THE TRUE VINE. Crisis As an Opportunity. The Monthly Newsletter of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Dayton, Ohio MAY 2017 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 5

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1 IN THIS ISSUE: Crisis As an Opportunity 1 Parish Registry 3 Liturgical Schedule 3 Ministries and Organizations 4 Faith in Action 5 News and Notes 6 Stewardship 8 Calendar The True Vine is a monthly publication with special editions of The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 500 Belmonte Park North Dayton, OH Office Hours Mon. Fri. 9 a.m. 5 a.m. Tel.: THE TRUE VINE The Monthly Newsletter of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Dayton, Ohio MAY 2017 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 5 Crisis As an Opportunity Source: Pemptousia METROPOLITAN AMBROSIOS OF KOREA Crisis! Crisis of many natures political, social, family, youth, environmental, economic! Crisis of institutions and values. Wars, refugees, famine, poverty, unemployment, terrorism, and the ongoing ecological destruction of our planet: This is the image of humanity in a global scale. How will we exit this deep crisis that torments our era? In Chinese, the word crisis is written with the same ideogram that is used for the word opportunity. And in the Greek, the word crisis also includes in its meaning, energy, which derives from the verb to judge and refers to the noetic energy that decides or chooses. Therefore the crisis that we endure could carry a positive effect if we use it as an opportunity for repentance, an opportunity for choosing to correct the harmful decisions we have made as individuals and as a society, an opportunity to change our way of thinking and acting in our daily lives. At the dawn of the New Year, Christ calls us to pay attention to one word one word that carries the weight of eternity: Repent! This word was first heard in the desert of the Jordan and in Galilee of the Nations. It was first spoken by the Forerunner John and by the God-man Jesus. Over the centuries, it was passed on countless times within the Church from generation to generation. And thus it reached us. Sisters and Brothers, what is most necessary in order to overcome the personal and societal crisis of our day is for us to proclaim and take to heart the message of repentance. Repent! Both John the Baptist and Christ began their preaching with the same word, putting the key of repentance into the door of salvation. The proclamation, repent, governs the Gospel. The whole Gospel can be described as grace from the side of God and repentance from the side of humanity; and where grace and repentance meet, salvation occurs. The entire proclamation of Christ and His Church is included and recapitulated in repentance. Christ began his preaching with repentance and He finished it with repentance. At the beginning of His preaching He said: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! (Mt. 4:17) And at the end of His preaching, His last command to the apostles after his resurrection was to preach repentance and remission of sins in His name to all nations (Lk 24:47). Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand! The Kingdom of Heaven is, of course, the Church, both in its origin and in its mission. As Christ Himself said, My kingdom is not of this world. (Jn 18:36). He meant that the Church, as authority, is spiritual insofar as it derives from heaven. And as salvation, it is a journey with heaven as its destination. With repentance, fallen humanity gains not just the paradise that had been lost, but heaven as well. At this point, let us hear from the greatest ecclesiastical orator of all time, St. John Chrysostom, who explains of the meaning of repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand! with the following astonishing teaching: God does not promise to put us in paradise, but to take us up into heaven; He did not preach the kingdom of paradise but the kingdom of heaven. Repent not because the kingdom of paradise has arrived, but because of the heavenly kingdom s arrival. You lost paradise; but God, showing His philanthropy, gave you heaven. Though you lost paradise, God opened heaven for you. You were condemned to temporary suffering, but were then honored with eternal life. He commanded the earth to grow thorns and thistles, but enabled your heart to grow the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Do you see how the benefit is greater than the loss? The gain far outweighs the suffering! But what am I saying, St. John Chrysostom asks, and then replies, God created man out of dust and water, and placed him in Paradise. [And after his Fall] God did not recreate man of earth and water, but of Water and the Spirit. And God did not again promise him paradise, but instead (Crisis continued on next page)

