Annunciation EPISTLE. Featured Activities This Month. The. Greek Orthodox Church 573 N Highland Street Memphis, TN

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1 The EPISTLE September 2017 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 573 N Highland Street Memphis, TN Contact us at: (901) phone (901) fax annunciationmemphis@gmail.com Sunday Services: Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Church Office Hours: Mon Thurs 8:30am 4:30pm Friday 8:30am 12:00pm Feast Day Services Friday, September 1st, Ecclesiastical New Year. Orthros begins at 9:00 am followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am Thursday, Septmber 14th, The Elevation or the Venetrabel and Life- Giving Cross. Orthros begins at 9:00 am followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Religious Education Bible Study every Wednesday 6:30 pm Cotros Hall. We have resumed our study of the Gospel of John every Wednesday evening. Bring your Bible, or borrow one from our Parish Library. Metro Clergy-Laity September Buffalo, NY Consider representing the Parish at the 2017 Metropolis of Detroit Clergy-Laity Congress at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Buffalo, NY. If you are interested, please contact Father Simon or the Parish Council President, Ted Poplos. Featured Activities This Month NEW!! Weekly Library Hours, every Tuesday 10:00 am 2:00 pm. Don't forget that we now have regular library hours! Billy & Carri Benson are our new librarians. Every Tuesday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the library is open for your use. Come bring your lunch or stop by for coffee and read, study or write. Children are welcome. Books available for all ages. REAL Kick-Off Dinner, Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm at the home of Ted & Stephanie Storgion Poplos All young adults 18-35, Married and Unmarried, are invited to a casual dinner get together at the home of Dr. Stephanie Storgion (Poplos). There will be beer and wine and a delicious dinner served up by Dr. Stephanie and me! I hope you all can make it! For more information, please contact Alexis Moore at alexismoore419@gmail.com Annunciation Auxiliary Fair, Sunday, September 10th immediately following Divine Liturgy. Come Learn about all of the great organizations of Annunciation! Where is God Calling YOU to be involved? Fun at the Fair with Food Trucks, Selfie Booths, Face Painting, Carnival Games with Prizes, Crafts, and MOST IMPORTANTLY Representatives of all of our Organizations will be there to offer information, answer questions, and help you find just the RIGHT SPOT FOR YOU! Daughters of Penelope Fall Fashion Show Luncheon, Saturday, September 16th, 11:30 am in Cotros Hall. Tickets $30.00 will be available in Cotros Hall on Sundays. Tickets will be $35.00 at the door. Tables of 8 can be reserved with pre-event day ticket purchase. Funds raised will benefit the DOP Scholarship Fund and various other charitable organizations. For more information, please see the flier on the parish website, on the bulletin board, on Facebook and in Father Simon s weekly . AHEPA Family Day Community Picnic, Sunday, September 17th, 4:00 pm at Houston High School Park. The Softball game will begin at 4:00 pm. Afterward, the Vergos family is donating the delicious Rendezvous Barbeque, and Watermelon will be provided. It s all Free! GOYA Outing, Saturday, September 23rd. Tailgating at 4:00 pm followed by the University of Memphis Tigers vs. SIU Salukis football game at 7:00 pm

2 Hierarchs of the Parish Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople Archbishop Elder Demetrios of America Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Parish Clergy Rev. Father Simon Thomas, Parish Priest Rev. Father Nicholas Vieron, Pastor Emeritus Office Personnel Erin Bobbitt de Padilla, Office Assistant Parish Council Ted Poplos President Naji Nassif Vice President Endy Carter Secretary Maria Moore Treasurer Chris Apalodimas Demie Bitinis Bill Joyner Diane Kavaleras John Kay James Pete Ruby Vasili Semos Harry Sinis Music Ministry Choir Director & Organist.DoraThea Kastanas Chanter Director.Andrew Horvath Youth Ministries Acolytes..Daniel Shipman Sunday School Director..Anna Paris Pre-K/K.. Anna Paris, Naji Nassif 1-2 Kristine Wagner, Christina George Stephanie Johnson, Pannay Guigley Renee Graves, Alexia Loughman 7-8. Ken Hoover, Gabriella Stroplos Ted Poplos, Elizabeth Hawkins, Chris Apalodimas, and Brian Berretta GOYA Coordinators..Andrew & Tina Douglas JOY Coordinator.....Kellye Farris Oratorical Festival...Kathy Zambelis Athenian Dance Troupe Andrew & Leah Horvath Christmas Program Ken Hoover St. Nicholas Summer Camp Father Simon Young Adult Ministries Young Adult League..Alexis Moore Ole Miss..Blaise Brackett Seniors Ministries Young at Heart Kathy Zambelis Elpis Philoptochos President..Elizabeth Hawkins Vice President...Marianthe Pilcher Secretary..Joanne Gikas Treasurer.Anne Schmitt Committee Leaders: Altar Committee..Laura Couloubaritsis Cookbook Elaine Otto Elpis Bookstore.Angela Tobias & Connie Apalodimas Food Pantry.Anna Paris Makaria Coordinator Marianthe Pilcher More Than a Meal.Cyndi Detty Prayer Circle Luane Semos Sunshine Committee.Zoe Futris Visitation Committee..Kristine Wagner Memphis Greek Festival Festival Director..Todd Bagatelas Greek Language Greek School Teacher Despina Karas Adult Greek Class Father Nicholas Vieron Organizations AHEPA..John Kay DOP..Phani Mitchell Parish Library Docent..Billy Benson

3 A New Ecclesiastical Year On September 1 st we welcome a New Ecclesiastical Year. It may seem odd that the Church begins the year in September, but it was on this day that Jesus proclaimed salvation to the world for the first time! On this day, we read in the church what Jesus read to the people as He began His ministry. Having been baptized by John, and being led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Jesus returned to Nazareth and on the Sabbath announced: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD" (Luke 4:18-19). After reading this, Christ tells us: "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing" (v.21). This passage is a direct quote from Isaiah 61:1-2, and by quoting it, Jesus is announcing that salvation has come into the world. As the Church begins a new year, let us be renewed in our faith and in our commitment to Christ! Something to look out for in the new year a Welcome Packet for guests and visitors to our Parish and campus. This packet will come in a beautiful folder containing a welcome letter, a visitor information card, and a brochure with all our ministries listed. We have always been a welcoming community, and now guests will have something tangible to take with them. On a sad note, Presvytera Bess (Vasiliki) Vieron passed from this life on the evening of Wednesday, August 29 th. The ministry of a presvytera is often unseen as they care for the home and raise the children while their husband ministers to the parish. For almost 70 years, Presvytera Bess offered this ministry, and the impact she had, especially in Memphis, cannot be quantified. May her memory be eternal! As we say goodbye to one loved one, we prepare to welcome another loved one. On behalf of Presvytera Stephanie and our children, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the outpouring of love you showered us with at the Baby Shower for Baby CPT. We eagerly await his arrival, and know that you too share in our joy. God bless you all for your support. With Love in Christ, [Christianity] thinks God made the world But it also thinks that a great many things have gone wrong with the world that God made and that God insists, and insists very loudly, on our putting them right again. -C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Rev. Father Simon Thomas Parish Priest

