July 13

WEDDINGS -Stephen L. Leone & Frances R. Gregos June 14 -Mike Sakelaris & Shannon Smith July 20

FUNERALS -Constantine Ruvelas June 4 -Michael Loizos June 12

A Message from our Parish Council President

I’d like to share with you items discussed at our most recent Parish Council meeting to keep you informed of a number of recent developments affecting our community. Our second annual Jersey Shore Greek Festival was a social and financial success! Attendance was up, as was the participation of the members of our community - both as volunteers and contributors. The “Kefi” surrounding the festival was amazing, with positive comments and compliments coming from the many people who attended from other churches and the Greater Ocean Township area. While the final numbers have yet to be calculated, the car raffle was a huge success, and the overall revenues and profits will exceed those of last year. The Council would like to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to the chairs of each committee and the many, many volunteers whose dedication and hard work made our festival a successful and enjoyable event for all. With regard to our physical complex, we have recently installed a bell system for the church. It is a state of the art system that has incredible sound and will be a welcoming beacon for our parishioners and our neighbors. Its chimes will be a warm signal of our Church’s presence in the area and a sign of the glory of Jesus Christ. The Council is still working to sell our original home in Asbury Park. It is currently being rented by another church, whose elders have expressed a desire to purchase the property. The Council is in frequent contact with the elders and is seeking a price that fairly reflects the value of the church and adjoining classrooms and gym. While the talks continue, we are collecting a rent that contributes to the general operating fund of our current complex. In addition, we are renegotiating our lease agreement with Buona Sera. It has been a successful partnership for both parties, and helps offset the operating costs of our facilities. Gym rentals continue to be strong, also contributing to our financial well-being. The Council also discussed the current status of our Stewardship program. To date, we are running behind last year’s total, with fewer families making stewardship pledges. In addition, the average pledge has declined. This is a challenge for us all. Financially, stewardship is a critical component of funding our beautiful complex and the operations of the church and its ministries. Spiritually, a strong stewardship program strengthens our community by bringing more families to our church. There are some who enjoy our church and haven’t yet become stewards. Building a strong community is an obligation for all of us. I ask you to help the Stewardship Committee and the Council in growing and strengthening our church by encouraging families and

To schedule a Sunday Memorial (Mnimosino) or 40 day Baby Blessing, please contact the Church office no later than Wednesday of that week. Please be advised that the family is responsible for ordering and securing koliva for the memorial service.

friends to commit their time and treasure to St. George by becoming stewards and becoming active in our ministries and church. We’ve built a beautiful church and community complex, we need everyone’s help – financially and time – to keep it that way and to continue to provide services to our parishioners and neighbors. Although it’s some months away, the Parish Council is preparing for the General Assembly meeting to be held on Sunday, November 2, 2014. At the meeting, the Council will present the proposed budget for 2015, and a five year financial plan for the church, its ministries and community programs. This will be an important meeting as we are entering a new phase for our community as we transition from a “start-up” to a more mature operation as a church and a community facility. On behalf of the Parish Council, I want to thank all our parishioners for being part of the Saint George spiritual and social community. We look forward to working with you to make our community a stronger, more vibrant vehicle for spiritual and social fulfillment, and a community we can all be proud of. In His Service, Spiro Pappas


A NOTE FROM OUR PARISH COUNCIL...

We were so happy with attendance at St. George all summer! As you are all aware, it is the duty of our Parish Council to help maintain respect and reverence during Holy Communion. As a reminder, we ask that EVERYONE please follow the order set by Father Andrew and the Parish Council for dismissal of Holy Communion:

-Dismissal is always from the center aisle.

-Father Andrew announces weekly that you please remain STANDING at your seats until directed by the ushers.

-Communion will begin from the back of the church ONLY with the newly baptized, members of the choir, Sunday school teachers, and infants from the crying room. All others parishioners at the back of the church will have to wait until the end. Therefore, we urge you to come early and to be seated in a pew.

-Communion will then continue ROW BY ROW, beginning with the front row. The Parish Council will remove the center aisle ribbon to allow all other remaining parishioners (including Sunday school students) to receive Holy Communion. If your Sunday school child is not receiving Communion, they should still exit with the others, then continue down the aisle around to the Antidoron (Blessed Bread) and proceed to their classroom.

-Those at the stasidia (standing seats) are dismissed as if in the last row.

Please familiarize yourself with this Dismissal as the Parish Council cannot answer any questions during Holy Communion. THERE SHOULD BE NO TALKING BY ANYONE DURING HOLY COMMUNION.

