Vol. 20 , No. 8 Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church 2501 S. Wolf Rd. Westchester, IL December 2015(708) 562-2744 www.holyapostleschurch.com

Coming together, we form an icon of God’s Kingdom

MissingChristmas

From Father Nicholas

Have you heard of theAngry Pilgrim? If peoplestart decorating their

homes for Christmas before Thanksgiving, theAngry Pilgrim leaves a nasty note on the door.It reads: “Don’t forget Thanksgiving!” He hasbeen very busy this year. The commercialChristmas season starts so early!

The day after Halloween the Christmasshopping flyers arrive. Children are anxiouslyscanning the ads and circling what they ‘need’this year. Christmas does not seem to beabout Christ anymore. Many do not evenmention Jesus or His Birth at all when talkingabout Christmas.

Put Christ back into Christmas was a pop-ular slogan a few years ago. We can get socaught up in decorating our homes, attendingparties, buying gifts and cooking meals thatwe forget Christ. The simplicity of Christ’sbirth can be drowned out by holiday distrac-tions. We can be so busy doing all thesethings that we miss Christ! If we are not care-ful, we can miss Christmas!

The writer of the Book of Ecclesiastesshares: There is “nothing new under the sun”(Ecclesiastes 1:9) When Christ was born, mostof the people missed it! Characters in theNativity story portray reasons we can missChristmas. Luke’s Gospel details Christ’sbirth. We read: “And she brought forth herfirstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddlingclothes, and laid Him in a manger, becausethere was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke2:7) Christ’s birth was right in front of theinnkeeper and he missed it. The pregnantVirgin Mary and Joseph came to his door buthe had no room for them and sent them away.

Where was the innkeeper when Christ wasborn? Didn’t he care about finding help? TheKing of Kings was born in an animal feedingtrough. Bethlehem was probably packed with

people coming to the city for the census. Thepreoccupied innkeeper was busy caring for hisguests. Notice he was not hostile, unloving,unsympathetic or indifferent. He was just toobusy. We can be preoccupied with endless dis-tractions just like the innkeeper was.Preoccupation can make us miss Christmas.

The Gospel of Matthew details anotherway to miss Christmas. It reads: “And he(Herod) sent them to Bethlehem and said,“Go and search carefully for the young Child,and when you have found Him, bring backword to me, that I may come and worshipHim also.” (Matthew 2:8)

Herod pretended to desire to worship Jesus

so he could find Christ. He was scared ofsomeone who was called King of the Jews.Herod was troubled and panicked because hiskingly place was threatened. He had no roomfor Jesus. Why? Fear of losing his throne. Hewas afraid of another King. Herod did notwant somebody else to be king, telling himwhat to do. Sometimes we are afraid to sur-render our lives, our little kingdoms. Fearcauses us to miss Christmas.

Later we read: “And when he had gatheredall the chief priests and scribes of the peopletogether, he inquired of them where the Christwas to be born.” (Matthew 2:4) Herod asked

See Fr. Nicholas on P. 2...

Honoring our vets at Kukla’s KaffenioPhiloptochos President Faye Adams recognizes Michael Hamalis’ service with theGreek Army for fighting against the Communists. More than 25 of Holy Apostles’ vet-erans were honored at the recent Kukla’s Kaffenio luncheon. See more photos of theveterans and the Legacy Girls Andrews Sisters tribute group on Page 4.

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Gavel to GavelHighlights of the October 13 Council Meeting BY NICK KOUCHIS, SECRETARY

Present: º Fr. Nicholas Georgiou, George Alex, Peter

Bell, Spyro Demakis, Ted Dres, TerryChiganos, Cindy Clark, James Fotopoulos,Tom Gregory, Louis Katzioris, NickKouchis, Alicia Magas, NormanPomrening and Steven Savas.

Financial/Treasurer’s Report: º Peter Bell reviewed the financial report for

the month ending September 2015.Thechurch for the month of September hadnet income of $3,870.98, which was$41,040.51 over budget. The church forthe period ending September had a netincome of $11,046.13, which was$21,001.15 over budget. Nick Kouchismoved to approve the report pending theyear-end audit. The motion was passedunanimously. The year end financials willbe made available at the church office forparishioners, but will not be mailed out.

Stewardship Report: º Norm Pomrening reviewed the

Stewardship Report for September 2015.Number of pledges to date for 2015 are742, which is 21 less than this period lastyear. Total amount pledged to date for2015 is $672,672.60, which is about$2,600 more than the same period lastyear. The average pledge of $906.57 is$28.38 more than this period last year.Percent paid to date is 88%, which is1%less than last year.