4 President s Message September 2017 Happy New Year. Yes, it is a new ecclesiastical year in the life of the church. I would like to take a moment to thank several individuals; First, Emily Love and Tina Liollio for their insight and desire to host a lovely event in honor of the Theotokos. What an evening it was. The atmosphere and food were fantastic. The speaker, Arlene Siavelis Kehl, gave a very inspiring talk that included a letter to God from a woman struggling with cancer. I hope that you will consider doing this again for us all to enjoy, Second, to Maryanna Couloubaritsas, who spent about 150 hours this summer scanning old parish council minutes and past newsletters into an electronic format to preserve them permanently. Her project was part of the Gold Award which for Girl Scouts is equivalent to the Eagle Scout for boys. Her dedication to the church goes above and beyond the ordinary. When you see Maryanna, please thank her and congratulate her on completing her project. Third, I would like to thank Vicki Whitten who came in to run the office while Erin was home recuperating from surgery. Vicki did a tremendous job and for that we commend you. On a note of sadness, we said goodbye to the Obradovic family who moved to Baltimore on August 28 th. Mitch served on the parish council as vice president, and served on the renovation committee when the building was remodeled. Mitch also served as a GOYA advisor and worked in the drive thru at the festival. Linda was our Sunday school supervisor for many years and worked with Ken Hoover on the Christmas program, as well as tending bar at the festival. Nikola served in the Altar until graduating and heading off to college. Mia was a member of GOYA and the choir and danced with the Athenian dancers. They will be missed; however we have invited them back to visit at any time but especially on Mother s day weekend. I hope that all of you are planning to attend the annual church softball game and picnic on September 17 th. It should be a fun afternoon and evening. I pray that you all have a fantastic New Year. In His Service, Ted Poplos A Special Thank You from Erin in the Office. First, I d like to thank Our Father for his protection and love during my surgery and afterwards as I recovered. Second, I d like to thank Father Simon for his prayers, patience, and his constant communication as we continued our work together. Third, I d like to thank several of the Parish Council members making it easy to stay connected to the office via internet hookups and calls. Fourth, I d like to thank the people of the Parish for their calls, cards, prayers and well-wishes. It sure lifts your spirits on the down days. Last and most assuredly not least, I d like to thank Vicki Whitten for holding down the fort while I was away. We talked pretty much daily. I knew that I could count on her to be my hands, feet and eyes while I was out and she did a terrific job! You ll never know how much you are appreciated! With Love in Christ, Erin

5 Annunciation Prayer List Pray for one another, that you may be healed (James 5:16). Prayer is an important resource for those who are in need. Please contact Father Simon or the Church Office to add/remove someone from the list. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Archbishop Demetrios of America Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Father Simon & Presvytera Stephanie and children Father Nicholas & Presvytera Bess and children Parishioners of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Metropolitan Paul (Yazge) of Aleppo Archbishop Youhanna Ibrahim (Syriac) of Aleppo Nick, Helen, Diana, Alec, Maria, Zoe, Ronnie, Jeffrey, Toni, Sandy, Sophia, Cornelia, Kosta, George Volunteers for September Acolytes: Lee Couloubaritsis Austin Detty Jackson Detty John Donnelly Nick Douglas John Eramo Max Graves Jonathan Holland Vasili Johnson Jonathan Mehrotra Jack Shipman Abiel Tesfazion Demetri Thomas David Wassef Epistle Readers: September 3: Maria Moore September 10: Sophia Douglas September 17:Cathe Skefos September 24: Scott McKee Prosphoro Makers: Enosis Touliatos Ushers: September 3 Team 3: Chris Apalodimas & John Kay September 10 Team 4: Endy Carter & Vasili Semos September 17 Team 1: Maria Moore, Bill Joyner & Pete Ruby September 24 Team 2: Naji Nassif, Diane Kavelaras, Demie Bitinis Greeters: Coffee Fellowship Hosts: September 3: OPEN September 10: Auxilary Fair September 17: Hosted by Cathe Skefos to honor her mother, Dr. Maria Hetos, on her 98th Birthday September 24: OPEN

6 The Nativity of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos September 8th The Most Holy Virgin Mary was born at a time when people had reached such a degree of moral decay that it seemed altogether impossible to restore them. People often said that God must come into the world to restore faith and not permit the ruin of mankind. The Most Holy Virgin Mary was born in the small city of Galilee, Nazareth. Her parents were Righteous Joachim of the tribe of the Prophet-King David, and Anna from the tribe of the First Priest Aaron. The couple was without child, since Saint Anna was barren. Having reached old age, Joachim and Anna did not lose hope in God s mercy. They had strong faith that for God everything is possible, and that He would be able to overcome the barrenness of Anna even in her old age, as He had once overcame the barrenness of Sarah, spouse of the Patriarch Abraham. Saints Joachim and Anna vowed to dedicate the child which the Lord might give them, to the service of God in the Temple. Childlessness was considered among the Hebrew nation as a Divine punishment for sin, and therefore the righteous Saints Joachim and Anna had to endure abuse from their own countrymen. On one of the feast days at the Temple in Jerusalem the elderly Joachim brought his sacrifice to offer to God, but the High Priest would not accept it, considering him to be unworthy since he was childless. Saint Joachim in deep grief went into the wilderness, and there he prayed with tears to the Lord for a child. Saint Anna wept bitterly when she learned what had happened at the Jerusalem Temple. Never once did she complain against the Lord, but rather she prayed to ask God s mercy on her family. The Lord fulfilled her petitions when the pious couple had attained to extreme old age and prepared themselves by virtuous life for a sublime calling: to be the parents of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, the future Mother of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Archangel Gabriel brought Joachim and Anna the joyous message that their prayers were heard by God, and of them would be born a most blessed daughter Mary, through whom would come the salvation of all the world. The Most Holy Virgin Mary surpassed in purity and virtue not only all mankind, but also the angels. She was manifest as the living Temple of God, so the Church sings in its festal hymns: the East Gate... bringing Christ into the world for the salvation of our souls (2nd Stikhera on Lord, I Have Cried, Tone 6). The Nativity of the Theotokos marks the change of the times when the great and comforting promises of God for the salvation of the human race from slavery to the devil are about to be fulfilled. This event has brought to earth the grace of the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom of Truth, piety, virtue and everlasting life. The Theotokos is revealed to all of us by grace as a merciful intercessor and mother, to whom we have recourse with filial devotion.

