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1 N A T I V I T Y O F C H R I S T The Word And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. ~John 1:14 A Monthly Newsletter January 2017 Fr. John s Message Liturgies & Readings Stewardship Parish Council Church Life Philoptochos Sunday School Reflecting Upcoming services 2017 Pledge Forms Updates from the Dec Events Vasilopita & Updates & on Baptism for January Parish Council Jan Opportunities Membership Day Vasilopita Page 1 Page 2 Page 5 Page 7 Page 8 Page 13 Page 16 "As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Matthew 3:16-17 Think for a moment about the reason you were baptized. For many of us who were baptized at a young age, the reason is simple: our parents made the decision for us. However, one of the most significant theological truths in our Orthodox faith is the doctrine of free will. God, out of His love for us, has given us the ability to choose. Although we did not choose baptism as a child, as an adult, we do have a choice to follow Christ and His teachings. We have a choice to attend Church regularly, not at all, or attend a different Church all together. It is an expression of our free will. As we celebrate the baptism of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ this month, it is important for us to remember the significance of this major feast day. Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist to initiate a new covenant: to baptize all nations in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The water used in baptism is significant for the regeneration of our soul and body and for the cleansing of our old self, into a pure, renewed life in Jesus Christ. The baptism of our Lord is referred to as Epiphany, because it is the manifestation of the Holy Trinity. For the first time in the history of mankind, God is revealed to the world through the Father (with His voice) the Son (in the flesh) and the Holy Spirit (in the form of a dove). As the Church commemorates Christ s baptism and celebrates God s manifestation, let us also be inspired through this liturgical tradition to reflect on our own baptism. Just as His Father and the Holy Spirit were present at Christ s baptism, parents, godparents and loved ones were also present at our own baptism. Just as Christ needed to dwell on earth for the Holy Trinity to be truly revealed to the world, so too must we also choose to allow Christ to dwell in Continued on Page 2 The Word 2.0 "1

2 S E Q U O I A C L U B Continued from Page 1 our hearts so the Father, Son and Holy Spirit may be revealed in our lives. Many of us may not have actively chosen baptism, but we do however have the opportunity to actively confirm the decision of our baptism by accepting Christ in our lives and actively participating in a relationship with God. I pray that January 2017 is not just the beginning of another month or year, but it is the beginning of a newly strengthened faith. May we all reflect on our baptism, our faith, and our involvement in the life of the Church so we might reveal within ourselves the immeasurable blessings that God continues to bestow on us all. May it be a happy and healthy 2017 New Year to you and your families! In Christ, Fr. John January Liturgies and Readings January Liturgies & Readings On Sundays, Orthros begins at 9:00am, and the Divine Liturgy begins at 10:00am. Weekday Orthros begins at 8:30am, and the Divine Liturgy begins at 9:30am. Please consult the calendar inside for exact times for services. Day Date Service Epistle Gospel Sun Jan 1 St Basil the Great Colossians 2:8-12 Luke 2:20-21, Thurs Jan 5 Eve of Theophany 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Luke 3:1-18 Fri Jan 6 Holy Theophany Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Matthew 3:13-17 Sat Jan 7 Synaxis of John the Baptist Acts 19:1-8 John 1:19-34 Sun Jan 8 Sunday after Theophany Ephesians 4:7-13 Matthew 4:12-17 Sun Jan 15 12th Sunday of Luke Colossians 3:4-11 Luke 17:12-19 Tues Jan 17 St. Anthony Hebrews 13:17-21 Luke 6:17-23 Wed Jan 18 St. Anthansios and St. Cyril Hebrews 13:7-16 Matthew 5:14-19 Sun Jan 22 15th Sunday of Luke 1 Timothy 4:9-15 Luke 19:1-10 Sun Jan 29 Sunday of the Canaanite 11 Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 Matthew 15:21-28 Mon Jan 30 Three Hierarchs Hebrews 13:7-16 Matthew 5:14-19 " 2 The Word 2.0

