SPECIAL SERVICES TODAY AND UPCOMING 

Epistle Reader:  Despina Karas

Prosforo Maker: Enosis Touliatos

Usher Duty Team 1: Todd Bagatelas & Nick Fox 

Greeters: Nick & Anne Argol

****STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY – MOVED TO SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24*****

NOVEMBER OF THANKSGIVING – FOOD BANK MONTH

Please bring your non-perishable items for the Highland Heights Food Pantry any time during the month of November.  Look for the Food Bank display in Cotros Hall.   

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS IN COTROS HALL 

Please join us for weekly announcements in Cotros Hall every Sunday immediately following Divine Liturgy and any special services. 


VISIT TO ST. PAUL’S SKETE TO SEE MOTHER NEKTARIA – SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2

Dear Parishioners, 

An invitation from the Daughters of Penelope.  We have scheduled our annual visit to  Mother Nektaria at St. Paul’s Orthodox Skete in Grand Junction, on Saturday, November 2.  We will carpool, meeting in the Perkins pkg. lot, 960 W. Poplar, Collierville at 10:00am.  It takes about 45-50 minutes to drive to the Skete; returning about 3:30pm.  It is a “potluck” vegetarian (fish is fine) luncheon. If you would like to join us, please contact Anastasia Terranova, at church, by phone 361-4382, or email ajterranova@bellsouth.net,  no later than Wednesday, Oct. 30.  Thank you.

BIBLE STUDIES – WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6

Bible by the Byte – 10am and 6:30pm

Inquirers’ Class – 7:30pm

CHOIR PRACTICE – THURSDAY – NOV 7

7PM

ORTHROS/DIVINE LITURGY – FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8 & SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9

9AM

WOMEN’S FALL RETREAT – FRIDAY/SATURDAY NOV 8-9

The Women of St. John would like to invite you to our annual fall retreat on November 8 & 9 to be held at St. John Orthodox Church in Memphis, TN.  Fr. John Oliver from St. Elizabeth Orthodox Mission in Murfreesboro, TN will speak to us on “Our Dark Emotions in the Light of Christ.”  I have attached our retreat flyer/registration form for your convenience.  The cost of the retreat is $40 and registration deadline is November 2.  You may email your registration forms to tratliff@stjohnmemphis.org, mail them, or use our SignUp Genius link, http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0948AAAC23A75-awsj.  Please be sure we receive payment by November 2 in order to confirm your registration.

We hope you are able to join us!

TEAM TRIVIA NIGHT – SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9

6PM to 8PM

The whole parish is invited to this family friendly evening of fun to help the Sunday School in their Support A Mission Priest (SAMP) Campaign. 

As a way of honoring the priest we are supporting, Fr. Basilio dos Santos de Lima, from Campuci, Brazil, the evening will be Brazilian themed.

Trivia teams of up to 4 people (and an unlimited number of children 10 and under) will test their trivial knowledge in a variety of area, for bragging rights and fun prizes.

There will be great food and fellowship.  You won’t want to miss it!

If you have any questions, would like to help with the evening, or would like donate a prize, please contact Linda Obradovic at mlobrad@bellsouth.net  or 262-4355.

SOUP SUNDAY – SPONSORED BY THE DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10

In support of Penelope House, a Shelter for Battered Women and their children.  All proceeds will be given to Penelope House.

AHEPA MONTHLY MEETING – TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12

6:30PM

COTROS HALL

BIBLE STUDIES – NOVEMBER 13

Bible by the Byte – 10am

The evening classes of Bible by the Byte and the Inquirers’ Class are being combined and there will be a TEACHING DIVINE LITURGY AT 6:30PM in their stead. 

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS – THURSDAY NOV 14

In accordance with our By-laws, nominations of Parishioners in Good Standing for the Parish Council were taken during the last General Assembly meeting preceding the election which was held Sunday September 8, 2013.  Elections will be held on Sunday November 24, 2013 following the Divine Liturgy until 3:00 pm.  There are seven (7) positions open. The following Parishioners were nominated:

Bill Joyner

Maria Moore

Magdi Wassef

Additional nominations may also be made by submitting a written form signed by the candidate and two (2) other parishioners in good standing who support the nomination of the named individual.  All nominations must be received by the Board of Elections at least ten (10) days before the date of the election. That date is Thursday November 14, 2013.  Please send nominations to the Church at 573 N. Highland, Memphis, TN 38122 Attention: Board of Elections.

Copies of ARTICLES 18, 24 & 25 of the UNIFORM PARISH REGULATIONS 2007, pertaining to Parishioners, Parishioners In Good Standing, Parish Council And Election Of Parish Council, can be obtained by contacting the church office during the week or there will be several copies available in Cotros Hall on Sundays. 

CHOIR PRACTICE – THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14

7PM

HOPE AND JOY SERVICE ACTIVITY AND FOOD DRIVE – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17

Following the Liturgy in the Church Hall - the kids will learn about the MIFA food bank and ways that we can help out with the food bank!  We will collect food and donations for the food bank in prep for the holidays.  Open for Leadership!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - GREEK DRESSING AND RICE PUDDING!

The Touliatos family is once again offering pans of Greek Dressing (stuffing) and rice pudding for sale during the Thanksgiving season! The dressing is a family tradition passed down from Voula Touliatos, which features ground meat, nuts and spices.  The rice pudding is Enosis' famous recipe! Order now to have a family sized pan of dressing or rice pudding ready to pick up at the luncheon on November 24th.
Both pan sizes: 13"x10"
Dressing Price: $35 per pan
Rice Pudding Price: $20 per pan
To order: please call Enosis Touliatos at 385-2457
Last Day to place an order is November 17th.