7 Liturgical Calendar for September Friday, September 1st, Ecclesiastical New Year Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Sunday, September 3rd Thirteenth Sunday of Matthew Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8: 45 am Sunday, September 10th, Sunday Before Holy Cross Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am Thursday, September 14th The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Sunday, September 17th St. Sophia & her daughers, Faith, Hope, & Love Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am Sunday, September 24th, First Sunday of Luke Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am Visitation Committee September: Susanna Peters, Maria Apalodimas & Cathe Skefos October: Sophie Theodore & Kristine Wagner November: Connie Cotros, Loretta Taras & Tasia Vergos December: Anastasia Terranova & Athena Jamison January: Nancy Tashie, Jan Futris & Tina Liollio The following members of our parish family have requested visitation. For address and/or contact information please check your parish directory or contact the Church Office. Alec Collis Kosta Taras Please contact Kristine Wagner if you would like to volunteer to be on the Visitation Committee, a ministry of the Elpis Philoptochos. February: Vicki Hoover & Family March: Linda Nichols & Anne Schmitt April: Cary Chiungos & Mary Katherine Taras May: Demie Bitinis, Tricia Grantham, Emily Capadalis Love, Georgia Karris June: Despina Karas & Angela Tobias July: Maria Moore & Diane Kavelaras August: Stephanie Poplos & Friend

8 Parish Ministries Philoptochos, Elpis Chapter #7041 "Step Right Up for our Auxiliary Fair! After church on Sunday, September 10th come learn about ways to get involved at Annunciation! Organizations will have tables with activities and prizes, we will have food trucks and face painting. Come see how God is calling YOU!" "All ladies at Annunciation are welcome to join us in our annual membership luncheon. On Sunday, September 24th we will be having lunch at the Chickasaw Country Club. See enclosed flyer for details." Elpis Bookstore Did you know that our bookstore has Fr. Simon's recommended reading? Also baptismal and wedding candles, icons and jewelry! Take a look today! ** New Shipment of beautiful visor clips, keychains, tapestry bookmark and more!** Young at Heart Mark your calendars! We meet once a month generally on the third Thursday at 11:30 in Cotros Hall. Times and locations are subject to change. If you are in your 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or up - please join us for an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship. Lunch is $4.00 except for the Christmas Party (Price will be advised) when reservations open). September 21: Kick off Luncheon with Ice Cream Sundaes ( Possible entertainment) October 19: Lunch Fall craft November 16: Thanksgiving Luncheon December 19: Tuesday = Christmas Party at Chickasaw Country Club January 18: Luncheon with Bingo February 15: Valentine s Party March 15: Luncheon with TBA April 19: Luncheon with TBA May 22: Barbeque Luau and Costume Contest Hosting Coffee Fellowship after Liturgy The Parish Council invites members to volunteer to host a Coffee Fellowship Hour in Cotros Hall during this Ecclesiastical Year. The intent is to offer refreshments of your choice that will encourage social interaction among the membership, and opportunities to meet and greet visitors and new members. The coffee, sugar/ sweetener, napkins, plates, cups and utensils are provided by the Church. Please bring creamer and juice. This is a great opportunity to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or to honor a loved one. Photos/memorabilia are encouraged for a table display. Families or groups of individuals can co-host as well. Please sign up on the Coffee Hour Board in Cotros Hall or call the Church Office to reserve your date. Diane Kavelaras will be your coordinator for Sunday and can be reached at Coffee will always be available when there is no host. Thank you for your consideration and hopeful participation. An Evening Celebrating the Theotokos August 19th Elizabeth Hawkins Margaret Yates Emily Capadalis Love Arlene Siavelis Kehl Tina Taras Liollio Thank you to our wonderful community for your love and support! Tina & Emily