Correspondence: º Thank you from Justin Glavanovits for the

scholarship towards his studies at HolyCross Greek Orthodox School ofTheology.

Missions & Outreach: º Norman Pomrening announced Saint

John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church,Des Plaines, IL was the site of a celebrato-ry fundraising dinner marking the grandopening of the Martha and MaryMaternity House on Tuesday, November10. Jim Fotopoulos made a motion todonate $500 for a table. The motionpassed unanimously.

Old Business:º Steve Savas presented an update on the

front bathrooms' remodeling project.Plans have been reviewed by the Villageof Westchester and we are awaiting build-ing permits to begin construction. Adetermination will be made to be sure thedrinking fountains are ADA compliant.

New Business: º A 2016 parish budget was formulated to

be presented at the Annual ParishAssembly Meeting.

º An appreciation luncheon to honor Mr.D’s retirement at the end of this year wasdiscussed and will be planned at theNovember Council meeting.

Fr. Nicholas from P. 1the experts where Jesus would be born. Thechief priests and scribes were the brain trust.Chief priests knew the scriptures and thescribes were the linguists and interpreters.

The Jewish people were looking for aMessiah. They were looking for someone todeliver them from Roman oppression. Theselearned ones did not even bother to walk toBethlehem to see if this was the Messiah.Why? Indifference. They had all the facts butdid not care. These people were self-right-eous, perfect and kept the law. They did notrealize they were sinful and needed a Savior tosave them. Prideful indifference can cause usto miss Christmas.

The Romans also missed Christmas. Weread: “in those days that a decree went outfrom Caesar Augustus.” (Luke 2:1) Caesar wasthe Roman Emperor from 27B.C. to 14 A.D.The Romans worshipped Caesar. They wor-shipped a false idol and false god. We havemodern day false idols and gods. Some wor-ship money, cars, materialism, occupation,sports, houses, prestige, popularity, fame andmany others. If we worship false idols or falsegods, we will miss Christmas.

People living in Nazareth even missedChristmas. We read: “they returned to theirown city, Nazareth. And the Child grew andbecame strong in spirit, filled with wisdom;and the grace of God was upon Him.” (Luke2:39) Jesus returned to Nazareth but was notlike others. The grace of God was with Himin an incredible way. There was no child likeHim. He spent 30 years in Nazareth and theymissed it.

After Jesus tells the people He is theMessiah, the people think He is kidding. Theyask, “is this not Joseph’s son” Later Jesus says:“no prophet is accepted in his own country.”(Luke 4:24) Nazareth missed Christmasbecause of familiarity. They knew Him sowell that He was not special to them.

Hopefully, this Christmas will not pass byus. If we are not careful, distractions like pre-occupation, fear, prideful indifference, falsegods and idols, and familiarity can creep intoour lives. Then we will miss Christmas. Ourchallenge is to put Christ back in Christmas!Christ is Born! Let us glorify Him! MerryChristmas!

Here is the “rest of the story” for a very famous Christmas carol

From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics inEngland were not permitted to practice theirfaith openly. Someone during that era wrotethis carol as a catechism song for youngCatholics. It has two levels of meaning: thesurface meaning plus a hidden meaningknown only to members of their church.

Each element in the carol has a code wordfor a religious reality which the children couldremember.

-The partridge in a pear tree was JesusChrist.

-Two turtle doves were the Old and NewTestaments.

-Three French hens stood for faith, hopeand love.

-The four calling birds were the fourgospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.

-The five golden rings recalled the Torahor Law, the first five books of the OldTestament.

-The six geese a-laying stood for the sixdays of creation.

-Seven swans a-swimming represented thesevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy,Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution,Leadership, and Mercy.

-The eight maids a-milking were the eightBeatitudes.

-Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits ofthe Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience,Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness,and Self Control.

-The ten lords a-leaping were the ten com-mandments.

-The eleven pipers piping stood for theeleven faithful disciples.

-The twelve drummers drumming symbol-ized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles'Creed.

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I’d like to thank everyone who came to theParish Assembly meeting in October. Itmeans a great deal to the Council to get inputand ideas from the congregation. Our mainfocus of the meeting was getting more parish-ioners involved in all of our programs includ-ing youth, family, seniors, Greek school, ath-letics, Philoptohos and many more. We alsohave numerous committees in which you aremore than welcome to participate. They arelisted in the stewardship flier. The involve-ment of more people will enhance each andevery program. For those of you who havenot gotten involved in our programs or com-mittees, please do so to experience the fulfill-ment of doing God’s work. All talents arewelcome and all time is treasured.