ELPIS PARISH COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD

Christmas is just around the corner and it's time to be thinking about sending out holiday greetings. 

For only $25, you can be included in the ELPIS Parish Community Christmas Card.  
Cash or check only.  
Please make checks to ELPIS and either see Sophie Theodore on Sundays or mail to Sophie Theodore at 3554 Kenwood, Memphis, TN  38122.

Deadline is Sunday, November 24th.

LOST AND FOUND

PLEASE NOTE - WE HAVE QUITE A FEW THINGS IN THE LOST AND FOUND BOX.  If you are missing ANYTHING at all since the New Year's Eve Party until now, please stop by the church office and see if your item might be here.  We will hold the lost and found until November 30 and then everything will be donated to charity. 

PROSFORO MAKERS AND EPISTLE READERS NEEDED 
Please contact Fr. Jim or the church office to volunteer to make Prosforo or to read the Epistle. We are always looking for willing servants of Christ. 

IT’S GREEK TO ME! COOKBOOK

The Elpis Philoptochos Society is happy to announce that our It’s Greek to me! Cookbook is back in stock. The Holidays are coming!!

The books are available for purchase through the church bookstore, in the church office or by contacting Elaine Otto at (901)737-1191.

The price is $20

We are pleased that you chose to worship with us. A sad reality is that through the years the Church has experienced Schism. Different views of Communion are a result of these divisions. To protect anyone from partaking unworthily, we ask that only Orthodox Christians partake of the Body and Blood of Christ. Should you like to know more about the Orthodox faith, Fr. Jim will be glad to meet with you.

For more information about our parish, organizations and calendar of events, please visit our website at www.goann.net

Launched in November 2013, Discovering Orthodox Christianity is a series of talks, shows, and presentations designed to introduce and explain the basic teaching of Orthodox Christianity.  Sponsored by the Leadership 100 Endowment Fund the series covers a wide range of topics with the goal of educating the viewer in simple, easy to understand terms.

Wednesday evening, December 17th, we will have another in the series of the 22 lesson directed class covering these topics.   If you'd like, please feel free to go ahead and watch the videos and study the questions posted online on the Greek Orthodox Church YouTube channel. 

http://youtu.be/yOIdSsQ9Ea8?list=PLWopa4I5g3xCpebu63uiMabsL7qBv35Cj

Featuring His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit and V. Rev. Dr. Nathanael Symeonides

Discussion Questions:
1. Why should the church be involved in the societal debates on social and moral issues?
2. What is the Orthodox Christian Church's position on the issues affecting all of us, such as abortion, same sex marriage, etc? Is there room for debate on some of these issues?
3. How can our Orthodox faith play a role in the personal choices that we make?

Discovering Orthodox Christianity is a series of talks, shows, and presentations designed to introduce and explain the basic teaching of Orthodox Christianity. Sponsored by the Leadership 100 Endowment Fund the series covers a wide range of topics with the goal of educating the viewer in simple, easy to understand terms. 

THE 56^TH ANNUAL GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL

Friday & Saturday, May 9^th & 10^th, 2014

11am – 8pm

2014 FESTIVAL PRE SALE TICKET PROMOTION

You MUST PAY the entire amount for the tickets IN ADVANCE when you take your tickets in order to receive this promotional value! These tickets are non-refundable.

Regular Pre-Sale tickets will be available as usual for $15.

Contact Tina Douglas at 901-592-9085 or Rebecca Nassif at 901-827-0111 or see them on Sundays to purchase tickets.

Hurry to take advantage of this great savings!
Festival tickets makes a wonderful gift for co-workers, teachers, friends and family members.

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS!!  please contact Todd Bagatelas at (901) 921-8385 ASAP!

Pastry workshop volunteers

Dining room workers/Dining room concierge

Labor chairman

Loukoumades maker

Pre-pack days

Meat prep – Chicken and kabobs

Kitchen helpers/Runners

Setup

** anything else you can even imagine **

This is OUR Festival!

Please keep watching Facebook, twitter, the Bulletin and the Epistle for workshop updates.

WORKSHOP DATES

Macaroons

Monday - April 7 - 9am - 3pm *** Rescheduled for Tuesday - April 22

Kourambiethes

Monday - April 28 - 9am - 3pm

Tuesday - April 29 - 9am - 3pm

Pre-pack Days

Sunday - May 4 - 12n - 4pm

Monday - May 5 - 9am - 2pm

Chicken Prep

Wednesday - May 7 - 8:30am - 1pm

Syrup for Galaktoboureko

Wednesday - May 7 - 1pm - 3pm

Kabob Skewering

Wednesday - May 7 - 3pm - 8pm

Galaktoboureko

Thursday - May 8 - 10am - 8pm

 PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS 

WEEKLY SERVICES
Sundays
8:45 A.M. - Orthros
10:00 A.M. - Divine Liturgy

SPECIAL SERVICES THIS SUNDAY AND UPCOMING
Epistle Reader: Cyndi Detty 
Prosforo: Helen Wheeler
Greeters :
Usher Duty Team 4 : George Deitz, Pete Ruby, John Kay, Harry Sinis
 
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS IN COTROS HALL
Please join us for weekly announcements in Cotros Hall every Sunday immediately following Divine Liturgy and any special services.

ELPIS MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
The ELPIS Membership Luncheon is Sunday, September 29th at Noon at Chickasaw Country Club.
All Ladies of the parish, over 18 years old, are invited.  Elpis non-members are welcome to attend.
Our neighbor, Chickasaw Country Club, has offered us a very special all-inclusive buffet.  
Please contact Sophie Theodore for further details She can be reached via email at theoso@bellsouth.net or by phone at 458-0451.