9 An Evening Celebrating the Theotokos Katherine Abraham In memory of Mable, Christine, Helen, & Lillie Janet Algers & Joe Faraone In memory of Peggy Capadalis Zoe Anaston In memory of Jimmy Anaston & Lukas & Maria Hristopoulous Chris & Connie Apalodimas In honor of all cancer survivors Demetra Bitinis In memory of Thoula, Connie, John & Bill Bitinis Deborah & John Bookas Janet J. Boosalis In memory of Inga Boosalis & Annie Swanson Angie Buchanan In memory of Evangeline Touliatos Buchanan Tim & Marling Capadalis In memory of Peggy Capadalis & Alexandra Dupré Mary P. Chagaris In memory of Andrew Andy Chagaris Cary Chiungos In memory of my mother, Julia Demas Charles & Connie Cotros In memory of Koula & Pete Pappas, Harry & Margaret Cotros George & Laura Couloubaritsis In memory of Anastasia Couloubaritsis, Angeliki Couloubaritsis, & Angeliki Patrikios & in honor of Cathe Skefos & Toni Montgomery Julia & Jerry Couloubaritsis In memory of Anastasia Couloubaritsis Tina Cutshall In memory of Helen Vergos Elaine Daniels In honor of Ida Moynihan & Elpinike Cunias Thomas Alexander J. Denton & Roxanna Sabghi In memory of Susan Salehy & in honor Alexis Grammas Cyndi & Greg Detty & Kalliope Lefes In honor of Anna Lee Detty & In memory of John S. Lefes Helen Erskine In memory of Katherine & William Charcalis & George Charcalis Julie Fotiades In memory of Mary & Harry Fotiades & Joan Fotiades Joseph & Alexa K. Fox Mr. & Mrs. Nick Fox Kathy Furmanski In honor of my Mom, Georgia Scondras Karris & in Memory of Zoe Louise Morris Scondras Dr. Steve & Zoe Futris In memory of Venetia & Evangelos Theodore, Magalene & Charles Futris Jan & Pete Futris In memory of Katherine Demas Futris & in honor of Mary Katherine Taras George & Linda Futris In memory of Jane Futris Demie,Tricia & Emily In honor of our friend Maria Moore Tricia Grantham In memory of Stan & Jean & in honor of Ronnie Grantham Sophia Guidi In memory of Matula & Demetrios Catherine Hatzigeorgiou Elizabeth Hawkins In memory of Clara Goodman Ken & Vicki Hoover and evangelia panas Athena Jameson In memory of Mike, Fran & Ed & in honor of Chris Tina Jennings In memory of Charles Vergos, John Vergos, Fotini Vergos, Nick Anagnos & Lambrini Anagnos Emily S. Kafant In memory of Gus (Constantine) Kafant Mary Kapos In honor of National Philoptochos Cancer Fund Despina & James Karas Georgia Scondras Karris In memory of Zoe Morris Scondras & Katherine A. Scondras In honor of Despie, Katherine Mary & Jennylyn-Mary Diane Kavelaras In memory of Ira Huddleston John & Nancy Kay In memory of Pete & Elizabeth Kay, Pete Kay & Anastasia Kazas George karakatsugas In memory of his parents Jim Kennedy In memory of my mother Marjorie Kennedy Andrea Swafford & Stephanie Kennedy In memory of Peggy Capadalis & our Nouno, Angelo Liollio Cornelia Y. Koniditsiotis Ph.D In memory of Cornelia Pappas & Sophie Yavis Tina Taras Liollio In memory of Angelo Liollio & Bessie Taras In honor of Annie Vergos

10 Thank you to all our contributors! Emily & Tom Love In memory of Peggy Capadalis & Alexandra Dupré helen & Gus S. Mavraganis In honor of all who have suffered Susan & Jim Meng In memory of Molly Jones Duggan, Dorthadele Armstrong, Pam Idom Miller, Don Braden, Jim Echols, Linda, Adney, Bonnie Smith Bailey & Jan Townley Bankston In honor of Judy Idom Wade & Kay Anthony Green Phani Mitchell In memory of Theofila Christofi & Mrs. Beverly Mitchell Mike & Maria Moore In memory of Helen Collis, Fran Collis & Mary Dentiste Linda & Nick Nichols In memory of Clara Goodman Mike & Linda T. Nix In memory of Gregory & Fotini Tarabicos, Anna Tarabicos Bramlitt Mitch & Linda Obradovic In Honor of Donna Smith & Radojka Obradovic Evangeline Paris In honor of all cancer patients Paris Family Basil & Bethany Paulus Susanna & Manuel Peters Marianthe & Derek Pilcher In memory of Pat Bacopulos Cooper Ted & Stephanie Poplos In memory of Helen Poplos, Laura Poplos, Zoe Storgion Evelyn Fotiades Poulos In memory of Mary & Harry Fotiades & Joan Fotiades chrysanthe preza In honor of Dr. Maria Hetos Father Philip Rogers Albis Samonides In memory of Morphi Anne Samonides Belz Eric & Anne Schmitt In honor of Dawn Schmitt & in memory of Clara Goodman Vasili & Luane Semos In honor of Connie Ray Alexandra Severson & Toni Montgomery Harry & Cathe Skefos & Maria Hetos In memory of Angelo Liollio Georgia Scarmoutsos Smith In honor of Andrew & Sophia Avgeris & in memory of Manual Scarmoutsos & son Andrew & Helen Knight & son Robert ala simonchyk & stephen fafulas Katherine f. skefos In memory of my family Dr. & Mrs. James Sousoulas In memory of Mary Makris & Mary Sousoulas Pandora Stamson In memory of Morphi Samonides Belz Steve & Joy Touliatos Steckler In memory of Anastasia Couloubaritsis & Eftehia Evangelatos Nick & Donna Taras In honor of Loretta Taras Kosta & Loretta Taras In memory of Harry & Margaret Cotros Mary Katherine & Dimitri Taras In honor of Jan Futris & Cary Chiungos Nancy Tashie In memory of Carmela Tashie Anastasia Terranova In memory of Katherine Stergion, Zafiro Araboglou & Margaret Terranova Sophie Theodore In memory of Venetia Theodore Father Simon & Presbytera Stephanie Thomas In memory of Yiayia Elpinike Thomas, Yiayia Mary Ronson, Thea Mary Matos, In honor of Elaine Daniels & Janice Ronson Lorrie N. Tingle In memory of Sophia Nedelkovic Dr. Richard T. & Angela Tobias In honor of Richard Tobias Enosis & Gabriel Touliatos Don & Cathy Tummins In memory of Jane Futris Tasia Vergos In memory of Charles Vergos, John Vergos, Fotini Vergos, Nick Anagnos & Lambrini Anagnos Alex Pete Vergos In memory of Helen Vergos & Fran Collis Father Vieron & Paul Vieron Dr. Lee Vieron In honor of Bess Vieron Kristine J. Wagner & George D. Deitz In memory of Kerry Wagner Sherry Williams In memory of Peggy Capadalis Michael & Kathy Zambelis In honor of Dorothy,Anna,Eva & Barbara Paris & all my sister friends in my life! Julie zdancewicz In honor of my parents Jim & Inga Boosalis & John Boosalis

11 YOUTH MINISTRIES Sunday School The Sunday School Program is for children from Pre-K (age 4 by September 1) through 12th grade. We meet every Sunday immediately following Holy Communion except during the Summer and certain Holidays. Sunday School is off to a great start with a fantastic group of teachers and students. Thank you to Father Simon for the "special prayer service" for the staff and students. Parents, please continue to send your child(ren) to class after communion. Hope to see you at the Auxillary Fair. Note from Father Simon: It is important that the children and their teachers receive Holy Communion first, so they may have as much time as possible to learn about our precious Faith. Parents, since we are now saying the Prayers Before Holy Communion together, please wait until these prayers have been completed before taking your children to the Narthex to line them up for Holy Communion. Once our youth have received, the ushers will dismiss the faithful row by row. Thank you for your assistance! Teachers Pre-K /KK 1st/2nd 3rd/4th 5th/6th 7th/8th 9th-12th Anna Paris, Naji Nassif Kristine Wagner, Christina George Stephanie Johnson, Pannay Guigley Renee Graves, Alexia Loughman Ken Hoover, Gabriella Stroplos Ted Poplos, Elizabeth Hawkins, Chris Apalodimas, and Brian Berretta Blessing of the Sunday School Sunday, August 13, 2017