3 P A R I S H C O U N C I L Why Do We Have Our Homes Blessed? by Phyllis Meshel Onest, M.Div. Begin Everything with Prayer Since we are reminded in Scripture to begin whatever we do with prayer, it has been the practice of Orthodox Christians for centuries to have new dwellings blessed either before or just after settling in. This has been extended to one's business or office, and even college dorm rooms. "The service performed by the priest to bless the new dwelling is somewhat similar to the consecration of a church [in the Russian practice] in that holy water, holy oil, and incense are used and a lesson from the holy Gospel is read. All the rooms of the house are sprinkled with holy water and each of the four outer walls are anointed with the sign of the Cross with holy oil, a candle placed before them, and after the censing of the house, the lesson from the Holy Gospel is read [in Greek practice the service of the Small Blessing of Waters is generally done]. At the conclusion of the blessing, the inhabitants are blessed with holy water: the husband first, followed by the wife and then the children - the oldest first. Relatives and friends present are then blessed." (Marriage and the Christian Home, by Rev. Michael B. Henning, p.24.) Back to "The Fall" From Scripture we know that whatever God created was good, but with "the Fall", evil entered the world, corrupting the creation. God the Father sent His Son Jesus to save it by effecting a "new creation". This is celebrated at Theophany, specifically with the Great Blessing of Water. "The consecration of the waters on this feast places the entire world - through its 'prime element' of water - in the perspective of the cosmic creation, sanctification, and glorification of the Kingdom of God in Christ and the Spirit." (The Orthodox Faith, Vol. II, Worship, by Fr. Thomas Hopko, p.127.) All the readings, hymns, prayers, and actions of the day speak of God's presence in our entire world and universe, His creation. Through water all of the creation is once again sanctified by God, becoming good again, the way God had intended. The Feast Of Theophany The Feast of Theophany (or Epiphany) commemorates the Baptism of our Lord in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. We know from the troparion of the day that "the Trinity was made manifest" to us. But there's more to it than this. "When Jesus descends into the depths of the river, there occurs a profound upheaval. It is not the one baptized who is purified, for he is spotless; but it is the water that is transfigured and illumined. This water, which was believed to be transparent and purifying, is in fact polluted, inhabited by evil spirits, servants of the old gods. By purifying the elements, by sanctifying matter, Jesus frees the cosmos from the powers of evil." (The Incarnate God, Vol. I, Catherine Aslanoff, French edition editor, translated by Paul Meyendorff, p.163.) continued on Page 4 The Word 2.0 "3

4 The Great Blessing of Water and the Home S E Q U O I A C L U B continued from Page 3 The Great Blessing of Water takes place at the end of that day's Liturgy. Since our homes cannot be brought to the Church, the Church - through the priest and cantor - go to the homes. There the service of blessing, which began in the church, is finished with the sprinkling of water in the home. Traditionally, in most Orthodox parishes, the priest personally visits all his parishioners each year to pray with them in the place where they live, and to bless their surroundings with the newly sanctified water of Theophany (January 6). By sanctifying our living quarters, our private place, we extend the grace of God to our individual dwellings. (In very large parishes a yearly visit may not be possible. In areas of the country where the winter is harsh, I know of at least one parish where houses are blessed at the beginning of the ecclesiastical year in September.) We also bring the blessed water to our homes to use throughout the year to bless our homes and to drink whether we are ill or as part of our daily prayer life. "There are many occasions in family life when a sip of holy water can help to remind us of the blessing that was given 'to bestow sanctification', 'unto healing of soul and body', 'to be a fountain welling forth unto life eternal', as the priest prayed in the litany of Epiphany day." (Little Falcons: Water, Vol. 5, No. 2, 1998, p.33.) Weaving Christ into Our Lives The blessing of homes by these holy waters maintains the spiritual association between the 'family church' and the parish, as well as again providing for the sharing of God's spiritual gifts. This annual blessing is not as elaborate as the blessing of the new dwelling, but because of this it should not be overlooked, for it is in this way that the grace of God is extended to individual dwellings." (Marriage and the Christian Home, p.25.) If the priest comes to bless the home when the children are present, they have the opportunity to see the parish priest in a different and personal situation. If the priest permits, they can lead the way through the house, or hold a candle. They can show him their rooms or pets or favorite toys. They receive a blessing with water. For children, the house blessing shows the connection of the Church to the home. In Summary What does it mean to ask God to bless something? All things in the world have been spoiled right along with us. God must bless His world again in order for it to be the way that He wants it to be. For this reason God sent His Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit to the world: to bless everyone and everything that He made, to make all things good again. When the priest comes to bless our homes, he asks God to have mercy on the house, to rid it of every evil and to fill it with every blessing. What a wonderful way to begin the New Year! House Blessings Please call the Church Office to arrange for your house blessing! " 4 The Word 2.0

