THE TRUE VINE. Sacraments and Responsibility

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1 THE TRUE VINE The Monthly Newsletter of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Dayton, Ohio JUNE 2017 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 6 Sacraments and Responsibility INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Sacraments and Responsibility 1 Parish Registry 3 Liturgical Schedule 3 Ministries and Organizations 4 Faith in Action 5 News and Notes 6 Stewardship 8 Calendar 15 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.: Baptism as a Sacrament deepens and grows inside a Christian s soul through living a life steeped in the Church from cradle to grave. Baptism anticipates a victory that is yet to come, and a victory that must be struggled to attain. Baptism does not guarantee salvation for anyone. Nor does baptism transform us once and for all at the moment it occurs. Only a seed is planted in baptism, and a new Church member is initiated. If this seed is not watered, and if the weeds of sin are not pulled, and if a Godly life is not cultivated, the newly germinated life will wither away. If baptism is disgraced and neglected it simply doesn't work. Baptism is a Sacrament that confers an uncreated grace on humans through the direct action of the Holy Trinity. The utterly transcendent and uncreated grace of God becomes perfectly immanent in baptism because the Father wants us to commune with Him in our hearts. Not only baptism, but all of the Sacraments are meant to purify our hearts in order to commune with God in this most sacred of sanctuaries. If a child is baptized and made a Christian, but if the child isn t brought to Church consistently, the newly initiated child will have a spiritual life devoid of regular sacramental grace, and the parents will be remiss in their sacred duty to raise the child as a Christian. The Sacrament of matrimony unites a man and woman together through the foundation of God s common love for them. A sacramental marriage is meant to bring husband and wife so intimately together that they become one. Through this oneness they die to themselves. They sacrifice by loving their spouse more than they love themselves. Sacramental marriage literally is a Cross, for in the Cross two pieces of wood are joined together, and they become one. Couples graced with the Sacrament of matrimony have the vocation to save each another s souls through living a virtuous life in the Church. If a Sacramental marriage is not continually blessed by the couple regularly attending Divine Liturgy the husband and wife will lose the uncreated grace they were initially blessed with. Grace requires cooperation on our part. The Sacraments are never obligatory cultural rites because God has gifted humanity with the self determination to love, reject, or neglect Him. All cultures, religions, and civilizations have taught and affirmed the self evident truth that free love of another person is never compelled or forced. The Sacraments as experienced on earth are only our first steps in becoming citizens of the Holy Trinity s Kingdom of Love, Paradise, and Eternity. We must always remember that our earthly life is no more than a blink of an eye when compared to the time we will spend experiencing our eternal one. If we want to be with God in our eternal life we must begin by being with Him in our earthly one. No human is exempted from this universal law of God s. (Sacraments continued on next page)

2 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 2017 Page 2 (Sacraments continued from page 1) If we don t make a sincere and concerted effort to nourish the seeds of uncreated grace planted inside of ourselves, and inside those we are responsible for, the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Matrimony will be imparted to no avail. To expect to receive God s uncreated grace by attending Church a few times a year, or once a month, and receiving the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of God in Holy Communion is naive. Do we think we can fool God? Do we have meaningful relationships with anyone else by seeing them only a few times a year or once a month? Of course not because our external relationships are a reflection of our internal ones. We can t know the Person who loves us more than any other person by visiting Him infrequently. Relationships require work. If we have no sacrificial love on our part we can t have a relationship with God. All meaningful relationships require sacrifice. God is the Supreme Person and we can only have a relationship with Him through encountering Him in His Body the Church. Every Sunday is the Lord s Day for the celebration of His Divine Liturgy in order to feed us, His children, with eternal life through the Eucharist. It is God alone who calls us to worship Him on this day. The Lord established His One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church to save His children through His life giving Sacraments, and not to inconvenience us. The greatest love story ever told is in the Holy Communion offered to us each and every Sunday. Once we understand this we can never leave the Church. We will never cease coming to Church. Not because the Church and Christ won t let us, but because our hearts won t let us. With Love in Christ, Father Joseph PHILOPTOCHOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Congratulations to the new officers and members of the Board of Directors. President: Cynthia Barron 1 st VP: Libby Stamas Board Members: Maria Abboud, Diane Briggs, Maria Castleman, 2 nd VP: Irene Dow Suzanne Zonars-Hambrick, Evonna Hurst, Pia Kanistros, Mary Treasurer: Cindy Keilholz Moraites, Stella Moulas, Mary Searles, Sophia Shissias. Assistant Treasurer: Jane Speros Corresponding Secretary: Mary McDonald Recording Secretary: Nikki Burns Advisor: Sandy Alex CCM Treasurer: Michelle Zois (appointed by the president) GOYA - OFFICERS Congratulations to the new GOYA officers for the year President: Thomas Retzios Vice President: Carrie Langendorf Secretary: Kalliope Bessler Office of Service: Elizabeth Fote - Nick Daskalakis Thank you to our outgoing officers! DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE OFFICERS President, Alexis Blessing, Vice President, Diane Briggs, Treasurer, Mary McDonald, Recording Secretary, Mary Haritos Corresponding Secretary, Dessine Fricioni

