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Volume 11 Issue 2

February 2005

Archdiocese and Metropolis News ............................. Page 2 Stewardship ............................................................... Page 4 Parish Council Minutes ............................................... Page 5 Fr. Rick’s Message ..................................................... Page 6 Parish News and Announcements .............................. Page 7 Namedays, Birthdays, and Anniversaries ................... Page 8

Philoptochos ............................................................... Page 9 Youth News ................................................................ 0 Book Store News ........................................................ Page 12 Cooperative Catechism Schedule and Registration .... Page 13 Calendar ..................................................................... Page 15

The Monthly Newsletter of St. George Greek Orthodox Church www.stgeorgegoc.org

A s for the thrice-blessed Photius, the great and most resplendent Father and teacher of the Church, the Confessor of the Faith

and Equal to the Apostles, he lived during the years of the emperors Michael (the son of Theophilus), Basil the Macedonian, and Leo his son. He was the son of pious parents, Sergius and Irene, who suffered for the Faith under the Iconoclast Emperor Theophilus; he was also a nephew of Saint Tarasius, Patriarch of Constantinople. He was born in Constantinople, where he excelled in the foremost imperial ministries, while ever practicing a virtuous and godly life. An upright and honorable man of singular learning and erudition, he was raised to the apostolic, ecumenical, and patriarchal throne of Constantinople in the year 857. The many struggles that this thrice-blessed one undertook for the Orthodox Faith against the Manichaeans, the Iconoclasts, and other heretics, and the

attacks and assaults that he endured from Nicholas I, the haughty and ambitious Pope of Rome, and the great persecutions and distresses he suffered, are beyond number. Contending against the Latin error of the filioque, that is, the doctrine that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son, he demonstrated clearly with his Mystagogy on the Holy Spirit how the filioque destroys the unity and equality of the Trinity. He has left us many theological writings, panegyric homilies, and epistles, including one to Boris, the Sovereign of Bulgaria, in which he set forth for him the history and teachings of the Seven Ecumenical Councils. Having tended the Church of Christ in holiness and in an evangelical manner, and with fervent zeal having rooted out all the tares of every alien teaching, he departed to the Lord in the

Monastery of the Armenians on February 6, 891.

PHOTIOS, PATRIARCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE FEBRUARY 6

Apolytikion—Fourth Tone As a teacher to the world, being one with the Apostles, intercede with the Lord of all, O Photius, that He may grant the world peace, and to our souls His great mercy.

Kontakion—Plagal of the Fourth Tone Far-reaching beacon of the Church and God, inspired Guide of the Orthodox, you are now crowned with the flowers of song. You are the divine words of the Spirit's harp, the strong adversary of heresy and to whom we cry, "Hail all-honorable Photius."

Glad Tidings February 2005

REGULAR WEEKLY

SERVICES

Holy Confession By Appointment

Vespers

Saturday 5:00 PM (September—May)

Orthros

Sunday 8:30 AM

Divine Liturgy Sunday 9:45 AM

Sunday School

(September through May) starts after administration of

Holy Communion

For Weekday Services please check the Calendar of Events

included in this bulletin.

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Church Staff and Office Hours Church Office Hours Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM—12:30 PM and 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Rev. Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews, Presbyter (651) 222-6220 Email: [email protected] Fiona Eustathiades Administrative Assistant (651) 222-6220 Email: [email protected] Jason and Kelly Barbes Youth Ministers (612) 926-0281 Email: [email protected]. Paul Loudas Parish Council President (651) 731-1959 Email: [email protected] Reva Adkins Philoptochos President (651) 738-1630 Email: [email protected] Steve Ryan Sunday School Director (651) 292-9948 Email: [email protected] Barbara Bauman Choir Director (651) 415-0556 Anna Christoforides Greek School Director (651) 225-8016 Email: [email protected] Dan and Jackie Matuska Glad Tidings Editors (320) 629-2689 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

ASIAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI ASSESSMENT MISSION

Hong Kong (OP) – With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas, OP Director Christopher Ebe met with Indonesian Orthodox clergy and a Europe-based International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) representative in Medan last week to identify gaps in the current relief efforts and find ways to forge partnerships with existing efforts. The Needs Assessment Team traveled to the hardest hit Indonesian province of Aceh, where nearly 170,000 people have perished, to meet with humanitarian agency representatives, survey the devastation and determine how best to administer additional relief. The team met first with the Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI - Indonesian Red Cross) in Medan to obtain information on the Indonesian national relief effort. The PMI expressed an interest in partnering with the Orthodox Church on its Aceh relief projects. The team also met with the coordinator of logistics at the Medan International airport. This airport now serves as the main entry point for international relief headed towards Aceh, and has seen its daily activity soar 500% to 120 landings daily, far beyond its capacity. The team spent time discussing the ongoing work being done by the Orthodox Community in Medan. Under the direction of Father Chrysostomos Manalu, an Indonesian Orthodox priest who has parochial responsibility for the stricken area, the Metropolitanate has been making 20-ton “truck runs” weekly from Medan to some of the neglected communities in Aceh. Deliveries include items such as rice, dried noodles, and lanterns. Upcoming shipments will include traditional Indonesian clothing, personal hygiene items, and local baby food. These deliveries are unique in that they specifically target neglected areas with

solicited goods. Affected people receive exactly what they need to survive. The Needs Assessment Team then went to Banda Aceh to assess the devastation and meet with additional humanitarian relief organizations. “The damage within three kilometers of the coast can only be described as apocalyptic,” commented OP Director Christopher Ebe, “there was nothing left except endless piles of debris.” The IOCC/OMHKSEA partnership has been supporting Church World Service (CWS) on its relief effort in Aceh. As a result of the direct financial and material support of the IOCC/OMHKSEA partnership, CWS has been distributing hygiene kits (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, etc.) to

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Aceh Ground Zero – A view of a once congested part of the coastal city of Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Very few structures remain standing and a large amount of debris remains underwater, due to the massive tsunami and daily heavy rain.