PARAKLESIS – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

6:30pm
  
NEW FALL BIBLE CLASSES BEGINNING OCTOBER 2
BIBLE STUDY CLASSES RESUME FOR THE FALL TERM
OCTOBER 2ND - NOV 20TH
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Bible by the Byte (New Name and Reformatted)
10am - 11am
6:30pm - 7:29pm 
Inquirers' Class (NEW)
7:30pm to 8:30pm.
Times and Dates are always subject to change.  Please check the online Parish Calendar at www.goann.net.  

GOYA – PROSFORO WORKSHOP – SATURDAY OCTOBER 5

On Saturday, October 5^th, Goya will be making prosforo for the Sunday Divine Liturgy.  Please come at 9:45am to begin the workshop at 10am.  The workshop should be over by 3pm for pick up. 

GOLF OUTING – SATURDAY, OCTOBER
Church-wide Golf Outing
Breakfast: 7am at Perkins, 5112 Park Ave, Memphis, TN  38117
Tee Time: 8:45am at Audubon Park, 4160 Park Ave, Memphis, TN  38117

RSVP to Todd Bagatelas – 921-8385

ATHENIAN DANCE TROUPE FALL REHEARSALS

Sunday, 10/6    Juniors 1-2pm, Seniors 2-3:30pm
Sunday, 10/20  Juniors 1-2pm, Seniors 2-3:30pm
Saturday, 10/26  Juniors 1-2pm, Seniors 2-3:30pm
Sunday, 10/27    Oxi Day Performance during luncheon
Sunday, 11/17    Juniors 1-2pm, Seniors 2-3:30pm

PROSFORO MAKERS AND EPISTLE READERS NEEDED
Please contact Fr. Jim or the church office to volunteer to make Prosforo or to read the Epistle. We are always looking for willing servants of Christ.

IT’S GREEK TO ME! COOKBOOK

The Elpis Philoptochos Society is happy to announce that our It’s Greek to me! Cookbook is back in stock. The Holidays are coming!!  We have Christmas presents to purchase, Winter weddings to attend, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s cooking and baking to do.  Don’t forget to pick up a cookbook for any of these occasions!  Help make taste and aroma memories that will take you back to the most precious times and the happiest, most fun times in your life!

The books are available for purchase through the church bookstore, in the church office or by contacting Elaine Otto at (901)737-1191.

The price is $20

SERVICES AND INFORMATION
We are pleased that you chose to worship with us. A sad reality is that through the years the Church has experienced Schism. Different views of Communion are a result of these divisions. To protect anyone from partaking unworthily, we ask that only Orthodox Christians partake of the Body and Blood of Christ. Should you like to know more about the Orthodox faith, Fr. Jim will be glad to meet with you.
 

For more information about our parish, organizations and calendar of events, please visit our website at www.goann.net.  

LENTEN LECTURE SERIES

Each Wednesday March 5th through Wednesday April 9th 

 PreSanctified Service at 6pm

 followed by Dinner and the Lecture Series

March 5 - Bryan Berretta

Dinner Sponsored by ELPIS

 March 12 - Fr. Gregory Hohnholt

Dinner Sponsored by Young Adult League

March 19 - Fr. Ari Damaskos

Dinner Sponsored by the Daughters of Penelope

March 26 - Fr. Dean Hountalas

Dinner Sponsored by AHEPA

 April 2 - Fr. Mark Sietsema

Dinner Sponsored by Olympic Steak and Pizza

 April 9 - Paul Vieron

Dinner Sponsored by the Romanian Families

Probably the most important duty that we each have as worshippers attending church services is to do all that is in our power to see that a proper decorum and atmosphere is maintained so that all of the congregation is able to pray sincerely, peacefully and meaningfully.  

It is with this fact in mind that we have set forthe the following guidelines:

Upon entering the Church, at all times, but especially during services an individual should remember that he or she is in the House of God.  Reverence and good manners are required so as not to disturb those who are already engaged in prayer, but, even more importantly, as an expression of sincere faith and awareness of the presence of the Lord.  No irrelevant conversations should take place, either in the Narthex or in any part of the Church. 

According to actual church service procedures, each and every member of the congretation is required to be seated in the pews at the beginning of the service.  It is only by leniency that anyone is allowed to enter the Church once the services have begun.  Thus it behooves us not to take undue advantage of this leniency.  

There are several parts of the service during which no one should be moving about.  Wherever a person happens to be at these moments, he or she should stop and stand reverently, until the proper time to proceed.  These parts of the service are:

1. The Procession of the Priest and Altar Boys with the Gospel;
2. The reading of the Gospel;
3. The Cherubic Hymn and the Great Procession of the Priest and Altar Boys with the Holy Gifts;
4. The recitation of the Nicene Creed (in which the entire congregation should participate);
5. The prayers of offereing "take, eat..." and the prayers of the consecration of the Holy Gifts;
6. The Sermon;
7. Any special services (memorial services, processions, prayers).

One basic rule to follow is that, whenever the Priest is facing the people or outside of the altar, either with the censer or giving the blessing, everyone should stand wherever they are.   

Please remember that the Parish Council members and the ushering staff are required to keep order during services, and all should follow their instructions at all times.

Thank you.

As of today, Sunday, April 13, 2014

these 131 Parish Families

HAVE COMPLETED A STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARD for 2014.

Pledge Forms can be requested from the office or found in the Narthex.  The amount given is between you and God.  Though God already has your contact information, we may not.  Will you help us by completing a 2014 card?  Thank you for your faithfulness.

 ******************************************************************************************

Zoe Anaston

Daniel’s Prayer for the People

9 In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the lineage of the Medes, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans— 2 in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood by the books the number of the years specified by the word of the Lord through Jeremiah the prophet, that He would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.

