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Updated on 9/18/2020
Saints RAPHAEL, NICHOLAS, & IRENE
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Rev. Fr. Barnabas Powell, Proistamenos
3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming GA 30040 (770) 781-5250 www.stsrni.org [email protected]
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September 20, 2020
SUNDAY AFTER HOLY CROSS
Future Sts Raphael Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church
Cumming, Georgia
Today is Fast Free | No fasting restrictions.
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Welcome to Saints Raphael,
Nicholas & Irene GOC
September 20, 2020
Sunday after Holy Cross
8:45 am Orthos
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Sunday school officially begins. Students will go to class directly
after communion.
Watch all services on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaintsRNI/live/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwK-
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Please go to our website for Service dates and
times. www.stsrni.org
Appointments with Father Barnabas:
Father Barnabas is now hearing confessions.
Please call the church office if you would like to
schedule an appointment.
Administrative Office Hours:
Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Church Office Manager: Deborah Bowen
770-781-5250
*Are you interested in being a part of the Orthodox
Church? If so, the “Journey to Fullness” classes will
resume in the Fall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights.
Please call the church office if you are interested in
attending.
Parish Council Ushers For Today:
Parish Council Members
Parish Council of 2020: Rusty Waldron, President;
John Donkar, Vice President; Tasso Kefalas,
Secretary; James Stockdill, Treasurer; Ted Bauer,
David Boyd, Kosta Bozzuto, Stephanie Crosio, Ann
Costakis Hayes, Athena Miller, Kurt Singleton, and
Greg Tzevelekos
Acolytes: Jacob Atkinson, Zackery Bethune, Spiro
Kefalas, Rutherford, James & Hales Nease, Beckett
Singleton, Aristotle & Alexander Theofilis and Jack
Waldron. Senior Acolytes: Peter Chiboucas, Tasso
Kefalas, Johnny Melts, Sy Nease and Jacob Sparks
Please say a special prayer for the following
Individuals:
Families: Theofilis, Milam
Friendly Reminder: The Orthodox Church practices “closed” communion. This means only Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared to receive the Eucharist should approach the Chalice at communion. If you have any questions, please see Fr. Barnabas after service.
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Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the Fourth Tone
Because of the finding of your holy relics, wise
one, * the Island of Lesvos has been filled fully
with the grace, * which God richly gave to you. *
You, O devout martyr Raphael, paradoxically *
appeared to many people, and you grant cures
and healings. * And therefore we the faithful re-
joice in all your miracles.
Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the First Tone
To the offspring of Ithaca, the pride and joy of
Lesvos, * monastic martyrs’ glory, let us offer to
Raphael our songs of praise; * for lately he
appeared, and pours out cures and healings to us
all. * Inexplicably he appears to believers, both in
dreams and awake, who cry: * Glory to Christ
who gave you His might. * Glory to Him who gave
you miracles. * Glory to Him who through you
fulfills our prayerful requests.
Apolytikion in honor of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas &
Irene
Having contended on Lesvos for the sake of
Christ God, you have sanctified the island since
the discovery of your sacred relics, O blessed
ones; wherefore we honor you, O Godbearing
Raphael, together with Nicholas and virgin Irene,
as our divine protectors and intercessors with the
Lord.
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal of the First Tone
Let us worship the Word who is unoriginate * with the Father
and the Spirit, and from a Virgin was born * for our salvation,
O believers, and let us sing His praise. * For in His goodness
He was pleased * to ascend the Cross in the flesh, and to
undergo death, * and to raise up those who had died, * by His
glorious Resurrection.
Apolytikion for the Forefeast in the Second Tone
The life-giving Cross of Your goodness, which we the
unworthy have from You as a gift, we present to You, O
Lord, as an intercessor. Save our leaders and our nation and
keep them in peace, through the Theotokos, O only One who
loves humanity.
Apolytikion for the Consecration in the Fourth Tone
You have made the earthly beauty of the holy tabernacle of
Your glory to be like the majesty of the firmament on high, O
Lord. Make it strong forever and ever, and accept our
supplications that we unceasingly bring to You there, at the
intercession of the Theotokos. For You are the life and
resurrection of all.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
Lord, Your Church appears to us * to be like heaven * full of
light, and guides with light * all who believe in You, O
Christ. * And we who stand in it cry to You: * Savior,
establish forever this holy house.
Sunday after the Holy Cross
On this day we also commemorate:
Eustathius the Great Martyr, his wife and two children,
Our Righteous Father Eustathius, Archbishop of
Thessolonica, & Hilarion the New Martyr of Crete
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EPISTLE READING
Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2.
