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The Orthodox Way The Monthly Newsletter of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
December, 2014
USPS 600-160, No 12
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church - 2100 Boyer Avenue East - Seattle, Washington -
98112 The Orthodox Way is published monthly. Parishioners who wish to contribute content or announcements are asked to email information to
[email protected]; or by fax to 206-631-2550. Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church reserves the right to edit, alter or reject any content.
Discovering Christ’s Love by Deacon Daniel
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, hath shined the light of knowledge upon the
world; for thereby they that worshipped the stars were instructed by a star to
worship Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know Thee, the Dayspring from
on high. O Lord, glory be to Thee.
--Apolytikion of the Nativity of Christ
On November 12, 2014 the European Space Agency made the first ever landing
of a spacecraft on a comet. Since then there has been much excitement about the
discoveries we might make concerning life in the universe. This is the one of the
most significant accomplishments in space exploration we have seen in many
years. There is even audio of what the comet sounds like hurling through space,
which went viral on the internet and social media! As exciting as this event is to
modern humanity, it pales in comparison with the excitement of the magi’s an-
cient “discovery” more than two thousand years ago when a star in the Eastern sky lead them to the
savior of mankind. “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. [...] and fell down
and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frank-
incense, and myrrh.” [Matthew 2:10, 11] When we think of Christmas are we filled with this same joy
the Magi felt? Or is it something more mundane? An extra day off to overeat and stock up on the latest
and greatest consumer product. If the magi, who by many accounts had no real reason to care about
Christ’s birth, reacted this way, then how much more joy should we be feeling over the birth of Christ?
First off, why were the magi even there? Consider that they were pagan priests, seers, astrologers and
astronomers. They knew about the stars, which is why they would follow it in the first place because to
them the behavior of this star was significant. We also know that they,
being learned men, would have had knowledge of the prophecies of
Christ. So it was not completely lost on them the path they were follow-
ing. St. John Chrysostom, in his homily on the second chapter of
Matthew, says God called the wise men by the things that are familiar to
them, for being astrologers they were naturally astonished at such a large
star. He says that God, for the salvation of those in error, allowed Himself
to be served by astrologers, normally used to serve the devil, so that He
might gently draw the Magi away from their customs and lead them
toward a higher wisdom.
When we chant the dismissal hymn of the feast “Thy Nativity, O Christ
our God, hath shined the light of knowledge upon the world;” we recog-
nize the effect His birth had on the world and how He drew all of Crea-
tion to Him, not just those who currently believe in him. Jesus said, “for
the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” For us
the magi are a measuring stick of our own faith and represent the discov-
ery of something completely new in the birth of Christ. They remind us
that to have Christ in our hearts is to fall down and worship Him and
give thanks for coming into the world. They show us the power
of Christ to act even in places we think He might not be able.
(Continued on Page 12)
Mission Statement: “To proclaim the Gospel of Christ in the Orthodox Tradition while creating a vibrant, loving, compassionate and supportive community.”
Inside this Issue
Serving Our Ministry 2
All Saints Camp Board
Message/PC President’s
Message/Dance Group
News
3
Philoptochos News 4
Youth Ministry News 5
Stewardship Update 6
Stewardship Update 7
Monthly Calendar 8
Announcements/
Recognitions 9
Stewardship continued 10
Memorials & Vigil Lights 11
Sunday School Christmas
Project & Play/Dn.
Daniel’s message Contin-
ued
12
St. Demetrios Office Hours:
9:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
Phone: 206-631-2500 Fax: 206-631-2550 Rentals: 206-631-2515 www.saintdemetrios.com
Parish Directory
Rev.Fr. Photios Dumont Proistamenos 206-631-2501, [email protected]
Dn. Daniel Triant 206-631-2502 [email protected]
Dn. Perry Angelos,Deacon 425-652-2983, [email protected]
Vasilios Lazarou, Chantor
George Tsantilas Parish Council President [email protected]
Lefteris Sitaras Youth Ministry Director 206-631-2504, [email protected]
Simoni Shirland Administrative Assistant 206-631-2503, [email protected]
Maria Barbas Financial/Stewardship Admin 206-631-2505, [email protected]
Saundra Maroussis Hall Rental Manager Ext. 2515, [email protected]
Paula Charuhas-Macris Sunday School Director Ext 2507, [email protected]
Susan Reichmann, Philoptochos President 425-772-1605 [email protected]
Tedros Habte-Mezengi, Custodian
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Altar servers
Dec. 7th
& 21st
Joseph Dumont, Peter Ales, Andrew Christianson, Nicholas Christianson, Theodore Looney, William
Grosvenor, Demetre Teodosiadis, Alex Rotar, Jack Hillman, Samir Kharoufeh, Paul Dudunakis, Peter
Dudunakis, Niko Pagones, Manoli P. Tramountanas, Manoli A. Tramountanas, Johnny Tramountanas,
Ethan Weigle.
Dec. 14th
& 28th
Joseph Dumont, Andrew Christianson, Nicholas Christianson, Theodore Looney, Demetre Teodosiadis,
John Christofilis, Nicholas Biros, Nasi Contoravdis, Niko Contoravdis, Themio Pallis, George Pallis,
Stassi Tsantilas, Yiannis Tsantilas, Phillip Stamolis, Anthony Sampson, James Konugres, Omar Mal-
louk, Stavros Panos.
Church Services, Epistle and Gospel Readings
Date Church Service
Dec. 4rh
Dec. 6th
Dec. 7th
Dec. 12th
Dec. 14th
Dec. 15th
Dec. 17th
Dec. 21st
Dec. 24th
Dec. 24th
Dec. 25th
Dec. 27th
Dec. 28th
Dec. 30th
St. Barbara (services at Assumpiton)
St. Nicholas (services at Assumption)
10th Sunday of Luke
St. Spyridon (services at St. Spyridon)
11th Sunday of Luke
St. Eleutherios
St. Dionysios
Sunday Before Nativity
Royal Hours of Nativity, 9 am
Vesperal D. Liturgy, 7 pm
THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST
St. Stephen
Sunday After Nativity
St. Anysia
Agiva~ Barbavra~
Agivou Nikolavou
10h Kuriakhv Loukav
Agivou Spurivdwno~
11h Kuriakhv Loukav
Agivou Eleuqerivou
Agivou Dionusivou
Kuriakhv Pro Cristougevnnwn
Megavle~ Wre~ Cristougevnnwn, 9 p.m.
