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February Important Dates
February 2
Meeting of the Lord
February 9
St. Haralambos
February 10
First Saturday of Souls
February 11
Meat Fare Sunday
February 17
2nd Saturday of Souls
February 18
Cheese Fare - Forgiveness Sunday
February 19
Clean Monday - Great Lent Begins
February 24
3rd Sunday of Souls
February 25
Sunday of Orthodoxy
From Glory to Glory The monthly newsletter of the
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Fr. Joseph Strzelecki
Fr. Anastasios Theodoropoulos
February 2018
1755 Des Peres Road
Town & Country, MO 63131-1405
Phone: 314-966-2255
Kitchen: 314-966-6720 Web Site: www.assumptiongoc.org
Fr. Anastasios Theodoropoulos
Email: [email protected]
Office Manager: Diane Sieckmann
Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Diakonissa Kristen Vogt
Email: [email protected]
Feast of the Holy and Glorious Hieromartyr Haralambos February 10
The holy, glorious Martyr Haralambos lived at the time of the Emperor
Septimus Severus (194-211) in the city of Magnesia on the River Meander near
Ephesus. He was 107 years old and had ministered as priest to the Christians of
the city for many years, devotedly instructing them in the way of truth and
preaching Christ to all, regardless of the threats of the pagans.
When he was denounced as a dangerous mischief-maker and brought before
the tribunal of the Governor Lucian, he responded to his threats in these terms,
“You little know what is for my good and well-being. Nothing could be more
pleasing to me than to suffer for Christ. So don’t hesitate to put my old body to
the tortures you deem the worst, and you will learn that the power of my Christ
cannot be overcome.” He was then stripped of his priestly robe by the
tormentors, who tore his flesh with iron claws without being able to elicit a sin-
gle cry of pain from him. On the contrary, he said, “Thank you, brothers. In
flaying my old body, you are renewing my soul and preparing it for everlasting
blessedness.”
When the Governor saw the steadfastness of the old man, far from repenting
and giving glory to God, he hurled himself at him in uncontrollable rage, tearing
at his skin with his bare hands. Then, by an act of God, his hands were suddenly
severed and remained claw-like and lifeless on the Martyr’s body. Moved to pity
by the tyrant’s cries and supplications, Saint Haralambos gave himself to prayer
and obtained his healing. This astonishing miracle and demonstration of the love
of Christians for their enemies brought Lucian, as well as the tormentors
Porphyrius and Baptus, to believe in Christ God and to renounce the cult of
idols. Three women onlookers also rushed forward and fearlessly proclaimed
their faith. The grateful Governor was immediately baptized by the Saint and a
great many inhabitants of the province of Asia were won for Christ.
When the Emperor Severus learned that the inhabitants of Magnesia and the
surrounding country were abandoning idolatry and receiving holy Baptism from
the old priest who had been condemned to death; that the blind were recovering
their sight at his prayer and the crippled were walking, he was very troubled
indeed. He immediately sent 300 soldiers to Magnesia with orders to bring the
Saint, nailed and chained, to Antioch in Pisidia where he was residing. The
soldiers treated the old man very badly on the road, until the horse on which they
had set him suddenly uttered a condemnation of the Emperor as an enemy of
God, and of his soldiers as slaves of the Devil—to the great terror of the military,
who for the remainder of the journey did the Saint no harm.
As soon as the venerable old man was brought before him, the Emperor had
him thrown into a blazing furnace with a long skewer through his chest.
However, the fire went out as soon as it touched the Saint who, to the Emperor’s
astonishment, remained insensible to what he suffered. What was the secret of
his invulnerability, the tyrant wanted to know. “The power of Christ!” replied the
Saint. Severus then put this to the test and presented him with a man possessed
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2018 Parish Council Fr. Joseph Strzelecki
Fr. Anastasios Theodoropoulos
Scott Thompson, President
Greg Simos, Vice President
Elefteria Marcou, Secretary
Gus Harris, Treasurer
Daniel Gantner Vasilios Simos
Carol Marshall Sotirios Sotiriou
Pam Martin Dr. Tom Stamos
Samia Rabie Chris Tsoubanos
Dr. Farid Sadaka Nick Tsoubanos
Tonis Zafiropoulos
Acolytes Alban Mosher, John Nicholas
Adult Orthodox Christians (18 years & older):
Diane Sieckmann
Assumption Angels (infant - 5 years)
Fr. Anastasios Theodoropoulos
Bible Study Fr. Daniel Morton
Bookstore Dr. Joseph Steineger, Diakonissa Kristen Vogt
Chanters Steve Bellos
Choir Stephanie Saunders
Church Tours
Janice Hazeltine
Friday Luncheon Art Liyeos
Greek Festival Greg Simos, Art Liyeos
Greek School
Savas Kyramarios
Greek Dancers
Kyklos: Stella Afentoullis
Armonia: Stella Afentoullis
Ta Paidakia, Neo Kyma: Aliki Malek
GOYA (9th -12th Grade)
Yvonne Alexopoulos, Dr. Jenny Kardaris
Greeters Eleni Murphy
JOY (4 years - 4th Grade)
Jr. GOYA (5th - 8th Grades)
Alki Lappas Case
Kafenio
Art Liyeos
Little Angels
Fr. Anastasios Theodoropoulos
Orthodox Faith & Life:
Dr. Farid Sadaka, Anna Sadaka
Philoptochos Flora Dimitriou, President
Premarital Classes
Susan Cassimatis
Prison Ministry Bill Goranitis
Stewardship Michael Afentoullis
Sunday School Diane Sieckmann
Vacation Church School (VCS)
Anna Sadaka
Women’s Bookstudy Presvytera Laura Morton
Young Adult Ministry (18-30 yrs)
Fr. Anastasios & Presvytera Elizabeth
by a demon for thirty-five years. The Saint drove out the unclean spirit with a
single word. Severus next produced the corpse of a young man about to be
buried. After addressing a fervent prayer to God, Saint Haralambos gave the
youth his hand and, to the Emperor’s amazement, raised him from the bier as
though from sleep.