Psalm 27.9,1
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20
Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus
Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not
by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our
endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent
of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself
a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been
crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now
live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
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Προκείμενον. Ήχος πλ. β'.
ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.
Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2:16-20 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα
Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ
Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ,
καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου· διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ, ζητοῦντες
δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; Μὴ
γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ
διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι· ζῶ δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν
ἐμοὶ Χριστός· ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ
παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ.
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THE GOSPEL READING
The Gospel According to Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross
and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my
sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and
forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me
and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be
ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them,
"Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the
kingdom of God come with power."
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Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38, 9:1 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν
αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν· ὃς δ᾿ ἂν
ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ
ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει
ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν
τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν
ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς· ἀμὴν
λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν
βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει.
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PRAYERS BEFORE HOLY COMMUNION
I believe and confess, Lord, that You are truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who came
into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the first. I also believe that this is truly Your pure
Body and that this is truly Your precious Blood. Therefore, I pray to You, have mercy upon me,
and forgive my transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, in word and deed, in knowledge or in
ignorance. And make me worthy, without condemnation, to partake of Your pure Mysteries for
the remission of sins and for eternal life. Amen.
How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the splendor of Your saints? If I should dare to enter
into the bridal chamber, my vesture will condemn me, since it is not a wedding garment; and
being bound up, I shall be cast out by the angels. Cleanse, O Lord, the filth of my soul, and save
me, as You are the one Who loves mankind. In Your love, Lord, cleanse my soul, and save me.
Master Who loves mankind, Lord Jesus Christ, my God, let not these Holy Gifts be to my
judgment because I am unworthy, but rather for the purification and sanctification of both soul
and body and the pledge of the life and Kingdom to come. It is good for me to cleave unto God
and to place in Him the hope of my salvation.
O Son of God, receive me today as a partaker of Your mystical supper. For I will not speak of
the mystery to Your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss, as did Judas. But like the thief, I
confess to You: Remember me, Lord, in Your Kingdom.
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PARISH NEWS
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Sts RNI’s CAMPUS CLEAN UP DAY – October 3, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bring work gloves. John Donkar will have list of jobs that will need to be done. Kosta Bozzuto
will be on hand to direct you to the right place and to answer any questions.
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Greek Festival Drive-Thru Dates: Oct. 16, 17 and 18
We are ready to start promoting the Cumming Greek Festival's "2020 Big Fat Greek
Fundraiser". Tickets are available for purchase TODAY and may be purchased online
(www.cumminggreekfestival.com/fundraiser) or from Cumming Greek Festival authorized
sellers using cash, check, credit card. We will be supporting two local non-profits again this
year:
(i) FOP Lodge No. 82 "Cops and Kids Program"
(ii) Family Promise of Forsyth County
Please help us promote the fundraiser by sharing with friends, family, colleagues and on your
social media: www.cumminggreekfestival.com/fundraiser
Lastly, this year's Cumming Greek Festival will be DRIVE-THRU ONLY; the dates & time this
year will be:
October 16th - 18th Friday, 4pm - 8pm
Saturday, 11am - 8pm
Sunday, 12pm - 4pm
Thank you for your support to help spread the word about the fundraiser! Please let me know if
there any questions, thank you
Laura Kefalas
2020 Cumming Greek Festival - Fundraiser Chair
cell: 404-713-4410
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http://www.cumminggreekfestival.com/fundraiserhttp://www.cumminggreekfestival.com/fundraiser
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Father Barnabas is now hearing confessions. You will need to make an appointment with the church office and it is important that you keep your appointment.
Memorials: Father Barnabas can pray the memorial, but no koliva. He suggests that the families have Koliva at their homes but not bring it to the church.
Family Promise Dates for 2020: December 20-27; For 2021: Feb. 21- 28; May 23 – 30; July 25 – Aug 1; Nov. 7 – 14
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Financials
For the week 09/10/2020 to 09/15/2020
OPERATING ACCOUNT
Balance = $11,958.98
Income = $4,180.19
Checks & Cash Deposit = $1189.00
OnLine Giving = $2991.19
Expenses = $11,569.84
Income last 4 weeks = $20,962.28
Expenses last 4 weeks = $25,971.44
NEW BUILDING ACCOUNT
Balance = $336,474.79
Thanks to our Parishioners moving to WebPay
On-Line Giving we have maintained our
monthly income, but we are now in the
summer doldrums period, so we must be
diligent to do everything possible to offset the
cash and check donations in addition to our
On-Line Giving.