Medan Red Cross Meeting – Father Chrysostomos Manalu (left) and OP Director Christopher Ebe (third from left) meet with Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) officials at their headquarters in Medan to discuss relief coordination.

February 2005 Glad Tidings

(Continued from page 2) displaced people in some small camps and within host families – both are places not targeted by larger aid organizations. CWS also runs a mobile health clinic and conducts psychological/social/mental health missions. The Needs Assessment Team was invited to participate in a hygiene kit distribution and on a mobile clinic mission during its visit. In the coming weeks, the Needs Assessment Team will be constructing a detailed report. IOCC and the OMHKSEA will tailor their additional relief accordingly. In the meantime, the OMHKSEA will continue to support the efficient targeted “truck runs” made by the Orthodox Community in Medan, and will seek further ways to strengthen ties with other Medan-based relief organizations. The “Asian Orthodox Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund”, established by His Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas immediately after the disaster, has already distributed thousands of dollars to help affected people in India, Indonesia and Thailand. To make a donation to the OMHKSEA relief fund, please make out a check to: “Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia” and send it to our main office (address in header above). On the memo line of the check or elsewhere, please mention “Earthquake and Tsunami Fund” so that your contribution can be allocated appropriately. All contributions will be receipted by the OMHKSEA. The OP currently coordinates and supports projects and partnerships in India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and

Thailand. For more information on this relief effort or our other project sites in the region, please contact OP headquarters via phone at + 852 2573 8328 or email at [email protected]. For media inquiries, please contact OP Director Christopher Ebe via phone at +852 2573 8328 or email at [email protected].

[Photos provided by the Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.]

THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE

ORTHODOX METROPOLITANATE OF HONG KONG & SOUTHEAST ASIA (OMHKSEA)

OFFICE OF PHILANTHROPY (OP) # 704 Universal Trade Center, 3 Arbuthnot Road,

Central, Hong Kong Tel: + 852 2573 8328 - Fax: + 852 2573 8379

Web: www.omhksea.org - E-mail: [email protected]

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Archpastoral Reflections January 2005

T his month of January we embark upon our Year of the Family, a period of intensified ministry to families across America. As we begin this very special New

Year, it is worthwhile to reflect upon the connection of our own families to the Church, and to consider the extraordinary manner in which the Church influences the growth and development of our families. This reflection constitutes in itself a valuable spiritual exercise for us as Orthodox Christians living in a challenging and complex society. Our theme for the Year of the Family follows the biblical phrase used by the Apostle Paul, kat'oikon ecclesia, "the church in the home" (Romans 16:5, Colossians 4:15). This phrase hearkens to the early Christian communities who met in homes for worship, teaching, and fellowship. Here, we see a unique connection between the Church and family life. Like the early Christians, we too are called to cultivate nurturing environments within our own homes that promote a closer, more direct relationship between our family and the Church. This is what is meant by the phrase "connect your family to the Church," which is an important sub-theme for this Year of the Family. How may we take steps to promote environments within our homes that bring our families closer to the Church? A very practical way to do this is to schedule regular periods of time as families to come together for prayer, even if only for a few moments each morning or evening. A helpful way to promote family prayer is to set aside an area of space within the home exclusively for this purpose. Already, our Archdiocesan Center

for Family Care is developing resources to guide families in establishing an iconostasion in the home for this purpose. An equally important and practical component for connecting your family to the Church is the establishment of a weekly family night. During such a time, families can come together to read the Scriptures and to reflect upon important events happening in the world around us. By extension, parishes should also promote healthy families by conducting a monthly parish family night, a designated period of time where families within the community can come together for prayer, fellowship, and also social outreach activities. Each of these components are but initial steps in promoting the spiritual health of families and their connection to the Church. They are also components that underscore the tremendous importance of families as essential building blocks of society and the Church. By devoting time this month to reflecting upon the conditions of our own families and their relationship to the Church, we take important steps toward strengthening our connection to the Church and our growth in Christ, the Redeemer of our souls. Moreover, we embark together upon an important and ultimately endless journey of faith as one united Greek Orthodox family in Christ. As we consider the extraordinary ability of the Church to transform lives and communities, I pray that we continue to reflect upon the tremendous influence of the Church upon our families each and every day. May the love of God strengthen and nurture your families each and every day of this very promising and very special New Year. +DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America


We Praise, Bless, and Thank You Christian Stewardship and Scriptures

Stewardship is making Christ the first priority in the use of the time, talents and treasures He has given to us. King David said, “all things come from You, and of Your own we have given You.” (Chronicles 29:14) When we give to the Church, we return to God, the Owner, His rightful portion. Stewardship giving is proportionate giving. The more we are given, the more is expected of us. Everyone to whom much is given, from him will much be required. (Luke 12:48) Each Steward should determine what percentage of his or her income will be committed to Christ and the Church for 2005. Each person should give what he had decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful (willing) giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)

The expenses of our Parish are vital to our Church for: ♦ Keeping in Touch with You ♦ Maintaining our Building ♦ Those Who Serve Us ♦ Worship and Education ♦ Total Commitment to the Greek Orthodox Church The quality of our service as a Parish depends directly on the level of your generous giving. If you haven’t already done so, please fill out your stewardship card and return it to the church office. Thank you for your consideration and may God Bless you in 2005. The Stewardship Committee - including Parish Council members: Father Rick Andrews, Ron Adkins, John Antoniou, Steve Arsenault, Peter Boosalis, Eric Chadwick, Athanasios Contolatis, Nick Criticos, Dimitri Dokos, Pendy Eliou, Chris Georgantones, Demetri Halatsis, Peter Hofrenning, Harold Johnson, George Kanavati, Christ Kontenakos, Paul Loudas, Mike Manos, Thanasi Pappas, Jim Theros, Kostas Tsantir, and Joe Weiser.