St. George Church ~ Spirit of Stewardship “Chosen and Appointed by God to Go and Bear Fruit”

“By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit...” (John 15:8)

“If you build it, He will come.” (Field of Dreams, Universal Pictures, 1989). We did build it, and Our Lord Jesus Christ is indeed here with us in our own ‘field of dreams’ right here in Ocean Township, waiting for us to ‘Go and Bear Fruit.’ So, exactly how do we do that? How do we bear fruit worthy of a harvest that we can present to Our Lord? We bear this fruit through our good deeds, by actively participating in Divine Liturgy every Sunday, by preparing for and receiving the Holy Gift of Communion, by acts of kindness, by bringing our friends and neighbors to Church, by sharing in our ministries, by extending a helping hand to those in need… The list is endless. Are you bearing fruit? So, what do we have in store for you at St. George in the new ecclesiastical year? It’s time to join us in our growing ministries. Philoptochos Society, AGAPE Ministries, GOYA, HOPE, JOY, Choir, Socialites, Kali Parea, Soup Kitchen, Acolytes, Sunday School, Greek School, Adult Religious Education, AHEPA Family: this is only a partial list of ministries available to our stewards. In September, we prepare for the annual Metropolis of NJ Holy Cross Day Celebration at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park on September 21st. Our choir members will sing with the Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians at the annual conference at Kimisis tis Theotokou, Holmdel, October 2nd - 5th. On October 18th the Philoptochos Society has their Annual Luncheon at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale. Our GOYA is excited about the annual Mr. & Miss Jr. GOYA Pageant. New members are always welcome in all our ministries! These are just a few of our upcoming events. Become an active member of our growing family of St. George right here in our own ‘field of dreams.’ Give the Gift of Stewardship, and Reap its Rewards. Witness the Spirit of Stewardship in our beloved St. George Church. Become a part of our growing community. We cannot do this without YOU!

Time + Talent + Treasure = Stewardship

Be a good Steward We are grateful to all the Stewards of St. George, Barbara Kissas Terlecsky Stewardship Chairman [email protected] 732-861-7825

Stewardship Tip: Did you know that you can have your Stewardship charged monthly, quarterly or semi-annually to your credit card or transferred directly from your bank checking account? Just call the Church Office at 732-775-2777 for more information.


If you judge people you have no time to love them - Mother Theresa

AGAPE is Christian love…..In Action IT NEVER STOPS DOING GOOD

40 Day Blessing: Colleen Pardenek [email protected] Baptism: Vicki Kamaratos [email protected] Chrismation/Adult Baptism: Bob Dull [email protected] Wedding: Tasi Pappaylion [email protected] New Hope: Antonia Lyons [email protected] Grief Support: Josephine Tsarnas [email protected] Funeral Group: Sophia Anest [email protected] Josephine Tsarnas [email protected] Prayer Group: George Moutis [email protected] Welcome: Andrea Hellinghausen [email protected] Angela Koumoutsos [email protected] St. George Guides: Arthur Pappaylion [email protected] Spiritual Growth: Josephine Tsarnas [email protected] Circle of Faith: Barbara Terlecsky [email protected]

Join any of our groups or form another Contact: Vicki Kamaratos - [email protected] or call 732-539-6831

Visit us at www.stgeorgeap.org/agape

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With Gratitude to Our Coffee Hour Sponsors and Helpers Do you know how the generous coffee hour our Community enjoys every Sunday happens? Our 5 anchor ministries contribute to the fund which underwrites the coffee hour purchases.

We thank the following ministries for their continuing support:

Philoptochos, GOYA, Daughters of Penelope, AHEPA, Greek School PTO We also thank Buona Sera for their generosity and for their donation of the coffee served every Sunday.

Each Sunday, coffee hour is prepared and cleaned up by our dedicated Hospitality Ministry group. They are the heart and sou. of this effort: Joanne Alicakos, Rula Casey, Tony Chugranis, Maria Conery, George Haloukas, Andrea Hellinghausen, Pat Kottakis, Angela Koumoutsos, Dee Kourkounakis, Renae Lerakis, Antonia Lyons, Athena Papanikolaou, Michelle Pfeiffer, Effie Psomias, Elise Rogers, Helen Terdoslavich, Soula Tsettos, Barbara Van Wagner. In addition, we thank those families who have generously sponsored a coffee hour in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a happy occasion and share it with our Community. If you would like to sponsor a coffee hour please contact the Church Office. Our AGAPE bereavement group and Hospitality Ministry are happy to reserve a table during coffee hour for 40 day or one year memorials. We share our joys and sorrows as a loving family in Christ.

So now you know that the coffee hour - which serves as a fellowship gathering with Christ as our center - does not happen by chance, but by the devotion and love we have for each other. God bless our St. George family.