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7 F R O M A R O U N D T H E A R C H D I O C E S E Parish Assembly is Productive. The Parish Assembly took place on Sunday, December 4 th. The leaders of our wonderful Ministries reported on their activities in the last eight months. The ministries included Philoptochos, Folk Dance, Religious Education, Greek School, Choir, GOYA, and Young Adults. The Articles of Incorporation were amended in order to comply with governmental regulations to apply for exemption for property taxes for the Parish Home. The By Laws were amended to allow only one person from an immediate family residing in the same household to serve on the Parish Council at any one time. The Assembly elected the Board of Elections members: Joanna Castro, Anna Cordellos, Matina Seremetis, and Susan Stockton. We would like to thank them for their efforts in running the election and tabulating the Parish Council Election results. The Assembly elected a Board of Auditors to audit the 2016 Financials. The Auditors elected were: Kim Daifotis, Chris Kalabokes, Bill Burrows, and Scott Walters. They will be reporting their audit report to the Spring 2017 Parish Assembly. A Facilities report was also presented. The activities have included the replacement of the lighting system in the Great Hall and contracting for lighting of the parking lot. We are developing a comprehensive planning program that establishes the context for all minor repairs and maintenance as well as major capital projects in the near future. The goals for next year are to establish an efficient, transparent and effective facilities management system as well as to develop Vision and Master Plans on which all actions could be addressed and evaluated. We welcome input and suggestions from you. Parish Council Elections. Thank You: We would like to thank Tiffany Haginicols, Pat Kamages, and Ed Keller for their service to the Parish on the Parish Council for the last three years and all of their additional volunteer activities. Welcome: We would like to congratulate and welcome the new Parish Council Members who will start their terms in January They include Irene Meehan, Peter Passaris, George Sotiras, Spiro Stratigos, and George Tacticos. Stewardship: Updates from the Parish Council 2016 Stewardship: We currently have 230 pledged for Almost all have fulfilled their pledge. If you have not completed your 2016 pledge donations please try to do so by as soon as possible Stewardship: The Parish needs everyone s time, talent, and treasure as their Stewardship for We urge parishioners to complete the stewardship form with your pledge to let us know what skills you have to volunteer for the Parish community by January 15, 2017 if possible. Also we need Stewards to complete suggestions for the suggestion box answering the simple question: How can the Nativity of Christ Parish better serve you and your family? Please call or the Church office for a Stewardship form or Suggestion Box Form. We wish Everyone a very Happy New Year! The Word 2.0 "7

8 Blanket Social S T E W A R D S H I P On December 2, 2016, Nativity of Christ held its 6th Annual Blanket Tying Social. It was a beautiful expression of faith, fellowship and community as 54 blankets were tied. 18 were donated to a women s shelter in San Rafael and 36 were donated to the UCSF Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Thank you to all those who contributed to the success of this wonderful event in our parish! " 8 The Word 2.0