Then the Prefect Crispus shouted, “Your Majesty should put this sorcerer to
death straight way!” At this, the Emperor’s hatred broke out again and he
commanded Saint Haralambos to sacrifice to the idols. On his refusal, he
ordered them to break his jaw with stones and to set his beard on fire. But God
acted once again. The flames turned on the tormentors and the place where they
stood was shaken by an earthquake.
Lifted up off his throne and suspended in the air, the Emperor was whipped
for a good while by unseen angels. On learning of his predicament, his daughter
Galinia confessed Christ as Almighty and came to implore the holy Martyr to
release her father from chastisement. This he did; but the Emperor’s amazement
at the power of God was short-lived, and he soon returned to his idolatrous
madness. Despite the remonstrances of Galinia, who reminded him of the divine
blessings which had lighted on him, he kept Saint Haralambos in custody and
had him tortured anew. He also turned on Galinia and threatened her with death
unless she sacrificed. She made as if to obey but, on entering the temple, she
threw the statues to the ground and broke them in pieces. Severus sent to the
foundry to have new statues cast, but she shattered these too, so that he became a
laughing-stock.
Severus then made a last attempt to break the instigator of his daughter’s
conversion. But Saint Haralambos withstood every device of his tormentors with
adamantine fortitude and all the onlookers were dazzled by the brilliance of
Grace. He welcomed the death sentence with joy, and, on reaching the place of
execution, he raised his hands and eyes to heaven. He thanked God for having
brought him to the issue of his contest, and he asked Him to grant salvation of
soul, health of body and abundance of good things in the name of His Martyr. A
voice from heaven was then heard. “Come Haralambos, valiant in fight, to share
in the joy and splendor of the Martyrs and holy priests!” His head fell beneath
the sword on February 10 and his body was buried by the blessed Galinia.
The skull of Saint Haralambos is kept at the Monastery of St. Stephen at
Meteora. The fragments of his holy relics, which are to be found in many places
in Greece and elsewhere, accomplish frequent miracles and have made Saint
Haralambos, the most aged of all the holy Martyrs, especially dear to the people
of Greece.
Adapted from The Synaxarion: The Lives of the Saints of the Orthodox Church,
Vol. 3, compiled by Hieromonk Makarios of Simonos Petra and translated from
the French by Christopher Hookway (Chalkidike, Greece: Holy Convent of the
Annunciation of Our Lady, 2001) pp. 463-466.
If we choose to walk the humble and vulnerable path that Jesus accepted
when He was born in Bethlehem, it may seem like a difficult path, but it
is a path where we will learn to live with the Christmas spirit throughout
the year. We will live a life of wonder and joy precisely because we will
miraculously be transformed by the truth that “God is with us.” As
Archbishop Anastasios writes, “our lives will be transfigured in a joyous
feast breathing and moving in the atmosphere that “God is with us. The
road may sometimes seem scary and vulnerable and difficult, yet we will
see how God will work His wonders through us! Fr. Luke Veronis
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The Historical & Personal Meaning of
The 40-Day Blessing
Jesus was brought to Temple on the 40th day. On
February 2, we celebrate the Feast of Ypapanti often
translated as the “Presentation” of our Lord to the
Temple, although a more accurate translation would be
the “Meeting” between Jesus and Symeon.
The Gospel reading for the feast, Luke 2:22-40, tells
us the story which is the origin of the holiday. Jesus was
taken by His parents to Jerusalem, “to present him to the
Lord.” Once they arrived at the temple, they were met by
Symeon. Symeon was “righteous and devout,” upon
whom was the Holy Spirit. It was revealed to Symeon
that “he should not see death before he had seen the
Lord’s Christ.” When he met the baby Jesus, Symeon
took Him into his arms, in accordance with the custom of
the Old Testament laws, and blessed Him. Symeon then
said to God: “Lord, now let your servant depart in peace,
according to Your word, for my eyes have seen Your
salvation which You have prepared in the presence of all
peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for
glory to Your people Israel.”. These word are recited by
the priest as holds the baby at the conclusion of the Or-
thodox Christian 40-Day blessing.
But what about this “meeting”? What does it tell us?
First, it tells us something of the Jewish practice of
presenting a child to the temple. Jesus was brought,
according to the custom, forty days after His birth to the
temple. Based on His example, we in the Orthodox
Church also bring our children to Church for their forty-
day blessing. Although it is a brief service, it is indeed
powerful and a wonderful opportunity for parents to
express their thankfulness to God for giving them their
child, and thereby dedicating the child back to God.
This “meeting” of Jesus and Symeon also tells us
that Symeon knew of the importance of Jesus, though we
know that not everyone did. Symeon knew that Jesus is
indeed our salvation. Not everyone understand this fact
today, even among all who claim to be Christians. When
we present our children to the Church for their 40-day
blessing, we have and opportunity to be reminded of our
own need to “meet” with Christ and to be thankful to God
for our meeting.