JOIN OUR HOSPITALITY MINISTRY Serve coffee…..and St. George!

Contact Vicki Kamaratos: 732-539-6831 [email protected]

AGAPE

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“Our Mission is to promote charitable, benevolent and philanthropic outreach, to preserve the sanctity of life and family, and to perpetuate and promote our Orthodox faith and traditions." This is an exciting time for St. George Philoptochos and we want you to be a part of it! Our community has been graced with this beautiful new complex. Father Andrew has been leading the way to get our beloved faith known to the greater community. This is the perfect time for Philoptochos to shine brightly. To make known all the good work that is done, as well as start new ministries. When I volunteered to write this article, I started thinking about what motivates people to join a group. I came up with: the work being done, the time commitment, the rewards and fun. First the time commitment: I have a confession, I am asking you to do something that I did not do myself because I was misinformed. As a young, working mother I did not think I had time to join Philoptochos. I thought it was an organization for older women. I thought I would be asked to run Fashion Shows and bake for hours. I thought I could not commit. But I was wrong. Philoptochos is an organization for all women regardless of age, interests and chapter of life. The purpose of this article is to get the word out. Whatever time and talent you can commit – we welcome you with open arms. You will not be pressured to overextend yourself. You can tailor your involvement to fit your current lifestyle. Do you have an hour or two a month to spare? No problem. Perhaps you can do a visitation to a shut in. If you like to knit or crochet making

prayer shawls to distribute to the sick and at nursing homes could be your niche. Technology savvy women are in high demand. Webpage development, power point presentations, social media (face book, twitter, instagram, etc) all can be done from home. The possibilities are boundless because the needs of worthy charitable endeavors are endless. Whatever charitable work you have a passion for can be done through Philoptochos. You will have the support system of some of the hardest working women I know. Jesus taught us that good works are required of us along with faith for our salvation. St. John of Kronstadt (20th cent.) tells us “Love for God begins to manifest itself, and to act in us, when we begin to love our neighbor as ourselves, and not to spare ourselves or anything belonging to us for him, as he is the image of God: "For he who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen." Doing good works is not only altruistic it is good for our souls. As woman, friendships can enrich our lives tremendously. Joining Philoptochos is an opportunity to create some of the richest friendships that last a lifetime. You will be joining an army of women whose dedication to the community as well as each other cannot be matched. Philoptochos is the largest woman’s philanthropic organization in America. I attended the National Philoptochos Biennial Convention in Philadelphia this July and was humbled to be part of an organization that accomplished so much. In conclusion it is my sincere hope that if you are not a member of Philoptochos you will consider joining. September 18th at 6:30 is our next general membership meeting. Future plans include fun game and movie nights, which gives you an opportunity to get to know us. Come, meet us and then decide.


ST. GEORGE PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS

-Set Up Holy Cross Celebration Day -Annual Fall Luncheon -St. Basil’s Academy Visitation Retreat -Outreach Sunday -Vasilopita Sunday -St. Michael’s Home Visitation Retreat -Sunday of Orthodoxy Tray to benefit Social Services -Community Church Cleaning -Saturday of Lazarus -Making of Homebound Basket -Decorate Church for Palm Sunday -Palm Sunday Bake Sale -Dyeing Red Easter Eggs -Holy Friday Decorate Kouvouklian -Decorate Church for the Anastasi -St. George Day/ Vespers Reception -Mother of the Year Presentation -Metropolitan of NJ Clergy/ Laity -August Bake Sale.

MINISTRY COMMITMENTS -The Monmouth County Foodbank

-Community Hope Fund Program of Ocean Twsp.

-Ephiphany House

-New Horizons in Autism

-National Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund

-Orthodox Christian Fellowship Fund

-National Philoptochos Founders fund

-The Academy of St. Basil

-St. Michaels Home for the Aged

-Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology

-Orthodox Christian Mission Center/ Support a

Mission Priest

-International Orthodox Christian Charities

-U.N. International Children’s Emergency Fund

-Philoptochos Social Service Fund

-National Philoptochos Autism Fund

MINISTRIES -Visitations: Visiting nursing homes, hospitals and shut-ins -Food Drives: Food Baskets for Thanksgiving -Toy Drives: Christmas Toy drives. -School Supplies: Fill knapsacks with school supplies to give out to the children who use our Soup Kitchen. -Mending Hearts: extends themselves by giving rides to those in need in our community when they need to get to church, the lab for blood tests, doctor’s offices and/or supermarket. In addition, change bandages or medical care after a surgery. Also, prepare a meal for parishioners unable to provide for themselves. -Heaps of Love: coordinates food/sandwich drives to feed local food banks, coat drives for local shelters. -Story Time: read stories and play board games to children with cancer at local hospital -College Link: provides our college bound youth the opportunity to maintain a connection with their church community while they are living on campus. Philoptochos will contact local Orthodox priest and Philoptochos President near college to check on the college youth and be available in case of an emergency. -Gathering Fruit: an area will be stationed, whereby parishioners may donate dry food which will be available to our St. George family and will then be donated to a local food bank. -Workshops: arrange health/spiritual seminars/lectures throughout the year for St. George community