Esperinhv Qeiva Leitourgiva, 7 m.m.
AGIA CRISTOUGENNA
Agivou Stefavnou
Kuriakhv Metav twn Cristougevnnwn
Agiva~ Anusiva~
Parish council servers
Dec. 7th John Ales, George Tsantilas, Tom Contoravdis, George Tramountanas, Jim Kost,
& 21st Stephanos Margaritis, Christos Psichos
Dec. 14th George Papanastasiou, Dale Hazapis, Pam Plumis, George Constantine,
& 28th Evanglia Lagos, Bob Read, Louis Kotsakis
EPISTLE READERS—ARTHUR SARIDAKIS—INSTRUCTOR; Chris Macris— assistant
Dec. 7th Manoli T. Tramountanas, in Greek Demetris Konugres, in English
Dec. 14th Alexandra Koceski, in Greek and Stavros Panos, in English
Dec. 21st Jack Hillman, in Greek and Sophia Looney, in English
Dec. 28th Theodore Looney, in Greek and Samir Kharoufeh, in English
Sunday Offerings for November 2014
November 2 $ 8,648.80
November 9 $ 5,582.05
November 16 $ 4,218.75
November 23 $ 6,822.00
November 30 $ 3,448.00
Total $ 28,719.60
Fasting Type December
Fish Allowed 1, 2, 4, 6-9, 11,
Wine & Oil Allowed 5, 12-15, 17, 20, 21
Strict Fast 3, 10, 16, 18, 19, 22-24
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Merry Christmas from the All Saints Camp
Board!
Is there someone on your list that has everything?
Are you looking for worthy causes for your end of
year donations? Give a donation in a loved one’s
honor and help All Saints Camp with their Christ-
mas Wishes….
$25 – buys a new chair for our Arts & Crafts
Area. (We need 40 of them!)
$100 – buys a new sink & faucet for the upper
cabins
$500 – buys new ceiling fans & installation for
the Chapel Save the Date! Save the Date!
Save the Date! Saturday, February 7th 2015 – St Demetrios Hall
www.allsaintscamp.com
GREEK DANCE GROUP NEWS
MONDAY NIGHT DINNERS at dance practice start before
practice at 5:30pm and have been very well received by our
community. The dance board would like to thank Bill and
Nina Contoravdis for their donation on Nov. 10th and also
thank Stephano and Paula Margaritis together with George
Papanastasiou for their donations to Nov. 17th dinner. Also,
Andrew and Michelle Escobar provided dinner for Nov. 24th.
Thank you to all for stepping forward and making this happen
for our community!!!
To host a dinner, contact Dana Tramountanas at dana-
[email protected] or by phone at 206-706-5268.
HOLIDAY BAKLAVA AND DELI – Come get into the holi-
day spirit and assemble the pans of baklava during dance prac-
tice. I can already smell the cinnamon and cloves and see the
smiles on people’s faces!! Feel free to bring your mom, sister,
thea or friend with you. Dates are as follows….
Monday, Dec. 1st – Assembly of Baklava pans in large
kitchen, 6pm
Monday, Dec. 8th – Prep for Deli – Cut and Package
Baklava, 6pm
Sunday, Dec. 14th – Holiday Deli Sale after church
(cheeses, olives, fillo, small packaged Baklava, etc.)
For purchase of Baklava by the pan, please contact Dana
Tramountanas at [email protected] or by phone at 206-
706-5268. Whole size $110, ready Dec. 4th. All proceeds go
towards the support of our dance ministry, thank you for your
support.
SAVE THE DATE – Come welcome in the New Year with
the Dance Group at their annual celebration in the large hall on
December 31st. Live Greek music by Takis, great food, and
terrific times are guaranteed.
More details to come in the eNews and at the church.
Parish Council President's Message
Dear Saint Demetrios parishioners,
This is my final column as your Parish Council President. I have
enjoyed working with the council members for six years and am
grateful for their support in my terms as president. I know that
being a Parish Council member is a great responsibility and I
congratulate the new members who will be elected at the
General Assembly for their willingness to serve our parish.
Thank you to everyone who made my job as president go
smoothly; the staff, the council and parish members.
November was Stewardship Month and it was a success, thanks
to John Ales and Pam Plumis. Ministry Sunday showcased the
many ministries of the church and was a wonderful opportunity
for people to see all of the good causes their stewardship
supports. I encourage everyone to turn in your stewardship card
for 2015 and also to consider serving in one of the ministries of
our church.
The Christmas season is upon us and I hope you will take the
time to come to the church services offered during this busy time
of the year. It is an opportunity to focus on the true meaning of
Christmas and for spiritual renewal. I wish you all a blessed
Christmas and a very happy new year!
Sincerely, George Tsantilas
Saint Demetrios Philoptochos Christmas 2014 Bake Sale
Sunday December 21st after Divine Liturgy
Tsoureki $5
Melomakarona $10/dozen
Kourabiethes $12/dozen
Koulourakia $6/dozen
Round Vasilopita (with coin) $15
Paximathia $8/dozen
******Pre-orders due by Tuesday, December 16th!*******
Mail order form and check to:
Lena LaMarche
21031 – 49th Avenue SE, Bothell, WA 98021; 425.486.6899
All orders will be available for pick up at church on Sunday,
December 21st only; No early pick up, please!
Name and phone number ________________________________
E-mail (please print)_______________________________
Quantity of: Tsoureki _____________ $____________
Melomakarona____________________ $_____________
Kourambiethes_______________________$_____________
Koulourakia ______________________ $_______________
Vasilopeta ______________________ $_______________
Paximathia ______________________ $________________
Total : $_________________
Thank you for your support of Philoptochos!