When can we meet with Him? We can meet with the
Lord when we are in prayer, when we serve our r”, when
we serve our “neighbor,” when we practice His com-
mandments, and when we participate in the sacraments.
We have opportunities throughout our day to meet with
our Lord; however, we need to allow the Holy Spirit to
inspire us. If we do that, we will find numerous opportu-
nities to meet Him daily. All too often, as a consequence
of our daily concerns, we place out meetings with the
Lord at the bottom of our “to do list” and often fail to
finish that list by the end of the day.
In accordance with the practice of the Orthodox
Christian faith, we bring our children to the Church, to be
presented to the Lord, for their own forty-day blessing.
We do so out of our thanksgiving to God. Let us continue
that spirit of thanksgiving by meeting with Him
throughout our day and throughout our life. Let us keep
Him - as we chant in the Hymn of the Feast of His
Presentation - as our own “Sun of Righteousness,”
guiding us throughout our day and throughout our life for
He has indeed, “conferred upon us the “Resurrection.”
Fr. Anthony Stratis
Holy Trinity Cathedral
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Forty Day Blessing usually takes place at the
conclusion of regular Sunday Divine Liturgy and
essentially consists of prayers of joyful thanks for the safe
delivery of mother and child.
The service blesses the mother who has been absent
from the sacramental life of the Church for forty days and
formally presents the newborn child to the Church family
for the first time as the priest formally brings the infant
into the Sanctuary.
During the 40 days between the birth of the child, the
mother and newborn should refrain from regular
sacramental life/attending church services.
The blessing may be done exactly on the fortieth day of
the child’s birth or on the Sunday nearest to the fortieth
day. Both the father and the mother along with the new-
born must be present for the forty day blessing. If the
Godparent(s) have been selected this is also a time to be
present.
In imitation of Christ’s forty day blessing (Luke 2:22-
38), the parents of the newborn bring the baby to the
church in order for the child to be dedicated to the Lord.
This beautiful tradition is practiced throughout the
Orthodox world. The parents become a symbol of the
Virgin Mary and Joseph, while the priest symbolizes St.
Symeon (in the at left) who held Christ in his arms at the
time of the presentation
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Saturday of the First Week of Great Lent http://orthochristian.com/45261.html
On the Saturday of the first week of Great Lent, we commemorate
an event which occurred in the year 356—a miracle of Great
Martyr Theodore the Tyro ("the Recruit"), which continues to have
great significance for Orthodox Christians even today, perhaps
especially today.
Fifty years after the death of St Theodore, the emperor
Julian the Apostate (361-363), wanting to commit an
outrage upon the Christians, commanded the city-
commander of Constantinople during the first week of
Great Lent to sprinkle all the food provisions in the market-
places with the blood offered to idols. St Theodore
appeared in a dream to Archbishop Eudoxius, ordering him
to inform all the Christians that no one should buy anything
at the marketplaces, but rather to eat cooked wheat with
honey (koliva).
In memory of this occurrence, the Orthodox Church
annually celebrates the holy Great Martyr Theodore the
Recruit on the first Saturday of Great Lent. The celebration
of the Great Martyr Theodore on the first Saturday of Great
Lent was set by the Patriarch Nectarius of Constantinople
(381-397).
The Life of Great Martyr Theodore the Tyro ("the Re-
cruit")
The Holy Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit (Tyro)
was a soldier in the city of Alasium of the Pontine district
(northeast province of Asia Minor, stretching along the
coast of the Euxine, i.e. the Black Sea), under the command
of a certain Brincus. They commanded him to offer
sacrifice to idols. St Theodore firmly confessed his faith in
Christ the Savior in a loud voice. The commander gave him
several days to think it over, during which time St
Theodore prayed.
They charged him with setting a pagan temple on fire,
and threw him into prison to be starved to death. The Lord
Jesus Christ appeared to him there, comforting and encour-
aging him. Brought to the governor, St Theodore boldly
and fearlessly confessed his faith, for which he was sub-
jected to new torments and condemned to burning. The
martyr Theodore climbed onto the fire without hesitation,
and with prayer and gave up his holy soul to God.
This occurred in about the year 306 under the Roman
emperor Galerius (305-311). Unharmed by the fire, the
body of St Theodore was buried in the city of Euchaita, not
far from Amasium. His relics were afterwards transferred
to Constantinople, to a church dedicated to him. His head is
in Italy, in the city of Gaeto. From:Official Website of the Orthodox Church in America. Koliva is
also prepared in the Orthodox Church for services to commemorate the
dead, especially in the Greek tradition. It carries an important
symbolism of the resurrection of the dead, and a foretaste of Pascha.
Koliva: A Symbol of The Resurrection of the Dead
Opening Prayer Blessed art Thou, O Lord, teach me Thy statutes. Give rest, O God, to
Thy departed servants and place them in Paradise, where the choirs of
the saints and the just, O Lord, shine like stars. Give rest to Thy servants
who have fallen asleep, overlooking all of their transgressions.
Christ said, "Unless a wheat grain falls into the earth
and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."
(John 12:24)
When planted, the wheat is buried in the soil, but when
the season is right, a new plant will grow. So we believe
that the Christian will be raised in a new body in the
resurrection. Wheat symbolizes the eternal cycle. People
like wheat, must be buried to grow and have new life.
Q. What is in Koliva? It is boiled kernels of wheat mixed with dried fruit and nuts.
It also can be sweetened with sugar and spices, and covered
with powdered sugar to resemble a tomb or grave.
Q. When is it prepared? Preparation begins one day before the scheduled memorial
service. Most services are at the end of the Sunday liturgy.