Ten Surprises About the Unchurched

By Thom Rainer

Surprises and Then Some In this article, we will present 10 of the surprises our research uncovered about the unchurched. Now we understand that a surprise is only a surprise in the eyes of the beholders. But the information you are about to read defies the conventional wisdom about the unchurched. In many ways, it goes against the grain of some "truths" we have been told. Our research project involved 308 men and women in the United States and Canada. Every person interviewed was deemed to be both unchurched and non-Christian. While we asked some pre-determined objective questions, we also let the unchurched person speak freely. Some of the best interviews we had went off our planned script. And it was in those contexts that we often discovered some surprises. The surprises below are not listed in any particular order. 1. Most of the unchurched prefer to attend church on Sunday

morning if they attend. 2. Most of the unchurched feel guilty about not attending church.

The church intimidates the unchurched person. 3. Ninety-six percent of the unchurched are at least somewhat

likely to attend church if they are invited. We estimate that 160 million people in the United States are unchurched if we define unchurched as attending church two or less times in a year. Only 21 percent of active churchgoers invite anyone to church in the course of a year. But only 2 percent of the church

members invited an unchurched person to church. 4. Very few of the unchurched had someone share with them how

to become a Christian. If Christians do not invite non-Christians to church, we cannot be surprised if they do not share the gospel with or influence the unchurched.

5. Most of the unchurched have a positive view of pastors, ministers and the church. Indeed many of them perceive the church to be the most relevant institution in society today. First, some of the unchurched have visited churches, but their experiences have been negative. Unfriendliness, unkept facilities, poor signage, and general confusion have been some of the descriptions about the church from the unchurched.

6. Many of the unchurched have a church background. 7. Some types of "cold calls" are effective; many are not. The type

of cold-call evangelism most often resisted by the unchurched is an uninvited visit to their homes.

8. The unchurched would like to develop a real and sincere relationship with a Christian. When Christians used a canned evangelism tool to witness to the unchurched with no obvious concern for the person, the unchurched immediately detected this impersonal approach.

9. The attitudes of the unchurched are not correlated to where they live, their ethnic or racial background, or their gender. The only pattern where we saw any correlation was related to income. The higher an individual's income level, the more resistant to the gospel he or she is likely to be.

10. Many of the unchurched are far more concerned about the spiritual well-being of their children than themselves.

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A. Officers Reports 1. Treasurer – December Report

♦ The Budget Report and the Account Balances Report both as of 12/31/04 were provided. The reports will be finalized for presentation at the next Parish Assembly Meeting.

♦ The 2004 budget was exceeded by approximately

$27,000. B. Committee Reports 1. Building/Grounds

♦ It was reported that the Church roof would need to be replaced in the Spring. The committee has solicited a bid and continues to solicit other bids and stated that a presentation will be made at the next Parish Assembly Meeting.

2. Stewardship

♦ The Stewardship Report as of 12/31/2004 was provided. The number of pledgers and amount of pledges in 2004 increased from 2003. Pledges were about $15,000 below the committee goal of $182,000, in part, due to contributions to the Capital Development Campaign and for cemetery plots. The 2005 goal is $192,000.

3. Investments

♦ It was reported that the return on investments in 2004 was 0.5% or about $1,000 and the committee is rebalancing the portfolio, looking for higher yielding securities and will report at the next Parish Assembly Meeting.

C. Old Business

1. Copier Contract ♦ It was reported that the 5-year copier lease expires

on January 26, 2005. In the fall, competitive bids were sought to purchase a copier. These bids were compared against the option of buying the

current machine. ♦ The 5-yr lease, which provided an inexpensive

option of purchasing the old machine. This option was the most favorable.

♦ A contract was presented to purchase the machine from Ricoh. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to accept the contract. Resulting in a purchase of the old copier for $1,948.30.

2. Art Auction Concerns ♦ Findings were presented after looking into

concerns raised about the Art Auction. It was stated that there appeared to be poor communication among members of the committee, but no wrongdoing. It was further stated that a letter is being prepared setting forth these findings later in the week.

D. New Business 1. Parish Assembly Meeting a. Date

♦ It was stated that the only weekend available in February for the Meeting conflicted with the Godparents weekend. It was suggested that the Meeting be held the first weekend of March. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to have the Parish Assembly Meeting on March 6, 2005.

b. Agenda ♦ It was stated that topics that would need to be

covered at the Meeting included (1) election of the Board of Auditors, (2) Election of the Board of Elections and (c) presentation of the 2004 Financial Reports.

♦ Another topic identified for discussion at the Meeting was the Land Development Plan.

E. Good of the Church

♦ It was requested that the guidelines for administration of the Church be studied and the findings be presented to the Council.

♦ A list of concerns to be addressed by the Council to assist with the financial and other well-being of the Church was presented.

F. Closing Prayer and Adjournment

♦ The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.

Parish Council Minutes (DRAFT) January 13, 2005

St. George Greek Orthodox Church St. Paul, Minnesota

(Input not yet corrected and approved)

Parish Council Officers for 2005 President- Paul Loudas Vice President- Demetri Halatsis Secretary- Eric Chadwick Treasurer- Ron Adkins Assistant Treasurer- George Kanavati


Treat yourself to a trip to Greece through the department of Continuing Education, Concordia University, St. Paul. From May 23 – June 5, 2005, spend 11 full days enjoying the serenity and beauty of the Greek Islands with fellow alumni, friends and students. Whitewashed streets, sandy beaches, unforgettable sunsets, historic archaeological sites, and more are all available and waiting for visitors to enjoy. Travelers will spend three nights in Athens, visiting many architectural and archaeological masterpieces. Uninterrupted sea views will welcome

you to the popular Greek Island of Mykonos where you will stay for 3 nights. Embark on a four day cruise to Patmos, Crete, Santorini, and Kusadasi (Ephessos) Turkey, before returning to Athens for two nights. Join us for a fun and sun filled adventure to fascinating Greece. Total cost of $2449 includes air from Minneapolis. Visit www.csp.edu/ce under “2005 Spring Trip to Greece”. For more details call the Department of Continuing Education at 651-603-6268 or Besse Maragos at Schilling Travel, 612-436-1044, email [email protected].