3 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 2017 Page 3 Liturgical Schedule for the Month of June 2017 Matins 8:15 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Sat. 3 rd Saturday before Pentecost Saturday of Souls- Divine Liturgy and Memorial at 9:30am at the church. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 500 Belmont Park North Dayton, Ohio Sun. 4 th 8 th Sunday from Pascha HOLY PENTECOST- Kneeling Service after Divine Liturgy Sun. 11 th 1 st Sunday of Matthew Sunday of All-Saints Sun. 18 th 2 nd Sunday of Matthew Sun. 25 th 3 rd Sunday of Matthew Wed. 28 th Feast of SS Peter and Paul 6:00pm at St. Paul OCA 4451 Wagner Rd. Dayton, Oh. Fri. 30 th Feast of the Holy Apostles Weddings Groom: John Kordalis Bride: Kaitlyn Kondas Sponsor: Angela (Apostolou) Niro Date: May 13, 2017 Baptisms Neophyte- Irene Papadopoulos Father Emanuel Papadopoulos Mother- Laurel Papadopoulos Sponsor Nectaria and Caterina Date-May 20, 2017 MEMORIALS IN JUNE 11 th +Dr. Gust N. Dino Bambakidis +Anthony Valen +Irene Valen +Otis Tekakis +Gus Valen 18 th +Jodie Gianopulos +George Elias Alea Society Members 25 th +Nick Argeroplos Neophyte - Alexander James Figuerdo Father Christian Figueredo Mother Lisa (Pickrel) Figuerdo Sponsor William and Nicki Cocharan Date May 6, 2017 Neophyte Georgia Eileen Figuerdo Father Christian Figueredo Mother Lisa (Pickrel) Figuerdo Sponsor William and Nicki Cocharan Date May 6, 2017 Funerals +Jodie Gianopulos May 9, George Elias May 16, 2017

4 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 2017 Page 4 Ministries and Organizations 2017 FESTIVAL MEETING There will be a festival meeting for all booth chairpersons on Thursday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Athenagoras Room. If you are unable to attend, if you could send a representative it would be appreciated. We thank Louis Castleman for volunteering as the Sign chairperson. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Casey, , or andreacasey6789@gmail.com ORTHODOX PARENTS ASSEMBLE OPA will meet Friday, June 9 th at 5:45 p.m. in the Athenagoras Room. AHEPA/DAUGHTERS AHEPA/DOP will meet Tuesday, June 13 th at 6:30 p.m. in the Athenagoras Room. OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AHEPA AND DAUGHTERS Invite you to attend JUNE 3, 2017 The Buckeye District Scholarship Awards Banquet $30 Lunch at 12:00 p.m. Grand Banquet and Ball $50 Cocktails at 6:00 PM Dinner at 7:00 PM Dancing after 9:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Dayton Fairborn: 2800 Presidential Dr. Fairborn, OH Tickets: Nick Zois: , Nick and Charrie Regopoulos: , Mary Searles: CHOIR REHEARSAL If you are interested in joining the choir or for choir information please contact: Choir Director Ernie Stathes or Organist Linda Parker. DANCE Ellas dance practice Wednesday June 7 th, 14 th, 21 st, 28 th at 7:00 p.m. PARISH COUNCIL Parish Council will meet Thursday, June 15 th at 6:30 p.m. in the Athenagoras Room in the Community Ctr. YOUNG AT HEART The June Young at Heart luncheon will be sponsored by the Parish Council on Thursday, June 15 at 11:30 a.m. SUNDAY JUNE 18 th