2 THE TRUE VINE MAY 2017 Page 2 (Crisis continued from page 1) the Heavenly Kingdom. (John Chrysostom, Homily 8 On Genesis, PG 54, 614) If we do not understand the meaning of repentance, it is impossible to understand the essence of the Gospel. Repentance is the first thing needed, as beginning and as door to the road of salvation. Without repentance there is no salvation. This is because repentance means to change one s way of thinking. It is to realize that you are not moving in the right direction and, subsequently, to change course. It is to abandon your sinful habits and establish a new order and governing principle in your life. To repent is to make a courageous decision and to seek liberation from the vices and passions that enslave you and humiliate your personality. It is to hate your sinful self and to love God. It is to cease trusting your own mind with absolute confidence and, instead, to open your eyes to the light of faith. It is to weep and mourn for your sins and to ask for God s mercy. Repentance is all this, like preparing for Christ to come and dwell within us. The global crisis that afflicts us cannot be overcome without repentance. If, for instance, political and spiritual leaders will not repent for their mistakes, we will not see better days. If parents and teachers will not repent for their mistakes, we will not have better children in our society. If those who greedily exploit the natural environment do not repent, our planet will not be saved from ecological destruction. If those who behave selfishly toward their neighbor do not repent, we will not enjoy the divine gifts of love, peace and social justice. If we do not repent for our egoism, which causes hostilities and divisions, the unity of Christians will never become a reality. God, by the prophet Isaiah, instructs us even today: Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; cease your wicked ways. Learn to do good, Seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. And with this repentance and your good decisions come and let us to discuss together, said the LORD. (cf. Is 1:16-18) Now at the beginning of the New Year, let us have repent! as a foundation and governing principle in our life, so that the grace of Jesus Christ comes to us for our salvation. Only in this way will all the social problems that afflict our country and the global community be solved. May the New Year, 2017, be blessed, peaceful, and marked by fewer personal and social problems, to the glory of the Holy Trinity. With much love, + Metropolitan Ambrosios Fr. Joseph and the Parish Council express their appreciation and great generosity of the following people who donated items for Great Lent, Holy Week and Pascha. Dr. & Mrs. Fayez Abboud Cindy Keilholz in memory of her uncle +Ray Mullins Bob and Diane Briggs Maria Mavrouleas David and Andrea Casey Sue Morris in memory of +James Morris Mary Caudell Cleo Mullins In memory of her husband +Ray Mullins Dr. Jim and Leah Derksen Connie Pavlakos in memory of +Mike, +Mary, +Nick & +Joanne Nick Demetre Karen Redovian & family in memory of +Janet (Richards) Henderson Bob and Nikki Feldmann Dr. Thomas & Angela Retzios Tina Fote in memory of +Cleopatra Stamas Lori Vavul-Roediger In memory of: +Judith, +Mary, +George Vavul Berdi Kakas Theona Russell in memory of + Mary Dimitriou and +Olympia Collis Lula Karras in memory of +Pete Karras Jim and Connie Xarhoulacos Terry Karras & Family in memory +Pete, +Jim & +Andy Karras Nick and Teddi Xenos Jim and Ruthann Zavakos in memory of +Margaret Krandall and +Julia Zavakos We also thank those who donated anonymously throughout the Lenten Season, Holy Week and Pascha. Our sincere gratitude to all who responded to our request for flowers adorning the Epitaphio and Easter Lilies; additionally we would like to thank GAPA for the the beautiful Palm Trees which adorned our church; we also give thanks for the Karras family for their generous donation of 700 eggs in memory of +Pete, +Jim and +Andy Karras

3 THE TRUE VINE MAY 2017 Page 3 Liturgical Schedule for the Month of May 2017 Matins 8:15 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Sun. 7 th 4 th Sunday from Pascha - Sunday of the Paralytic Sun. 14 th 5 th Sunday from Pascha - Sunday of the Samaritan Woman Sun. 21 st 6 th Sunday from Pascha - Sunday of the Blind Man and Feast of SS. Constantine and Helen Thurs. 25 th Feast of the Ascension Sun. 28 th 7 th Sunday from Pascha - Sunday of the Fathers Weddings Groom: Fidan Kaptan Bride: Abeer Shteiwi Sponsor: Lina Shteiwi April 28, 2017 Baptism Whitney Davis Kaitlyn Kondas Christopher Day April 15, 2017 MEMORIALS IN MAY 7 th +Vasili Nakis +Elias Nakis 14 th + Eva Daskalakis +Theodota Tassopoulos +Haralambos Tassopoulos +Eleni Zorbas +Athanasios Zorbas +Eleni Daskalakis +George Daskalakis May 14 *May 21 May 23 CATECHISM SCHOOL MAY CALENDAR Classes Meet/Mother s Day Catechism School Awards Students go directly to class at 9:30am Awards presented following the Divine Liturgy Tuesday Teacher s Dinner SATURDAY OF SOULS - ΨΥΧΟΣΑΒΒΑΤΑ Among the Saints give rest, O Lord, to the souls of your servants in a place where there is no pain or sorrow or suffering, but Life Everlasting. June 3, 2017 at Woodland Cemetery (Weather permitting) Requested by Parishioners wishing to have the names of their departed love ones read during the Saturday of the Souls are asked to fill out the above form and return it to Father Joseph or the church office.