Another objective of the assembly meetingwas to inform the parish of current andupcoming projects for our aging complex.The tuck pointing on the exterior brick hasbeen completed and the remodeling of thebathrooms is in progress. The following pro-jects are on hold until they can be funded:

Replacement of all of the windows (pro-posed for May 2016)

Replacement of the exterior doors (pro-posed for summer 2016)

Remodeling of the classrooms (date to bedetermined)

Replacement of the air conditioner com-pressor (date to be determined)

What’s Happening?Remodeling of the offices (date to be

determined)Funding can come from donations, our

savings or a combination of both. Althoughsome of the projects are large-scale renova-tions, we hope to be able to keep the majorityof our savings intact through generous dona-tions. I pray that, with the help of all of ourparishioners, the financial burden to thechurch will not be too substantial. The costsfor some of these projects are still being eval-uated. The parish will be informed once weknow the estimated costs.

Thus far, I have mainly discussed ourphysical projects, but it is as important tohave our spiritual “remodeling” done as well.Our bible study group, as well as ourresources in the HARC (Holy ApostlesResource Center), are very enlightening.HARC is internationally renowned and anendless source of religious books and icons.Additionally, Family Synaxis teaches us howto keep God as the foundation of our familylife. Our church offers so many opportunitiesfor involvement and volunteering is an invest-ment in your spiritual life. Coming to thechurch is wonderful, but being the Church isdivine.

I hope that this upcoming holiday seasonis filled with family, friends and worship.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

On a lighter note, can you tell me why aten dollar bill looks so small at the grocerystore but so big at church?

By Steve SavasParish Council President

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Start planning now for Oratorical Festivaland get details on new blog

Next year’s St. John ChrysostomOratorical will be held in March Are youready to shine?

Calling all 7-12th graders to enter one ofthe four divisions: essay, speech, poetry, oriconography. This is a fun opportunity for ouryouth to explore the Orthodox faith in a per-sonal and creative way.

Last year’s festival had record breakingparticipation and we are looking forward toeven more students taking part this year.Exciting plans are in the works for this year’sfestival.

Stay tuned for our very own Holy Apostlesyouth blog, where we will post tips on topics,tidbits on Orthodoxy today, and feature par-ticipants.

What’s the goal? Scholarships to HellenicCollege are given to all winners starting at theparish level (from $2500 - $7500). HellenicCollege, located in Brookline, MA is NorthAmerica’s only accredited Orthodox Christian

four-year institution. Winners from the parish festival progress

to the Metropolis competition, and potentiallyto the National Festival in Charlotte, NC,June 10–12, 2016.

We will be calling for and assigning men-tors to encourage and guide our youths oneon one.

For questions, to volunteer as a mentor, orfor signup info, see your Sunday Schoolteacher or contact Sophia Forero atsophia@sophiaforero.com or ChristineDrechsler 630.922.009 atchris_drechsler@wowway.com .

The 2016 topic list can be found at http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/depart-

ments/religioused/sjcof/2016_topics_only.pdfFestival information can be found at http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/depart-

ments/religioused/sjcof/index_html#About theFestival

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Kukla’s Kaffenio celebrates HolyApostles’ vets at rousing luncheon

Holy Apostles’ veterans join Fr. Nicholas for a prayer in recognition of their devoted service to our country.

Ulysses Backas joins in the fun with The Legacy GirlsAndrews Sisters tribute group.

Above, members of the Legacy Girls tribute group entertainthe crowd of veterans and their families with Andrews Sisterssongs from the 1930’s and 1940’s. From left are Renee Hein, Nancy Baumet, and Dia Madden. At left, Presvyteria EffieChiganos, third left, is warmly greeted by Maria Patt at the lun-cheon.

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During their performance, the three Legacy Girls singers spread outthrough the crowd greeting and thanking the veterans including PeterKalivas, above, for their service. At right, veteran Navy veteran PeterGarifalis receives a red rose from Philoptochos President Faye Adams.

Legacy Girl singer Nancy Baumet thanks Michael Hamalis.

Philoptochos President Faye Adams pins a red roseon veteran and West Point graduate Peter Fikaris.

Army veterans Ernest Nassos, left, and Andrew Langas, center,are thanked by Legacy Girl singer Nancy Baumet.

Philoptochos and ‘AndrewsSisters’ salute our veterans

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A Southern SoireeWe thank our many supporters and volun-

teers who helped to make our annual charityfundraising event a success once again. OurLuncheon and Fashion Show is a wonderfulshowcase of how much we can do when wework together with love and with commonpurpose.