By Antonia Lyons


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Saint George Philoptochos

September 2014

‘I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,

I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’

Matthew 25:31-46 Dear Fellow Parishioners: The Philoptochos Society of St. George Greek Orthodox Church is about to hold its Annual Luncheon, the organizations largest fundraiser that supports its philanthropic Mission. The event is to be held on Saturday, October 18th, at the Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, Farmingdale, New Jersey, This is an event that enables us to raise money for the church’s philanthropic and charitable Mission. One of the features of the Annual Luncheon is the popular ON PREMISE AUCTION, which delivers much of the funding that supports the charitable mission of the church throughout the year. If you have not already donated a gift to the ON PREMISE AUCTION, please become part of this worthy effort by making a monetary donation. Your check should be made payable to St. George Philoptochos and sent to St. George GO Church, 1033 West Park Avenue, Ocean, New Jersey, 07712, the envelope earmarked PHILOPTOCHOS ON PREMISE AUCTION. Please open your heart to the Mission of Philoptochos and consider taking this significant step towards raising funds for the organization, which represents the charitable arm of your church. Donations are tax deductible (Tax ID:210 643 361 000.) Respectfully,

On Premise Auction Co-Chairmen Saint George Greek Orthodox Church~1033 West Park Avenue, Ocean, New Jersey 07712

Anne Michals ([email protected]) ~ Elayna Pappas ([email protected]) 732-977-9290

Anne Michals~Dee Petrantis~Elayna Pappas~Victoria Michals

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St. Barbara’s Church in Toms River who is driving around in a brand new 2014 Lexus! Below are reprinted articles from various website reporters that visited our Festival. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to ALL our parishioners who gave of their time, talent and treasures to bring the Festival to life. It takes an entire COMMUNITY – working together with Christ as the Center – to make any event a success. OPA!

2ND ANNUAL JERSEY SHORE GREEK FESTIVAL A SUCCESS Our second annual Jersey Shore Greek Festival which took place over the course of three days on June 27, 28, 29 was a resounding success with all! A total of over 7,500 people attended and the total gross profits for the festival were over $160,000! In addition, our first ever car raffle raised over $23,000! Congrats to Irene Kouzoulis of

Ed Murray, The Star-Ledger OCEAN TOWNSHIP —The 2nd annual Jersey Shore Greek Festival was planned long ago but today a big screen TV was added — rolled in for the World Cup match of Greece vs Croatia. The flags were already on hand and few extra painted faces just added to the festivities. St. George Greek Orthodox Church moved from Asbury Park to their new and much larger church more than two years ago. The church complex was designed like a Greek Village, with the church at the center. Tours of the church were offered throughout the day. “We outgrew the church in Asbury Park and we wanted to stay local,” said Father Andrew Eugenis. “The festival is an outreach of our faith,” added Eugenis and a portion of the proceeds are donated to Monmouth County-area charitable organizations. All the food is homemade and church members bring it to the festival or made on sight. The festival drew 7,000 last year and Theo Ritorto said they passed that total early today. “I do it for the love of the church and to share it with others, “ Ritorto said of working on the festival.