9 S T E W A R D S H I P December Youth and Young Adult Events GOYA Christmas Gathering The high schoolers gathered at the Rouman s home on Thursday, December 15. They enjoyed pizza, fellowship, games and a gift exchange. We thank the Roman s for their hospitality and look forward to more high school GOYA gatherings in the future! Young Adults at the Metropolis On Friday December 16, His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos hosted a Young Adult Christmas Gathering at the Metropolis House. Young adults from Nativity of Christ were able to attend and meet other young adults from all over Northern California. Altar Boy Retreat On Saturday, December 17 the acolytes of Nativity of Christ were able to attended a retreat led by Fr. John. In addition to cleaning various areas of the church, there was also great discussion about many of the objects that are found in the Holy Altar. The Word 2.0 "9

10 Christmas Pageant S T E W A R D S H I P Christmas Caroling On Sunday, December 18th, through the wonderful efforts of the Sunday School teachers, Greek School teachers, and Gigi Medan, the youth of our Nativity of Christ Parish beautifully performed at the Christmas Pageant. The hall was filled with the joyous sounds of the entire community singing the various Christmas carols. Christ is born! Glorify Him! On Tuesday, December 27th, stewards of Nativity of Christ went Christmas Caroling. The joy of Christmas was spread to many homes and skilled nursing facilities. A delicious potluck was then enjoyed by all who participated. Thank you to Susan Stockton and the entire Outreach Committee for organizing this wonderful event. Christ is born! Glorify Him! " 10 The Word 2.0

11 P A R I S H C O U N C I L Mark Your Calendars: Youth and Young Adults Events January 12: High School GOYA High School Gathering at the Boosalis House. March 10-12: Bay Area GOYA Lenten Retreat Middle school and high school students from all over the Bay Area will gather for a Lenten Retreat at the Marin Headlands in Sausalito. More information coming soon for this awesome weekend! 2017 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Oratorical Topics are available at goarch.org. Parish Festival to be held at Nativity of Christ on March 19, January 13-16: Young Adult Winter Retreat at Lake Tahoe Young Adults from the Metropolis gather in Lake Tahoe for the Annual Winter Retreat. January 16: Open Gym All ages are welcome for a night of basketball, volleyball, and other fun games. Friday, April 14: Great Friday Retreat Parents and youth are invited to Nativity of Christ to remember the holiest day of the year. Mark your calendars and join us to remember Christ s Passion on the Cross. July 16-22: Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch Join Fr. John and the youth of Nativity of Christ for summer camp! Register online at: summer-camp/ Filenathes Please join us at the annual Filenathes membership meeting on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 12 noon in the "small kitchen" at the Nativity of Christ Church. Filenathes will provide Vasilopita for blessings for the New Year. Please bring your favorite dish for all of us to enjoy. RSVP Diane Kavantjas at The Word 2.0 "11

12 S E Q U O I A C L U B Oratorical Festival ORATORICAL 2017 Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Parish Festivals Parish Festival: should take March place 5, 2017 before April 1 District District Festivals Festival: will take April place 2, 2017 during April Metropolis Metropolis Festival: Festival: Saturday, May 13, 13, Saint Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center Topics and Speaker Helps are available on the Metropolis of San Francisco Religious Education Page: " 12 The Word 2.0