5 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 2017 Page 5 FAITH IN ACTION PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS JUNE 2017 SUMMER MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS There are no membership meetings in June and July. The next meeting will be in August. It will be a carry in meal at the church at a date and time to be announced. Please check your s and True Vine for summer happenings! BOARD OF DIRECTORS Congratulations to the new officers and members of the Board of Directors. 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 from 5-8pm we will have an evening at Skyline Chili (it's always Skyline time) 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. President: Cynthia Barron 1 st VP: Libby Stamas 2 nd VP: Irene Dow Treasurer: Cindy Keilholz Assistant Treasurer: Jane Speros Corresponding Secretary: Mary McDonald Recording Secretary: Nikki Burns Advisor: Sandy Alex CCM Treasurer: Michelle Zois (appointed by the president) Board Members: Maria Abboud, Diane Briggs, Maria Castleman, Suzanne Zonars-Hambrick, Evonna Hurst, Pia Kanistros, Mary Moraites, Stella Moulas, Mary Searles, Sophia Shissias. SPRING CHARITY LUNCHEON ADDRESS UPDATE Has your address changed? Are you a new or existing member of Philoptochos not receiving Philoptochos s? Please contact Suzanne Zonars-Hambrick at ohhio@sbcglobal.net and let her know your new or changed address. We want you to be in the know. The 11th annual Mother's Day Luncheon was held Saturday May 13 at the Dayton Country Club. 242 ladies of all ages enjoyed a wonderful afternoon. Thank you to Michelle Zois and Sandy Alex, event chairs, and the many Philoptochos members who made donations, served on committees and helped to make this an outstanding event. It was a beautiful day to honor the special women in our lives, past and present and raise funds to support our Philoptochos mission.

6 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 2017 Page 6 PARISH NEWS AND NOTES CWU (Church Women United) of Greater Dayton is an Ecumenical organization that encourage church women to come together in fellowship.philoptochos is a member of this organization. Our last celebration of the year, Annual Meeting and Human Rights celebration, will be on Monday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at St. Margaret s Church, 5301 Free Pike, Dayton, OH. Theme: Kindling New Fires of Hope for Human Rights. For information contact Theona Russell, theonarussell@gmail.com. MEMORY ETERNAL Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies are extended to George Gianopulos and the Gianopulos family in the loss of +Jodie Gianopulos. May her memory be eternal! Our sympathies are also extended to the Elias family in the loss of +George Elias. May his memory be eternal! FR. JOSEPH NOTES: Dear Parish Faithful, Summer is not a time off from one s Sunday obligation to attend Divine Liturgy. It is absolutely essential for spiritual growth to regularly attend church on Sunday. Don't come occasionally to church. Don't just come when you feel like it. Make regular church attendance a priority and let it be a good habit that becomes a part of who you are. Nothing does more for your spiritual health than regularly being in church. Being in a church service is irreplaceable. It is a moment in time and once it's gone, it's gone forever. There will always be competition for your time and other things that you could do on a Sunday. The Holy Trinity created us to worship Him. That s the primary reason we exist. This is why the Church was established and this is what God s people will do when Jesus returns and restores our fallen world. Revelation 22:3 gives a picture of this: No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship Him. The central aspect of our corporate worship is the reception of the Eucharist. To not come to God s temple, to not worship Him, and to not receive His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity is a spiritual poverty and tragedy. When a professing Christian misses church they are missing God s prescribed process for spiritual growth through Holy Communion with Him. The only legitimate excuse for missing Sunday Divine Liturgy is work or sicknesses. All other absences are sinful in that they miss the mark in how God calls us to worship Him every Sunday. As your priest I in no way pass judgment on you. I only ask that you search the depth of your hearts and do what is right. Our lives are so short, and they are gifted to us lovingly by our Lord. What we do in this earthly temporal realm has a direct correlation to what we will experience in the eternal spiritual realm. Jesus wants us here on Sunday mornings to serve and worship Him. He loves us so much that He has given Himself to us through His Divine Liturgy. This practice of the Orthodox Christian assembly dates from the beginnings of the apostolic age. St. Paul s letter to the Hebrews in verse 10:25 reminds the faithful "not to neglect to meet together, as is the habit of some, but to encourage one another. We cannot pray at home as at church, where there is a great multitude of us, where exclamations are cried out to the Lord as from one great heart, and where there is something more: the union of minds, the accord of souls, the bond of charity, and the prayers of all united and offered up to our Most High God through His priest. With Love in Christ, Father Joseph WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 TH FEAST OF ST'S. PETER AND PAUL We will be celebrating the Feast of St's. Peter and Paul at the St. Paul OCA parish on Wednesday, June 28 at 6:00 pm with a Vesperal Divine Liturgy. The parish is located at 4451 Wagner Rd. Dayton, Ohio Please RSVP to Carol if you will be going by June 13th in order for our hosts to best prepare for us. You are welcomed to bring a non-fasting covered dish.