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Philoptochos News December 2014
I want to wish you all a blessed Christmas season and thank you
for your support of all of our Philoptochos ministries this year. I
look forward to working with anyone who wishes to join us in
the coming year as we minister to the less fortunate in our com-
munity ~ all are welcome! Gratefully, Susan
Thank You from the Sinatra Chocolate Wine Ball
Sunday, November 16th, Camp Agape Northwest was celebrated
with an elegant evening at Herban Feast. The 6th annual celebra-
tion featured a seasonal dinner menu, Washington wines and
chocolatiers, and the music of Frank Sinatra. Proceeds from the
event will benefit Camp Agape, a camp at no cost to children
with cancer and their families. My heartfelt thanks to all who
participated in making this year’s event such a success!
Thank You to the Panos Family!
Our chapter once again wishes to thank the Panos family for
their generous support of our program to feed the homeless men
who come to St Martin de Porres Mens Shelter in search of
nourishment. Their letter reads…Over the course of the past
year, we understand that almost 5,000 meals have been prepared
by Philoptochos thanks to your dedication to this cause. Our
family would like to renew our commitment to sponsor this
worthy cause for the 17th consecutive year in loving memory
of our wife and mother, Harula Panos. Realizing the greater
need for financial support for hot meals at the shelter beyond the
holiday occasions, we have been delighted to partner with the St
Demetrios Ladies Philoptochos Society and to sponsor your
monthly program to feed the homeless on a full year basis and
for the years to come. Thank you again for your service.
Sincerely, Steve, Artemios and Rebecca, Stavros, Lula and
Chloe, Alexander and Christina, Lily and Nicholas Panos.
Philoptochos Christmas Bake Sale
Our annual Christmas Bake Sale will be Sunday, December
21st after Divine Liturgy. Pre-orders are due by Tuesday,
December 16th and will be available for pick up on Sunday, the
21st only. You may order online through the Saint Demetrios E-
News and we will be taking orders at the coffee hours so be sure
to place your order early so you aren't disappointed! Greek pas-
tries handcrafted by Philoptochos make great gifts for your
office as well as your friends.
Shut In Parishioners
Every year we deliver a gift of baked goods to our shut in pa-
rishioners. If you are aware of someone who is a shut in, please
call our Visitation Chairperson Kathy Mitalas at
206.824.8511 so we don't miss anyone. If you would like to
help with visitation in your part of town, please let Kathy know
you are available. Everyone is welcome to help and it means so
much to those we take time to visit.
Christmas Shopping to Benefit Camp Agape NW
As you start your Christmas shopping, please remember that
you can help Camp Agape simply by shopping! Please go
to www.igive.com and select Camp Agape NW as your char-
ity. It’s free to join and up to 26% of your shopping will be
donated to Camp Agape NW. Even if you only use the website
to conduct a search and you don’t buy anything, each search
gives a penny to Camp Agape NW. i-give has access to free
shipping deals and exclusive coupons, on top of the great deals
you'll find
in over 800 popular stores including: Amazon.com, Pottery
Barn, REI, Staples, Petco, Expedia, Best Buy, QVC and many
more. A percentage of your purchase is donated to Camp
Agape NW. Many of these contributions can even be consid-
ered tax-deductible. For more information, contact Georgia
Steenis at [email protected].
Regional Philoptochos Conference January 31, 2015
A regional conference is being planned at Saint Demetrios
for Saturday, January 31, 2015. Our Metropolis President
Jeannie Ranglas will join us for this very special day. One of
our sessions will be presented by New Horizon Ministries, a
local organization partnering with youth in Seattle to exit street
life. Another will be our own Jubilee Women’s Center. Speak-
ers from New Beginnings will address the issue of multigen-
erational domestic violence. The day will begin with coffee
and registration and lunch will be served. There is no charge
for the event but reservations are needed to plan for lunch and
child care. Reservations can be made through Maria
Barbas:[email protected] or 206.631.2505. Please
mark your calendars for this informative day. All are welcome, men, women and youth!
Winter is Coming
Please consider what you might be able to share with the less
fortunate. Downstairs in the large hall by the steps is a barrel
for St. Philaret to collect blankets, sleeping bags, men’s items
(socks, gloves, hats and coats). If you have the small soaps and
shampoo left over from your vacation hotel, please consider
packaging them in zip lock bags and donating them. For fur-
ther information, you may contact Jillian Chandler at the
Church of the Assumption at 206.323.8557 or Chris Macris at
St Demetrios.
Please give for Hungry Children
There are barrels in the Narthex and downstairs in the hallway
for Northwest Harvest. Donations of food are especially
needed during this time of economic hardship for so many.
Monetary donations are also accepted, every little bit helps.....
no donation is too small. You may have noticed longer lines at
food banks all around the city. Your donation (cash or food)
will be gratefully received as the number of hungry families
has increased considerably. If you don't want to carry canned
goods to church, please consider a donation to your local food
bank.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule:
All are welcome to attend our meetings and events:
No regular meeting in December – Merry Christmas!
December 18th – cook for St Martin de Porres Men’s
Shelter
January 11th - regular meeting at church after Divine
Liturgy
January 15th - cook for St Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter
January 28th - cook for Jubilee Women’s Center
January 31st – Philoptochos Regional Conference at Saint
Demetrios
Your Sister in Christ,
Susan Reichmann, President
425.772.1605 [email protected]
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Youth Ministry News
HOPE & JOY make Christmas Ornaments -
Sunday, December 14
All HOPE and JOY youth and their parents are invited to make
Christmas Ornaments after Sunday School on Sunday, Decem-
ber 15th. We will meet in the small hall for light refreshments
and our Ornament project.
Please RSVP so we have enough supplies for our children.
Contact Lefteris Sitaras at 206-631-2504
Join the 2015 Youth Ministry Council
T he Youth Ministry council's mission is to provide over-
sight as well as develop and enhance youth organizations
and activities. We wish to create a setting where every child
feels a sense of excitement about and ownership of the
Church's ministries.