3 Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. 4 And I prayed to the Lord my God, and made confession, and said, “O Lord, great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him, and with those who keep His commandments, 5 we have sinned and committed iniquity, we have done wickedly and rebelled, even by departing from Your precepts and Your judgments. 6 Neither have we heeded Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings and our princes, to our fathers and all the people of the land. 7 O Lord, righteousness belongs to You, but to us shame of face, as it isthis day—to the men of Judah, to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and all Israel, those near and those far off in all the countries to which You have driven them, because of the unfaithfulness which they have committed against You.

8 “O Lord, to us belongs shame of face, to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, because we have sinned against You. 9 To the Lord our God belongmercy and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him. 10 We have not obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in His laws, which He set before us by His servants the prophets. 11 Yes, all Israel has transgressed Your law, and has departed so as not to obey Your voice; therefore the curse and the oath written in the Law of Moses the servant of God have been poured out on us, because we have sinned against Him. 12 And He has confirmed His words, which He spoke against us and against our judges who judged us, by bringing upon us a great disaster; for under the whole heaven such has never been done as what has been done to Jerusalem.

13 “As it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us; yet we have not made our prayer before the Lord our God, that we might turn from our iniquities and understand Your truth. 14 Therefore the Lord has kept the disaster in mind, and brought it upon us; for the Lord our God is righteous in all the works which He does, though we have not obeyed His voice. 15 And now, O Lord our God, who brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and made Yourself a name, as it is this day—we have sinned, we have done wickedly!

16 “O Lord, according to all Your righteousness, I pray, let Your anger and Your fury be turned away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all those around us. 17 Now therefore, our God, hear the prayer of Your servant, and his supplications, and for the Lord’s sake cause Your face to shine on Your sanctuary, which is desolate. 18 O my God, incline Your ear and hear; open Your eyes and see our desolations, and the city which is called by Your name; for we do not present our supplications before You because of our righteous deeds, but because of Your great mercies. 19 O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and act! Do not delay for Your own sake, my God, for Your city and Your people are called by Your name.”

The Seventy-Weeks Prophecy

20 Now while I was speaking, praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the Lord my God for the holy mountain of my God, 21 yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, reached me about the time of the evening offering. 22 And he informedme, and talked with me, and said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you skill to understand. 23 At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved; therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision:

Information for the AHEPA District #1 Scholarship is now available.  Please stop by the Parish office, see a member of AHEPA or email annunciationmemphis@gmail.com if you'd like a copy of the application. 

Welcome to the World! 

Little Miss Emma Maria Hong, baby daughter of Tony and Ramona Hong was born on October 17, 2014.  She weighed 9 lbs and was 20.5" long.  

Greek Independence Day

By: Carina MacDonald

Not familiar with how Greece got its independance? Learn all about the history of Greek Independance Day.

From 1453 to 1821 Greece was under Ottoman (Turkish) rule. Despite almost 400 years of occupation, the Greek identity remained strong, largely due to the influence of the powerful Greek Orthodox Church. However, they were subjects of the Ottoman Empire, without independent political power. Over the centuries many uprisings against the oppressive rule were vanquished by the Ottoman Empire.

The Greek War of Independence
On March 25, 1821, the bishop Germanos of Patras called upon Greeks to rise up against the Ottomans once again. The War of Independence was fought fiercely under the motto "Freedom or Death." This time, the Greek freedom fighters would not be vanquished.

The battle raged through mainland Greece for several years, until a small region was reclaimed. The freedom fighters were known as klephts, and tens of thousands gave their lives in the war. The French Revolution both weakened the Ottoman Empire and raised European consciousness to the plight of the Greeks. Many joined the fight, both in spirit and proclamations of support, and by actually bearing arms with the Greeks. The poet Lord Byron went to fight and lost his life in Greece, as did many sympathizers from Europe and the Americas.

In 1832, the first official international treaty was declared, recognizing central Greece as under independent Greek rule. Over the next century, through both wars and diplomatic agreements, mainland Greece and her islands were reclaimed one by one until Greece as we know it was under one rule. The last region to return to Greek rule were the Dodecanese islands, after World War II. To this day, there is lingering bitterness between the Turks and the Greeks.

The day in which Bishop Germanos of Patros raised the flag and declared battle is also one of the holiest days of the Greek Orthodox Church. On Annunciation Day, the archangel Gabriel told Mary she would bear the Son of God. March 25 is celebrated throughout Greece as both a day of independence and an important religious holiday.

Independence Day Celebrations
Throughout the country, both secular and religious celebrations fill the streets, churches and homes. Athens hosts a huge Independence Day parade, as do many cities and towns. Streets are blockaded as military bands, dignitaries and throngs of spectators fill them to capacity. Travel and work in the large cities comes to a standstill on March 25. Marching bands in traditional Greek military uniforms and brightly costumed Greek dancers move through the streets while vendors serve up spanikopita, roasted honeyed almonds, barbequed meat, baklava and lemonade to the flag waving crowds.

The churches are filled with Annunciation Day worshippers and smaller parades in honor of the Feast of the Annunciation.

People also celebrate privately in their homes. Children are dressed in new clothes, and the house is cleaned and sparkling. Feasts and parties are held in honor of events both secular and religious.

Greek Independence Day is also celebrated in other countries. Every year the President of the United States declares a national day of celebration of Greek and American democracy on March 25. Cities with large Greek populations hold parades in honor of Independence day and Greek traditions and customs. Boston and Detroit are two such cities with large Independence Day parades and fairs.