GREEK FESTIVAL A COMMUNITY EVENT By: Jack Kearns Published: June 30, 2014

OCEAN: The joy of a warm summer day was matched by the welcoming warmth of the Jersey Shore Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Church on West Park Avenue over the three days of last weekend, June 27 to 29. It was the second year for the festival since the church moved from Asbury Park as the need for a larger church and buildings evolved over the years. The festival celebrates the orthodoxy of the Greek community and the spiritual bonds that bring traditions and religions together. “The two are inseparable,” said the church’s pastor Father Andrew Eugenis. “The members of the community are more joined in all facets of life." The 86-year-old parish is comprised of approximately 400 families. The parish has an educational center where the history and culture is taught to the young, as well as Sunday Catechism, the religious ties. The cultural center is used for plays, banquets, and social events, said Co-Chair Theo Ritorto. “We also have a collegiate gymnasium for athletic pursuits,” she said. The church and the center are looking to the future. “The next 100 years,” Fr. Eugenis said. “The parish members cover almost 4 generations of families.” He added the church welcomes the community, all groups and religious assemblies as St. George become a part of the Ocean and surrounding communities. The festival featured the goods and services of merchants from local and distant towns. Traditional names and terms on booths and food counters helped display the traditional words that capture the Hellenism of the parish, the Greek language bolstered by English translations next to them. Fr. Eugenis told of the parish’s "little miracle” the orthodoxy in the painting form that graces the wall in the Chapel, a smaller room of the church used during the week when fewer of the congregation will be resent.The canvas that contains the image of the Virgin Mary and Jesus was coming loose form the wall in the Asbury Park location just as the parish was about to move."They wanted to go with us to this new location," Fr. Eugenis smiled. Co-Chair Ritorto said that a good part of the funds raised will go to local 501© (3) organizations and others. The list includes The Frances Foundation for fighting children’s cancer; Monmouth Medical Center to expand its pet therapy programs; the Ocean Township Historical Museum to preserve the history; the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Oakhurst Chapter and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for camp scholarships and leadership camps. The raffle of a new Lexus may help the causes.

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Jersey Shore Greek Festival

photos courtesy Kasandra Moutis

and Arthur Papaylion

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JERSEY SHORE GREEK FESTIVAL OUTREACH FUND 2014

As we did last year, a portion of the profits from our Jersey Shore Greek Festival will be donated to Monmouth County area charitable organizations. This donation will enable us to further our goals of community outreach and Christian Orthodox Stewardship. These gifts, made on behalf of our entire Saint George Community, will be our way of expressing our appreciation to our surrounding community at large for their support.

If you are a member in good standing of St. George and would like to recommend a Monmouth County, registered 501(C)(3) non-profit charitable organization for a possible donation from the Jersey Shore Greek Festival Outreach Fund, please complete the form below and return it to the church office no later than November 7, 2014. Nominated organizations must operate within Monmouth County and copy of the organizations 501(C)(3) non-profit form must be included with the application for consideration. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name of Nominated 501(C)3 Charitable Organization: _____________________________________________

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Telephone: _________________________________Contact Name: __________________________________

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Specific Use of Proposed Philanthropic Gift: ______________________________________________________

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St. George Steward Involvement with Nominated Organization: ______________________________________

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St. George Steward Information Below: Your Name (print) Daytime Telephone (___) ______

For additional information please contact Theo Ritorto @ 732-740-2361 or [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE, SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2nd

Parish Assembly Meeting Be a good steward and an active participant in the life of St. George!

Please plan on attending immediately following the Divine Liturgy.

Topics to be covered include: Parish Council Nominations; 2015 Parish Budget; Festival Wrap-Up…And Much More!

SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd

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Wednesday, December 31, 20147 p.m. – 12 a.m.

St. George Cultural Center, 1033 West Park Ave., Ocean, NJ 07712

Adults - $100 GOYA Members - $80 Children (5-14) - $ 30 Includes: (No Beer or Wine) Kids Meal *Cocktail hour from 7-8 p.m. *Three course sit-down dinner *Coffee & Dessert, Beer & Wine

Please detach the below form and send completed with check made payable to:

St. George Greek Orthodox Church and mail to 1033 West Park Avenue, Ocean, NJ 07712 Space is limited. Reservations will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis and only when accompanied by full payment.

All reservations - with payment - must be received by 12/12/14. For further information please call St. George @ 732-775-2777.

Name______________________________________________________ email __________________________________

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Number of Adults @ $100 __________

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Please indicate on reverse side of form who should be seated at your table. Tables can only accommodate 10 people.

GOYA members and children ages 5-14 will be seated at their own tables.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church Cordially invites you to

RING IN 2015!

Please indicate dinner selection for each adult & GOYA member:

Sirloin Steak__________ Salmon_____________

Stuffed Chicken Breast Rollatini ______________


Visit our webpage for upcoming events and registration forms http://www.stgeorgeap.org/ministries/sunday-school/ Class Time: Immediately After Communion – 11:40am

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 9 (Tuesday) Teacher Meeting 7:00pm 5 Class 14 SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION – following Liturgy during coffee hour 12 Class – PICTURE DAY 21 HOLY CROSS CELEBRATION at Paramount Theatre – NO CLASS 19 Class – Teacher Meeting 12:00pm 28 FIRST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL 26 Class NOVEMBER 7 Class 9 Class – TEACHING LITURGY **BRING CHILDREN EARLY AND SIT CLOSE TO SOLEA** 12 (Wednesday) Directors Meeting 6:30pm 16 Class – GODPARENT SUNDAY – Receive Holy Communion with Godparents and invite them to class 23 Class – Teacher Meeting 12:00pm 30 (Saturday) Apostle Andrew 1st Called Seeking Substitute Teachers: Any parent or parishioner willing to substitute in the event of a teacher absence, please see a Sunday School representative or contact the Church office. There is no experience required and all lesson plans are prepared in advance. Sunday School Parent Packets: - All previously registered Sunday School Students will receive a parent packet in the mail either in late August or early

September. Please review the packet’s content carefully as some processes have been streamlined. - If you are new to our Sunday School program, please contact the Church office for information or visit our coffee hour

registration table Sunday September 14th.