WELCOME HOME

W hen someone comes to our home we greet them at the door and

invite them in. This gesture of welcome helps our guests feel comfortable and important. A baby or a catechumen who is baptized and chrismated is, in a sense, “welcomed” to their true home— God's church. They are not just invited into a building but into a family. Just as parents welcome a newborn child into their arms, the priest and godparents, along with all members, welcome a newly illumined follower of Jesus Christ into their midst. It is no coincidence that we celebrate each year a gathering of three groups of people—godparents, godchildren, and newcomers on a Sunday near the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord on February 2nd. This feast commemorates Jesus being brought by Mary and Joseph to the Temple at 40 days after birth. Saint Symeon welcomed Jesus in his arms as the Prophetess Anna witnessed to all the people (Luke 2:21-38). To this day, the priest receives the small child into his arms and brings him or her into the temple of worship at the 40 Day Churching Service. Likewise, a godparent actually receives a newly baptized infant into their arms. Our challenge today is to welcome adults who are visiting our parish. Some are staying with family or relatives and looking for a place to celebrate Divine Liturgy. Some are curious seekers and others are serious about looking for a faith and a church that imparts the true

way to the Kingdom of Heaven. Newcomers are defined as "newly baptized and/or chrismated members of the Orthodox Faith as well as catechumens (those preparing for conversion) and prospective members (those who express some interest but are not yet members)." Of course, spouses and children of these people are included as well. This year's celebration is on Sunday, February 13th. It is being be hosted by the parish council and includes a luncheon. We encourage godparents and godchildren to accompany one another to Divine Liturgy and Holy Communion. During the luncheon we will formally acknowledge and welcome all the newcomers in attendance. This event is a reminder and a challenge of our ongoing responsibility to welcome people into our community. This includes diligent and responsible ushering on Sunday mornings, openness to new faces during fellowship hour after Liturgy, and systematic follow-up with newcomers periodically over the ensuing months. The goal of course is to help newcomers become integrated into the parish community by making friends, getting involved with various groups and committees and most important of all-continue to regularly and faithfully worship on Sundays. The same can be done for people who were members of our church in the past but are now inactive. These lost sheep can be treated special like newcomers too. Please let myself or our new parish council president, Paul Loudas, know if you would like to serve on the Welcome and Outreach committee to ensure that the warm embrace of St. George Greek Orthodox Church is continually offered to everyone. In Christ, +Fr. Rick

Journey to Greece

Spring 2005


Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (BIBLE) Reading the scriptures and applying them to our daily life is key to our growth in the Spirit of God. Please join us for one of the monthly bible studies: Evenings at Fr. Rick’s home on the 2nd Tuesday. Afternoons on the 3rd Wednesday at church at 3:00 PM. Mornings on the 4th Thursday at church at 10:00 AM. Please bring a beverage or snack to share. Survey Forms Survey forms were mailed out recently and many have been returned already. Call if you need extras. Thank you to those who have responded. With your help, the church office can keep records current and accurate. Maintenance Mission to Guatemala A maintenance mission team based out of St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church is going to the Hogar Rafael Ayau Orphanage in Guatemala April 12 through April 19. Applications and background check information is on the website: stmarysgoc.org. If you or anyone you know might be interested in this wonderful adventure, send in an application! The main tasks will include power washing and painting the outdoor buildings, including the church. Any questions can be directed to 952-906-8974 or [email protected]. Asia Tsunami Disaster Donate to Victims of Disaster in South Asia Donations for "Asia Disaster Response" may be sent to IOCC, P.O. Box 630225, Baltimore, MD 21263-0225. or online at www.iocc.org or by calling toll-free 1-877-803-IOCC (4622). May God’s love, through everyone’s effort, give hope and help to all victims.

Church Ministries List Correction Basketball – Angie Kontenakos. Email: [email protected] Sympathies and Prayers To Ann Woods on the falling asleep of her mother, Helen, in Baltimore, MD. May her memory be eternal. Visit Our Shut-ins Your visit of 30 minutes or an hour can make a huge difference for our shut-ins, and keep them connected to the community. Brighten their day, and help them know they are still a vital part of our parish. Many of them, such as Ione Sater, are welcoming visitors but please call ahead to be sure. Call church office for information. Prison Ministry Paul Hatjistilianos was recently appointed by Metropolitan Iakovos as Lay Chaplain of the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry of Minnesota. Paul encourages those who feel called to this ministry to volunteer for training, to work with prisoners in many different capacities. If you are interested, please contact Paul at 320-354-7200 or email him at [email protected]. STAFF POSITIONS NOW OPEN FOR GLAD TIDINGS "Want to Improve our monthly newsletter, Glad Tidings? Please volunteer for our editorial committee which consults each month as we put together a new edition in order to communicate with our community. Some specific roles are: General Editor: Lead long range planning, assign articles, recruit workers, edit articles, oversee production and layout. Reporter: Do short articles on various aspects of congregational life including personal interviews. Photographer: Attend various church events and take pictures to make available for publication.

February 6 John and Sue Poulos

February 13 Parish Council—Godparent/Godchild Sunday

February 20 Sophia and Dimitri Pitsavas

February 27 Milt and Lucille Marinos

February Coffee

Festal Icons Needed Please donate a Festal Icon (11" x 14") in memory of a loved one. Cost is $50.00 per icon. The icons are displayed in the church nave and are put out for veneration on the Feast Day of the Saint or event they represent. Circle your choice below and return to church.