Holiday Shoppe DonationsWe will be collecting monetary donations

to purchase toys that will be taken to FamilyShelter Services for victims of domestic abuse.It is our way of spreading some holiday cheerto our community at large. Each year thisorganization holds its Holiday Shoppe inwhich clients can come and choose age-appro-priate Christmas presents, at no cost to them,for their children. Otherwise, these motherswould not have gifts to give on Christmas. Tocontribute, look for the Philoptochos tableafter church or send your donation to thechurch office before December 6 markedPhiloptochos/Holiday Shoppe.

Communion BreakfastPlease join us on Saturday, December 12

for our annual communion breakfast. TheLiturgy is at 9:00 am with breakfast followingat 10:30am. There will be a craft for the chil-dren and a visit from Santa. Kindly bring an

unwrapped toy for needy children. Pleasemake reservations with Tina Dillon at630.832.5652 or tina660@sbcglobal.net.

Holiday Bake SaleWe will be selling delicious baked goods on

Saturday, December 12 and Sunday,December 13. For those who love to bake, wewelcome your wonderful cookies, cakes, Greekpastries and other holiday treats. For moreinfo, contact Aleka Ernst at 630.561.1660.

Philoptochos Christmas Party & General Meeting

Please join us for our annual holiday partyon Tuesday, December 15 at 7:00 pm. It isalways a wonderful evening where we can cel-ebrate the holiday season with friends. Wewill be collecting hats, gloves and mittens tobe donated to People’s Resource Center inWestmont.

Mark Your CalendarsSunday, January 3, Annual Parish

Vasilopita Celebration after Divine LiturgySunday, January 10, Annual Metropolis

Vasilopita Celebration at St. Nicholas, OakLawn

Sunday, January 17, 4-6 pm FamilyBowling Night & Pizza Party at Fox Bowl,Wheaton

Philoptochos Holiday Updates

For many years, Mr. D’s students atHoly Apostles and Fanari Summer Campurged him to publish the stories he toldthem. As a result, his book The Boy onthe Balcony and Other Stories by Mr. Dwas published five years ago. From nowon, this book will be sold at a reducedprice of $10.00.

It contains ten stories: The Boy on theBalcony, Brian’s Valentine, A Cry forHelp, The Lost Christmas Gift,Friendship and Betrayal, A Test of a TrueFriend, House of Mysteries, Summit onthe Hilltop, Someone ís in Our House,and The High-Priestly Liturgy. Each storyis preceded by a brief note telling whatinspired it and when it was originally told.The goal of each story is to teachOrthodox Christian values and how theymight be applied in possible real-life situa-tions.

A brief synopsis: In story of The Boyon the Balcony, several friends have manyadventures, and eventually are placed ingreat peril.

In the story of The Lost ChristmasGift, Josh and Justin find out that theirdad’s lost Christmas gift would start themon an adventure they’d never forget.

The Boy on the Balcony and OtherStories contains seven additional storiesthat will help children remember hearingthem for the first time as told by Mr. D.

The book can be purchased fromHARC, our church bookstore, or fromMr. D. directly. For further information,please contact Mr. D. on his cellphone at708.528.2782, at home at 708.562.4926,or by email at fanari@me.com.

George J. Demetralis (aka Mr. D.)

Mr. D’s book nowon sale in HARC

Youth Sundayand GOYAfall festival

On Sunday, October 25, 40 pints of bloodwere collected at Holy Apostles from ourparishioners and our neighbors. We are verygrateful to all who came to donate, orexpressed interest in donating blood, in honorof our family and friends who have fought orare fighting cancer.

Each donor helped up to three people.Every donation offers red blood cells, plasmaand platelets. The life-giving donations fromour drive will aid up to 120 people. To visual-ize the amount of people benefitting from the

blood drive, consider that one entire section ofpews in our church seats about 110-115persons.

If you missed the opportunity to partici-pate on October 25, please consider donatingat a drive near you. You can find anAmerican Red Cross blood drive by visitingwww.redcrossblood.org.

You are able to donate your blood everyeight weeks, giving you six opportunities eachyear to give the gift of life.

Parish blood drive will help 120 people

At left, Chloe Forero andJayne Crouthamel are onduty at the candle standon Youth Sunday. At right,two young attendees trytheir hands at BozoBuckets during the GOYAfall festival.

Photos by Peter Bell

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Join us in HARC this season forgreat Christmas gift ideas. There arebooks, icons, CDs, ornaments,advent calendars, assorted Christmascards, a variety of prayer bracelets andmuch more.          

Our wonderful staff will be happy tohelp you Monday - Friday and Sundaysafter Liturgy.