After a relaxing summer, GOYA is ready to start having fun and fellowship. If you have a child entering the 7th grade this fall then we have the perfect youth group to join. You are invited to begin the year with our annual Kickoff party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scheidt, on September 6th, starting at 6pm. You will be able to meet the coaches, youth advisors and other GOYANs and their families. All youth entering 7th grade are welcomed along with their families! For more information please contact an advisor or the church office. Our first GOYA meeting will be held on Sunday, September 7th, following church services in the AHEPA room of the Education building, where you can meet the new executive board and be filled in on the activities that we will be participating in the next couple of months. Tentatively, we will be starting up basketball practices on Mondays, volleyball practices on Tuesdays and Greek dance on Wednesdays, times to be announced. We will also start our Friday Youth Night, which is on the first and third Friday of each month. Goyans are encouraged to attend to make friends through different activities. On September 21st, we will participate in the Holy Cross Celebration in Asbury Park where 4 GOYA divers representing our church will brave the cold waters to obtain the honor of retrieving the blessed cross. Good luck to our divers; Joan Scheidt and George Papageorge in the junior division and Alison Lemire and Stavros Xanthacos in the senior division. We will have our fall lock-in retreat on October 10 where parents and goyans will gather to learn about our faith while having fun with each other. October 12th will bring the Mr. and Miss GOYA pageant at the Pines Manor in Edison. This year we have Stavros Xanthacos and Alexandra Natsis representing us. Everyone wishes them luck and great success. We look forward to making new friends and reconnecting with the old ones. If anyone has questions they may contact one of the advisors; George Moutis, George Costidis, Maria Conery and Konnie Keastead, or Father Andrew. Please visit the church website at: http://www.stgeorgeap.org/ministries/goya/home/ to learn more about GOYA and use: http://www.stgeorgeap.org/ministries/goya/forms/ to sign up your child. See you all soon!

The GOYA advisors




A Message from our PTO President Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed their summer. As you know, registration for Greek School is in progress. Please submit your registration form to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 W. Park Avenue, Ocean NJ 07712 to enroll your child in the upcoming school year. Please note that you must be a member in good standing of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean NJ to enroll. The first day of Greek School this year is September 10, 2014. As we begin the 2014-2015 academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the Hellenic Book Club. Parents will have an opportunity to purchase Greek books from a catalog published four times a year. This program is similar to the Scholastic Book Club and 20% of the proceeds from the sale of these books will go back to the Greek School Program. Catalogs will be made available to the students thru their classrooms. We also welcome the St. George community to make purchases. Catalogs will be available on the bulletin board near the church’s main office. Our first PTO meeting will take place on September 17, 2014 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. I encourage all parents and teachers to attend this meeting, so that we can discuss some of the exciting events we would like to plan, and get your feedback as well as your thoughts and ideas for the upcoming year. The Calendar of Events for this year is included below. We could add more activities to the calendar once we meet and discuss. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or the other board members. We look forward to working with you this year. Georgia Kyrifides

2014-2015 PTO Board Members

Georgia Kyrifides Maria Lambrinos/Tina Zavolas Antonia Sum Anastasia Kerris President Co-Vice President Treasurer Secretary

2014-2015 St. George Greek School PTO Calendar of Events

September 10, 2014 Agiasmos/Registration – 1st day of Greek School September 17, 2014 PTO Meeting October 8, 2014 PTO Meeting November 12, 2014 PTO Meeting November 23, 2014 Thanksgiving Pie Sale December 10, 2014 PTO Meeting December 12, 2014 Christmas Carols December 14, 2014 Christmas Program - Vasilopita / Spanakopita Sale January 7, 2015 Greek School Vasilopita Cutting - PTO Meeting January 30, 2015 Three Hierarchs Program (Hosted by St. George) - Vespers 5:30 February 1, 2015 Fundraiser (TBD) February 11, 2015 PTO Meeting March 11, 2015 PTO Meeting March 22, 2015 Greek Independence Day Celebration - Lenten Spanakopita Sale April 4, 2015 Greek School/Sunday School Communion Breakfast April 5, 2015 Easter Raffle (Palm Sunday) April 8, 2015 No Greek School – Holy Week April 15, 2015 PTO Meeting May 10, 2015 Mother's Day Poems in Church May 13, 2015 PTO Meeting May Chance Auction Event (TBD) May 27, 2015 End of Year Party May 31, 2015 Graduation Program/Spanakopita Sale Please note: All PTO Meetings listed are held in the Church library from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

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Grades Pre-Kindergarten to 6th

It’s the First Day of Greek School! Agiasmo Service begins at 4:00pm.