Therefore, the wheat needs to be boiled and set to dry on
Saturday evening. Invite your family and friends to gather
and assemble the other ingredients; share stories and com-
plete the preparation of the Koliva.
Q. Why is it important that we remember those who
have fallen asleep? It is important to remember and pray for those who have
passed on, to keep their memory alive and to help us heal.
As Orthodox Christians, we believe that intercessions on
behalf of the dead are possible through the fervent prayers
of those remaining on earth (see Matthew 25). We are a
church made up of both the living and the dead.
Q. When are memorial services usually observed? The fortieth day after the death of a loved one and the first
anniversary of the death are the most commonly observed
memorials. Memorials may also be observed on the third,
sixth, and ninth months as well as the yearly anniversary.
The departed may also be remembered during the scheduled
Soul Saturdays throughout the church calendar.
Bible Reading But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning
those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who
have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose
again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in
Jesus. For this we say to you by the work of the Lord, that
we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord
will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the
Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with
the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And
the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and
remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds
to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be
with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these
words (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17).
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Prayers for the Eternal Memory and Repose
With the Saints, O Christ, give rest to the souls of They servants,
Where there is no pain, sorrow, or sighing, but life everlasting
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Philoptochos Corner The Assumption Ladies Philoptochos
Society
Baby it’s been cold outside! Looking for some indoor
fun? Grab a friend and come inside from the cold. Please
join us on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 7pm for a Café
Night. The cost is $10 per person and includes wine,
coffee, light appetizers & dessert.
National Chapter Challenge
Evelyn's House BJC Hospice We are busy working on our presentation. T - minus 4
months!! The conference will be held July 1-5 in Boston,
Massachusetts. We will also be putting together another
100 comfort bags for the Evelyn’s House families. The
house has also told us that they will be in need of more
crocheted lap blankets. If you have any interests in making
a blanket please see Janice Kanteres for details. There is a
size requirement for these lap blankets.
If you would like any more information on this pro-
ject please see Janice Kanteres or Flora Dimitriou, Nation-
al Chapter Challenge Co-Chairs.
Acknowledgements We would like to thank Board Member Rose Harpole
and friends for serving coffee hour for the month of
February.
Last month we thanked Dessie Bellos & Eleftheria
Afentoullis for prepping the famous grilled cheese
sandwiches for the Sunday School Christmas Pageant
lunch, but we owe a HUGE thank you to Anthony
Sieckmann & Charlton Dimitriou for cooking the
sandwiches for us.
Thank you to Lila Nicholas, Magda Dubis & Sophia
Evangelopoulos for making the Vasilopites for Vasilopita
Sunday. We would also like to thank all of you for your
generous donations to St. Basil’s Academy.
Because of the timing of these newsletters, it is not
always easy to thank people for their help in a timely way.
So fingers crossed that we had good weather for our
January 21 Luncheon and I will thank the appropriate
people in next month’s newsletter
February National Commitments Autism Assistance Fund - Heightens awareness of Autism
with assistance and support
Saint Photios Shrine - Provides assistance to preserve the
Saint Photios National Shrine
Clean Monday Luncheon
Monday, February 19, 2018
9am Orthros – 10:30am Great Compline
Luncheon immediately following the service
Cost $7.00 per person
2018-A Look Ahead Saturday, February 3 - Cafe Night - 7pm - $10
Sunday, March 11 - Soup Sunday Luncheon - $10
Saturday, April 21 - Greek Dance - $10
2018 Meeting Dates: February 11, Saturday, March 17,
No Meeting in April, May 6
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We have
lots of fun fund raisers & activities planned every month.
We look forward to seeing you
Flora Dimitriou
Philoptochos President
636-795-4602
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Assumption Ladies Philoptochos Society
Lenten Food Items
Lagana Bread (λαγάνα) . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00
Lagana (sometimes called Clean Monday Bread )is a
traditional flatbread usually baked for Clean
Monday, the first day of Great Lent before Easter.
Last year we had a communication problem and the
bread we sold was
not the correct
size. This year
with, the help of
Fifi Scarato,
we are able to
have a bread we
are pleased to sell.
The size is
approximately 12”
x 20”. If you were
unhappy with the
lagana last year,
please give us
another chance. We are sure you will not be
disappointed.
Taramasalta: (ταραμοσαλάτα) . . . . . . .$5.00
In Greece, taramasalata is associated with Clean
Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα), the first day of Great
Lent.
To Place Your Order:
Please Contact Georgia Antonopoulos at 314-638-2835 or
the Church office at 314-966-2255. Orders MUST BE
placed by Wednesday, February 14.
Pick-up Date: Saturday, February 17 at the
Apokreatioko Glendi or Sunday, February 18 during coffee
hour
We invite everyone to celebrate the beginning of the
Lenten period
Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα)
Monday, February 19
10:30 am Compline Service
And then immediately following we will host a
Lenten Luncheon for all
$7.00 per person
Welcome to His Grace, Bishop Neofitos of
Nyeri and Mount Kenya
We are pleased to announce that His Grace Bishop
Neofitos will be visiting the St. Louis Metropolitan area the
first week of Great Lent.
Schedule:
Saturday, February 17
Free admission and open to the public
Mission Retreat Meet & Greet Reception
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
followed by Hierarchal Great Vespers
and a dinner reception
St. Thomas Romanian Orthodox Church
6501 Nottingham Ave.
St. Louis MO 63109
Sunday, February 18
His Grace will preside at the Divine Liturgy
Saints. Constantine and Helen
Greek Orthodox Church
405 Huntwood Rd.
Swansea IL 62226
Wednesday, February 21
His Grace with celebrate
the Liturgy of the Pre- Sanctified Gifts
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.