13 Saints Cosmas & Damian Patron Saints of Philoptochos P H I L O P T O C H O S Vasilopita Sale January 8 for St. Basil Academy The Vasilopita fellowship hour is scheduled for Sunday, January 8 after Divine Liturgy. An order form is available in this newsletter. Pre-sale order forms will be available in the church narthex and at preceding fellowship hours in the hall. Order forms must be received by January 4. By ordering ahead, you will be assured of taking home a delicious loaf on January 8. Remember that all of the proceeds from the bread sale and fellowship hour go to St. Basil Academy. Philoptochos 2017 Membership Campaign January 15 The Nativity of Christ Philoptochos chapter will hold their annual membership fellowship hour on Sunday, January 15. The New Year offers the opportunity to reflect on the Philoptochos mission to minister to the underprivileged. Our members, both women and men, provide hope and inspiration to overcome the challenges faced by many in our local community and beyond. Philoptochos is a team of Orthodox Christians that has been charged to minister to those less fortunate. Please join to keep us strong in our endeavor. A membership form can be found in this newsletter. Lots of Thank Yous! Speaking of working together as members of Philoptochos, December found many opportunities to support our local community. A heartfelt thank you to Kay Simon and Maria Pappas for making the delicious soups served at the 2 nd Annual Holiday Bazaar. A portion of the proceeds from the Bazaar went to North Bay Big Brothers Big Sisters. Gigi Pappas-Medan shared her artistic side with us by creating the beautiful gift baskets that were sold at the Light the Path Luncheon to benefit our Metropolis seminarians. Thank you, Gigi! The UCSF hospital blanket making social on December 2 was made all that much nicer for the participants with yummy soup prepared by Kay Simon. A big thank you to Vickie Hatos for chairing the social! Fellowship Hours Hosting a fellowship hour means that you provide snacks of your choice. Philoptochos members make the coffee and set-up the food/coffee tables. If you would like to host a fellowship hour, contact Debbie Kokalis or sign-up on the board located in the hall entrance. While the purpose of fellowship hours are to provide a nice way to meet your friends following Divine Liturgy and raise money for the many charities that your Philoptochos chapter supports, there are expenses to the chapter for paper goods and coffee supplies. Please consider offering a little more to help defray the costs. Community Christmas Card The Nativity of Christ community showed great support for our annual Christmas card fundraiser for the Retired Clergy Association. Thanks to all who participated, our chapter made a donation of $2000. Philoptochos Dates to Remember January 3 6:30 Philoptochos board meeting January 4 Vasilopita pre-orders due January 8 Vasilopita Sunday January 15 Membership Sunday The Word 2.0 "13

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16 Sunday School Corner A R O U N D T H E A R C H D I O C E S E January Sunday School Updates We continue with our School Year Theme from Galatians 5:22, The Fruits of the Spirit. This month s theme is Patience. Through the example of the saints we learn much about patience. Join us on January 8 th to learn more about the life of St. Basil and how he and the saints exemplify this fruit of the Spirit and how we too can have this characteristic of a true Christian developed more in us! Thanks to Gigi Medan, the Sunday School Staff and the Greek School Staff for a joyful and inspiring Christmas/Nativity Pageant in December! God Bless all the teachers and children and their parents! Important Dates January 1 : Happy New Year! Happy St. Basil s Day. Chronia Polla/Many Years to all who celebrate January 8 : Activity Sunday. Theme St. Basil. Classes learn together in High School room after communion and go to the annual Vasilopita cutting in the large hall together. January 15: Classes meet for individual grade level instruction after communion. January 22: Classes meet for individual grade level instruction after communion January 29: Snacks and Learning; Sunday School Open House all grade levels. Bring your parents/ grandparent to Sunday School. After communion The Tradition of the Vasilopita (with Recipe) From the DOWAMA St. Raphael Clergy Brotherhood: The tradition of baking and cutting a special "pita" (which can mean a loaf of bread, a cake, or even a pie) each year on January 1st is observed in honor of our holy father Basil the Great, archbishop of Caesarea in Cappodocia-- hence its name "Vasilopita" meaning "St. Basil's Bread." This tradition is observed in both parish churches and in the homes of the faithful. What is the meaning of this tradition and how did it begin? For centuries upon centuries, parents, grandparents and godparents have related the following to Orthodox children about St. Basil and the Vasilopita. One year, during a time of terrible famine, the emperor levied a sinfully excessive tax upon the people of Caesarea. The tax was such a heavy burden upon the already impoverished people that to avoid debtors' prison each family had to relinquish its few remaining coins and pieces of jewelry, including precious family heirlooms. Learning of this injustice upon his flock, St. Basil the Great, the archbishop of Caesarea, took up his bishop's staff and the book of the holy Gospels and came to his people's defense by fearlessly calling the emperor to repentance. By God's grace, the emperor did repent! He canceled the tax and instructed his tax collectors to turn over to St. Basil all of the chests containing the coins and jewelry which had been paid as taxes by the people of Caesarea. But now St. Basil was faced with the daunting and impossible task of returning these thousands of coins and pieces of jewelry to their rightful owners. After praying for a long time before the icons of our Master Christ and His All-Holy Mother, St. Basil had all the treasures baked into one huge pita. He then called all the townspeople to prayer at the cathedral, and, after Divine Liturgy, he blessed and cut the pita, giving a piece to each person. Miraculously, each owner received in his piece of Vasilopita his own valuables. They all joyfully returned home, giving thanks to God who had delivered them from abject poverty and to their good and holy bishop St. Basil the Great! In remembrance of that miracle wrought by God as a result of St. Continued on page " The Word 2.0