7 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 2017 Page 7 Dance Dance 2017 Dance Dance 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. JOY COURTYARD AND MEMORIAL GARDEN Phase 2 bricks and pavers for the Joy Courtyard Garden Memorial Garden are being sold until June 12th. If you missed the first phase, now is the opportunity to make a purchase for installation in the fall. You will find a garden form in the community center or contact Deb Pulos

8 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 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. ~ 2017 ~ The list on pages 8 and 9 reflect those parishioners who have made their 2017 Stewardship Pledge as of May 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 Amanuel & Abeba-Mesfun Andebrhan Lawrence & Susan Andrews Paul & Sandra Angelopoulos Elayne Anton Ted & Helen Anton Semere & Hiwot Araia Anthony & Jennifer Argue George & Harriet Argue Kevin & Eugenia Austin Nicole Bacas Elli Bambakidis Evan & Aspasia Bambakidis John & Cynthia Barron Jr Juanita Bartlett Alexis 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 Charalambos Terry & Marthea Christ Demo Christon William & Nicki Cochran Nicholas & Stephanie Coleman George & Salwa Constandinidis Larry & Christine Couchot Angelo & Helen County Gary & Sharon Cunagin Frank & Nataly Daskalakis Tom G & Dori Daskalakis Deno & Phyllis Davell Beatrice Davis Christopher & Christina Day 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 George Elias Joann Elias 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 Fr. Jospeh Gingrich 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 JUNE 2017 Page 9 Stewardship continued from page 8 Max & Daphne Jenks 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 Nick & Helen Kirbabas Dr. Benjamin & Julie Kleinhenz Constantine Kontonickas & Diane Margioras George K & Katina Kordalis John Kordalis Kiriakos & Kasey Kordalis Thomas & Nicky Korpi Despina Kourt Tina & Harry Krukenberg Gerasimos & Constantia Kyrou Harry & Marcia Joan Lake James & Maria Langendorf Robert & Sandra Lavoie Dean Liakakos Vigi Liakakos Gus & Sharon Liapis Elizabeth Limber & Robert Golden Paul & Cheryl Logus Dr. Bryan & Elisabeth Ludwig John Lusa Audrey Makris George & Maureen Malacos Peter Manavis Tom Manavis Constantine 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 Dr. Nicholas & Allison McDonald John & Mary McDonald Keith & Maria McFarland Connie Mellas Christopher Milanese Gregory & Nancy Milstead Mike & Joan Mokas William & Dina Mokas Gregory Mollica John & Barbara Moraites Mary Moraites Sue Morris Chrisoula Morris Andrew & Stella Moulas Cleo Mullins Evangelia Nakis George Nakis Renee Nicholas John Nickolas Chuck & Cory Oliver Maria Panagouleas Nicolette Panagouleas William & Irene Pangos George & Sherry Panson Costa & Maria Pantelatos Panagiotis & Julie Papadis Anthony Papadopoulos Caterina Papadopoulos Emanuel Papadopoulos Irene Papadopoulos Chris & Christina Papakirk Georgia Pappas Peter & Kathleen Pappas Linda & Jim Parker Taki & Christina Parker Paul & Irene Parsons Netsa Patrianakos Connie Pavlakos Dr. Chris & Jean Pavlakos David & Anne Pepiot Judge John Pickrel Lisa Pickrel Jared & Kate Poeppelman John & Margie Polites Maria Polychronis Dr. Antoinette Pragalos 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 Robert & Penelope Sims Igors & Daira Skriblis John and 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 Dr. Victor & Athena Thaler 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 Mrs. Anthony Valen Gus & Kelly Valen Amalia & Mark Vanderputten Emilia Verdes Nick Ververis 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 Gregory Yannekis Lynne Zaharako Stella Zaharako Anthony & Irene Zalants Andrea Zavakos & Cor Groeneweg Athena Zavakos James & Ruthann Zavakos Robert Zavakos Andrew & Dessine Ziehler Jim & Stavroula Zois Nick & Michelle Zois Demetrius C Zonars Nikki Zonars Suzanne Zonars-Hambrick & Craig Hambrick *** JOY/HOPE YOUNG S JERSEY DAIRY Please join us for some fun and fellowship at Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs. We will meet at 10am between the barn and the Dairy Store on Saturday June 3rd. For questions jessicajdunn83@gmail.com