The council is responsible for assisting in coordinating the
activities of the youth ministries at St. Demetrios.
The Council is comprised of parents, young adults and GOY-
Ans. We encourage your involvement and invite you to join us
on Sunday, December 14th for a brief meeting after Liturgy.
Please contact Lefteris Sitaras at 206-631-2504 or at
[email protected] with questions or to volunteer.
Family Christmas Caroling around Montlake -
Monday, December 22nd
All HOPE & JOY youth, GOYAns and their families are in-
vited to sing Christmas carols to our neighbors on Monday,
December 22nd.
We will meet in the Fr. Homer Library at 6 p.m. for a short
practice then hit the neighborhood at 6:30 p.m. Hot Chocolate
for everyone at 7:30! Please bring a flashlight. Parents and
teens are needed to help chaperone and Sing! Please RSVP to
Lefteris Sitaras at 206-631-2504 to participate or to help out.
YAL Christmas Party
Friday, December 19
Please join us for YAL's 8th Annual Holiday Party on
Friday, December 19th at Hollywood Club Casino
beginning at 8 p.m. This event is for all YAL ages 18
and older.
Catch up with friends old & new while you enjoy
great music, delicious appetizers & desserts and cool
drinks at the cash bar. It’s the perfect way to kick off
the holiday weekend and all guests will be entered to
win great Christmas gifts if they’ve been good!
Cost is $20 per person includes appetizers, raffle
ticket and a $5 donation to St. Basil's Academy.
Tickets available at the door only.
Come and support a great cause and get into the
Holiday spirit! Hope to see you all there and invite
your friends!
Please RSVP via the Seattle YAL Facebook page.
2015 YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS
January 14 - YAL Orthodoxy on Tap
18 - HOPE & JOY Family Ice Skating at Highland Ice Arena
24 - Dance Crab Feed
31 - GOYAns make Superbowl Subs, Small Hall 10 am -
Noon
February 1 - GODPARENTS SUNDAY & Superbowl Sub Sale after
Liturgy
7 - GOYAns serve at the All Saints Camp Benefit Dinner
13-16 Folk Dance Festival
18 - YAL Orthodoxy on Tap
23 - Lent Begins
28 - GOYA Teen Talk
March 14 - Mother & Daughter Tea
28 & 29 - GOYA Lent Retreat at All Saints Camp
O ver 40 teens from St. Demetrios, Church of the Assump-
tion, Holy Trinity and St. John Greek Orthodox Churches
participated in a GOYA retreat at Camp Angelos in Portland,
Oregon on November 21st to 23rd, 2014.
The theme of the retreat was Choices and discussions were led
by Fr. Alban West from St. George Antiochian Orthodox
Church. We wish to thank Holy Trinity's youth director,
Christine Whitton, for organizing the retreat and for being a
wonderful host to the youth of our parish. St. Demetrios is
hosting a Lenten Retreat for all GOYAns in March and we are
looking forward to hosting the youth of Washington and Port-
land Orthodox parishes.
2014 GOYA Winter Retreat
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Stewardship update
For our 2014 Stewardship Campaign, we currently have 529 stewards who have
returned their signed pledge cards and have pledged $ 480,293 Our goal for 2014 is
$535,000. Remember that you can arrange for automatic payments through your bank
or paypal. (go to www.saintdemetrios.com/Stewardship/egiving)
We thank the below stewards for their contributions!
The Stewardship Committee 2014 Stewards:
Steve and Eva Aaron
John and Margaret Ales
Andrew and Vicky Aliferakis
Christopher Anagnostopoulos
Dina Anast
Irene Anastasiou
Larry and Aikaterine Anderson
Rothopi Andrews
Fr. John and Presb. Anna Angelis
Theodore and Kim Angelis
Dn. Perry and Fran Angelos
Evangelos and Magdaline Angelou
Basil Anton
Costas Antonopoulos
George and Dina Apostolou
K.G. and Kostoula Apostolou
Serafim and Eva Apostolou
Scott and Fotini Arehart
Clifford and Theodora Argue
Patricia Arvanitidis
Yeshareg Asfaha
Andrew and Carole Asimakopoulos
Anna Asimakopoulos
Brent and Rhea Aslin
Bill and Voula Athan
John and Stella Athans
Alex and Denise Avgeres
Kostas and Linda Avlonitis
Niko and Kiriaky (Carrie) Avlonitis
Nancy Aziz
John and Zacharou Babarakos
Pat Bacolas
William and Dina Bakamus
Josh and Eleni Banchero
Thomas and Maria Barbas
Eleni Athans and George Bariames
George and Frances Barnecut
Greg Bartell and Fotini
Georgiadou
Bassam and Duaa Bayouk
Gabriel Bayouk
George and Alice Bayouk
Lena Bayouk
Brandon and Molly Bede
Brew and Janice Bede
Anastasia Bekris
Hristos and Diamando Bekris
Konstantinos Bekris
Helen Benis
Kay Betts
Zachariah and Aliki Birkenbuel
Panagiotis and Demetra Biros
Mark and Georgiana Bitzes
Neena Blackwell
Joanne Blankenburg
Maria Bollman
Andrew and Rosalie Boulieris
Gus Boutsinis
Joshua and Ashley Brockmeyer
Jeffrey and Allison Brooks
John and Theodora Broutzakis
Frank and Shelley Buhler
Steve and Chryssa Calandrillo
Lance and Soraya Campbell
Constantine Carkonen
Nick and Vanessa Carkonen
Paul and Paulette Carkonen
Calliope Carras
Efthemia Carras
Eleni Carras
Nick Castas
Susanna Cerasuolo
Douglas and Jillian Chandler
Mark Charonis
Chris and Effie Chriest
Ron and Vicky Christianson
Eleni Christo
Constantinos and Jeannine Christofilis