1755 Des Peres Rd.
Town & Country, MO 63131
His Grace is in need of 8 -10 more motorcycles. If you
would like to contribute you may send to your donation
made payable to either OCMC or the St. Louis Clergy
Brotherhood
c/o Saints. Constantine and Helen
Greek Orthodox Church
405 Huntwood Rd.
Swansea IL 62226
Please note in the memo line of the check “Kenya -
Motorbike Fund”.
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Save the Date!
Orthodox Camps
Don’t forget St. Louis
Hellenic Camp!
Location
Hellenic College, Holy
Cross Greek Orthodox
School of Theology
Brookline, MA or
North Park University,
Chicago, IL
Boston Dates:
June 16-26
July 2-12
Chicago Dates:
July 21-31
Ages:
Currently in
Grades 11 and 12
Cost: $850+ Travel to
Boston or Chicago
Apply at :
www.crossroadinstitute.org
Application Deadline:
February 1st
Location:
Ionian Village
Campgrounds
Bartholomeo, Greece
Dates:
June 15 – July 4
July 15—August 3
Ages:
Entering 9th Grade, to
Graduating Seniors
Cost: 5000 + Travel to
New York (Scholarships
are available)
Apply at:
www.ionianvillage.org/
summer-camp
Application Opens
March 1st at 12:00 noon
and usually fills
within 1 Hour!
AC2
Assumption Church
Camp
Dates
July 9-13
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Aftercare
12:00 pm –3:30 pm
Ages:
Pre K—8th Grade
Cost:
$15 until June 30th
($20 after)
Additional fee for
After Care
Application forms
coming soon!
Location: Ss. Constantine & Hellen Greek Orthodox
Church, Palos Hills, IL (bus transportation provided)
Dates: Memorial Day weekend (May 25-28)
Ages: 8-18 Years Old
Cost: $170 for the first Child $150 for additional
Application packet coming soon!
Location:
St. Iakovos Retreat Center
(Kansasville, WI)
Dates:
June 17-23
June 24– 30
July 8-14
July 15-21
(Transportation will be
provided from St. Louis
only the week of June 17-
23)
Ages:
Entering 6th-11th Grade
Cost: $500
Pre-Register with
Fr. Anastasios by
February 28
Registration Date: March
6th 12:00PM at
fanari.org
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Births Congratulations to:
Gabriel and Sandi Brand on the birth of their son, Kenneth
Grayson, on November 10, 2017. The happy grandparents
are Joseph and Maria D’Angelo.
Matthew and Menal Beckham welcomed their new son,
Luka on August 21, 2017. The happy grandparents are
Hanna and Nadya Awwad.
Michael and Lauren Cassimatis gave birth o their son,
Noah Micahel, on January 11, 2018. The happy
grandparents are Nick and Susan Cassimatis.
Weddings Congratulations to:
Lawrence and Athena Earhart who blessed their marriage
with the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Saturday,
December 30, 2017. The Orthodox sponsor was Karen
Kiriakos.
In Our Prayers:
Nora (Elaine) Bangert, Tom Dubis, Seraphima Henderson,
Thekla (Rebecca) Kagaris, Achilles Kirkou, Michael
Labis, George and Janice (Ioanna) Paradissis, Tom
(Anastasios) Masa, Elaine Scott, Despina Zeris.
Important
Please inform either Fr. Joseph or Fr. Anastasios
immediately when you or any member of your family is
sick or hospitalized, so that appropriate prayer and
visitation may be scheduled.
Hospitals do not notify clergy of patients, even if
you list yourself as a Church member.
Memorials: Memory Eternal
Funerals Memory Eternal to:
William Kiriakidis, 47, of Leasburg, Missouri passed away
on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He is the son of Damos
Kiriakidis. Interment was at Lea Cemetery in Leasburg,
MO.
Despina Peppes , 85, reposed peacefully on Wednesday,
December 27, 2017. She is the mother of Victoria (Sid)
Ambort. The funeral was at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox
Church with interment at St. Matthew Cemetery.
Avgerini Tsingogias resposed on Thursday, January 11,
2018, mother of Cristos Tsingogias. The funeral was at the
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church with interment at St.
Matthew’s Cemetery
Anne N. Souris, wife of George Souris, died peacefully on
Friday, January 12, 2018. The funeral was at St. Nicholas
Greek Orthodox Church with interment is at St. Matthew’s
Cemetery.
January 7
1-year Memorial for Jean (Katherine) Kotakis
January 21
1-year Memorial for A. Glen Beck
4-year Memorial for Dorothy Beck
8-year Memorial for Steve Evangelopoulos
January 28
3-year Memorial for Katherine Dubis
40-day Memorial for Angelo Pelekanos
16-year Memorial for Antonia Pipina Pelekanos
February 4
40-day Memorial for Despina Peppes
February 11
19-year Memorial for Mary Labis
February 18
40-day Memorial for Avgerini Tsigogias
1-year Memorial for Peter Ellis
February 25
1-year Memorial for Constantine (Dean) S. Bellos
March 4
1-year Memorial for Christophoros Dafnides
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The Assumption Orthodox Faith and Life Committee
presents
Fr. Theodore Dorrance and Eikona
for our February Retreat
February 9 - 11, 2018
Fr. Theodore Dorrance
was born in Pueblo,
Colorado and raised in
Englewood. He grew up
in a Roman Catholic
family. Fr. Theodore
learned about the
Orthodox Church during
his undergraduate years
and became Orthodox in
1983. He graduated from
the University of
Colorado in 1985 with a
B.S. Degree in Business
Administration. Upon graduation, he worked in the
corporate world for a couple years. He was married in
1985 to his high school sweetheart, Stacey Maniatis.