Greek School meets every Wednesday 4pm-6pm

Pre-K meets for 1 hour

(Your child MUST be in Kindergarten or older in American School

to attend Kindergarten Greek School… Pre-K class for ages 4-5)


1033 W. Park Ave.

Ocean, NJ 07712

Attention: Greek School Registration

Also sign up your children for Greek Dance

With instructors Athena and Alex Thomas


St. George Greek School Registration Information

School Year 2014/2015

1st Child’s Name: Baptismal Name: ________________________________________________________________ Birthday:_____________________ Grade:__________________________ Any Allergies or Medication:________________________________________ 2nd Child’s Name: Baptismal Name: ________________________________________________________________ Birthday:_____________________ Grade:__________________________ Any Allergies or Medication:________________________________________ 3rd Child’s Name: Baptismal Name: ________________________________________________________________ Birthday:________________________Grade:__________________________ Any Allergies or Medication:________________________________________ Parent’s or Guardian’s Name: ________________________________________________________________ Home Address: ________________________________________________________________ Home Phone:___________________ Cell:____________________________ Other:_________________________ E-Mail:__________________________

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Payment Information Family Name:_______________________________ Tuition 1st Child $300.00 $______________ Tuition Additional Children @ $275.00 $______________ Pre-K @ $150.00 $______________ PTO Membership (per family) 1 @$ 20.00 $______________ TOTAL $______________ AMOUNT PAID $__(_________)__ BALANCE DUE $______________ Amount Paid: $ __________________ Check/Receipt No:________________ Tuition: $ _________ PTO Membership:$________ Balance Due:$________


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2014 St. George High School and College Graduates On Sunday June 22nd the 37th Annual St. George Community and AHEPA Family Graduates’ Ceremony took place. College and High School graduates were honored with certificates. Ten High School seniors received scholarships. High School and College Certificates also were presented to the graduates by the AHEPA Family Presidents: MaryAnn Illiopoulos and Dr. Kosta Linardakis. High School graduates were published in the last issue of the Beacon. Congratulations to the 2014 Graduates of our St. George Community. We wish them good luck and great success in reaching their goals and fulfilling their dreams. May God always guide their paths.

Community Scholarship Recipients Angelo and Peter Gregos Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Theodore (Teddy) Hadjimarkos Michael and Maria Gregos Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Margo Costidis Spiros and Helen Michals Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Anton Chrysanthopoulos The Poulos Family Memorial Scholarship Fund Recipient: Costa Costidis St. George Ladies Philoptochos Society Scholarship Recipient: Aspasia Disakias St. George Greek School PTO Scholarship Recipients: Kristina Conery, Ariana Giannopoulos

Continuing Education Scholarship The Constantine and Fotina Pascal Tinios Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Jordan A. Eugenis

Ahepa Thomas A. Edison Chapter #287 Family Scholarships Recipients: Costa Costidis, Margo Costidis, Teddy Hadjimarkos, George Kavarakas, Yianni Kostidakis Daughters of Penelope Aulis Chapter # 195 Scholarship Recipient: Margo Costidis District #5 Daughters of Penelope Scholarship Recipient: Costa Costidis

College Graduates Stephen G. Adubato BA- Religious Teachings & Spanish cum laude; Fordham University, NY Aspasia Sue Disakias BA-International Business & Physical Therapy, Minor-French; Arcadea University. PA Demitra Lynn Lalli BA-Elementary Education; Hellenic College, Brookline, MA Zoe Papagiannis BSW Social Work; Widener University, PA Alexa Nicole Teevan BS BA- Accounting; Minor-Political Science; Elon University, NC Athena Thomas BA- History & Childhood Education; NSCU NJ City University

Post Graduate Kristen Cline Masters in the Art of Teaching Elementary & Special Education; Monmouth University Many thanks of appreciation to the Scholarship Donors: Nancy Gregos, George and Elvira Michals, Kasandra and George Moutis, Irene Tinios Cline, St. George Philoptochos Society, St. George Greek School PTO, The Ahepa Family—Thomas A. Edison #287, Daughters of Penelope #195