17 Vasilopita F R O M A R O U N D T H E A R C H D I O C E S E Continued from page 16 Basil's love and defense of his people, Orthodox Christians have observed the tradition of the Vasilopita each year on January 1st-- the date on which St. Basil reposed in the Lord in the year 379. In some places the Vasilopita is prepared as a loaf of rich bread (like that used for Artoklasia), while in other places it takes the form of a spicy sheet cake (without frosting). But no matter what form a Vasilopita may take, they all have one thing in common-- each contains a single coin. After placing the bread dough or cake batter in the proper baking pan, the baker makes with the foil-wrapped coin the sign of the Cross over it, closes his/her eyes, and then secretely places it into the unbaked Vasilopita. After the Vasilopita is baked and cooled, it is blessed and cut following Divine Liturgy for the feast of St. Basil on January 1st. Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 3 extra-large eggs Grated rind of 2 large oranges Grated rind of 2 large lemons A Simple Recipe for Vasilopita 1/2 teaspoon crushed/powdered sour cherry pits (Arabic mahleb, Greek makhlepi) 2 teaspoons crushed/powdered gum mastic (Arabic miski, Greek mastikha) 4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1 egg yolk blended with 1 tablespoon milk sesame seeds blanched almonds a clean coin - a quarter will do nicely - wrapped in silver or gold foil Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Thickly butter a 10-inch round spring form pan. 2. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter until it is light and fluffy. Beat in the sugar and beat until the mixture is light. Beat in the eggs, one a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the orange and lemon rinds, and the crushed/powdered sour cherry pits and gum mastic. 3. In a separate bowl, sift together three cups of the flour, the baking powder and salt. 4. With the mixer on low speed, gradually beat in the dry mixture alternately with the milk. The batter will be very thick. Using a wooden spoon, gradually blend in the remaining flour, beating well until completely smooth. 5. Spread the batter into the pan, press the coin into the dough until it is completely covered (don't let anyone see where you place it!), and then smooth the top. Brush the top evenly with the egg and milk mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Gently press the blanched almonds into the top to make a Cross and spell out the date of the new year. 6. Bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown (if it browns too quickly, cover the top with aluminum foil). The Word 2.0 "17

18 S T E W A R D S H I P 10th Annual Crab Feed 10th Annual COMMUNITY CRAB FEED DINNER A Benefit for Pancretan Chapter of Marin & Sonoma Counties & Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church Saturday January 14, 2017 Nativity of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1110 Highland Drive, Novato (reservations by January 7th) 5:30 pm - No Host Reception 6:30 pm - Dinner A Delicious feast including Crab, pasta, salad, garlic bread, wine, dessert & coffee Tickets: $65 for ages 15 and up $25 for ages 7-14 No charge for under 6 $600 for a table of 10 Raffle and Silent Auction Live Cretan Music and Dancing Stelios Katzakis, Antonis Marmatakis & Mihalis Mavroudis Lyra, Laouto, Mandolino ~ Performance by Minoan Dancers ~ Name: Address: Phone: Please reserve tickets or tables (10 guests per table) PLEASE LIST NAMES OF GUESTS TO BE SEATED AT YOUR TABLE ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM FOR MORE INFORMATION: church office or crete.marin@gmail.com Make checks payable to Nativity of Christ Greek OrthodoxChurch Mail your form and check by January 7th to Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church 1110 Highland Drive Novato CA " 18 The Word 2.0