4 THE TRUE VINE MAY 2017 Page 4 Ministries and Organizations 2017 FESTIVAL MEETING There will be a festival meeting for all booth chairpersons on Thursday, May 11, at 6:30pm in the Athenagoras Room. If you are unable to attend, if you could send a representative it would be appreciated. We are also in need of a Sign chairperson, if you are interested please contact us for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Casey, , or andreacasey6789@gmail.com CATECHISM SCHOOL AWARDS Catechism School Awards Sunday, May, 21 st. GOYA GOYA will meet Sunday, May 7 th after Divine Liturgy. AHEPA will meet Monday, May 1 st in the Athenagoras Room after sandwich making. DAUGHTERS DOP will meet May 9 th at 6:30 p.m. in the Athenagoras Room. COMMUNITY SANDWICH MAKING Community sandwich making Monday, May 1 st at 6:30 pm in the Community Center everyone is welcome to participate. CHOIR REHEARSAL Choir Practice is scheduled for Wednesday May 3 rd, 10 th, 17 th, 24 th 31 st at 7:00pm. To join the choir or for additional information regarding the choir please contact: Choir Director Ernie Stathes or Organist Linda Parker. GREEK SCHOOL Greek School Awards Dinner will be Monday, May 22 nd PHILOPTOCHOS Philoptochos will meet Thursday, May 4 th at 10:00am in the Athenagoras Room. Philoptochos Spring Charity Luncheon Saturday, May 13 th at 11:00am Dayton County Club. GAPA Our next GAPA meeting will be Tuesday, May 23 rd at 1:00pm in the Athenagoras Room. DANCE Ellas dance practice Wednesday May 3 rd, 10 th, 17 th, 24 th, 31 st at 7:00pm Catechism School Staff Dinner at BRAVO May 23 rd PARISH COUNCIL Parish Council will meet Thursday, May 18 th at 6:30pm in the Athenagoras Room in the Community Ctr. JOY/HOPE Saturday, May 6 th 10:00am YOUNGS DAIRY Flower Delivery: Monday, May 1 st at 9:00am Flower Pick-up: Monday, May 1 st at Noon YOUNG AT HEART Hosted By GAPA Where: Memorial Center When: May 25 th Time: 11:30am GAPA will sponsor the May 25 th Young at Heart luncheon at 11:30am. The Skylarks from Wright Patterson Air Force Base will be singing for us under the direction of our very own parishioner Mary Haritos. IMPORTANT SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION AND DATES It s time to start thinking about summer camp! Here are the dates for the 2017 Summer Camp season: When registering your children for Rose City Camp in Michigan this summer, please use the code dayton813, in order to receive a discounted rate. AIF has generously offered to pay for a portion of the campers fees, as well as the transportation to and from. MDSC (Dayton Week) Week 1 July 2 nd to July 8 th St. Nicholas Camp July 23 rd to July 29 th Ionian Village Session 1: June 24 July 13 & Session 2: July 21 August 9 Both sessions are open to campers entering 9th grade in the fall of 2017 through those who will complete the 12th grade in the spring of 2017 Spiritual Odyssey: May 30 June 10 Open to Young Adults ages

5 THE TRUE VINE MAY 2017 Page 5 FAITH IN ACTION PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS MAY 2017 MAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING and ELECTIONS Our next meeting is Thursday May 4 at 10am in the Athenagoras room. We will be holding elections for members of the board. Please plan to attend this important meeting. A short board meeting will follow after the regular meeting. SPRING CHARITY LUNCHEON MAY 13 The 11th annual Mother's Day Luncheon is Saturday May 13th at the Dayton Country Club located at 555 Kramer Road, Oakwood, OH Reservations must be prepaid and received by April 30th. No reservations accepted after the deadline. Doors open at 11:00am. There will be a cash only bar (credit cards are not accepted at the bar) and auction items from 11am to12:15pm. Credit cards are accepted for raffle tickets. The auction closes at 12:15 when lunch is served. Luncheon Menu Spinach Salad with Caramelized Peaches, Candied Pecans Gruyere Honey-Lemon Maple Vinaigrette Lemony Chicken Piccata with Artichokes, Tomatoes and Capers Vegetarian Option Spinach Salad with Caramelized Peaches, Candied Pecans Fresh made Omelette stuffed with Asparagus and Brie Cheese Seasonal Starch and Vegetable Accompaniments Dessert Chocolate Express Torte with Raspberry Sauce Children s Menu Cinnamon applesauce; French Fries Chicken Fingers; Strawberries & Carrot Sticks Hot fudge Sundae MANY THANKS Thank you to all the Philoptochos women who chaired and helped during events throughout Lent and Easter. Thank you to Katina Tsatalis for organizing refreshments for the First Salutations. Thank you to Dessine Fricioni and Diane Briggs for the Annunciation Vespers reception and Feast Day coffee hour and Theona Russell and Pia Kanistros for the Palm Sunday Luncheon. Thank you also to Athena Baldridge & Debbie Withers for their annual Easter Egg Dyeing- they were beautiful! It s Skyline Time Again JUNE CCM: SUPPORT OUR VETERANS The June CCM will support the 37 th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, held in Cincinnati this July. On June 20 th we will have an evening at Skyline Chili on Kingsridge Drive to raise funds to support local veterans participation in the games. We have invited some of the Wheelchair Games participants to join us at the Skyline event. Plan to attend so we can honor our veterans and raise money for a very important event. VISITATIONS Please let Evonna Hurst or Suzanne Zonars-Hambrick know of parish members who would enjoy a visit. The committee goes to nursing homes, the VA and homes of shut-ins. DO YOU NEED A RIDE? Contact Evonna Hurst ( ) if you need a ride to church or a Philoptochos meeting. She will provide a list of members in your area who have volunteered to give rides. Christos Anesti! FLOWER&VEGETABLE ORDER PICK UP DATE Reminder: Pick up is at the church on Monday, May 1st, noon until 4:00 p.m. Please call Christina Douglass ( ) with any questions.