They decided to attend Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
School of Theology in 1986 to study theology and
prepare for the priesthood. Fr. Theodore earned his
Master of Divinity in 1990. After graduation, he and
his wife and first daughter spent seven months in
Greece in further preparation for ordination. Fr.
Theodore was ordained in 1991 and served the
Ascension Cathedral in Oakland, CA for two years as
an assistant priest, St. Katherine in Redondo Beach,
CA as the proistamenos for four years and founded the
parish of St. John the Baptist in Portland, OR, which he
served these past twenty years. He has four children:
three girls and a boy. He has served the Metropolis of
San Francisco as a member of the Metropolis Council,
Vicar of the Northwest region of the Metropolis and
Director of the Metropolis Ministry of Missions,
Evangelism and Parish Mentoring. When he gets the
chance, he enjoys the beautiful outdoors, fly fishing,
skiing and hiking in the mountains. He is currently the
Director of Missions and Evangelization for the Greek
Orthodox Metropolis of Denver and is serving as the
Associate priest at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox
Church in Greenwood Village, Colorado
Eikona
(pronounced ee-
ko-na), is a three-
sister
ensemble who
chant Byzantine-
styled Hymns and
sing
Contemporary
Christian Music.
Rooted in the
Greek Orthodox Church, their music preserves, shares and
promotes centuries’ worth of rich, musical tradition of
hymns and psalmody. Their angelic voices have been
heard in services and homes around the world and
continue to inspire, encourage, and excite the newest
generation of Greek Orthodox and Christian music fans.
Before there was Eikona, there were three sisters: Stacey,
Marika and Chrysanthy Maniatis. Together with their
parents, Dr. Jim and Connie Maniatis, they grew up in
Denver, Colorado, and attended the Assumption Greek
Orthodox Cathedral where their father is the choir director
of fifty years, and their mother, the organist. There is a
rich tradition of Orthodox and Greek music at the lovely
Cathedral of the Mile High City. Eikona is their
opportunity to share their love of music, to promote Greek
Orthodox Theology and Hymnology, and to preserve their
inherited Sacred Christian Musical Traditions. They have
been singing now for over 20 years as a ministry, and want
to continue making worship more alive, more meaningful,
and more beautiful. Years of Junior and Senior Choir,
music studies, and church services eventually led to the
creation of Eikona, Greek for image, as all are called to be
‘little icons’ of the living God. Eikona has brought the
sisters increasingly closer to each other, to their Faith and
to appreciate the wealth of beauty and grace contained in
the church services of the Greek Orthodox Faith. It has
also helped them become more proficient chanters and
choir directors of their respective churches.
Fr. Theodore Dorrance
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Location: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 1755 Des Peres Rd., Town & County, 63131 Cost
Friday Evening - Voluntary Offering Saturday - $20.00 per person
If you would like to make a donation to support this ministry, please send a check to the Assumption Church with “retreat” in the memo.
To register or for more information, please call the Church office at 314-966-2255 or email [email protected]
The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Orthodox Faith and Life Committee presents
Giving Yourself for the Glory of God
Friday, February 9 6:30 pm Paraklesis chanted by Eikona Followed by refreshments in the Philoptochos Room 8:00 pm 1st session Making the Most of Your Time and Talents Youth Discussion groups GOYA (Grades 9-12) Jr. GOYA (Grades 5-8) JOY (Kindergarten - 4th grade) Little Angels (Infant - 4 years old with their parents )
Saturday , February 10 St. Haralambos 8:15 am Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy & Saturday of the Souls Memorial Service 11:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast 11:30 am 2nd Session How Your Life Can Work for the Church: Nurturing the Treasures of our Holy Orthodox Faith 1:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm 3rd Session You are the Church’s Best Resource 3:30 pm (approximate time) Eikona Concert 5:00 pm Great Vespers
Sunday, February 11 8:30 am Orthros 9:45 am Divine Liturgy chanted by Eikona 12:00 noon Coffee hour with Fr. Theodore and the Eikona sisters
February 9 - 11, 2018 With Fr. Theodore Dorrance and
Retreat Schedule
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Scenes from the Holidays The Christmas holidays are long over but here are
some good memories of gatherings that happened.
YAL at historic St. Charles for the annual Christmas
Wonderland.
Jr. GOYA’s Christmas Party. hosted in the Philoptochos
Room
GOYA Christmas Party hosted by Goya President Stella
Erickson and her family. They also toured the Tiles Park
Winter Wonderland.
The College ministry Christmas party hosted by Celine and
Zaid Khashram’s family.
The Rhodian Ladies Society still going strong keeping the
tradition of hosting their Christmas party and brining in new
generations.
The proceeds
from the
Sunday
School Ice
Cream Social
filled the
Cardinal
Glennon
Children’s
Hosptial toy
locker for the
holidays.
Thank you to
Aisha Bangert
for taking on
this worthy
project.
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Godparent &
Godchild Sunday
February 11
Please share a Sunday of celebration
with your Godchild or Godparent.
Come to the Divine Liturgy
together, receive Holy Communion
together and honor
the special
relationship of love
and faith
GOYA Breakfast
Sunday, February 11
Following Divine Liturgy
Adults $8.00
Children under 12 $5.00
Please come and support our
GOYANS
You’re Invited to the Assumption Super Bowl Potluck Party!