Demetrios and Katherine Christofilis
John and Helen Christofilis
Anastasios and Voula Christophilis
Dino and Nikki Christophilis
Margo Christophilis
Kosta and Maria Christopoulos
Dino and Heather Christothoulou
Pete and Heather Christothoulou
Edward and Anastasia Clarke
Daniel and Vicky Cohen
Jeffrey and Katie Comstock
Madeline Conom
Debbie Constantine-Skouras
O. George and Kay Constantine
Paul Constantine
Elefteria Contoravdis
Tom and Evelyn Contoravdis
Olivia Contos
Gus and Margaret Cooper
Maria Cooper
Jerry and Eva Costacos
Barbara Cotton
Madge Cotton
Maria Cotton
Gus Courounes
Jerry and Nicoleta Courounes
Renee Courounes
Dale and Marianna Crane
Donald and Laura Crews
Christos and Judith Dagadakis
Eftihia Dagadakis
George and Angela Dalas
Mary Dallas-Smith
Mary Damascus
Daniel and Angela Daoura
Marguerite Daoura
Pamela Darvirris and Andrew Heidt
Vince Davis and Effe Manolakos
Bettye DeLappe
Barbara Deligan
George and Alexandra Delegans
Sam and Vicki Deliganis
Nicholas and Stella Demonakos
Presv. Artemis Demopulos
Peter and Diane Demopulos
Ryan and Demetra Dennis
Volodymyr and Olivera Derevyanyy
Sophia Derezes
Dimitrios and Maria Devekos
Nick and Athena Diafos
Darden Dickson
Panagiotis and Voula Dikeakos
Stephanie Dikeakos
Vasili and Katherine Dikeakos
John and Aksenia Dikun
John and Julie Doces
Kay Doces
Thelma Doces
Christopher Dodd and Maria Christofilis
Voula Dodd
Athena Doolittle
Joseph and Manal Doughly
Gus and Gregoria Dounis
Paul and Anna Dremousis
David and Nicole Drumhiller
Katherine Drumhiller
Robert and Janie Drumhiller
Thomas and Pandora Christie Dudler
Kenneth and Kristina Dudunakis
Fr. Photios and Presb. Katherine Dumont
Robert and Andrea Tsiakilos Dunbar
Kevin and Trina Durgan
James and Janis Dyment
Chris and Marla Economou
George and Elizabeth Economou
Hatziantoniou
Richard and Christina Economou Grunder
Mary P. Economou
Litsa Edwards
Sophia and David Eitel-Mcshea
Helen and Arianna Exarhos
Nicolette Farmasonis
Petros and Colleen Farmasonis
Yemane and Sharon Glein Fecadu
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Our Stewards...
Dan and Helen Ferrelli
Alex and Anna Fleet
Georgios and Maria Flemetakis
Matthew and Alexandra Flugstad
Irene Fotes
Bill Fournarakis
John and Athanasia Franks
Loukas and Zoe Ganoulis
Nick Ganoulis
Demos Gennaios
Panagiotis and Nicoletta Gennaios
Meletis and Theodora Geokezas
Demetri and Sherri Georgakopoulos
Panayiota Georgas
Dan George
Evan George
Harry and Mary George
Tyler and Anastasia Geving
Konstantinos and Mary Ann Giakoumatos
Kyriakos and Sandi Gianotas
Michael and Wanda Gikas
Elaine and Lars Giusti
Katina Gotsis
Gary and Kathy Gookstetter
Basil Gregores
Robert and Danielle Griffith
Efy Grivas
James and Shawn Hages
Eissa Hanna
Joann Hanna
Dorothy Haskell
Neil and Terri Hawdon
Dale Hazapis
Helen Heuer
John and Maria Hillman
Patrick and Vickie Howard
Vickie Huff
Mary Hulbush
Stavros and Elsa Ioannou
Peter and Demetra Jacobsen
Carlos Jimenez and Eleni Lagos
George J. John
John and Emilie John
James and Pota Johnson
Jeff and Johanna Jones
John and Natalie Kusulos Jury
Georgia Kalasountas
Helen Kalasountas
Panagiotis and Rena Kalasountas
Jim Kaloris
George and Christina Kaltsounis
Theodore and Maria Kaltsounis
Vicky Kangles
John and Virginia Kapelouzos
Elia Karagiannis
Maurice and Carmen Karagiorgos
James and Georgene Karambelas
Evagelos and Ellia Karantonis
JoAnna and Thomas Pallua Karas
Tim and Nadine Karas
Francine Karavias
Spiros and Zoe Karimbakas
Anthony and Sarah Karis
Nick and Nancy Karis
Terry and Hannah Karis
Christine Karzmar
Aimee Kassir
Nicholas and Kalliopi Katholos
Matthew and Sophia Katinas
Jean Katsandres
Gregory and Angela Kavounas
Teresa Kazaras
Stephen and Ann-Marie Keeney
Constantine and Helen Kefalas
Peter Kenny
Timothy and Sofia Kenny
Bishara and Diane Kharoufeh
Don and Kathy Klausing
Joshua and Karen Knabe
Brian and Jiovanna Koceski
James and Vickie Kolios Morris
Alexander and Leta Kolios
Evyenia Kollia and Naguib Youssef
Vivie Kollias
George and Maria Kost
James and Patti Kost
Louie and Vicky Kotsakis
Petros Koumantaros
Yiannis Koumantaros
Panos and Toula Koutlas
Charles and Nicolette Krekas
Helene A. Krikris
Gary Kuhar
Ales and Dena Kusulos
Angela Kusulos
Harold Kusulos
Peter Kyriacou
Steven and Annie Kyriakides
Yota Maria Kyriakos
Kostas and Linda Kyrimis
Haritine Ladas
Angelos and Katerina Lagos
Tsakopoulos
Demetrios and Evangelia Lagos
George and Eleni Lagos
Michael and Lena LaMarche
James and Sharon Langus
Angelina and Henry Larson
Pete and Blue Lazarou
Vasilios and Emorfia Lazarou
Christopher and Julie Legeros
Jason and Sanaz Lemelson
Dean and Kathleen Lentgis
Thomas Leonidas
Jeffrey and Tina Lewis
John and Polette Limantzakis
Johnny and Lucy Limantzakis
Bill and Florence Lolos
Glen and Georgine Looney
Asimo Loukas
George and Giannoula Lymberis
Paul and Rebecca Lymberis
Chris and Paula Macris
Eugenia Macris
Greg and Mia Macris
Wendell and Demitrula Madison
Emanuel and Dina Magoulas
Louis and Mary Malesis
Helen Malevitsis
Nina Malevitsis
Samuel and Sarah Mallos
Bechara and Xiomara Mallouk