Name ___________________________________ In Memory of ___________________________________

St. Symeon the God Receiver

February 3

Sunday of Publican and Pharisee

February 20

To St. George Community in St. Paul, MN: Greetings from Veria, Greece. I wish for everybody a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Christmas is the season of remembering friends and good people in our life. I had the opportunity to belong and know some wonderful people in the [St. George] community where I was a member from 1981—1987. I later moved to Veria, Greece (even though I am from Eritrea) and living happily with my wife and two children. I recently had visitors from St. Paul. Mr. John and Nancy Lambros; Pendy and Jeanne Eliou; and John and Marina Antoniou. I was happy to have them. I was very saddened to hear about the death of Fr. Parry. He was my personal friend and spiritual father. I am sending a small contribution for the memory of him and the community. Love, Tadesse Tzighe


Registry

Chrismation Ann Woods, sponsor is Nouna Minda (Macrina) Arsenualt

December 25

Marriage Anastaci Antoniou and Robert Zahl. Sponsor is Koumbara Nikoletta Dalaska.

December 31

Funerals Ethel ‘Athanasia’ Tortorelis January 10

If your name isn’t listed in any of these categories, but should be, please call the church office so it can be added.

PARISHIONERS NAMEDAYS, BIRTHDAYS, AND ANNIVERSARIES Namedays Many Years! WqÁmia Pokk‚!

Harry Arvanitis, Bob Baffa, Richard Gnetz, Harold Johnson, Bea Papadakis, Haralambos Taratsas

February 10

Theo Karvounarakis, Theodore Petsopoulos, Theodore Roungou, Theodore Toso

February 17

William (Vlasios) Chadwick February 22 Fotini Donnelly, Nicholle Williams February 26 Birthdays Steve Ryan February 1 Kostas Tsantir February 2 Theoni Giannakis, Melanie Loudas, Stacy Sarabalas, Cindy Willenbring

February 3

Arthur Georgopoulos, Maria Hatzis, Stamatios Morellas, Aliki Vrohidis

February 4

Athanasios Theologides, Aristotle Vrohidis February 5 Noel Tesfai February 6 Lula Gebrehiwet, David Trudeau, Alexander Tsobanakis

February 7

Angie Trudeau February 9 Dinah Lampros February 13 Theodore Andrews February 14 Karen Demonakos, Anastasia Zoldak February 17 Eleni Christoforides February 18 Stephan Arsenault, Steven Schuster, Ippocratis Vrohidis

February 19

Milton Marinos, Anastasia Vlachos February 20 Caliope Strenglis February 21 Natan Gebremedhim, Peter Roumel February 22 Theodore Toso February 23 Aris Assimacopoulos February 24 Tina Sageotis February 26 Tom Donnelly, Georgios Giannakis, Eleni Margellos, Nicholle Williams

February 27

Adam Fuller, Amalia Vlachos February 28 Anniversaries Michael and Margery Makredes February 11 John W. and Nancy Lambros February 15 Steve and Trottie Zeece, Sr. February 24

Dear Fr. Rick, Happy New Year! With sorrow I was informed about the death of Ethel Tortorelis. May her memory be eternal. I am enclosing a few notes for your information to be included in your eulogy for Ethel. Ethel has served St. George's Church with great dedication for many years, even before I arrived to St. George's in 1966. Older parishioners had shared with me how she attended the parish council meetings in smoke-filled rooms and how she managed to bring order and calm to heated arguments among the parish council members. Ethel was the secretary of the Church for many years, keeping the Parish Council minutes and responding to the correspondence most efficiently at a time when conditions were very difficult for the community. When we established the weekly parish bulletin for better communication with the parishioners, Ethel was typing the bulletin, while she was working at the university, and bringing it to the office to be mimeographed and mailed to the parishioners. Ethel was also an active member of our choir, singing the praises of God with her beautiful voice. She was also an active member of the Daughters of Penelope. She helped our Greek School and taught the children patriotic songs. She helped with the food festival with her husband George. Ethel had a Christian soul and tried to help many people who needed assistance in our community. She helped the Greek students who came to the university as exchanged students and invited them to her home during the holydays. Ethel was in spirit and in action one of the pioneers of St. George's Church who helped establish and consolidate its institutions and programs. May her memory be eternal. Prayerfully, Fr. John Angelis,

Anastaci Antoniou and Robert Zahl were married on December 31, 2004. Sponsor is Koumbara Nikoletta Dalaska.


AHEPAN NEWS News about AHEPA Chapter #270

AHEPA FAQs. Q. What is AHEPA? A. AHEPA is a fraternal order and its mission is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, Family and Individual Excellence. Q. Is AHEPA only in the US? A. The jurisdiction of the Order of AHEPA extends over the States, Districts, Territories and Possessions of the United States of America, and over Canada, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of Australia, New Zealand, Greece and Cyprus (the "AHEPA Domain"). Q. Does one have to be invited to join the order of AHEPA? A. No. Membership is NOT by invitation only and it is open to anyone who satisfies the requirements as set in the AHEPA constitution and by-laws. Submit your questions to: Order of AHEPA Pericles Chapter No. 270 Q and A 1111 Summit Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105

Philoptochos meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

Our community serves meals on the second Monday of every other month (February, April, June, August, October, and December). We need people to serve meals and clean-up from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM. at:

Faith Lutheran Church 499 Charles Avenue St. Paul, MN Directions: Take Interstate 94 to Dale Street. North on Dale Street, go two blocks, to Charles. Go right on Charles for two blocks, to Mackubin. The church is on the corner of Charles and Mackubin. Enter at the side door.

The Next “Loaves and Fishes” is Monday, February 14, 2005.

Pan-Orthodox Hearts Night… is up and running!