Sunday, February 4 4:00 pm
Hosted by:
Rich & Eleni Murphy, 2030 Sundowner Ridge Dr. Ballwin MO 63011 Please call Eleni Murphy at 636-821-1651 to RSVP and let her know what dish you are bringing to share.
GAME ON!
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Kids Korner
Acquiring the virtue of . . . LOVE!
Ways to show love: Forgive someone who has upset you
Ask forgiveness from someone who you
have upset
Visit or call someone who is sick to
check on them
Volunteer to do a chore for a sister or
brother
Visit an elderly neighborhood
Be a friend to someone who is lonely
Smile at people
Say a kind word to someone
Listen carefully to people who are talk-
ing to you
Do any kind act for anyone!
What is love? A lot of people think about
romance and stuff like that, but true love
is much deeper and has very little to do
with the Valentine’s Day stuff. Love is a
virtue because we have to work on loving
people, and it is not always easy. We have
to put aside our own feelings and think of
others in order to love them. And, the hard
part is, that God has commanded us to love
everyone. But once we love, we are filled
with God’s love because God is love!
Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. . . .
I Corinthians 13:4-8
The best example of true
love is that of God the
Father and His son,
Jesus Christ. God gave
His only-begotten Son
to us and allowed Christ
to die on the Holy Cross
in order to save our
souls. This is the most
powerful love -
complete sacrifice. The
best thing we can do in
return is to love God
first in our lives, and
obey His commandment
to love one another.
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Friday Lunch and Festival Baking
Every year after the Festival the very
hard working, dedicated ladies of our parish
take the summer off from baking.
It’s time again to prepare delicious
foods and desserts for our Friday Luncheons
and for the Festival.
The baking has begun. You can find a
kitchen full of our dedicated bakers every
Wednesday. There is a lot to be done and we
need your help.
If you are interested and have some free
time, please come and join the fun.
If you have any questions, please call
Amalia Karakasis at 314-495-0305.
IOCC Banquet
On Sunday November 12, the Metropolitan St. Louis
Committee celebrated IOCC’s 5th anniversary at the As-
sumption Greek Orthodox Church.
The evening began with vespers followed immediately
by the banquet meal. After dinner Katrina Staker, IOCC
Director of Development and Communications, the key-
note speaker, spoke about the good work provided by the
IOCC to over 60 countries by providing over $625 million
in services and aid to those in need.
Due to the generosity of donors, this banquet was able
to add over $70,000 to the IOCC to continue their good
works.
Following is the thank you note received by Scott
Thompson, Parish Council President. He wanted to share it
with the community.
To the Members of the Assumption Greek
Orthodox Church,
Please convey our thanks to all the members of
your community for supporting the work of IOCC.
You have been a generous contribution for many,
many years. The St. Louis IOCC committee is so
happy to have the new members from Assumption
join us. Thank you, Fr. Joseph for helping
recruiting these find people.
In Christ, Mary Angelides, President.
The Daughters of Epiros invite you
to their
Annual
Apokreatiko Glendi
Saturday, February 17,2018 6:00 p.m.
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
1755 Des Peres Road Town & Country, MO 63131
Don’t miss out on this fun tradition and family night!!
Tickets $30.00
12 and under $5.00
Music by Pericles Productions
Tickets any member of the
Daughters of Epiros for reservations
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Donations for Great Lent and Holy Week-2018
Flowers
Daffodils (Sunday of Holy Cross), March 15
Maria Sakellariou
Flowers for the Icon of the Annunciation, March 25
In memory of Evangelos & Kleanthie Theodorou
Palms & Daphne (Palm Sunday)
Sid & Victoria Ambort
Flowers for the Mystical Supper Icon, Holy Thursday
Despina Zeris
Rose petals for the Epitaphios
Jim & Elaine Scott
Candles
Priest’s Resurrection Pure Beeswax Candles
Elaine & James Scott
7 Candles for Holy Wednesday Holy Unction
Angie & John Koulouriotis
12 candles for 12 Twelve Holy Gospels of Holy
Thursday evening
In Memory of Nick & Jean Kotakis
3 candles of the Cross (Stavromenos) Good Friday
Mike & Oksana Labis
4 Candles for the Epitaphios
Donor Needed
Palm Sunday Altar Vigil Candles
In Memory of Amy Simos by Greg Simos, and Chris &
Nicole Simos;
Easter Sunday Altar Vigil Candles
Mrs. Photini Vlachos
Other Items
Antho nero (rose water) for Holy Week
Mrs. Valasia Aslan
White Sheet for the Body of Christ
Jim & Elaine Scott in Memory of George & Mary
Petrides
Eggs for Easter Sunday
Anonymous in Memory of Bill Leon
Toulle for Easter eggs Anonymous in Memory of Bill Leon
Holy Wednesday Holy Unction - Olive oil, flour, cotton
balls
Byron & Darlene Magafas
Incense for use during Holy Week
Anonymous donor
Mageritsa (Paschal Soup)
In memory of Mari Makridis by Michail Samaras, Lazos
& Eleftheria Makridis
Palm Sunday Luncheon, April 9
Donor Needed
Five Friday evening Salutation (Xairetismi) services
1st Friday, March 3
Flowers - Vangel & Lila Nicholas
Coffee hour - Lila Nicholas
2nd Friday, March 10
Flowers - Dimitrios & Bessie Theodorou
Coffee hour - Lenten Dessert Potluck
3rd Friday, March 17
Flowers - Kosta & Chrisoula Panopoulos
Coffeehour - Sunday School
4th Friday, March 24
Flowers Athanasios & Kalliope Deros
Coffee - Choir
5th Friday, March 31
Flowers Marika Karagiannis
Coffee hour - Philoptochos
Flowers for Icon of the Bridegroom,
Nymphios, of Palm Sunday evening
Mrs. Sofia Evangelopoulos
33 Gardenias for the Epitaphios
Sofia & Paraskevie Liyeos , Niko, Aristotelis and Evan
Vojcic in memory of their papou, Steve Evangelopoulos