10 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 2017 Page 10 HAVE YOU MADE YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE HVAC (Heating/Cooling for Church) PROJECT? The project is done, but funds are still needed and being raised. We are $50,454 from our $165,000 goal. All parish families are asked to contribute. Please pledge/contribute ASAP! A $600 minimum per family is requested over twoyears. How can you pledge/contribute? See below: 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 JUNE 2017 Page 11 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 Nicole 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 Bill and Nicki Cochran 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 Mark and Jennifer Makkas 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 Mary (Toni) Moraites 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 Pothios Pitychoutis 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 Toula Stamm 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 Evangelia Williams 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 ***

12 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 2017 Page 12 CCM JUNE 2017 SUPPORT OUR VETERANS The June CCM will support the 37 th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. This year the games are being held in Cincinnati July 17-22, On June 20 from 5-8pm, we will have an evening at Skyline Chili on Kingsridge Drive to raise funds to sponsor local veterans participating in the games. The cost, about $500 per veteran, includes transportation, lodging, food, etc. Several local participants will be joining us for dinner. Veterans compete in the following events plus many others: Archery, Basketball, Boccia, Bowling, Field Events, Power Soccer, Quad Rugby, Swimming, Trapshooting and Weightlifting. The Paralyzed Veterans and VA are committed to improving the quality of life for veterans with disabilities and fostering better health through sports competition. Since the Games began in 1981, thousands of disabled veterans have enjoyed the health benefits provided by sports participation and have revitalized the spirit of competition within themselves. Please support June s CCM by donating money in the Red Box in the church entryway, attending the evening at Skyline Chili where a portion of the proceeds will support our veterans at these games, or sending a check to church made out to Philoptochos with CCM in the memo line. These veterans gave a lot for us, so let s support them at the 37 th Wheelchair Games. Cindy Keilholz and Nikki Burns

13 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 2017 Page 13 ARE YOU A COLLEGE AGED STUDENT DO YOU HAVE LIMITED FREE TIME DO YOU LOVE AND MISS GREEK DANCING