 

http://www.life123.com/holidays/more-holidays/greek-holidays/greek-independence-day.shtml

2014-2105 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Applications and instructions for three scholarships adminstered by the Department of Philanthropy of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are now available for awards to be made for the 2014-2015 academic year.  The George & Naouma (Gioule) Gioles Scholarship and the Katina John Malta Scholarship are for undergraduate studies, and the Paleologos Scholarship is awards for graduate work of a non-theological nature.  Each of these scholarships was established through generous gifts from dedicated Greek Orthodix Christians who wanted to provide financial assistance towards the education of young people from our Orthodox Christian community.  

Applications can be downloaded from the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at www.goarch.org.  For more information, please email scholarships@goarch.org or call 212-774-0283.  The deadline for submitting an application for any of these scholarships is April 25, 2014.  

The Christos and Georgia Trakatellis Fellowship Fund applications for 2014-2015 academic year are now available from the Chancellor's Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.  

This Fund was established in 2011 by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and his brother, Prof. Antonios Trakatellis, in memory of their parents, Christos and Georgia.  The Fund offers fellowships to graduates of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology to study Greek language, Hellenic culture and liturgical practice. These studies can take place in the United States or, preferable, in Greece or at the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.  The study could be part of an established academic program (Doctoral or Master levels" or part of a free program which should be well structured and clearly defined in view of the above stated purpose of the Fund.  Candidate shall be chosen based on merit and need.  The amount of the fellowship is $3,000 per semester for up to two semesters.  One or more full or partial fellowships will be awarded annually.  

Instructions and applications can be downloaded from the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at www.goarch.org. Candidates can request more information via email (scholarship@goarch.org) or phone (212-774-0283).  The deadline for submitting an application for the fellowship is April 25, 2014. 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

CHRIS DOUGLAS SCHOLARSHIPS – due by April 15.  Applications and instructions can be obtained by contacting Andrew Douglas or the parish administration office.

PARISH ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS (AHEPA, ELPIS, DOP) – due by noon on Friday, April 18 in the parish administration office. – Applications and instructions can be obtained by contacting the Organizations directly or by contacting the parish administration office.

STAMO LATTO SCHOLARSHIP - due by May 1.  Application forms and instructions may found on the website of St. John Orthodox Church in Memphis TN via this link: 

http://stjohnmemphis.org/our-parish/youth/stammo-latto-scholarship/

       All documents, including recommendations, should be received by the deadline of May 1. Applicants are, therefore, urged to ask for transcripts, SAT scores, and recommendations as soon as possible.

ARCHDIOCESE LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE CHRISTOS & GEORGIA TRAKATELLIS FELLOWSHIP FOR 2014-2015 – deadline to submit application is April 25, 2014 - Instructions and applications can be downloaded from the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at www.goarch.org. Candidates can request more information via email (scholarship@goarch.org) or phone (212-774-0283).  The deadline for submitting an application for the fellowship is April 25, 2014.

PARISH SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FLIERS IN THIS ONLINE BULLETIN UNDER "ANNUNCIATION PARISHWIDE INFORMATION AND EVENTS FLIERS", ON THE PARISH WEBSITE AT WWW.GOANN.NET OR IN THE CHURCH OFFICE.  

Each year, the youth of our Metropolis join for faith, fun and fellowship in an Orthodox Christian environment. This rapidly growing program, held at NaCoMe Camp and Conference Center near Centerville, TN, provides an assortment of activities for its campers.

From Orthodox Life sessions, to archery and canoeing, campers will meet new friends, have lots of fun, and learn about their Orthodox Christian Faith. Please feel free to look through our entire web site and keep updated on our daily activities.

Sincerely,
Eva Kokinos-Konstantakos
St. Nicholas Summer Camp Director

http://www.southerncamp.com/ 

ART - Suitable For Framing

Exhibition + Sale

Saturday, June 7, 2014 - 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Sponsored by Elpis Philoptochos - benefiting the children of LeBonheur Children's Hospital.

Musical Accompaniment, Athenian Dancers, Cash Bar and Hors d'oeuvres

It's GREEK to me! Greek Cookbook will be on sale also.  

GALLERY SPACE AVAILABLE

For more information please direct all questions to Peter Melonas at fancifullart@hotmail.com or by phone at  901-409-4182.  

MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on June 26, 2014 of Carlos Eldon Dishion Sr., father of Kellye Farris (Phil) and grandfather of Luke and Summer, of West Memphis, AR and parishioners here at Annunciation.  He was preceded in death by his wife Connie Dishion, his parents Quince and Ima Dishion and his brothers and sisters. Mr. Dishion is also survived by 3 sons; Carlos Dishion Jr. "Red" of Heber Springs, AR, Richie Huff or Proctor, AR, Chris Huff or West Memphis, AR and 3 other daughters; Mitzi Russell of Drummonds, TN, Lisa Smith of Panama city, FL,  and Kimberley Winningham of Turrell, AR.  He leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 2 sisters, Isabelle Thompson and Barbara Burns and many nieces and nephews.  Mr. Dishion's funeral was held on Saturday, June 29th at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR followed by his burial at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR.  Memorials may be made to the Cornerstone Baptist Church, West Memphis, AR where he was a member.  

For inquirers or those who want more indepth information about Holy Week, we are providing a link to "Holy Week in the Greek Eastern Orthodox Church - A DAILY ACCOUNT OF THE SOLEMN SERVICES DURING HOLY WEEK IN THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH".  http://www.goarch.org/ourfaith/ourfaith8432.

• Arabic: Al Maseeh Qam! Haqqan Qam!

• Armenian: Christos harjav i merelotz! Orhniale harutjun Christosi!

• Coptic: Pikhirstof aftonf! Khen o methni aftonf!

• Czech: Kristus vstal zmrtvy’ch! Skutec ne vstal!

• English: Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen!