Luca and Danika Manfredi
Nicky Manitaras
Pete and Georgia Manolakos
Demetris and Emily Manolopoulos
Stilianos and Kari Manos
James and Mary Lou Manus
Stephanos and Paula Margaritis
James Markezinis
John and Kelly Markezinis
Anthony and Alexandra Maroussis
Ted and Ariane Maroutsos
Yianni Maroutsos
Jean Mastor
Constantine and Areti Mavromatis
George and Vera Mazoonin
Lillian C. McDermott
David and Georgia McFarlan
Sam and Tania McIntosh
Christina Meletis
Pipena Mercouriadis
Michael and Kelly Meyers
Michael and Elaine Michaelidis
Andreas and Irene Mitalas
Katherene Mitalas
Chuck and Anne Mitsakos
Walter and Frances Moldskred
Dorothea Mootafes
Alexandros and Maria Moroseos
Andrew Moser and Diana Moldovan
James and Sandra Mykris
Pete and Carol Mykris
Bettyann Nassar
Peter Neckas
Sandy Neckas
James and Stella Nelson
Kristin Nelson
Tim and Melissa O’Brien
James and Carolyn O’Donnell
David and Yiota O’Laughlin
Shirley Olsen
Insaf and Madison Oraivej
Jonathan and Stephanie Otis
Yacoub and Ruba Oweis
Anthony and Elaine Pagones
Stamatios and Stella Palios
Bill Pallis
Chris and Rebecca Pallis
Chris and Vasiliki Pallis
Elli Pallis
Margie Pallis
Tina Pallis
Evangelos and Anastasia Pampoukas
Alice Panagakis
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Announcements
Baptisms
C ongratulations to Dr. Evyenia Kollia and Naquib Youssef whose son, Nikos, was baptized on
November 9th, 2014. His sponsor is Yiota Georgas. Na sas zese!” Congratulations to Zachariah and Aliki Birkenbuel whose son, Lukas, was baptized on November 16th, 2014. His sponsors are Jeff and Eleni Jungsten. “Na sas zese!”
Correction: The sponsors of Nicole Steen, who was baptized on October 19th, 2014, were Alexandra Gluhova AND Drew Asi-makopoulos.
JUBILEE WOMEN’S CENTER IS THANKFUL
FOR ST. DEMETRIOS!!!!
M uch appreciation to the many parishioners that helped
provide a delicious Thanksgiving Meal to our neighbor
and sisters in need…
Monetary donation from Nikolaos and Holly Poulias for
turkey, salads and side dishes.
Sweet potatoes and desserts provided by Despina and Bob
Read, Pandora Christie, Shelley Buhler and Peggy
Tramountanas.
The residents at Jubilee Women’s Center truly enjoy meals that
St. Demetrios provides and are very thankful for all we do for
them.
JWC provides housing, clothing and support to low income and
Homeless women. For more information on JWC or how you
can help, please contact Georgene Karambelas 206 829 9337
[email protected], www.JWCenter.org
Thank your for Festival Donations
W e wish to thank Yianni and Katerina Tziotis and
Dometios Tziotis of “Yiannis Foods & Wines” and
“Plaka Estiatorio” for their monetary donation. Your
generosity is truly appreciated!
Our Condolences
W e express our Deep Condolences to
Danielle Griffith and her family and
Connie Marble for the passing of their father,
Dan George. May his memory be eternal!
We express our Deep Condolences to Nicoleta
Courounes and her family, and Mary George and
Marco Courounes, for the passing of her
husband, and their brother, Jerry Courounes.
May his memory be eternal! “Aiwniva autwvn h mnhvnh!”
Bookstore News
P repare for the birth of Christ! Special
books now available:
“Meditation for Advent”
“Celebrating the Twelve Days of
Christmas”
“Orthodox Bible for Young People”
Other Christmas gift ideas include: New
Nativity cards, icons, prayer bracelets, brass censors,
Christmas ornaments & CDs, and children’s books. May the
birthday of our Lord bring you faith, peace, and love. Have a
blessed Nativity!
Lost Baptismal Candle (Lampada)
D ear Parishioners please call the Church Office
(206-631-2500) in case you have seen/found a white
Baptismal Candle decorated with a white bow (about 30 in.
long). It was left either in the Church or Large Hall by a
parishioner. Thank you.
Yiayia & Friends Luncheon
O ur Christmas Yiayias & Friends luncheon is
on Thursday, December 4, at Varlamos Pizzeria,
located at 3617 NE 45th in Seattle. Time is 11:30
a.m. There is some parking available in the lot across the
street. We will once again hold an optional gift exchange for
those who want to participate. The suggested price limit is
$10.00. Please bring your gift wrapped and ready to
exchange. Only those who bring a gift will be able to take
home a gift.
As always, I appreciate a call or email message
l e t t i n g me k n o w y o u a r e p l a n n i n g t o
attend: [email protected] (or alternately by
phone: 509-951-2975) . When calling from a home phone/
land line, you will need to dial 1 before entering my phone
number. Thank you to those who have emailed or called me!
Orthodox Mission News
O CMC is celebrating 30
years of mission ministry!
According to Director Father
Martin Ritsi, OCMC has an im-
pressive list of accomplish-
ments:
100 long-term missionaries in the field
2,000 short-term team members
37 churches constructed
10 schools established
Thousands of new members into the Body of Christ
Please pray for the OCMC staff, board, missionaries, and many
volunteers in the coming year. Thank you for your support in
spreading the Orthodox faith throughout the world!