On Behalf of James Stockdill, PC Treasurer
David Chapman, PC Assistant Treasurer
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Don’t forget to fill out your Capital Campaign cards which are in the Narthex.
Envelopes are included. You can place them in the boxes on the tables in the Narthex.
Give on-line at https://stsrni.org/plc-donations
The Future
Sts RNI
Greek Orthodox
Church
Cumming, Georgia
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2020-2021 Health and Safety Plan
COVID-19 Protocols
The church will follow all HIPAA requirements and respond to Federal (CDC), State (Georgia Department of Health), and local recommendations. Sts RNI will be proactive and our community
needs to be prepared to adjust as required for each circumstance.
Sts RNI has the ability to physically distance students and teachers, provide masks for those students once they are outside the classroom, conduct increased cleaning and disinfection, as well as monitor the
temperature of the students. Sanitizing dispensers are located in each classroom and each teacher and
child is required to clean their hands as they enter the classroom and upon leaving the classroom.
Sts RNI is prepared to send the class lessons virtually to each parent who requests virtual learning on any week. Sts RNI is prepared to send all students the lessons should the conditions within the church,
county or state call for the closure of the church building.
All teachers and staff will be instructed on the best hygiene and health practices.
Anytime a student or staff member travels within the buildings in the halls, restrooms, or sanctuary, a face mask must be worn. The church has masks on hand if the person/persons do not have one.
Approved leaders only enter classrooms (no parents or anyone not responsible for that class)
Students and teachers should not come to church if they feel sick, test positive or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19
Cleaning and Disinfection
Extra cleaning and disinfection practices will take place throughout the church buildings. Every classroom will have a supply of gloves, wipes, sanitizing spray and paper towels to use to clean
desks and tables once the class is over.
Surfaces and objects in high traffic areas or frequently touched will be sanitized regularly using approved disinfectants.
All rugs will be removed from the classes and the carpets will be disinfected on a regular basis.
Any rooms used by a person who tests positive for COVID-19 will be closed off for 24 hours and then cleaned and disinfected.
Food and Water
Water fountains will be turned off and not available.
No food will be allowed in classrooms until further notice.
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School Materials
Supplies like pencils, glue, erasers, scissors and markers will be kept in labeled pouches and individual boxes in each classroom.
There will be certain supplies that remain within a classroom. Toys, games, manipulatives that can be sanitized will be used, but not shared between students or classrooms.
Staff will sanitize classroom materials as needed using approved disinfectants.
No personal toys, games or books will be allowed in classrooms. This includes personal iPads and personal cell phones.
When leaving the Classroom once the lesson is over
There will be 2 monitors each Sunday in the hallways to help any teacher or student. The classes will leave one class at a time. The monitors will guide the students down the hallway and into the Narthex to
leave through the double doors.
Parents will pick up the students at the front of the building.
THERE WILL BE NO COFFEE HOURS IN THE PLC. Doors to the PLC will be locked since we will be holding classes in there on Sundays.
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STS RNI CALENDAR FOR SEPT./OCT. 2020
You can access updated calendar anytime on line at http://stsrni.org/ under Upcoming Events.
Date Time Event
Sept 20 – Sun
8:45 am
10:00 am
Sunday after Holy Cross
Orthos
Liturgy
Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion
Sept 23 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers
Sept 26 - Sat
5:00 pm Falling Asleep of St. John the Theologian
Great Vespers
Sept 27 – Sun
8:45 am
10:00 am
1st Sunday of Luke
Orthos
Liturgy
Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion
Sept 30 - Wed 6:30 pm
Vespers
Oct 3 - Sat 10 am – 1pm Sts RNI Campus Clean Up Day
Oct 4 – Sun
8:45 am
10:00 am
2nd Sunday of Luke
Orthos
Liturgy
Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion
Oct 6 – Tues 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting
Oct 7 - Wed 6:30 pm Paraklesis to Sts Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Service
Oct 10- Sat 5:00 pm Great Vespers
Oct 11 - Sun
8:45 am
10:00 am
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Orthos
Liturgy
Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion
Oct 14- Wed 6:30 pm Vespers
Oct 15 - Thurs 7:00 pm Depression /Bipolar Support Group Meeting (PLC)
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Oct 16 - Fri 4-8 pm Greek Festival Drive Thru Begins
Oct 17 - Sat 11-8 pm Greek Festival Drive Thru
Oct 18 - Sun
8:45 am
10:00 am
12-4 pm
Luke the Evangelist
Orthos
Liturgy
No Sunday School Classes Today
Greek Festival Drive Thru
Oct 20 - Tues 9:00 am
10:00 am
Orthos
Liturgy – Gerasimos
Oct 21 - Wed 6:30 pm
Vespers
Oct 22 - Thurs 6:15 pm
6:30 pm
9th Hour Prayers
Liturgy - James, Brother of the Lord
Oct 24 - Sat 5:00 pm Great Vespers
Oct 25 – Sun
8:45 am
10:00 am
6th Sunday of Luke
Orthos
Liturgy
No Sunday School Classes Today
Oct 28 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers
Oct 31- Sat 5:00 pm Great Vespers
See calendar of events at www.StsRNI.org website for September’s calendar.