(and our numbers are growing!) What is Hearts night?—A night to gather as a community & play Hearts (the card game)! When is it?—Every other month on a rotating Friday night, 7:00 PM. Where do we meet?—Rotating churches, (contact person is Vicky Michaels @ 952.432.7243). What do I bring?—A treat to share. What does the host parish provide?—Pan-Orthodox notification of the place & date, space, cards, water, pop, and coffee. What else do I need to know?—We play by the Microsoft Hearts rules (there will be tables for beginners as well as intermediate & advanced tables). This is designed for players 18 years and older. Come when you can, we'd love to see you! Future meeting places—March's gathering is 3/4/05 at St. George's GOC - St. Paul, May's gathering is 5/13/05 at St. Mary's GOC - Minneapolis. *Each hosting church will determine the date and advise the community as to the Friday night we will meet, along with a contact person. If you have any questions or if your church is interested in hosting, please contact Nikki Beauchamp at 952.906.8974 or by e-mail: [email protected]


http://www.facsnet.org/issues/faith/youth.php “The single most important social influence on the religious and spiritual lives of adolescents is their parents – not their peer group, not their own individual searching, not even their youth ministers,” said Christian Smith, principal investigator of the National Study of Youth and Religion, a research project being conducted at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Smith said parents who are from the “Baby Boomer” generation (1944-1964), who experienced the mass generational rebellion in the 1960s, mistakenly expect their children to react the same way. “The youth today have more in common with grownups than not. They have embraced the mainstream values. Their main concern is to succeed in the society that’s been given to them.” The lesson for parents, Smith said, is to stop thinking about teenagers as strange, impenetrable beings. “Parents have an enormous influence over teens they are often unaware of.” Among the survey questions and answers: 1. Are teens disconnected from religion? ♦One third of teens surveyed are religiously involved. ♦One third are sporadically involved or loosely connected. ♦One third are disconnected from religion. “It is a big spread, and there is a lot of variance,” Smith said. “Many people assume teens are disconnected and not interested in religion, but that is not the case.” 2. Do teens today reflect the increasing religious diversity of the United States? No. The vast majority of US teens identify themselves as Christians, according to the survey. “Adolescents are no more varied today than they have been for a very long time,” Smith said. “But the area that has grown the most is the non-religious category. These are the people who quit saying ‘I’m Catholic’ just because their family background is Catholic, whatever.” 3. Are teens hostile toward religion? “There is very little hostility toward religion among teenagers,” Smith said. “Almost no teens we surveyed launched an attack on religion. Most think religion is a good thing.” 4. What is the impact of religion on teens? “Very religious teenagers appear to be doing better in life than less religious teenagers or non-religious teens,” Smith said.

5. Are US teens “spiritual seekers”? Only two to three percent of those surveyed could be considered as spiritual seekers, Smith said. “Contrary to many popular assumptions and stereotypes, the character of teenage religiosity in the US is extraordinarily conventional,” Smith said. “The typical answer is, ‘This is what my family does; this is how I was raised. I am happy to follow how I was raised; this is what I’ve been taught; it’s good enough for me.’ There is not a lot of questioning; not a lot of searching.” 6. Do American teenagers consider themselves “spiritual but not religious” or follow esoteric spiritual fads? “Very few American teens appear to be exposed to, interested in, or actively pursuing ‘spiritual-but-not-religious’ personal quests or eclectic spiritual seeking,” Smith said. “Of course there is a minority of teens who are rebellious; who are searching. But the vast majority in the middle is conventional. And there is a minority that is extremely religious.” “I Don’t Know” Although the majority of the teens surveyed claimed some form of Christianity as their religion, very few could describe the tenets of their religion and what it means. “For many of the teens interviewed in the survey, it was the first time any adult had asked them what they believed. It was like, ‘What? I’m supposed to give an account of this?’ Teens’ most typical response to what their religion required was, “To be a good person ...?” or simply, “I don’t know,” Smith said. More likely, he said, “religious educators are failing to socialize teenagers to talk about their faith. And I don’t mean to single out teens. I think teens are reflective of their parents. Teens are not the problem. They reflect what is true of the adult world. They are just being socialized into it.” Moralistic Therapeutic Deism Out of the vague answers the teens provided about faith, Smith detected a pattern of thought, a particular religious outlook that he calls “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism,” or MTD. The creed of MTD, based on what emerged from the survey, breaks down as follows: Faraway God. A god exists who created and ordered the world and watches over human life on earth. ”But God is distant. God is inaccessible and far away. He is out there somewhere, but he is not really involved in history or world events,” Smith said, summarizing the teens' opinions.

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(Continued from page 10) Don't be a jerk. God does not make demands of us that we need to respond to. “But God wants people to be good, nice and fair to each other, as taught in the Bible and most other world religions,” Smith said. “Some teens summarize their moral worldview as ‘Just don’t be an a------’” No bad feelings. “The central goal in life is to be happy and to feel good about oneself—not to be a disciple, not to be a servant of the most high; not to be a part of a people from a very long tradition that shapes who you are,” Smith said. “The primary idea is to be happy, not feel bad about oneself or have bad feelings.” Cosmic therapist. God does not need to be involved in one’s life except when He is needed to resolve a problem. “God is there to call when you are in trouble or when you have a problem. He is there to call when you have bad feelings. Otherwise God can stay away,” Smith said. “God is a combination of a divine butler and a cosmic therapist.”

Be good. You just need to be “good,” and you will go to heaven. Good people go to heaven when they die. Moral Relativism In the broader survey, he said the teens could account very little of why something is right or wrong. “There is very little connection to the tools to help think through moral issues beyond ‘this is how I feel,’” he said. Life Outcomes Despite the apparent weakness of conviction and understanding of faith, American teens who are religiously affiliated generally perform better in life. “Although teens aren’t able to articulate, when we step back and look at the difference between religious and non-religious teens, there are enormous differences on literally every life outcome, such as not engaging in risk behaviors, getting along with parents, doing better at school—any outcome you want, even considering other variables

such as income, parents’ education, region, race,” Smith said. Although religiously active teens are significantly less likely than non-religious teens to engage in risk behaviors, significant numbers—between 20 percent and 40 percent—of religiously active teenagers are involved in serious risk behaviors involving alcohol and drugs, according to the survey. Religious congregations benefit teens by being one of the few non-age-stratified places where toddlers, teenagers, middle-age adults and senior citizens all come together in one place, Smith said. “Simply the structure of going to church every Sunday, hearing the moral teachings of religion, and mixing with adults serve important functions for teens,” Smith said. “Religion has a positive and constructive influence in teens’ lives, despite the fact that teens don’t know much about their religion and can’t articulate it. It shows people are formed by forces they might not even be aware of or understand.”