12 HOPE/JOY Welcome to all the HOPE/JOY families at Annunciation! HOPE & JOY are the children s ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of American. HOPE is the ministry for the Kindergarten though 2nd grade children and JOY, the Junior Orthodox Youth, is the ministry for the 3rd through 6th grade children. Since HOPE & JOY are ministries, the programs reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life. I am taking over as the organizer for the group this year. I hope you are looking forward to a fun year full of Worship, Witness, Service, and Fellowship activities. We would like ask each family to volunteer to head up at least one activity for the year. Our activities usually run from October through May. I will outline the schedule and list the activities that we already have, although the exact date may not have been chosen yet. I will also give a list of activities that might peak your interest. It would be great if you could choose a month (a couple of dates that work for you) and an activity, and I can check the church calendar to see what date works best. Father Simon has asked that we incorporate one of the 4 areas mentioned above into our Youth Calendar activities. I will have a booth set up at the Auxiliary Fair on Sept. 10th. Please stop by to sign up for an activity. Or just to visit. :) September 10 - Auxiliary Fair October - Need coordinator November - Need coordinator December - Christmas Caroling with GOYA January - Need coordinator February - Need coordinator March 31 - Parish Breakfast - Palm Cross Folding - Parish Clean Up April 6 - Lenten Youth Retreat (Holy Friday) - Need Coordinator May - Need Coordinator Activity ideas: Apple picking, Pumpkin Patch, Zoo lights, Ice skating, Botanic gardens, Mud Island, Making cards for parish shut-ins, sports games, drive-in movies. I m excited about all the great fellowship opportunities that Memphis and the surrounding areas hold for our group this year. My family and I look forward to getting to know you and your family better this year. Thanks so much, Kellye Farris ATHENIAN DANCE TROUPE On Sunday, October 1st, there will be a Parent Meeting for interested participants at 12:00 Noon in the Library. The Calendar of Practices and Performances is listed below. Dates and times are all subject to change and update. See Leah or Andrew Horvath for more information. Sun, Oct 1: Parent Meeting immediately following Sunday School, 12-12:45 PM, Church Library Sun, Jan 21: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Sun, Feb 4: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Sun, Feb 18: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Sun, March 4: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Sun, March 18: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Sat, March 24: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Sun, March 25: Greek Independence Day performance during luncheon Sat, April 14: 9 AM - 12 Noon Sun, April 15: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Sat, April 21: 9 AM - 12 Noon Sun, April 22: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Sat, May 5: 9 AM - 12 Noon Sun, May 6: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Wed, May 9: Dress Rehearsal, 4 PM - 7 PM Fri, May 11: Greek Fest performance, 6 PM Sat, May 12: Greek Fest performances, 12 Noon and 6 PM

13 GOYA We have an exciting year planned for GOYA this year. We had our kick-off meeting to go over the plans for the year. We have a new curriculum this year called Y2AM that we will use to enrich our GOYANS spiritually while we serve our community and have some fun! Be sure and check the GOYA Facebook page and your s for more details. The calendar (subject to change) is as follows: September 17 th (Theme-Love) 12:00 lunch Y2AM ministry 12:30-1:30; Tshirt project, Ask Father Simon (questions submitted at first meeting) More than a Meal-3:00 Saturday September 23 rd GOYA Outing (Theme-Fellowship/Appreciation) Tigers vs SIU-4 PM Tailgate, 7pm kickoff (More details to follow) GOYANS must bring something for tailgate that they prepared on their own. This is a way to show how young people can serve others, feed others, etc... Parents can help with a recipe if needed, but the dish needs to be prepared by the GOYAN and not store-bought. By serving others, our youth learn appreciation. Note: A Sign-Up Genius is forthcoming. We will need to have a final headcount and all money turned in by 9/11. $15 per person. Checks made out to GOYA. (See flyer thank you Cyndi Detty!) Sunday October 1 GOYA Outing (Theme-Love/Kindness) GOYA will attend the National Civil Rights Museum and reflect on how we can learn from history and avoid the sins of the past. More details to follow. Sunday October 22 (Theme-Love/Kindness) We will reflect on our experience at the National Civil Rights Museum 12:00 lunch Y2AM ministry 12:30-1:30 or guest speaker 3:00 More than a Meal Note: Depending on interest, we may do a fun activity at the Corn Maze or a family night at Tom s Farm in October. Let us know if you d be interested in leading that activity. Sunday November 5 Y2AM ministry (Theme TBD) 12:00 lunch Y2AM ministry 12:30-1:30, Ask Father Simon Sunday Nov 19 GOYA Outing Elmwood Cemetery (Theme- Reflection) Understanding the history of our community is important to understanding where we are and how we might learn from history to make Memphis a better place. (Time TBD; Lunch TBD) 3:00 More than a Meal Sunday, December 3 Y2AM ministry (Theme TBD) 12:00 lunch Y2AM ministry 12:30-1:30 Possible Caroling (dependent on date for Christmas program subject to change) Sunday, December 17- GOYA Service Activity (THEME-Giving) 12:00 Lunch In the season of giving, our youth will make Prosfora as a gift to the Parish and community. 3:00 More than a Meal