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Our Stewards…
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Froso Panagiotopoulos
Sophia Panagiotopoulos
James and Ursula Panagiotou
John and Lisa Panagiotou
Sam and Colleen Panagiotou
Evgenia Pangopoulos
Yiannis and Johnette (Limantazkis) Panopoulos
Artemios and Rebecca Panos
Steve Panos
Argyro Papadakis and Chris Clephan
Gregory and Stellee Papadeas
George Papanastasiou
George and Lora Pappas
Ryan and Stacy Parnell
Norman and Frances Parr
Christopher and A. Ellie Pedersen
Robert and Penelopy Perkins
Claire Pess
George and Susan Pess
Irene Peterson
Kristopher and Clara Peterson
Helen Petratos
William Phillips
Harry and Alethea Platis
George and Diana Plumis
Kristina Plumis
Paul and Pamela Plumis
David and Toula Poletti
Theologia Polizos
Andonios and Evangelia Polychronopoulos
Nikolaos and Charekleia Poulias
Lia Preftes
Anna Prineas
Brad and Angie Prior
Eleftheria Proios
Christos and Tammy Psichos
Nicholas and Anastasia Raissis
Robert and Despina Read
Susan Reichmann
James Retelas
Harry and Evie Rigas
Erik and Nicole Rolfness
Sorin and Maria Rotar
Cathy Rottle
Adele Rottle-Williams
Chris Roumeliotis
Kary Roumeliotis
Kayla Roumeliotis
Christina Routos
Ted Routos
Emanuel and Marilyn Rouvelas
Gordon and Katina Ruh
Brad and Renee Russell
Mark and Angelique Saffle
Chris and Dina Saites
John Sakas and Paris Johnson
Dena Sakelaris
John and Penelope Sakellaris
Pantazis and Katina Samolis
Katherine Sampson
Philip and Barbara Sancken
Arthur Saridakis
Angelos and Penelopi Savranakis
Patrick and Ioanna Schmidt
Alexandra Schwenke
George Seal and Alithia Squires
Alexandra Serpanos
Iyad and Christina Shahwan
Mike and Elaina Shemeta
Annette Shepherd
Simoni Shirland
Tanya Shirland
Stella Siamatas
Christos and Agapi Siskos
Lefteris and Fay Sitaras
Demetrios and Stamatina Skepetaris
Nikolaos and Brenda Skokos
Alexander and Vassie Skoulis
Sofia Smetheram
Georgea Sotirhos
Irene Sotirhos
Eleni Soudas
John Soudas
Alicia Sourapas
Steve Sourapas
Jeff and Angela Sourapas Jones
Stavros and Aimee Sourelos
Vagios and Fanoula Sourelos
Audrey Southas
Gus and Nancy Spiropulos
Pauline Spyridis
Tom and Mary Spyridis
George and Joanna Staikos
George and Thalia Stamatoyannopoulos
George and Zoe Stamolis
Gregory and Vicky Stamolis
Vasilike Stamos
Thelma Stasinos
Alexi J. Stavros
John A. and Dimitra Stavros
Peter A. and Maria Stavros
Vlasi J. Stavros
Phyllis Steen
Kevin and Georgia Steenis
Andy and Joann Stergachis
Andrew Stergachis and Emily Brice
Michael and Christine Stollings
Chris and Heidi Stoumbos
Eugene and Cleo Supernaw
Marco and Christina Tapia
Linda Tavernarakis
Bryan and Stacy Taylor
Kevin and Angela Taylor
Stephen and Georgia Teodosiadis
Demetri Themelis
Nick and Cindy Theodorou
Perry and Billie Jo Therson
Vance and Alexa Thompson
Brian and Mary Thurber
Spyros and Niki Todoulos
Christto and Dorothea Tolias
Irene Tolias
Kegan and Nichole Tosto
Evangelia Tountas
Antonios and Antonia Touras
Nikolas Touras
Harry and Angela Tourikis
Athan and Cindy Tramountanas
Emmanuel and Peggy Tramountanas
George and Dana Tramountanas
James and Barbara Trehearne
George and Thelma Treperinas
Sam and Elly Treperinas
Steve and Cindy Treperinas
Dn. Daniel and Dns. Michelle Triant
Vasilios and Dionisia Tsafos
Sam and Stephanie Tsakonas
George and Eftihia Tsantilas
Stavroula Tsantilas
Stavros Tsitsis
George and Susan Tsoukalas
Michael and Jodi Tveit
Dometios and Georgia Tziotis
Ourania Tziotis
Yiannis and Katerina Tziotis
Liz Valauri and Ivan Orton
Jordan and Emily Vardell
John and Karin Varlamos
Kosta and Judy Varlamos
Nick and Eleni Varlamos
Vasilis and Nina Varlamos
Peter and Maria Vassiliou
Irina Visintainer
Demetrios and Aspasia Voltsis
Evangelos Voltsis
Darlene Vyzis
Mia Vyzis
Mia (Efthemia) Vyzis
Elliott and Demetra Waldron
J. Robert and Effie Walker
John Walker
Rob and Katherine Watson
George Webb and Anastasia
Deliganis
William and Darlene Weigle
Joann West
Brett and Yvonne Willard
Vivian Williamson
Edmund Wood and Cathy Chohlas
Melissa Wyatt
Demetra Xenos
Emmanuel J. Xenos
John Xenos
Spiros and Voula Xenos
Angelos and Mary Xidias
Tim and Harriet Young
John and Andreanna Zafiroupoulos
Anthony Zardis
Nicholas and Lizabeth Zardis
Arvid and Sophia Zervas Berg
Gus and Diane Zotos
John and Mary Ellen Zoulas
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Holy Altar Candles from last month
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light was offered on November
8th in loving memory of Michael Deligan (in honor of his
nameday); and for good health for Michael Betts (in honor of
his nameday), by Kay D. Betts and Family.
Two Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights were offered on
November 23rd in loving memory of George Tsiakilos
(twenty-six years since his passing), by his children and
grandchildren.