http://www.stsrni.org/
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STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT FOR 2020 (101 as of 9/18/2020)
Go to StsRNI.org website under Giving and fill out your Stewardship Card online
Avery, Tori
Bauer, Ken (Ted) & Kim
Bethune, Richard & Sophia
Bevill, Vicki
Birozes, Anthony & Mary
Birozes, Mabel
Birozes, Renee
Bowen, Deborah
Boyd, David & Michelle
Bozzuto, Kosta & Carolyn Tuthill
Bright, Perry & Georgia
Brooks, Elijah
Brown, Dan & Sophia
Brueggen, Geoff & Elise
Buzyna, George & Helen
Capobenedetto, Tonia & Scott
Chapman, David & Marie
Chason, Russell & Chyrisse
Chiboucas, Peter & Elizabeth Veronneau
Christy, Rick & Jan
Condos, Connie
Conner, Michael & Artemis
Crosio, Russell & Stephanie
Dominick, Mark & Lisa
Donkar, George & Alexis
Donkar, John & Athena
Foxhall, Chris & Liz
Gasper, Bill & Margaret
Guano, Robert & Jennifer
Hadjisimos, Chrisoula
Hadjisimos, Demetrios & Glykeria
Harmon, Georgia
Hagen, Harald & Stamatia
Hauge, Mike
Hayes, Ann Costakis
Heflin, Sean
Heflin, Todd & Lynn
Henning, Robert & Ana
Hutka Steven & Linda
Jackson, Reed & Stephanie
Johnson, Brent & Nichole
Johnson Jennie
Kefalas, Tasso & Laura
Kelly, Terry & Tammy
Koronis, Nektarios & Elaine
Kouloumberis, Peter & Leah
Koulouris, Stanley & Suzanne
Lopez, Leon & Frances
Lucher, David & Lynne
Lytle, Archie & Florence
Maheras, Tina
Maniatis, Dimitris & Vasiliki
Marvos, Todd & Ann
McCart, Al & Helen
McGiboney, Geoffrey & Nicole
Melts, John & Rebecca
Milam, Bill & Mary
Miller, Matthew & Athanasia
Missos, Evangelos & Lisa
Mortakis, Dean & Tania
Nease, Sy & Mary
Page, Michael & Catherine
Panos, Alex & Jennifer
Panos, Nicolas & Theodora
Pappas, George
Pappas. Gregory & Mary
Pantazopoulos, Constantinos and Evelyn
Patrick, John & Evon
Plakiotis, Charles Gus
Ponton, Marilyn
Popa, Mihai & Heidi
Porter, Bill & Nancy
Powell, Fr. Barnabas & Pres. Connie
Ralston, Luke & Liz
Ryan, Chad & Joanne
Singleton, Kurt & Jennifer
Sofikitis, George & Anna
Sofikitis, Stamatia (Estelle)
Sparks, Dennis & Laura
Stockdill, James & Jennifer
Tanis, Jack & Georgi
Taylor, Benjamin
Taylor, Patrick & Hollie-Marie
Theofilis, Gary & Barbara
Thompson, Steve & Thalia
Trainer, Edward & Ann
Tubbs, Brian & Jennifer
Tzevelekos, Greg & Evie
Tzevelekos, Niko
Tzortzis, Dimitri & Elleni
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Uhl, John & Natalie
Vamvakias, Plutarch & Tina
Vanerstrom, Len & Marina
Waldron, Rusty & Christine
Walters, Tim & Diane
Willis, Mike & Dora
Wilson, Jake & Katherine
Zazanis, Georgios & Thalia
Zavlanos, Stephanie
Zis, Nikolas & Joanne
Zourzoukis, John & Mildred
Zukerino, Theodore Kazazakis and Aphrodite
Levendakis