14 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AHEPA/MEN S GROIUP COMMUNITY PICNIC Don t forget! Sunday afternoon, September 17th! AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope will be hosting the Parish Community Picnic and Softball Game again this year. Check the flier in the Epistle for all of the details. DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE - September 2017 The Daughters of Penelope, was founded in 1929, in San Francisco, California. It was the realization of Alexandra Apostolides Sonenfeld s dream to create a women s organization comparable to her husband s membership in AHEPA. The Daughters is the women s organization of AHEPA. We share our Mission Statement: To promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family & Individual Excellence. September is a very busy month for the Daughters. Please mark your calendars for the following events: Sunday, September 10 is our Church s Auxiliary Faire. Please stop by the Daughters of Penelope table and learn more about the Daughters and get a sneak preview of some gifts that will be raffled at our Fashion Show. Saturday, September 16 is our lovely biennial Fashion Show, starting at 11:30am. This year s theme is: Celebrating the Spirit and Strength of Women. Tickets for a delicious stuffed chicken breast with accompaniments is $30 in advance and $35 at the door are available for purchase after Liturgy in the Cotros Hall. By request, we will reserve tables of 8. Please contact Kathy Zambelis or kzambelis@gmail.com for any questions. Clothes will be modeled by our Parishioners from local boutiques. There will also be a great raffle at the show. (Flyer attached) Sunday, September 17 all our Parishioners are invited to our 13th Annual AHEPA Family Picnic being held at Houston High School in Germantown. It starts at 4:00pm with a Baseball Game we invite you to join in and play, followed by the bbq picnic. The Vergos family (aka The Rendezvous) is once again, generously donating the bbq. Please join us for a very fun time. All are welcome!!! (Flyer attached) Saturday, September 30 is our Sisterhood Luncheon with the Installation of our Officers for the year. If you would like to learn more about the Daughters or just want to visit and socialize, please join us it will be held at the home of Phani Mitchell in Collierville. (Flyer attached)

15 August Notices Deaths: Katherine Futris, mother of Mary Katherine Taras (Dimitri) and Pete Futris, Jr. (Jan), and aunt of Cary Chiungos, August 2 George Leem, August 4 Presvytera Bess Vieron, wife of Rev. Father Nicholas Vieron, Pastor Emeritus, mother to Paul and Lee Vieron, grandmother to 4 and great grandmother to 4 more., August 31. Memorials Contributions (In Memory Of): Katherine Futris by: Tom & Emily Love, Katherine Skefos, Margaret Sousoulas, Peter & Lynn Albano, Maureen Kay, James Kennedy, Ted & Stephanie Poplos, Koula Hristopoulou, Sarkis & Jenny Kish, Ed & Kathy Morrison, Nancy Taras, Charles & Constance Cotros, Manuel & Susanna Peters, Barbara Pendleton, Christopher & Elaine Kanos, Chris Taras, Jim & Sophie Sousoulas, Michael & Dotti McNeely, Georgia Cosmas, Mike & Linda Nix, Tasia Vergos, John & Cornelia Koniditsiotis, Carolyn Lawson, Paul & Janette Brundige, Bart & Sylvia Creedon, Dr. & Mrs. Thomas O Wood, Todd & Cyndi Bagatelas, Nathan & Stephanie Hooker, Zoe Anaston, Alexander Gogonelis George Leem by: John & Cornelia Koniditsiotis Helen Varobyoff by: Anna Paris Ioan (John) Muresan by: Catalin & Anca Muresan Chelsoi Pat Bacopulos Cooper by: Albis Samonides, James Andrew Carlos Chrismations: Matthew Gerard Barre, August Metropolis Clergy-Laity Conference Registration for the 2017 Metropolis Clergy-Laity Conference in Buffalo, NY is now open. Dates are September 28-30, The last day to register online is September 1st. The Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency and Conference Center in Buffalo. For more information please see Father Simon or Ted Poplos, Parish Council President Greek School Registration Greek School Registration will start on Sunday, September 3rd in Cotros Hall after the Divine Liturgy. See Despina Karas for details. Come and learn to read, write, and speak the language of our ancestors, the language that is the origin of almost a fourth or the English language vocabulary. It is the language in which the New Testament was written. You will also learn Greek history, songs and games. Classes are available for children, ages 7 and older, and there will also be an adult class available if there is enough interest.

16 A Book Review by Bill Benson, Library Director In Peace Let Us Pray to the Lord: An Orthodox Interpretation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit By Father Alexis Trader Monastery of Karakallou, Mount Athos Greece Regina Orthodox Press During my childhood, my parents were neither active in any faith tradition nor were they of the same faith tradition. I began my spiritual journey towards Christ by being taken to church by a kind neighbor. She was firmly protestant but no real anchor in any denomination so she went to many different churches. Because of this I became exposed to the Free Methodist, Nazarene, Baptist, and lastly charismatic churches. By the time I was 12 I was attending our local Assembly of God church (it was also where I was to meet my future wife). Here I fell fully into the Pentecostal movement, impressed by the fervor and excitement of the practice of speaking in tongues and all that followed along that path. At 18 years of age I went off to bible school as all good A/G youth are expected to go at that time and began to study the history of the Bible, the church, and the Pentecostal movement. Within the first year of history I began to realize that there was no true historical base behind the Pentecostal movement and its actions. The seeds were sown, I was unsure of the faith I was practicing and the legitimacy it claimed. Some 26 years later after seeking, studying, and generally giving up on any church being truly obedient to the apostolic church I came to Orthodoxy. After 18 months of catechism my wife and I were brought into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. My time of searching was over. But there was one problem; I still hadn t completely purged myself of the charismatic thought. My father confessor and I spoke often during my confessions. I wasn t engaged in the practice of tongues but I still stubbornly held on that it wasn t all bad, just misapplied. Father was patient with me, we prayed, and months later through the prayers and miracle of Saint John Maximovitch the scales fell off, I was completely spiritually healed from this prelest. Later while relaying my story to a priest friend, he gave me this gem of a book. I read and read, dog-eared and wore out the book. It reminded me of my earlier studies of the Pentecostal movement, the historical reasons I found that showed it to be false, and allowed me to correctly understand the Orthodox understanding of the Gifts of the Spirit. The book is made up of two basic sections Part One-The Church of Pentecost: The Holy Orthodox Church, and Part Two-The Pentecostal Churches. The first section gives a well detailed Orthodox understanding of Pentecost and the early Church, patristic readings concerning Pentecost, Corinthians, and the Grace of the Church. Part two details the roots of the movement, the movement today, and the heresies and division that has come about from it. The book is well footnoted, giving one plenty of extra reading if they wished, and a wonderful appendix containing examples of elders, early fathers, and the recently canonized Saint Prophyrios, and how they experienced the Gifts of the Spirit. With the Pentecostal movement being so prevalent in the South, the opportunity to think of it as just another quirky faith tradition may lead too easily to accepting the teachings and practices as truth. If you have friends, family, or if you converted out of a Pentecostal tradition I recommend this book to read. If you have interest in understanding the problems and heresies of the movement, this too is a good book to garner understanding in the proper Orthodox perspective. As with all spiritual books, I always suggest that you share your insights and questions with your father confessor to help fully understand what is written. It is important to continually build up our spiritual knowledge of the Orthodox Faith, and this is one book that I will always have in my personal library.