• Greek: Christos Anesti! Alithos Anesti!

• Romanian: Hristos a Inviat! Adevarat a Inviat!

• Russian: Khristos voskres! Voistinu voskres!

• Serbian: Hristos Vaskrese! Vaistinu Vaskrese!

• Slavonic: Christos Voskrese! Voistinu Voskrese!

• Slovak: Kristus vstal zmr’tvych! Skutoc ne vstal!

• Syriac: Meshiha qam! Bashrira qam!

• Ukranian: Kristos Voskres! Voistinu voskres!

He Is Risen

1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. ² And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. ³ His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. ⁴ And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.

⁵ But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. ⁶ He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. ⁷ And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”

⁸ So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.

The Women Worship the Risen Lord

⁹ And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. ¹⁰ Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.”

Thank you to the Peters family for the Bulletin Sponsorship this week.

In loving memory of Alexandra Peters from her children,

Manuel and Susanna Peters and family and

Louis and Linda Peters and family.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS

Our sympathies go out to Jim Kennedy & family for the loss last Sunday of His fater, James Paul Kennedy, of Ohio.  May his mmory be eternal.  

Thank-you to outgoing GOYA Adult Advisors

GOYA Advisors Vicki Hoover and Marianthe Pilcher have stepped aside after many years of faithful service to this vital ministry.   We thank them for the love and guidance they have shown to our youth.  Luane Semos will continue as a GOYA Advisor and she will be joined by Mitch Obradovic and Ted Poplos.  Please look for more information from the GOYA Advisors in the coming days as they begin planning for 2014 – 2015.

- Father Jim

Welcome to GOYA 2014 – 2015

We hope you are all looking forward with anticipation to another great GOYA year at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Memphis.  We are excited to build on the foundation of success of the Annunciation GOYA program laid by earlier generations of youth and adult advisors, in particular outgoing advisors Vicki Hoover and Marianthe Pilcher.  We thank them for their service, and even more for serving as positive role models for our youth.

Summer has passed quickly and school will be starting soon.  We are already looking forward to the beginning of the “GOYA year” and would like to share some background information and initial plans.

Background

GOYA is a ministry of the Church – it is not a club or organization.  It is a gathering of the faithful of the Church who share the same age/school grade and common interests.  Belonging to GOYA depends solely on being an Orthodox Christian.  The youth are not members or non-members – if they are members of the Faith, they belong!  They are participants rather than members.

The GOYA Ministry stresses the four characteristics of worship, fellowship, service, and witness.  Each of these elements will be integrated into all aspects of programming.

The GOYA Ministry at Annunciation is for youth in grades 6 through 12.  We will seek to provide programming for the entire group to provide opportunities for our older youth to serve as role models for younger participants.  But, owing to the developmental needs of different age groups in the Ministry, certain activities and meetings will be sub-divided into middle school and high school groups.

The GOYA Leadership Team will be comprised of Father Jim, the GOYA Advisors, and youth that are interested in serving in leadership roles.  

Preliminary Plans

We hope to continue to make GOYA a dynamic ministry in which our youth will want to participate.  Our goal is to establish a schedule for regular meetings (twice a month) and activities (once a month).  We are currently seeking input from youth and parents on activities and preferred methods of communication.  This Sunday, August 17th, there will be a kick-off meeting in the GOYA room for participants and parents where we will outline the calendar of activities, expectations of GOYA advisors and participants, as well as opportunities for parents.

Please forward any comments or suggestions for activities and preferred methods of communication to the Advisors.

GOYA Advisors:

    Mitch Obradovic

    Ted Poplos

    Luane Semos

Fellow Parishioners, Please join us at the Germantown International Festival on Saturday, September 20 from 11:00am - 5:00pm.  As we have in the past, our Athenian Dancers will be performing around noon time.  At 11:00am, there will be the "Parade of Countries", come join us.  It is based on the Olympic's "Parade of Countries".  There will be approximately 20-25 countries participating.  There is no charge.  Where can you bring your children and see so many different countries at no charge.  This great event takes place at the Germantown Baptist Church, 9450 Poplar in Germantown. 

Our booth is sponsored by the Daughters of Penelope.

Greetings GOYANs:

Elpis General Meeting

Food Bank Month

November is Food Bank Month at Annunciation!

Please bring your non-perishable food items to Cotros Hall any Sunday in November.  We will be taking our donations to the Highland Heights Food Pantry on December 1st.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Join us for the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Sunday, November 23rd in Cotros Hall.  Enjoy a delicious traditional Thanksgiving dinner including, Turkey, the Touliatos Family Recipe Greek Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Homemade Bread and Enosis' famous Rice Pudding - all prepared by the Touliatos Family and Friends. All are welcome! (see attached flyer)

Greek Thanksgiving Dressing and Rice Pudding for sale!

Back by popular demand! The Touliatos family is once again offering pans of Greek Thanksgiving Dressing (stuffing) and Rice Pudding for sale during the Thanksgiving season. The dressing is a family tradition passed down from Voula Touliatos which features ground meat, nuts and spices. The rice pudding is Enosis' famous recipe! Order now to have a family size pan of dressing or rice pudding ready to pick up at the Thanksgiving luncheon on Sunday, November 23rd. Both pan sizes are 13"x10". Pans of dressing cost $35. Pans of rice pudding cost $20. To order, please call Enosis Touliatos at 385-2457. Last day to place an order is Sunday, November 16th. (see attached flyer)

Save the Date!

Elpis Philoptochos and Daughters of Penelope Christmas Party

Sunday, December 7th

2:00 PM

Location to be announced

Save the Date!

Blessing of the Pets

Saturday, December 13th

10:00 AM

Annunciation Parking Lot

Save the Date!