And a sincere “Thank You” to the following committees: Scholarship—Renee Panagos Felice (Chairman); Michelle Pfeiffer Program printing and leaflet inserts—Donna Karpodinis Invitations and Certificates—Patty Vlahos Research and General Coordinator—Sophia Anest Reception—Angela Koumoutsos (Chairman)


Daughters of Penelope Annual Spanakopita Bake Sale

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Deadline for pre-orders October 5th

Order for Thanksgiving or Gift Giving

Unbaked Pastichio (meat, pasta, béchamel sauce) @ $30.00 (9x12 pan) Unbaked Spanakopita @ $20.00 (9x12 pan) 24 log-shaped ½ spinach/feta & tiropita Appetizers @ $20.00 a pan Galatobouriko (custard w/filo topping & syrup on side) @ $20.00 (9x12 pan) Loukaniko (pork sausage-orange peel & wine.) @ $ 8.00/pkg of 4

Pick-up Dates: Friday & Saturday Oct. 24 & 25 between 12:30 –1:30 pm

Sunday, October 25 after the Divine Liturgy

To reserve your pan(s), please fill out form below & include with check made payable to:

Daughters of Penelope Mail to: Antonia Lyons, 16 Sugar Maple Ave, Manalapan, NJ 07726

For more info: Sophia Anest-732-508-9310 or Penelope Gabriel-732-229-8274 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name______________________________________________________ tel. #_____________________

Address,City/State_____________________________________________________Zip___________ Spanakopita @ $20.00. # pan(s) __________ amount $_________ Spinach/cheese Appetizers @ 20.00. # pan(s) __________ amount $_________ Pastichio @ $30.00. # pan(s) __________ amount $_________ Loukaniko @ $8.00 package. # pkg(s) __________ amount $_________ Galatobouriko @ $20.00. # pan(s) __________ amount $_________ Total $_____________

Proceeds to benefit our charities including St. George Greek Orthodox Church & Scholarship(s)



September 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

LABOR DAY 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: Indiction

2 3 4 7:00 Philoptochos Board Meeting

5 6 YIAYIA’s Attic Rummage Sale GOYA Kick Off Party

7 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross 12 pm GOYA Mtg

8 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: Nativity of the Theotokos 5:30 Jr. Boys Basketball 7:00 Sr. Boys Basketball 7:00 Daughter’s Meeting 7:00 Parish Council

9 6:00 Girls Volleyball 6:30 Bereavement Support Group 7:00 SS Teachers Meeting

10 4:00 Greek School Agiasmos/ Registration 6:00 Greek Dance Registration

11 12 13

14 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: Exaltation of the Cross SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION

15 5:30 Jr. Boys Basketball 7:00 Sr. Boys Basketball

16 SOCIALITES Trip Hamilton, NJ 6:00 Girls Volleyball

17 4:00 Greek School 5:30 PTO Meeting 6:00 Greek Dance

18 7:00 Philoptochos General Meeting

19 7:00 Youth Ministry Night

20 YIAYIA’s Attic Rummage Sale (RAIN DATE)

21 DIVINE LITURGY HELD AT PARAMOUNT THEATER, ASBURY PARK: Blessing of the Waters and the Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross


23 6:00 Girls Volleyball

24 4:00 Greek School 6:00 Greek Dance

25

26 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: Repose of St. John the Theologian

27

28 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: 1st Sunday of Luke





Calendars are prepared in advance and subject to change, always check your weekly bulletin or ministry flyers for the latest details!

October 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


2 7:00 Philoptochos General Meeting


4

5 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: 2nd Sunday of Luke 12:00pm GOYA Mtg

6 7:00 Parish Council


8 4:00 Greek School 5:30 PTO Meeting 6:00 Greek Dance

9 10 GOYA Retreat

11

12 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council DOP Breast Cancer Awareness Sunday

13 5:30 Jr. Boys Basketball 7:00 Sr. Boys Basketball 7:00 Daughter’s Meeting and Breast Cancer Fundraiser

14 SOCIALITES Trip Virginia Beach, VA 10:00am Bereavement Support Group 6:00 Girls Volleyball 6:30 Bereavement Support Group

15 SOCIALITES Trip Virginia Beach, VA 4:00 Greek School 6:00 Greek Dance

16 SOCIALITES Trip Virginia Beach, VA


18 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: St. Luke 11:30 Philoptochos Luncheon, Eagle Oaks Country Club

19 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: 3rd Sunday of Luke




23 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: St. James

24

25

26 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy: 6th Sunday of Luke and St. Demetrios DOP Bake Sale




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