Holy Altar Candles for December 7th
The Eight Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in
loving memory of Pauline Stamos (thirty-six years since her
passing), by Vasilike Stamos and Family.
Three Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in loving
memory of Peter Economou (thirteen years since his passing),
by his wife, Mary Economou and their children and grandchil-
dren.
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory
of Herb Williams (eleven years since his passing), by his wife
and sister-in-law, Margaret Williams and Cathy Rottle.
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory
of Jack Rottle (twenty-three years since his passing), by his
daughters, Margaret Williams and Cathy Rottle.
Two Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in loving
memory of Spiro Aliagas (fifteen years since his passing), by
Dino and Nikki Christophilis.
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory
of Kosta and Panagiota Makris (twelve and five years since
their passing), by their niece and nephew, Paula and Chris
Macris.
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving
memory of Seraphim Vlahos (in honor of his nameday on
Dec. 4th), by Irene Sotirhos and Family.
Memorials and Holy Altar Candles for December 14th
A Forty-Day Memorial Service, a Holy Altar Table Vigil
Light and the Coffee Hour are offered in loving memory of
Barbara Magoulas (of Kephalonia, Greece), by her chil-
dren, Athanasios Magoulas and Emanuel and Dina Ma-
goulas and grandchildren.
A Forty-Day Memorial Service and a Holy Altar Table
Vigil Light are offered in loving memory of Konstantinos
Papadakis, by his daughter and son-in-law, Argyro and Chris-
topher Clephane and his wife, Sophia Papadakis.
Two Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in loving
memory of Demetrios and Eula Begleris (six years and thirty-
four years since their passing), by their daughters, Renee
Knowles, Stephanie Lembesis and Elaine Laurent.
Memorials and Holy Altar Candles for December 21st
A Forty-Day Memorial Service, the Eight Holy Altar Table
Vigil Lights and a donation to St. Demetrios Church (in lieu of
the Coffee Hour) are offered in loving memory of
Jerry Courounes, by his wife, Nicoleta Courounes and Fam-
ily.
A Forty-Day Memorial Service, two Holy Altar Table Vigil
Lights and a donation to St. Demetrios are offered in loving
memory of Dan George, by Connie Marble, Danielle and Bob
Griffith and their families.
Six Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights and a donation to St.
Demetrios are offered in loving memory of Kiki George (1
year), Debbie Comstock (9 years), Kay Phillips (10 years),
Tom Phillips (9 years), Joy Brewer (11 years), Helen Gun-
derson (20 years), Vasiliki George (54 years) and Daniel
George (61 years), by their families.
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory
of David Haskell (one and a half year since his passing), by his
wife, Dorothy Haskell and Family.
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory
of Elias Sotirhos (twenty-four years since his passing), by his
wife, Irene Sotirhos, their children, Maria and Ken, Sophia and
Mat and granddaughters, Angela and Maria.
Memorials and Vigil Lights
Holy Altar Candles for December 28th
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory
of Mary Cotton (three years since her passing), by her
daughters, Barbara Cotton, Vickie Huff and grandson, Nick
Huff.
Two Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in loving
memory of Gregorios and Panagiota Tsopanos (ten years
and nine years since their passing) and Eleftherios and De-
metrios Vassiliou, and Mary Rahioti, by Petros and Maria
Vassiliou and Family.
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory
of George and Vasilike Christopoulos (nine years and thirty-
four years since their passing), by Angela and Harry Tourikis
and Dora Fournarakis and their families.
The Eight Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in
loving memory of Katina Halkia (four years since her
passing), by her children, John A. and Dimitra Stavros and
grandchildren.
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Join us for the annual Sunday School Christmas
Program: Silent Night
on December 21, 2014 in the Large Hall
following the Divine Liturgy
2014 St. Demetrios Sunday School Program
Christmas Service Project
“For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and
you gave Me drink…” Matthew 25:36.
This year’s Sunday School service project will support the
Jubilee Women’s Center. Jubilee assists women in our com-
munity on their transformational journeys from homelessness
and poverty. A ministry of the St. Demetrios Philopto-
chos Society, Jubilee has provided women with safe and
affordable housing, personalized care management, as well as
technology and life skills training for over 30 years.
For more information, please visit: www.jwcenter.org
We are collecting funds to support Jubilee with the goal of
raising $1,000. Checks may be made payable to Jubilee
Women’s Center.
Sunday School will also be hosting several coffee hours
during the month of December and all proceeds will be
donated to Jubilee.
Please bring your monetary donations to your Sunday School
classroom by Sunday, December 21, 2014.
Thank you and God bless your for your support of this worthy
cause. For more information, please contact Christina
Economou-Grunder at [email protected]
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Discovering Christ’s Love
The problem we have in our own spiritual lives is that we have
lost that sense of discovery and excitement. We allow ourselves to
become like the child who receives that most-wanted toy for
Christmas, but by February has forgotten where the toy even is.
That initial thrill will always subside, but we must continue to
strive to foster that joy of Christ in our own hearts because we
know this leads to something much greater, eternal life. We allow
the cares of the world to drown out His triumphant message.
God will always meet us where we are at, even though we exist in
a fallen world separated from Him. While he does not condone our
sins, He does pour grace upon those who struggle to be in com-
munion with Him. Elder Amphilochios of Patmos tells us,
“Cultivate love towards the Person of Christ to such an extent that,
when you pronounce His name, tears fall from your eyes. Your
heart must really burn. Then He will become your teacher. He will
be your Guide, your Brother, your Father, and your Elder[...]" The
Church provides us with the way to cultivate that love in our lives.
When we deny our fleshly desires through fasting, when we dig
into Scripture and try to discern its meaning, when we worship in
the Divine services, these are all acts of discovery of Christ in
which we are cultivating Him in our hearts. When we do this we
understand the joy the magi showed for the newborn Christ and we
can celebrate His birth with just as much fervor.
A blessed feast of the Nativity to us and all pious Orthodox Chris-
tians! May the light of the knowledge of our the Lord and Savior’s
birth shine on all the world.
Merry Christmas!