Packing Blessing Bags for those in need at More than a Meal

Sunday, December 14th

Immediately following the Divine Liturgy

More information coming soon!

Save the Date!

More than a Meal - feeding those in need in our community

Sunday, December 21st

3:00-5:00 PM

Save the Date!

Christmas Eve Reception

Wednesday, December 24th

Elpis will be hosting a coffee hour reception following the Christmas Eve service. We are looking for 4-5 Elpis members to volunteer to bring 2 food items each for the table. Please contact Cyndi Detty if you are interested in hosting.

TELL US YOUR STORY

An open call to international women who brought an object* to the US from their country of origin.  WHAT I KEPT, an exhibition at Art Museum of the University of Memphis, will display photos & objects along with your story about why you kept the object.  The goal is to celebrate the diversity of women in our region.  

• Call for submissions: through November 30, 2014
• Exhibit opens Women's History Month: March 2015
• For more information and to submit a photograph and story visit us online at: http://www.memphis.edu.amum/whatikept.php
• Problems with submissions:  Call (901) 678-2224 or email Jason Miller at jnmiller@memphis.edu
• Step One: Fill our submission form
• Step Two: Submit a photo of your object to jnmiller@memphis.edu

Sponsored by The University of Memphis Student Activity Fee Fund

*If you left everything, what do you miss the most?  Tell us that story.  

A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University

Beloved Clergy, Godly Monastics, and Blessed Faithful,

We greet you with joy as we announce a new date for College Student Sunday, benefiting Orthodox Christian Fellowship.  Each October, college students at OCF chapters across the continent participate in Orthodox Awareness Month on their campuses.  Through fellowship, education, worship, and service, our college students seek opportunities to deepen their own faith in Jesus Christ while sharing the Orthodox Tradition with love and humility to their peers on campus.  To support the incredible efforts of our students, College Student Sunday will now be the third Sunday of October, running in conjunction with OCF's Orthodox Awareness Month.  This year, the date falls on OCTOBER 19.  

Our OCF student leaders have chosen 1 Peter 2:9 as the theme for the 2014-2015 academic school year.  How inspiring it is to see that our young people earnestly desire to live out our common vocation of Christ's royal priesthood!  But as we all know, they will face many challenges as they strive to do God's will in an environment that all too often opposes Christ's message of love, mercy, purity, and righteousness.  Many of our students will be facing a challenging spiritual environment, and it is our repsonsiblity as a Church to encourage and guide them where they are--on campus.  

Orthodox Christian Fellowship continues to provide students with opportunities to encounter Christ and grown in their Orthodox faith through their growing network of on campus OCF chapters led by talented students, clergy, and lay advisors as well as through programs such as College Conference.  Real Break, and the Summer Leadership Institute.  OCF continues to make every effort to connect new freshmen to campus chapters and local parishes through the First Forty Days Initiative, which involves extensive effort from our student leaders and spiritual advisors to contact every incoming freshman within their first forthy days on campus.  We wholeheartedly pray for and strongly encourage your support of these noble efforts by ensuring that the contact information for your parish's graduating high school seniors be sent each and every year to the OCF National Office for dissemination to our dedicated local chapters!

Additionally, with the greatest sincerity and earnestness, we encourage your committed financial support of this fundamental ministry which functions completely on the contributions of caring Orthodox faithful like yourselves.  We are asking that a special collection be taken on this day in support of the good work of OCF, and we encourage the entire faithful__clergy, parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts, uncles, and friends of our treasured college students--to be generous in your offering of support to this ministry on their behalf.  If for some reason October 19 is not a good date for your parish, please make the collection on the Sunday before or after.  Donations may be sent to the ODF National Office via the enclosed envelope or online at www.ocf.net/donate.

May our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ, who calls all of us to contribute to the ministry of His Church as part of His royal priesthood, guide and strengthen all  of our cherished and blessed Orthodox college students.

Chaplain Elizabeth Hawkins- Graduate of Holy Cross School of Theology, Chaplain with LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, commissioned and endorsed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and a parishioner of Annunciation, speaks with the Orthodox Christian Network about how to talk with your children about death, whether in an ethereal way or in a real life critical or terminal situation. 

http://myocn.net/praying-talking-about-death/

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese ^of America

Protocol Number 195/14

                                                                            October 26, 2014

                                                                 National Leadership 100 Sunday

                 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable,

                            always abounding in the work of the Lord,

                       knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

                                                                          (1 Corinthians 15:58)

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate,  the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America.

Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

On this Sunday, October 26, the Feast of Saint Demetrios and following the Feast of Stina Iakovos on October 23, we give thanks to God for the steadfast and abounding labor of the members of Leadership 100 and celebrate the great acomplishments of the Leadership 100 Endowment Fund, as its celebration of its 30th Anniversary comes to a close.  Leadership 100 has faithfully supported the ministries and institutions of our Church for the glory of God.  For the past fifteen years, since my Enthronement as Archbishop of America, I have witnessed firsthand the devotion of these remarkable men and women who give joyfully of their time and talent to serve the sacred minmistries of our Archdiocese and advance our Orthodox Faith and Helllenic Heritage.

Leadership 100 has reached out first and foremost to our youth and children and families through their support of Church Summer Camps and the Center for Family Care in the Direct Archidicesan District and in each Metropolis, while maintaining its commitment to provide precious gifts to men called to the Holy Priesthood through scholarships offered at our beloved Holy Cross School of Theology.  Leadership 100 has, furthermore, assisted active clergy, retired clergy and their presvyteres.  It has also provided essential resources for the faithful and the unchurched through quality publications and more effective video and digital communications that broaden the work of the parishes and ministries of our Archdiocese.