REMINDER TO YOUTH Don’t Forget!

Sunday, February 13th, Timberwolves vs. Chicago game at 2:30 PM with youth from Orthodox churches in the area! For more info, call Jason or Kelly Barbes with any questions at 612 926 0281.

These photos give everybody a “behind the scenes” look at all the preparation that went into the 2004 Christmas Pageant!

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ST. GEORGE BOOK STORE The Sword of the Prophet- ISLAM History, Theology, Impact on the world $20 Author: Serge Trifkovic Publisher: Regina Orthodox Press, 2002 Softbound, 332 pages Observations of the reviewer: In order to reach a fair opinion about ISLAM, which is one of the four major religions of the world, a person has to spend a lot of time investigating, in depth, various aspects of the religion. There are fundamental questions to be asked about any religion and any of its interpretations, by whosoever the interpreter and presenter is. Some of these questions are: How do the adherents of the religion perceive their god? Is this god actively interacting with those who are worshipping him or her? Is this god the source of good only or good and evil? What is the reason the worshippers worship this god? Do they see answers to their prayers? Does this god cause their healing from sicknesses? Does this god empower his servants to do good and drive out demonic forces that are tormenting the people? Is there salvation from internal bondage provided through this god? through faith in their Holy Scriptures? How is the spiritual world defined by this religion? Has the depiction of this spiritual world been verified through experiences of the religion’s holy men and women or their holy books? Or are the holy books figments of mythology and imagination that have no relation with the actual reality of human life and the forces that shape it, while the person is alive and after death. What are the models (Jesus, Muhammad, the Buddha) to follow while one is alive and for what purpose (salvation of the soul). How is the soul perceived and is there life after death? Is there heaven and hell envisioned in the religion and how does one get there? Can a person change during their lifetime through God’s grace? Having their spiritual eyes opened can they apply their will and keep on choosing the right choices, as God prescribes and thus see God’s blessings? Do their Holy Scriptures prescribe God’s path to take? or is the individual left without a choice, due to a God Who is not directing through His voice or His Holy Scriptures, thus leaving the individual soul without knowledge of right and wrong and thus doomed to a predestined path that God

has predetermined for them for their good or their demise? How does God, if there is one, judge a soul? Is it purely by faith? By the state of the heart? By works that the individual does? What type of works? Faith in what? How did the religion spread? How is a martyr defined under the religion and what benefits does death by martyrdom for one’s religion’s sake bring to the soul of the martyr? What is the attitude of the adherents of the religion toward the infidels i.e the people who worship a different god or no god at all? These are but a few of the myriad questions that barely scratch the surface in the area of official religion teachings and the personal interpretation of them. With that in mind and knowing that each writer of any book on any religion is limited by his predisposition and the blinders through which he sees the religion, read on regarding this book and this writer. The following script, presenting the book, appears in the 2005 Light and Life catalog. Again I stress that one has to read many sources and talk with many adherents of the religion to make one’s mind. A definite good second source is the book recommended in the December issue of Glad Tidings under this column. “We fear it said: “September 11 changed America forever.” Less often do we hear a coherent explanation of what exactly changed. What changed in fact was that for the first time in American history we have been forced to confront Islamic militancy, as it has assaulted the rest of the world for almost 14 centuries. In this most comprehensive book, the reader receives the truth about the rise of Islam and the patterns set by its founder, Muhammad; the historical meaning of Jihad against the (non-Muslim) “infidel” that we see today in the al-Qaeda terror network; the broad sweep of the global military, political, moral, and spiritual struggle that faces us and what we must do if we wish to survive.” The author has a Ph.D from England and did post doctoral research on a State Department grant at the Hoover Institution at Stanford. He has worked for U.S.News and World Report, the Washington Times, BBC, CNN, and several other media outlets.

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LENTEN RETREAT St. Mary's Philoptochos is having a Lenten Retreat on March 25th

evening and March 26th. The Retreat will be held at the Benedictine Center in St. Paul.

Overnight accommodations are available, however attendance on Friday evening with dinner and a session are also available as well

as Saturday with breakfast and lunch.

Sessions will begin after dinner on Friday and end at approximately 3:00 PM Saturday.

SISTER ELAINE from the Dormition Monastery

will be our Retreat Leader.

More Details will follow. Please mark your calendars.


Minnesota Eastern Orthodox Clergy Association (MEOCCA)

www.meocca.org COOPERATIVE CATECHISM

WINTER 2005 Mondays—7:00-9:00PM

DATE TOPIC INSTRUCTOR February 7 Christ II- His Work & Teachings Fr. Chris Wojcik February 14 Church I- Birth, Mission, Structure Fr. John Mangels February 21 Church II- Councils, Creeds, Bible, Tradition Fr. Nathan Kroll February 28 Sacraments I- Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Unction Fr. Harry Pappas March 7 Sacraments II- Eucharist, Liturgy, Worship, Prayer Fr. Paul Wesche March 14 Sacraments III- Marriage & Monasticism Fr. John Mangels March 21 The Goal- Second Coming & Living the Christian Life Fr. Richard Andrews March 28 Conclusion- Orthodoxy in America, Jurisdictions, Q&A Fr. Nathan Kroll May 1 GREAT & HOLY PASCHA

Texts: Introducing the Orthodox Church by Coniaris, The Orthodox Church by Ware,

The Orthodox Way by Ware, The Faith by Carlton.

Location: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1111 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 651-222-6220.

Attendance will be recorded and a certificate will be issued to students who attend at least ten (10) classes.

♦ Fr. Richard Andrews is pastor of St. George Greek Orthodox Christian Church in St. Paul, MN. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (BS 1988) Minneapolis, MN and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (M.Div. 1994) Boston, MA.