6 THE TRUE VINE MAY 2017 Page 6 PARISH NEWS AND NOTES ORATORICAL FESTIVAL The annual St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival took place on Sunday, March 5th following the Divine Liturgy. A total of nine participants encompassing the Elementary, Junior, and Senior Divisions presented speeches. In the Festival s Poetry and Essay categories, six students submitted entries. We congratulate all of the participants for their efforts! The following list contains the participants in all categories: ORATORY CATEGORY Elementary Division Mario Papakirk, Saba Halabi, John Tipler, Sabastian Karabinis, Zoe Day, Jenni Halabi Junior Division Peter Tsatalis (First Ranked Speaker) Senior Division Helen Souder (First Ranked Speaker), Carrie Langendorf (Second Ranked Speaker) ESSAY CATEGORY Senior Division Sophia Blessing (First Ranked Essay) Junior Division Alex Papakirk(First Ranked Essay), Kassie Panson (Second Ranked Essay), Michael Langendorf (Honorable Mention) POETRY CATEGORY Senior Division Nick Daskalakis (First Ranked Poem) and Michael Daskalakis (Second Ranked Poem) The Essay and Poetry Category at the Junior and Senior Division levels includes Parish and Metropolis Oratorical Festivals. The Oratory Category at the Junior and Senior Division levels includes Parish, District, Metropolis and Archdiocesan Festivals. The top two speakers in the Junior and Senior Division represented our parish at the District Festival in Louisville, KY on April 22nd. We would like to thank event Co-chairs Michael Haubrock and Tina Day, Judges Christina Abboud, Bernie Gearon and Christopher Milanese, Timekeeper Chris Day, Videographers John and Barbara Moraites and the Annunciation Investment Fund, which provides awards for the participants. MEMORY ETERNAL Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies are extended to Greg Speros in the loss of his sister +Presvytera Catherine Tavlarides on, April 16, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. May her memory be eternal! HAPPY MOTHER S DAY SUNDAY MAY 14 th An Artoclasia will be offered by Mary Leakas for the health and well-being of all the Mothers, Grandmothers, Great- Grandmothers, Godmothers, Stepmothers, and Aunts of our parish. The Goya will serve Fellowship Hour and present all Moms with a gift.

7 THE TRUE VINE MAY 2017 Page 7 Dance Dance 2017 Dance Dance May 10 6:00 to 7:00 Levendopeda and Nisiotes May 17 6:00 to 7:00 Levendopeda and Nisiotes May DIFI Only Levendopeda and Nisiotes are performing AND only on FRIDAY EVENING May 19 July 26-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda 6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes August 2-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda 6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes August 9-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda 6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes August 16-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda 6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes August 23-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda 6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes August 30-5:30 to 6:30- Evzonakia and Levendopeda 6:30 to 7:30- Nisiotes September 7 (with band) Time to be announced Greek Festival- September 8,9,10 Remind me service will send dates and modifications that are needed to parents/dancers. THE DAYTON CHAPTERS OF AHEPA AND DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE ARE HOSTING THE 89 TH ANNUAL BUCKEYE DISTRICT CONVENTION JUNE 2, 3, AND 4, 2017, HOLIDAY INN, FAIRBORN, OHIO. Many social events will take place during this week-end and the Holiday Inn has been newly renovated. We cordially invite the Dayton Annunciation community to join us. For more information on all the events listed below, please contact NICK REGOPOULOS: rego4nick@aol.com Friday, June 2 Greek Night Dinner Dance 7:30 p.m., Cost $50. Dance only begins at 9:00 Cost $20. (The evening ends a 1:00 a.m. That s truly called Dancing the night away!) Enjoy music by The Greek Tycoons. Saturday, June 3 Awards Luncheon for Scholarship Recipients 12 Noon, Cost $30. Grand Banquet, 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. Banquet, 9:30 p.m. Initiation of Officers. Cost $50. Sunday, June 4 Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Living in Dayton, we sometimes forget the famous historical sites located in our city which are enjoyed by visitors from around the world. The Wright-Patt Air Force Museum has added a new hanger with space rockets and Air Force One which flew President Kennedy s body. (Admission and parking are free.) There is also Carillon Park which houses the Wright Brothers workshop (with the 2 nd Wright B Flyer ever constructed), as well as the Packard Museum. Each one would be a good outing for the family. It has been many years since Dayton hosted the Ahepa Convention, so we are pleased for the opportunity to invite our Annunciation family