17 C PT Coming Soon to a crib near you! Little CPT will be here in October and we celebrated his coming with Presvytera Stephanie, Father Simon, Elpinike, and Demetri last Sunday, August 27th.

18 In Blessed Memory of Our Beloved Presvytera Bess (Vasiliki) Vieron Sunday, September 3 rd Visitation 5:00-7:00 pm (Trisagion 6:00 pm) Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Ave. Monday, September 4 th Funeral 11:00 am/makaria following Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 573 N. Highland She taught a generation in Memphis to Talk to the Clock!

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20 2017 Annunciation Auxiliary Fair Sunday, September 10 th (immediately following Divine Liturgy) Fun at the Fair Food Trucks Selfie Booths Face Painting Carnival Games with prizes Crafts A chance to learn about all the great organizations of Annunciation! Step Right Up! Where is God Calling YOU to be involved?

21 The Daughters of Penelope Proudly Present Fall Fashion Show Luncheon Celebrating the Spirit and Strength of Women Saturday, September 16, :30 A.M. Please come and celebrate with the Daughters of Penelope As we honor the Strength, Courage and Leadership of the Women in our Parish. Fall fashions from local boutiques will be modeled by our Annunciation Women, Men and Children Menu Breast of Chicken stuffed with spinach, leeks and feta cheese Mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing Roasted Potatoes Rolls Spiced Tea Chocolate ganache cake with cherry topping Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 573 N. Highland Avenue Memphis, Tennessee New This Year! Raffle tickets will be available to purchase in various dollar increments for the opportunity to win great gift items! Funds raised benefit our Scholarship Fund and various charitable organizations that we support. Be ready to have fun trying to acquire your favorite items while helping us support many worthwhile causes in our Church and Local Community. Advance tickets available in the Church Hall on Sundays for $30.00 Tickets at the door will be $35.00 Table of eight can be reserved with sold tickets Contact Kathy Zambelis at or

22 AHEPA FAMILY DAY COMMUNITY Sponsored by AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope Come join in all the fun all of our Parishioners are welcomed Sunday, September 17 th our 13 th Annual!!! 4:00 8:00 pm HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL PARK 9755 Wolf River Boulevard (Park is behind Houston High School on Wolf River Blvd.) Thank you to the Vergos family (aka Rendezvous) for donating the barbeque dinner. Yummy watermelon too!! It s all free!!! SOFTBALL GAME SCHEDULE: Our softball game will start at 4:00pm We invite you to come and join in and play or just come and cheer!!! The barbeque will be served after the game, at approximately 5:45pm. Directions: East on Poplar to Germantown Rd. Left on Germantown Rd. Right on Farmington. Farmington turns into Wolf River Blvd. Right into Houston High School Driveway Park is in the back of the school. Alternate Directions: East on Poplar to either Forest Hill Irene or Johnson Road. Turn left. Right on Wolf River Blvd. Right into Houston High School Driveway Park is in the back of the school.

23 If you are in your 50 s, 60 s, 70 s, 80 s or 90 s please join us for an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship at YOUNG AT HEART Thursday, September 21 st 11:30 am in Cotros Hall Time to get back together with our great friends in our church community! Join us for a Luncheon and Ice Cream Sundaes! If you are working, please feel to stop by during your lunch hour and join in on the FUN!

24 GOYA Sept 23 Join us for our annual GOYA Memphis Tiger Football and Tailgate Party Saturday, September 23 Memphis Tigers vs Southern Illinois Salukis Tailgate begins at 4:00pm Gametime 7:00pm Contact Andrew and Tina Douglas to reserve your tickets, $ 15 each. Deadline: September 11. Checks payable to GOYA. Each GOYAN is responsible for preparing one food dish. GOYA is a fellowship and service organization for our youth 6th to 12th grade. All youth and their families are welcome to attend.

25 Please join us for the annual Elpis Philoptochos Membership Luncheon Sunday, September 24th Chickasaw Country Club Noon Breakfast and salad buffet, $ 25 All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Sophie Theodore by September

26 The Daughters of Penelope Memphis Chapter #180 Cordially invites you to join us for our SISTERHOOD LUNCHEON Saturday, September 30, :30 a.m. at the home of President Phani Mitchell 1021 Cotton Row Cove Collierville TN This Luncheon is an opportunity for you to learn what the Daughters of Penelope organization is all about and enjoy fellowship with our wonderful ladies. This year we are celebrating the Spirit and Strength of women! We will be honoring the following ladies with their 25 Year Membership Pin: Helen Erskine, Despina Karas and Stephanie Poplos The Daughters of Penelope, was founded in 1929, in San Francisco, California. It was the realization of Alexandra Apostolides Sonenfeld s dream to create a women s organization comparable to her husband s membership in AHEPA. The Daughters is the women s organization of AHEPA. We share our Mission Statement: To promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family & Individual Excellence. Please feel free to bring a friend. Looking forward to seeing you there!

27 Holy Trinity, Nashville Celebrates 100 Years! Schedule of Events Friday, November 3 6:00PM FISH DINNER Church Hall Sponsored by AHEPA (No Charge all ages welcomed) 7:00PM MUSICIAN EVENT Nashville Songwriters Open Mike Saturday, November 4 9:00AM COFFEE 9:30AM 1ST EDUCATIONAL SESSION Father Nicolaos Kotsis (Ages: high school and adults) 10:30AM 2ND EDUCATIONAL SESSION Father Father Mark Sietsema (Ages: high school and adults) 4:30PM VESPERS AT HOLY TRINITY 6:00PM COCKTAILS Franklin Marriott at Cool Springs (Cash Bar) 7:00PM CELEBRATION DINNER Franklin Marriott at Cool Springs (price to be determined) (12 years & older) 8:00PM - 11:00PM PROGRAM Followed by Dancing to Greek/American Band Ta Filarakia Sunday, November 5 8:15AM MATINS 10:00AM HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY 12:00PM PARISH CELEBRATION AND PIC- NIC (no charge) 11:30AM DOXOLOGY AND MEMORIAL SERVICE (For All Deceased Clergy and Laity) 12:00PM LUNCH Church Hall - Sponsored by Philoptochos (No Charge)

