WELCOME FATHER SAMARAS
Welcome to Father Samaras who officially joins our church this weekend as Saint John's Presiding Priest. Father Nicholas Samaras’ descent is from Gargalianos and Tripoli, Greece. His grandparents immigrated to Woburn, Massachusetts where he graduated from High School and went on to graduate from Hellenic College and our Holy Cross School of Theology. He attended the Aristotelian University in Thessaloniki, Greece and lived on the island of Patmos. In addition to his Masters in Theology, he also earned a Master of Fine Art from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from the University of Denver.
Having received the blessing of Saint Paisios to become ordained, Father Samaras loves to focus on faith-education, spiritual growth, and serving our people. In 32 years, he has served at the Diocese of Denver and parishes in Grand Junction, Colorado (4 years), Tarpon Springs, Florida (2 years), Lecanto, Florida (9 years), and West Nyack, New York (16 years).
Married to the daughter of a priest, Evyenia Diacovasilis Samaras, they are the proud parents of Anastasia and Kallistos Samaras.
THE DAY HAS COME!
I could not be more excited to begin as the spiritual leader of this beautiful church which has shown both resilience amongst its many changes as well as its determination to grow with its eyes on the future. I am honored to follow the footsteps of Father Ioannikios and look forward on continuing what he has begun.
My first priority is to meet the members of our parish and begin to build a relationship with each one of you. I look forward to our conversations and encourage you to reach out to me if I can ever be of assistance.
Father Samaras
THE NEW WALL IS GOING UP
We have begun rehanging icons that required limited cleaning or repairs. If you would like to support this part of the renovation, including the repair of any damaged icons, please donate using the Donate buttom below. Thank you! Every little contribution empowers the present and secures the future of our community!
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Saturday, August 6, 2022
9:00am Orthros / 10:15am Divine Liturgy
Holy Transfiguration
Sunday, August 7, 2022
9:00am Orthros/10:00am Divine Liturgy
8th Sunday of Matthew
Sunday, August 14, 2022
9:00am Orthros/10:00am Divine Liturgy
9th Sunday of Matthew
Sunday, August 21, 2022
9:00am Orthros/10:00am Divine Liturgy
10th Sunday of Matthew
Sunday, August 28, 2022
9:00am Orthros/10:00am Divine Liturgy
11th Sunday of Matthew
Sunday, August 28, 2022
6:30pm Great Vespers
Monday, August 29, 2022
9:00am Orthros/10:00am Divine Liturgy
Beheading of John the Baptist
2022 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
President - Theo Christ
Vice President - Yvonne Anastasiou
Treasurer - Evdokia Sofos
Secretary - Dina Mastoras
Parish Council Member - Anastassios Mentis
Parish Council Member - Dialecti Voudouris
Parish Council Member - Maria Gaitanis