to share the festivities with us GRADUATION INFORMATION RECOGNITION SUNDAY JUNE 4 TH We are requesting information from our parish s 2017 High School and College/University Graduates for a special Graduates Section in our June issue of the True Vine. We ask that submissions include the following: Name of Graduate, School Graduating From, and Degree Received, and Future Plans. Also, we would like a picture (jpeg or png format preferred) of the graduate to accompany the information. Please send all information and photos to the parish office, (office2.annunciation@donet.com), by SUNDAY, MAY 7th On Sunday, June 4 th, we will recognize our parish s High School and College Graduates at the annual Recognition Luncheon following the Divine Liturgy. Additionally, we will announce the 2017 AIF Scholarship recipients and acknowledge our parish St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival participants. This wonderful event honors the accomplishments and achievements of our parish youth. If you would like to attend this no cost luncheon, please contact Carol at the church office by phone ( ) or by (office2.annunciation@donet.com)

8 THE TRUE VINE MAY 2017 Page Stewardship Program As the Father has sent me, so I send you Generous For Any Reason by Jim Langendorf What is a gift? The legal thumbnail is a voluntary transfer of something of value from one to another without an expectation of compensation. Legal-shmegal. A gift tells someone you care about and support them. When given in that spirit, your gift tells someone that you want them to succeed. We all give like that to politicians and worthy causes, to birthday kids and graduates, and to newlyweds. If we can put a few dollars in the pockets of those we want to succeed, and claim a small part in their successes, then we feel successful too. Our gift comes back to us in the success of others. Other gifts are given as gratitude for prior support or service. Sometimes a gift is a relationship starter the first offering in a business relationship. It tells someone we believe in them and will support them. Of course a gift can sometimes be employed to cement an apology for stepping out of line. Am I right guys? No doubt that here at our church, our reasons for giving run the full gamut. But whatever the reason for it, you surely know your gift will be appreciated and well used. Imagine the comforting warmth and the refreshing coolness during services. The HVAC system we all gave a little toward buying. We didn t have to give; the church council would have bought it. But we knew it would make us and those after us more comfortable and stronger. Now, each of us claims a small part in that comfort. You know how special it is to be part of the tight Annunciation family. And supporting family is one of the strongest of the Greek traditions. Our gifts to the Church support our family. Our contributions, small or large, added together make our family stronger. Giving will never go out of style and no act of kindness goes unnoticed. Ever. Support your family. Take some credit for the success. Get your name seen and recognized as a supporter of the church. You will always have enough when you give some of what you have, and a gift, freely given, always comes back. Kalo Pascha. Jim Langendorf ~ 2017 ~ The list on pages 8 and 9 reflect those parishioners who have made their 2017 Stewardship Pledge as of April 15, We invite you to join with them and support, joyously, the ministries of the Church. You may obtain information and Stewardship Commitment Cards from the Church Office, or you can speak to a Parish Council Member or Fr. Joseph. Christina Abboud Dr. Fayez & Maria Abboud Kally Adams Dr. Abdulla & Dr. Malak Adib Maxine Alex Sandy Alex James & Elizabeth Allen Lawrence & Susan Andrews Paul & Sandra Angelopoulos Elayne Anton Ted & Helen Anton Anthony & Jennifer Argue George & Harriet Argue Kevin & Eugenia Austin Elli Bambakidis Evan & Aspasia Bambakidis John & Cynthia Barron Jr Juanita Bartlett Alexis Moraites Blessing & Robert Brun Mark & Kristin Bliss Evelyn Boosalis Wendy Boucuvalas Harry & Linda Bouris James & Helen Bourne James & Cynthia Brandenburg Michael & Nina Breed Nancy Breen James & Bessie Brooks Kay Brown Stamatis & Karyl Bulugaris Doyle & Nicole Burke Annika Burns & Bob Feldmann Bob Cade Stephan Calondis Maria Caras David & Andrea Casey Louis Castleman Mary Castleman Mrs. P. Stanley Castleman Mary Caudell Dimitri & Kay Chagares Andreas & Panayiota Charalambos Terry & Marthea Christ Demo Christon William & Nicki Cochran Nicholas & Stephanie Coleman George & Joanne Constandinidis Larry & Christine Couchot Angelo & Helen County Gary & Sharon Cunagin Frank & Nataly Daskalakis Tom G & Dori Daskalakis Deno & Phyllis Davell Beatrice Davis Melissa DeBernardi Nick Demetre George & Vanessa Demetriades John & Barbara Demetriades John Demos George & Georgina Demosthenous Ariana Derksen Dr. James & Leah Derksen John & Christine Derry Marika