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29 Stewardship Report Our Archdiocesan Regularions and Parish By-Laws define Stewards as those who participate regularly in the life of the Parish, as well as contributing towards the financial well-being of the Parish by offering stewardship and/or filling out a Stewardship Card. Below is a list of all Stewards of the Annunciation. Those denoted with an (*) have submitted their Stewardship card to the Stewardship Committee. If you have not submitted a Stewardship Card, please contact the Stewardship Committee or the Church Office List of Stewards *Robert Allphin *Nigisti Amdetsion & Aklilu Maasho Zoe Anaston Chris & Connie Apalodimas Maria Apalodimas Michael & Annie Arcamuzi Nick & Anne Argol John & Diane Avgeris *Olivia Bagatelas *Todd & Cyndi Bagatelas Constantina Baldwin Steven & Anastasia Barlow *Billy & Carri Benson *Demetra Bitinis *John & Deborah Bookas *Janet Boosalis *Shawn Branum *Angela Buchanan Claude Burdikoff Jacob & Michele Buring Dean & Vickie Carayiannis *Endy Carter Brianna & Conan Castellucci *Mary Chagaris *Cary Chiungos *John Chulos Alec Collis Pat Cooper *Charles & Connie Cotros George & Laura Couloubaritsis * Jerry & Julia Couloubaritsis *Elaine Daniels *Alexander & Sangeeta Deitz *George Deitz & Kristine Wagner *Helen Demas *Chris Demopoulos Chris & Shawn Demos George & Bonita Dendrinos Alexander Denton Anna Denton Greg & Cyndi Detty Andrew & Christina Douglas *Vasilios & Georgia Douklias Yiannis Drosos *Bruce & Helen Erskine Linda Farrell Phillip & Kellye Farris *Nick & Marty Fox Robert & Sarah Friedman *Pete & Jan Futris *Steve & Zoe Futris *Evangelia Gallagher *Christina George Kalovan Getev *Bill & Niki Gikas *Joanne Gikas *Alex Gogonelis James Gore Ronald & Patricia Grantham *Alan & Renee Graves Kevin & Pannayiota Guigley *Maria Hallas *Sarantos & Catherine Hatzigeorgiou *Charles & Elizabeth Hawkins Laurentiu & Mihaela Herbei *Sandy E Herbert *Maria Hetos Monica & Evan Hinson Spence Holland Nathan & Stephanie Hooker *Ken & Vicki Hoover Tina Horne Andrew & Leah Horvath Koula Hristopoulou *Marcus & Cristina Hunter Dorothy Huston *Athena Jameson *Al & Tina Jennings William & Stephanie Johnson *Bill & Denise Joyner Vasilios & Stavroula Kakales Jim & Despina Karas *George Karkatsugas Georgia Karris Dorathea Kastanas & Matthew Barre *Diane Kavelaras *John & Nancy Kay John & Jennifer Kay, Jr. Maureen Kay *James Kennedy Nader Khalaf *Sarkis & Jenny Kish Regina Kolaitis Bessie Kolapanas *Marcy Kollias *Ksenija LaFaver *Kalliope G Lefes George Limberakis *Tina Liollio Kevin & Alexia Loughman Samya Louza *Tom & Emily Love Irini Manousakis Pete & Amelia Maragos Yolanta Matika *Gus & Helen Mavraganis *Scott McKee & Weilin Xi *Bobby & Nicole McNulty *Emily Melonas Peter & Kathryn Melonas *James & Susan Meng Tamara Miller Allen & Lydia Mims Tom & Phani Mitchell Mary Toni Montgomery *Alexis Moore *Mike & Maria Moore *Tommy & Kyndall Moore *Steven & Jennifer Morris *Robert & Kathy Morrison Michael & Valerie Mosby *Naji & Rebecca Nassif Nick & Linda Nichols Michael & Linda Nix *Mitch & Linda Obradovic Asmelash & Asmeret Ogbasion

30 Sterling & Trish Owen, IV *Evangelia Panas *Demetri Papastefan Alexandra Pappas Maria Pappas *Anna Paris Dorothy Paris *Evangeline Paris Dennis & Odette Patrikios Steve & Nancy Patterson Basil & Bethany Paulus * Manual & Mary Beth Peters Manuel & Susanna Peters Derek & Marianthe Pilcher *Ted & Stephanie Poplos John & Maria Poulos *Chrysanthe Preza & Einir Valdimarsson Elizabeth Ramage Melissa Ramage * Scott Reed *Pete Ruby Albis Samonides *Eric & Anne Schmitt *Vasili & Luane Semos Daniel Shipman Ala Simonchyk & Stephen Fafulas Harry & Magda Sinis Tom & Susan Sinis *Harry & Cathe Skefos *Katherine Skefos Vasilios & Eleni Skoutakis *Jimmy & Georgia Smith *James & Sophie Sousoulas Thomas & Stasia Spentzas Pandora Stamson Steve & Joy Steckler Romulus & Camelia Stoian Dimitri & Mary Katherine Taras James Taras *Kosta & Loretta Taras *David & Christine Tashie *George & Cecile Tashie *James & Nancy Tashie *John Tashie Judd & Debbie Tashie Rick Taylor *Anastasia Terranova Amanuel & Brur Tesfazion *Lee & Yiota Theodore *Sophie Theodore *Fr. Simon & Presvytera Stephanie Thomas John & Helen Thompson Gregg & Lorrie Tingle Richard & Angela Tobias Kimberly Topolewski Sarah Touliatos Maria Trif Petrisor & Angelita Tudor Cornelia Varnavas *Alex Vergos *Annie Vergos John & Ellen Vergos *Tasia Vergos Theodore Vergos Lee Vieron Fr. Nicholas & Bess Vieron *Magdi & Amira Wassef *Maria Wasserman *Vasiliki Whitten James & Melinda Williams Matthew & Michelle Wilson *Nick & Georgia Zaharopoulos *Michael & Kathy Zambelis William & Julie Zdancewicz As of August 27, 2017: 2017 Stewardship Cards: 94 Stewards: Amount Pledged: $193, Amount Received to date: $223, Amount Received in August: $21, As of August 28, 2016: 2016 Stewardship Cards: 96 Stewards: 189 Amount Pledged: $199, Amount Received to Date: $204, Amount Received in August: $18,404.00