♦ Fr. Nathan Kroll is pastor of the Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Christian Mission parish of St. Cloud, MN. He is a graduate of Augsburg College (BA) Minneapolis, MN and of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary (M.Div.), Crestwood, NY.

♦ Fr. John Mangels is pastor of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church in West St. Paul. He is convert from Catholicism and a graduate of St. Thomas Theological Seminary in Denver, Colorado. He did post graduate work in Sacred Music at the University of Denver.

♦ Fr. Paul Wesche is pastor of St. Herman’s Orthodox Christian Church in South Minneapolis. He is a graduate of the Nazarene Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Kansas City, MO and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary (Th.M.), Crestwood, NY, and Fordham University (Ph.D in Patristics 1986), New York, NY.

♦ Fr. Christopher Wojcik is pastor of Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church in Clayton, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (BA 1993) and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary (M.Div. 1996), New York, NY.

♦ Fr. Jonathan Proctor is pastor of Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church in Saint Paul. He is a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand (BA) and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary (M.Div. 1990), New York, NY, and studied theology at the University of Athens, Greece.

♦ Fr John Magram is pastor of Resurrection of Christ Russian Orthodox Church and Abbot of the men's monastic community in Minneapolis. He is a graduate of St. John's University (Secondary Education), St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY (BA, English) St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary (M.Div.) St. Clare's Medical Center, NYC (R.N.)

♦ Fr. Harry Pappas is pastor of St. Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis. He is a graduate of Davidson College (B.A. Religion, 1977), Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (M.Div., 1981), Harvard Divinity School (Th.M., Old Testament, 1982), Yale University (Ph.D., OT, 2000)

Instructors

REGISTRATION FORM NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: EMAIL ADDRESS: PARISH: ARE YOU ORTHODOX: YES NO (circle one) IF NO, WHAT RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: WHAT BEST DESCRIBES WHY YOU ARE ATTENDING THIS CLASS:

1. Just interested in learning more about the Orthodox Faith. 2. Seeking to prepare to join the Orthodox Christian Faith. 3. Not sure yet.

REGISTRATION FEE: FREE PREFERRED BOOK: (Choose one of the three below)

1. The Orthodox Church by Kallistos Ware 2. Introducing the Orthodox Church by Anthony Coniaris 3. The Faith by Clark Carlton

(Books are provided at no cost to Catechumens who are preparing to convert to Orthodoxy)


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St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1111 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 "Rev. Father Richard Demetrius Andrews -- Phone: (651) 222-6220 -- www.stgeorgegoc.org

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1

6:00 PM VESPERS 6:30 PM Philoptochos

2 9:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY

FAST DAY

3 6:00 PM OCF at U. of . M

4 GOYAL Family Basketball Tournament in Omaha, NE

FAST DAY

5 GOYAL Family Basketball Tournament in Omaha, NE 5:00 PM VESPERS 5:00 PM CRTL Radio Program

6 8:30 AM ORTHROS 9:45 AM DIVINE LITURGY GOYAL Family Basketball Tournament in Omaha, NE

7 6:00 PM Greek School 7:00 PM Catechism 7:00 PM Youth Ministry Meeting

8 6:00—9:00 PM Prison Ministry Orientation at St. Mary’s GOC 7:00 PM Bible Study at Fr. Rick’s Home

9

FAST DAY

7:00—9:00 PM Prison Ministry Training at St. Mary’s GOC

10 9:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 6:00 PM OCF at U. of . M 7:00 PM Parish Council

11

FAST DAY

12 5:00 PM VESPERS 5:00 PM CRTL Radio Program

13 8:30 AM ORTHROS 9:45 AM DIVINE LITURGY 12:00 PM Godparent/Godchild/ NewComer Luncheon 2:00 PM Youth Outing to Timberwolves Game

14 5:00 PM Loaves and Fishes 6:00 PM Greek School 7:00 PM Catechism

15 7:00 PM MEOCCA at St. Katherine’s Ukrainian

16 3:00 PM Bible Study at church

FAST DAY

7:00—9:00 PM Prison Ministry Training at St. Mary’s GOC

17 9:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 6:00 PM OCF at U. of . M 7:00 PM AHEPA and Daughters

18

YAL Conference Chicago, IL

FAST DAY

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5:00 PM VESPERS 5:00 PM CRTL Radio Program

20 8:30 AM ORTHROS 9:45 AM DIVINE LITURGY


21 PRESIDENTS’ DAY OFFICE CLOSED

YAL Conference

6:00 PM Greek School 7:00 PM Catechism

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7:00 PM Stewardship Committee

23 7:00—9:00 PM Prison Ministry Training at St. Mary’s GOC

24 10:00 AM Bible Study at church 6:00 PM OCF at U. of . M

25 26 DIVINE LITURGY in EauClaire, WI 5:00 PM VESPERS 5:00 PM CRTL Radio Program

27 8:30 AM ORTHROS 9:45 AM DIVINE LITURGY 12:00 PM GOYA/JOY Bingo With New Pioneers

28 6:00 PM Greek School 7:00 PM Catechism

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Coming Up In March… March 5 Greek School Apokreo March 6 Meatfare Sunday March 6 Parish Assembly March 13 Cheesefare Sunday March 14 Lent Begins March 19 Saturday of Souls March 20 Sunday of Orthodoxy March 25 Annunciation March 27 Greek Independence Day Program March 27 Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers at St. George

NO FASTING

MEETING OF OUR LORD

15TH SUNDAY OF LUKE

ST. THEODORE STRATELATES

ST. HARALAMBOS

17TH SUNDAY OF LUKE

ST. THEODORE OF TYRE

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2005 6:00PM VESPERS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2005 9:00AM DIVINE LITURGY—MEETING OF OUR LORD

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005 9:00AM DIVINE LITURGY—ST. HARALAMBOS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 9:00AM DIVINE LITURGY—ST. THEODORE OF TYRE

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