Dimitriou Daniel & Christina Douglass Gene & Irene Dow Ryan & Nicole Eatough James & Harriett Ellis Lucy Fasules Thomas & Lisa Federle Steven & Nicole Fischer Alex & Tina Fote Charles & Melissa Fote Thomas & Patricia Fote Dessine Fricioni Anastasia Gabbard Dr. Arthur Gardikes Bernard & Tracy Gearon Jr. Alexandra Ghazal George & Jodie Gianopulos Alexander & Joan Gounaris Deeno Gounaris Elaine Gounaris & Mark Winwood Harriet Gounaris Stacy Gounaris Julie Grubbs Eileen Gustin Nasser & Sofia Habash Awad & Barbara Halabi Donald Hanel Dr. Mary Haritos Mark & Dena Hartman Carole Haubrock James & Matina Ann Haubrock Michael Haubrock Jeffrey & Chrisanne Heisey Daniel Hess Jonathan & Demitria Hoad Connie Hodson Dr. C.H. Houpis Evonna Hurst William Hutchison Jerry & Carolyn Hypes Demetri & Dena Inempolidis Christina Ioannou Mike & Anna Jackson Mary Jannides Michael Jannides Stephanie Jannides Stewardship list continued on page 9

9 THE TRUE VINE MAY 2017 Page 9 Stewardship continued from page 8 Max & Daphne Jenks John & Betty Jonson Johnny & Jamileh Kaissieh Berdi Kakas Christine Kambas Pia Kanistros Rosalee Kanistros Stephanie Kanistros Kevin & Christine Karaba Spiro & Pat Karabalis Alexandros & Jessica Karabinis Tina Karambelas Helen Karkadoulias Lula Karras Mark & Cindy Keilholz Andrew & Linda Kididis Angelo & Judy Kiminas Nicholas & Helen Kirbabas Dr. Benjamin & Julie Kleinhenz Constantine Kontonickas & Diane Margioras George K & Katina Kordalis John Kordalis Kiriakos & Kasey Kordalis Thomas & Nicky Korpi Tina & Harry Krukenberg Gerasimos & Constantia Kyrou Harry & Marcia Joan Lake James & Maria Langendorf Robert & Sandra Lavoie Vigi Liakakos Gus & Sharon Liapis Elizabeth Limber & Robert Golden Dr. Bryan & Elisabeth Ludwig John Lusa Audrey Makris George & Maureen Malacos Peter Manavis Tom Manavis Constantine & Susan Manos Gary Manos Dean & Isidora Margioras George Marinakes Maria Mavrouleas Ike & Christine Maxis Chris & Beth McAlpine Greg & Erin McAlpine Jay & Kathy McAlpine Matt & Laura McAlpine Scott & Karey McAlpine John & Mary McDonald Dr. Nicholas & Allison McDonald Keith & Maria McFarland Connie Mellas Christopher Milanese Gregory & Nancy Milstead Mike & Joan Mokas William & Dina Mokas Gregory Mollica John & Barbara Moraites Mary Moraites Theodore & Angela Moraites Sue Morris Andrew & Stella Moulas Cleo Mullins Evangelia Nakis George Nakis Renee Nicholas John Nickolas Chuck & Cory Oliver Maria & Vasiliki Panagouleas Nicolette Panagouleas William & Irene Pangos George & Sherry Panson Costa & Maria Pantelatos Panagiotis & Julie Papadis Emanuel & Laurel Papadopoulos Irene Papadopoulos Chris & Christina Papakirk Georgia Pappas Peter & Kathleen Pappas Linda & Jim Parker Taki & Christina Parker Paul & Irene Parson Netsa Patrianakos Connie Pavlakos Dr. Chris & Jean Pavlakos David & Anne Pepiot Judge John Pickrel Lisa Pickrel Jared & Kate Poeppelman John & Margie Polites Maria Polychronis Demetri & Ann Preonas Alan & Vasso Price Dora Protos Alexandria Pulos Becky Pulos Chris & Debra Pulos Nicholas & Charrie Regopoulos Dr. Thomas & Angela Retzios Dr. Lori Vavul- Roediger Stacie Rozakis Nelson & Theona Russell George & Mary Saloom Joe & Heather Saloom Michael Samonas Col. Nicholas & Estelle Scambilis Charles & Kate Scott Gregory & Georgea Scoumis John & Mary Searles Dr. Nicholas & Nadine Shamma Nick & Sophie Shissias Tom & Athena Simopoulos Igors & Daira Skriblis Robert David & Penelope Sims John & Patricia Sotiropoulos Gregory & Jane Speros Elias & Kathy Spyrou James & Libby Stamas Nick C & Emily Stamas Toula Kossoudji Stamm Christina Stathopoulos Gina Stathopoulos John Stathopoulos Evanthia Steffens Evangeline Stelyn Christina Stiakakis Roger Sylvester Sr Gilbert Thurman Anastasia Tipler Nick & Theodora Tolias Ilias & Stella Tompoulidis John & Irene Torges John & Maria Tsalas Dr. James & Catherine Tsatalis Michael & Gigi Tsocaris Pete & Trina Tsolometes Chris & Maria Tzouras John Urse III & Debbie Urse Dr. John & Evanthia Valassiades Mrs. Anthony Valen Gus & Kelly Valen Amalia & Mark Vanderputten Emilia Verdes Athan & D J Vinolus Anthony & Karmen Lee Vradelis Theodore & Chrisoula Vradelis Anthony Wall Stephanie Waszczak Timothy & Julia Weikert Evangelia Williams Adam Winters Dr. Antonia S. Winters Philip & Xiulian Winters James & Constance Xarhoulacos Tom Xarhoulacos Lynne Zaharako Stella Zaharako Anthony & Irene Zalants Andrea Zavakos & Cor Groeneweg Athena Zavakos James & Ruthann Zavakos Louis & Maureen Zavakos Robert Zavakos Andrew & Dessine Ziehler Jim & Stavroula Zois Nick & Michelle Zois Demetrius C Zonars Nikki Zonars Suzanne Zonars-Hambrick *** Please support the Daughters of Penelope Scholarship Luncheon Sunday, May 7, 2017, following Divine Liturgy During fellowship, please visit our table in the Memorial Hall Please donate and enjoy a light lunch courtesy of the ladies of the DOP Your kind donation makes it possible for the students of our parish to receive college scholarships.