Rose petals for the First Resurrection service
Donor Needed
Flowers for medium-sized Icon of the Resurrection
Bill and Freda Simos
Flowers for large-sized Icon of the Resurrection
Anonymous in Memory of Bill Leon
Rosebud vases for Palm Sunday
Donor Needed
Rosebud vases for Easter Sunday
In Memory of their grandson Mason Dale by Donna &
Victor Roesch
Flowered Wreath of the Crucified Lord
Br. Charles S. Anthony & Mrs. Irene Anthony In loving
memory of the Monk
Flowers for the Epitaphios ($1,000.00 needed)
Donors Needed
Easter Lilies or Chrysanthemums (24 needed)
Donors Needed
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February 2
Beef Kapama over Noodles .................................... $8.00
(hand-cut braized beef in a red sauce)
Baked Fish with Mixed Vegetables ........................ $7.00
Pastitsio (ground beef, macaroni casserole) ........... $7.00
Gyro Sandwich ....................................................... $5.00
(seasoned beef and lamb served on pita bread
with tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce)
Vegetable Beef Soup..…………………….....Sm. $3.00
………………………………………………...Lg. $5.00
2 Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves)……………2 for $3.00
Spanakopita (spinach pita) ...................................... $3.00
Tyropita (cheese pita) ............................................. $3.00
Greek Salad with olive oil dressing ........................ $5.00
Dessert .................................................................... $3.00 Baklava, Galatobouriko, Kataifi, or Walnut Cake, Cheesecake
February 16
Fish Platter .............................................................. 9.00
(Fried Cod, Baked Sweet Potato Fries, slaw & Hush
Puppies)
Baked Fish with Stewed Green Beans ................... $7.00
Pastitsio (ground beef, macaroni casserole) ........... $7.00
Gyro Sandwich ....................................................... $5.00
(seasoned beef and lamb served on pita bread
with tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce)
Lobster Bisque …...…………………………..Sm.$4.00
………………………………………………...Lg. $6.00
2 Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves)……………2 for $3.00
Spanakopita (spinach pita) ..................................... $3.00
Tyropita (cheese pita) ............................................. $3.00
Greek Salad with olive oil dressing........................ $5.00
Dessert .................................................................... $3.00 Baklava, Galatobouriko, Kataifi, or Walnut Cake, Cheesecake
February 9
Roast Leg of Lamb with Greek Potatoes.............. $10.00
Baked Fish with Sugar Snap Pea Corn Medley ..... $7.00
Pastitsio (ground beef, macaroni casserole) ........... $7.00
Gyro Sandwich ....................................................... $5.00
(seasoned beef and lamb served on pita bread
with tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce)
Fasolatha (Bean) Soup…………………...…..Sm. $3.00
………………………………………………..Lg. $5.00
2 Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves)…….……...2 for $3.00
Spanakopita (spinach pita) ..................................... $3.00
Tyropita (cheese pita) ............................................. $3.00
Greek Salad with olive oil dressing ........................ $5.00
Dessert .................................................................... $3.00 Baklava, Galatobouriko, Kataifi, or Walnut Cake, Cheesecake
February 23
Shrimp Saganki over Rice ...................................... $9.00
Baked Fish with Mixed Vegetables ........................ $7.00
Pastitsio (ground beef, macaroni casserole) ........... $7.00
Gyro Sandwich ....................................................... $5.00
(seasoned beef and lamb served on pita bread
with tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce)
Lobster Bisque…………………………...…..Sm. $4.00
………………………………………………..Lg. $6.00
2 Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves)…….……...2 for $3.00
Spanakopita (spinach pita) ..................................... $3.00
Tyropita (cheese pita) ............................................. $3.00
Greek Salad with olive oil dressing ........................ $5.00
Dessert .................................................................... $3.00 Baklava, Galatobouriko, Kataifi, or Walnut Cake, Cheesecake
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 1755 Des Peres Rd., Town & Country, MO 63131
(Just north of Des Peres 14 Cine)
February 2018 FRIDAY LUNCHEONS
Menu subject to change
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Kitchen Phone: 314-966-6720
Web Site: http://www.assumptiongoc.org/friday-lunch
Cash, Checks and Credit Cards accepted: Master Card, VISA, Discover, American Express
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From the Orthodox Study Bible
The Gospel of St. Luke 11: 9-13
9 “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be
opened to you. 10 “For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be
opened. 11 If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a
fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? 12“Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your
heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
11:9 We ask in prayer, seek through study, and knock through righteous living.
11:13 Evil is used here in the general sense of all human beings being weak and sinful. If Jesus promises to give
the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him, how is it that we ask? The Church, since the ear ly days, has provided this
prayer: “O Heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who are in all places and fill all things, the Treasure of
good things, and Giver of life, come and abide in us, cleanse us from every stain and save our souls, O Good One.”
Scripture taken from the New King James Version of the Bible. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.