In these changing times, Leadership 100 has supported the charitable outreach of INternational Orthodox Christian Charities, the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry and other ministries under the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, as well as the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, as we seek greater unity of mission and purpose to overcome divisions.  This steadfast labor had abounded to the good in the face of opposing forces throughout the nation and around the world through generous gifts and a witness to the truth. 

 We acknowledge with special gratitude the generous gift of Leadership 100 toward the building of the Saint Nicholas Shrine at Ground Zero, in continuity with its role in providing critical support in the aftermath of September 11.

 On this sixth commemoration of National Leadership 100 Sunday, I ask all of our parishes to honor Leadership 100’s faithful legacy of service and to recognize its members.  In celebrating both the Feast of Saint Demetrios and the Feast of Saint Iakovos, may we recognize the special blessings of God through Leadership 100’s precious offerings.  We fervently pray that the Lord will continue to bless abundantly Leadership 100 in the years to come, and keep its members in health and prosperity as they fulfill their sacred role as leaders of good works (cf. Titus 3:8).

 With paternal love in Christ,

†DEMETRIOS

 Archbishop of America

Protocol No. 199/14

                                                                                                                                                                                           October 28, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                    OXI Day

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of  the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America

Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

            As we commemorate OXI Day on October 28 and remember the valiant stand of the people of Greece in 1940 against the advancement of the forces of Fascism, we are aware that struggles for freedom and peace and against tyranny are very much a part of our modern world.  Just as some of us and most certainly our fathers and mothers saw and experienced the brutality and inhumane actions of an occupying force, so too we are witnesses today of persecution, violence, and death.

            This is why the response of OXI, of “NO”, to the Axis powers and their threats stands as a brilliant example of courage in the face of overwhelming power, resilience in the midst of tremendous adversity, and strength that came from a firm commitment to cherished ideals and from faith.  It was evident in October 1940, and even more in April 1941, that the forces of Greece were no match for the huge and frightening Axis war machine.  However, the people of Greece took an amazing and courageous stand against the fascist and Nazi armies.  The very same stand was evident in the years of horrendous occupation of Greece by the Axis forces.  The Greeks remained strong, hoping for the day when freedom would return.  This strength was sustained by an identity and heritage that was rooted in ideals that emphasized the highest qualities and potential of our humanity.  Certainly, their identity was also shaped by a firm belief in the strength that comes from the Almighty God.

            In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul encourages the faithful to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.  He emphasizes that the greater struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.  (Ephesians 6:10-12)  In using the analogy of armor, he affirms that this is a spiritual battle and that our strength in the Lord comes from the weapons of truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation and from perseverance in prayer.  (6:13-18).

            It was with this spiritual armor through communion with God and His power that many faithful have withstood the forces of evil.  In truth and holiness and with a deep faith and hope in salvation, many blessed Saints faced persecution and death.  With a love of peace and life in response to brutal hostility, many more have endured.  Under occupation by ruthless foreign powers, in suffering, and with the loss of freedom and security, many have found strength in the power of His might and the assurance of His promises.

            On OXI Day we affirm this as our inheritance and our legacy.  We also acknowledge the valiant stand of the people of Greece as an example for our contemporary world.  From the witness of our forebears and the guidance of our Orthodox Christian faith, we know that the threats of tyranny and violence are ultimately overcome by affirming the absolute value of life, by resisting the ideologies of hatred and death, by living in righteousness and seeking peace/  With our faith in the invincible assistance that comes through the grace of God and with our labors to share the Gospel with others, we bear witness to the world that our strength, an enduring strength, comes from our Lord and the power of His might. 

            On this OXI Day may we offer prayers of remembrance and gratitude for those who courageously said “NO” to tyranny.  May we also honor their witness by our faithfulness to the ideals of our Hellenic heritage and Orthodox faith, knowing our strength comes from God.  May we also on this day continue to offer our sincere prayers and support for those who live in fear and under oppression and tyranny, knowing that they will find solace and refuge in God in their time of great need.

                                                                            With paternal love in Christ,

                                                                                    † DEMETRIOS

                                                                               Archbishop of America

ARCHON OF THE CHURCH

Mr. Theodore Poplos was invested into the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle/Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America on Sunday, October 19, 2014.  The Investiture took place at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City.  In attendance with Ted from our parish were his family, Dr. Stephanie Storgion Poplos, their children Nicholas and Contance and Fr. Jim Berends.

As a dedicated Orthodox Christian, he has demonstrated exemplary Christian Stewardship in offering his time, talent and resources over the years to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.  He will be recognized from here on with the ancient and illustrious Byzantine offikion of Archon that has been bestowed on him by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, on behalf of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

The Archons represent the nobility of the Church, both in Byzantine and modern times, and with this noble characterization is associated an extraordinary responsibility, noblesse oblige, as His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has exhorted, to continue sustained and distinguished service  to the Church.  It is the Archon who is the most ardent supporter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and serves as a goodwill ambassador of the Phanar in his daily life.

The Archon of the Great Church of Christ is a Defender of the Faith and as such is expected to demonstrate leadership in the support of his local Parish, Diocese/Metropolis, Archdiocese and, most importantly, the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Ted will hold the office of Hartophylax (Hierarchal Secretary). Historically the Hartophylax was usually a clergyman and as chief secretary to the Bishop, served as a permanent representative of the Bishop and was authorized to sign certain Church documents.  He also taught in the Church School asn was a professor, a recorder of minutes and an archivist. 

AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS!

 A Time to Rebuild - 

 http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWopa4I5g3xAwrqu5diYHabGmLjStCjoQ

To Donate to the Shrine Rebuilding, please visit: http://www.stnicholaswtc.org/donate

Sunday - November 16