10 THE TRUE VINE MAY 2017 Page 10 NOTES FROM FR. JOSEPH A REMINDER: Dear Parish Faithful. Please mark your calendars that His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas will be coming for an official parish visitation on Sunday, May 28. HVAC (Heating/Cooling for Church) HAVE YOU MADE YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE HVAC PROJECT? We have received $98,122 towards the HVAC project. Thank you to all who have made commitments The total amount of the HVAC project is $365,000 Existing Church funds will provide $200,000 We need to raise $165,000 to fund the balance Final payment to the contractor is due at the completion of the project If we have not raised the full $165,000, we will need to take out a loan The more money we borrow, the more interest we pay The interest money could be used towards other important capital needs for the church THIS IS YOUR CHURCH. IT WILL NOT REPAIR ITSELF. WE NEED YOUR COMMITMENT NOW HVAC PROJECT New Heating/Cooling in Our Church Expected completion end of March, 2017 Total Cost $365,000 Parish Funds Contribution $200,000 Money to Raise $165,000 Each Parish Family is asked to Contribute a MINIMUM of $600 Ways to Donate 1. Write a Check 2. Online Billpay through personal bank account 3. go to Donate or Give Now and follow the prompts Questions? Please see a Parish Council Representative Please complete the below form to make you commitment and drop in the box in the community center We are asking each parish family to contribute $600. This can be spread over two years if needed. Please accept my/our contribution to the HVAC Capital Campaign: Name: Amount: How my contribution will be paid: Check here if contribution is included: Phone/Address/

11 THE TRUE VINE MAY 2017 Page 11 Christos Anesti! UPDATE ON HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING FUNDING Our goal is to raise $165,000. To date we have collected $98,122 with an additional $10,400 pledged. That leaves us with a balance of $56,838. If you have not pledged or contributed please do so ASAP! Our church relies on us to take care of her. Our ancestors left us with a beautiful House of Worship, let s do the same for our children/grandchildren. Please direct funding question to Maria Abboud mma@woh.rr.com or A special THANK YOU to the parishioners who have contributed (listed below) Fayez and Maria Abboud Christina Abboud AHEPA #113 Christos and Maria Alex Sandy Alex Vasilios Aliminos Lawrence and Susan Andrews Andrew Andrianos Paul and Sandy Angelopoulos Anonymous Donors Ted and Helen Anton Mr. & Mrs. Semere Araia Anthony and Jennifer Argue George and Harriet Argue Anastasia Sue Bacas John and Cynthia Barron Eric and Christa Bishop Evelyn Boosalis Matthew and Penny Boosalis Wendy Boucuvalas Robert and Diane Briggs Annika Burns and Bob Feldman Greg and Maria Caras David and Andrea Casey Louis Castleman Maria Castleman Mary Castleman Mary Caudell Demo Christon Larry and Christina Couchot Mr. and Mrs. Angelo County Mr. and Mrs. Barry Cron Dr. and Mrs. Damian Danopulos Tom and Dori Daskalakis Daughters of Penelope Deno and Phyllis Davell Mrs Bea Davis Nick Demetre Mr. & Mrs. George Demosthenous Dr Jim and Leah Derksen John and Christine Derry Dan and Christina Douglass Georgia Douros Gene and Irene Dow James and Harriett Ellis Lucy Fasules Tom and Lisa Federle Mr. and Mrs. Donald Forman Alex and Tina Fote Dessine Fricioni Bernie and Tracy Gearon George and Jodie Gianopulos Fr. Joseph Gingrich Alex and Joan Gounaris Harriet Gounaris GOYA Awad and Barbara Halabi Craig and Suzanne Zonars- Hambrick Dr. Mary Haritos Jim and Tina Haubrock Carole Haubrock Clyde and Rebecca Heddings Jeffrey and Chrisanne Heisey Daniel Hess Connie Hodson Pete Houvouras Evonna Hurst Angelo and Jill Ifandis Demetri and Dena Inempolidis Mr. and Mrs. Mike Jackson Mary Jannides Michael Jannides Pia Kanistros Helen Alex Karkadoulias George and Joanne Karras Terry Karras Mark and Cindy Keilholz Mr. James Kilavos Nick and Helen Kirbabas Constantine and Diane Kontonickas George and Katina Kordalis Kordalis Law