14 THE TRUE VINE JUNE 2017 Page GRADUATION RECOGNITION LUNCHEON JUNE 4 TH 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) SUMMER CAMP DATES Here are the dates for the 2017 Summer Camp season: 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 PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR STEWARDSHIP GIVING OVER THE SUMMER We are grateful to all of our parishioners who have made their 2017 Stewardship Commitment to the church and have either fulfilled that commitment or are current in their giving. As we approach the summer months, there is a tendency for Stewardship contributions to decrease. This can place the church in a difficult position as regular expenses, as well as expenses in preparation for the Greek Festival, require payment. The parish, just like our homes, must meet its budget monthly. Our parish family needs everyone to contribute on a regular and timely basis. You may make your contribution by check (mail or bring to church) or credit card (using our Paypal account online at We appreciate your support of the ministries of the parish and the gifts you offer to the Glory of God! KEEP UP TO DATE Keep up to date with all church happenings by going to: Utilize online payments through the Donate Now link on the home page. You can make Stewardship donations, HVAC donations, Easter Offerings or donate In Memory of Organizations who want information posted to the website should submit it to Maria Abboud at: mma@woh.rr.com BOOKKEEPER S SUMMER HOURS Please see the summer business hours for Brandee Moran our parish bookkeeper. Monday June 05, 2017 Bookkeeper Off Tuesday June 06, 2017 Bookkeeper Off Wednesday June 07, am Thursday June 08, am Friday June 09, am June 12, 2017 June 13, 2017 June 14, 2017 June 15, 2017 June 16, am 9am 9am Bookkeeper Off Bookkeeper Off June 19, 2017 June 20, 2017 June 21, 2017 June 22, 2017 June 23, 2017 Bookkeeper Off Bookkeeper Off 9am 9am 9am Monday June 26, am Tuesday June 27, am Wednesday June 28, am Thursday June 29, 2017 Bookkeeper Off Friday June 30, 2017 Bookkeeper Off PARISH DIRECTORY UPDATE Over the next couple weeks we will be updating the parish directory with contact information and photos. Alex Karabinis will be at coffee hour with a spreadsheet for all parish families to verify and/or update their information. If you wish to have your family's photo taken to be placed along side your information, we will have a camera as well. If you wish to just update your information but do not wish to update it at coffee hour, feel free to alexfkarabinis@gmail.com Anybody who wants to submit their photos can do so to my Thank you.

15 ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 AHEPA/DOP 89 th Annual Buckeye District Convention 3 Saturday Before Pentecost Divine Liturgy 9:30am Saturday of Soulsat Church AHEPA/DOP 89 th Annual Buckeye District Convention 4 8th Sunday from Pascha (HOLY PENTECOST- Kneeling Service after Divine Liturgy) 8:15am Matins 9:30am Div. Liturgy 5 6:30pm Community Sandwich Making Bookkeeper off 6 7 7:00pm Ellas Dance 8 6:30pm Festival Mtg. 9 5:4 Orthodox Parents Assemble Mtg. 10:00am JOY/HOPE Young s Dairy 10 Recognition Luncheon AHEPA/DOP 89 th Annual Buckeye District Convention 11 1 st Sunday of Matthew Sunday of All Saints 8:15am Matins 9:30am Div. Liturgy 18 2nd Sunday of Matthew 8:15am Matins 9:30am Div. Liturgy FATHER S DAY Bookkeeper off Bookkeeper off 13 6:30pm AHEPA/DOP Mtg. 20 Bookkeeper off 14 7:00pm Ellas Dance 21 7:00pm Ellas Dance 15 11:30am Young At Heart 6:30pm Parish Council Bookkeeper off Bookkeeper off rd Sunday of Matthew 8:15am Matins 9:30am Div. Liturgy Feast of SS Peter and Paul at St. Paul OCA parish 6:00pm Vesperal Divine Liturgy 7:00pm Ellas Dance 29 Bookkeeper off 30 Feast of the Holy Apostles 9:30am Div. Liturgy Bookkeeper off

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 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 Divine Liturgy Memorial Service will be at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 500 Belmonte Park North Dayton, Ohio 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.