19 2017 Pledged Stewards of Nativity of Christ F R O M A R O U N D T H E A R C H D I O C E S E (As of December 27, 2016) We thank all stewards who have committed to being the voice of Christ in a changing World. Presiding Priest Fr. John and Pres. Stephanie Kocolas Priests Emeritus Fr. James and Pres. Evelyn Adams Fr. Constantine and Pres. Kay Efstathiu Aaron, Steven and Eva Angelonides, Peter and Arlene Antonis, Chris and Keri Arango, Pat Argyres, Andreas and Joanne Barksdale, Pamela Bizani, Alexandra Bizani, Barbara Blasingame, David and Katina Booras, Pauline Botaitis, Demetri Burrows, William and Floretta Camamis, Constantine Camamis, Dina Castro, Jeff and Joanna Catel, Paraskevi Corcoran, Bruce and Fran Chyrklund, Chris and Elaine Couch, George and Katherine Degaitis, Julia Della Cella, Joseph and Kathryn Kalabokes Demiris, George and Ray Ann Economy, Carol Fourakis, Vasilis and Effie Gagas, Charles and Claire Gavallos, Constantina Gikkas, Peter and Vickie Hatos Giusti, Nonie Grey, Connie Hajopoulos, Kathy Hall, Bryan and Paula Hanis, Stella Kalabokes, Chris and Victoria Kalabokes, Matthew Kamages, Christ and Patricia Kanas, Nick and Carolynn Kavantjas, Diane Keller, Edward and Karen Kocolas, Andoni and Alexia Kosturos, John and Dolly Kozas, Tom and Angie Lagios, Michael and Sheila Lourdes, Vasiliki Madias, Alex and Robyn Madias, Constantine and Marti Madias, Theodore Manesis, Alexandra Mantalvanos, Alex and Maria Marshall, Philip and Kathy Martin, Jason and Mia Medan, Dushan and Gigi Meehan, Thomas and Irene Messner, Mark and Cheryl Morales, Marlon and Andrea Morphew, Forest and Ephimia Panagotacos, James and Diane Pantazes, Katherine Papanikolaou, George and Athanasia Papanikolaou, Marina Papedo, Megan Pappas, Angelo and Maria Passaris, Peter and Maria Passaris, Theodore and Elaine Patrinellis, Antiopi Perivolaris, Nick and Ellen Perivolaris, Sara Petrakis, Steve and Martha Pineda, Andres and Matina Seremetis Protos, Dora Rangoussis, Steve and Christina Rizzuti, Joanna Roland, George and Doris Rouman, Steve and Liz Sandoval, Irene Saris, Tony and Betty Scafidas, Anastasia Scanagatta, Roman and Eleni Selmi, Catherine Sideris, Stassie Siefkas, Chris and Susan Smith, Evdokia Soeten, Alexandra Sotiras, Paraskevas and Erene Starling, Eric and Irene Stathis, Pete and Dina Stenros, Stuart and Stella Stockton, John and Susan Stratigos, Spiro and MaryKay Tacticos, George Tangalakis, Odysseus and Joanna Tekie, Beyen and Meseret Habtesus Touras, Antonis and Antonia Trapalis, Vicki Tzafopoulos, Nicholas and Vasiliki Vallas, James and Judith Vrattos, John and Francesca Wildermuth, Anna Zaferiou, Paul and Phyllis The Word 2.0 "19

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