LLC Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Korpi Pete and Shirley Kossoudji Ladies of Philoptochos Mr and Mrs Harry Lake Mr and Mrs James Langendorf Jim and Diane Leakas Vigi Liakakos Elizabeth Limber and Robert Golden Mitchell Limbert Brian and Elisabeth Ludwig John Lusa Pete and Chris Makaritis George and Maureen Malacos Maria Mavrouleas Ike and Christina Maxis Jay and Kathy McAlpine John and Mary McDonald Keith and Maria McFarland Greg and Nancy Milstead Sue Morris Andrew and Stella Moulas Cleo Mullins George Nakis Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan Paley Dr. Joseph Paley Maria Panagouleas Vasiliki Panagouleas Mr. & Mrs. William Pangos Mr. and Mrs. George Panson Costa and Maria Pantelatos Chris and Christina Papakirk Jim and Linda Parker Taki and Christina Parker Netsa Patrianakos Connie Pavlakos Judge John Pickrel John and Margie Polites Jared and Kate Poeppelman Mr. and Mrs. Alan Price Allie Pulos Becky Pulos Chris and Deb Pulos Karen Redovian Nick and Charrie Regopoulos Tom and Angela Retzios Lori Vavul-Roediger Nelson and Theona Russell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott John and Mary Searles Nick and Sophie Shissias Tom and Athena Simopoulos Tessy Smith and Bill Fleming Greg and Jane Speros Elias and Kathy Spyrou Jim and Libby Stamas Nick and Emily Stamas Christina Stiakakis Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sylvester Gil Thurman Jim and Katina Tsatalis Dr and Mrs John Valassiades Mrs Anthony Valen Mrs. Emilia Verdes Stephanie Waszczak Timothy and Julia Weikert Dr Antonia Winters Mr and Mrs James Xarhoulacos Tom Xarhoulacos Mr and Mrs Nick Xenos Tony and Penny Xidas Young at Heart Anthony and Irene Zalants Athena Zavakos James and Ruthann Zavakos Andrew and Dessine Ziehler Athanasia Zois Jim and Voula Zois Nick and Michelle Zois Pete and Claire Zois Demetrius Zonars Nikki Zonars

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15 ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MAY 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 9:00am Flower Delivery 12:00pm Flower Pick-Up 5:30pm Greek School 2 3 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Ellas Dance 4 10am Philoptochos Mtg am JOY/HOPE Youngs Dairy 6:30pm Community Sandwich Making AHEPA Mtg. 7 4 th Sun. from Pascha 8:15am Matins 9:30am Div. Liturgy 8 5:30pm Greek School 9 6:30pm DOP Mtg. 10 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Ellas Dance 11 6:30pm Festival Mtg :00am Philoptochos Spring Charity Luncheon Dayton CC GOYA Mtg. DOP Scholarship Luncheon 14 5 th Sun. from Pascha 8:15am Matins 9:30am Div. Liturgy 15 5:30pm Greek School Final Exam 16 9:00am DIFI Baking 17 9:00am DIFI Baking 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal 18 6:30pm Parish Council 19 DIFI 20 DIFI MOTHER S DAY 7:00pm Ellas Dance 21 6 th Sun. from Pascha 22 Greek School Awards Dinner 23 Catechism School Teacher Dinner 24 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal 25 Feast of the Ascension :15am Matins 9:30am Div. Liturgy Catechism School Awards DIFI 1:00pm GAPA 7:00pm Ellas Dance 8:15am Matins 9:30am Div. Liturgy 11:30am Young at Heart 28 7 th Sun. from Pascha 8:15am Matins 9:30am Div. Liturgy :00pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Ellas Dance

16 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 500 Belmonte Park North Dayton Ohio Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Dayton, Ohio Permit No. 934 Change Service Requested The Ladies Philoptochos Society 11 TH ANNUAL SPRING CHARITY LUNCHEON Saturday, May 13 th is the day of our popular Philoptochos Spring Charity Luncheon which will be held at the beautiful Dayton Country Club. Ladies of all ages enjoy this special day with a delicious lunch, over 100 auction items and most of all- fun and fellowship! Doors open at 11:00am with 1 hour before lunch to decide which auction gifts are worth your tickets! If you have not attended in the past, contact Michelle Zois at matinazois@gmail.com to be added to our invitation list. April 30 th is the final day for reservations- no exceptions, please.