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1 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 457 Oak Street Brockton, MA Tel: (508) and (508) Reverend Presbyter Anthony Evangelatos The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletin Bulletin Issue 108 May 2011 ΑΓΙΟΙ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΛΕΝΗ STS. CONSTANTINE AND HELEN

2 ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF BROCKTON DIRECTORY 2011 Priest: Reverend Presbyter Anthony Evangelatos PARISH COUNCIL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS President: John Karolemeas 1st Vice President (Administration): Steven Passias 2nd Vice President (Maintenance): John Papadopoulos Treasurer: Christine Karavites Asst. Treasurer: Tulla Giannaros Secretary: Steve Lainas Arthur Adamopoulos, George Alexis, Ernest Anthony, Georgia Besarick, Jon Buterbaugh Jr., John Kolentsas, Christy Mihos, Nicholas Palantzas, Avraam Vardaxis Chanter: George Stavropoulos Choir Director: Heidi Mason Organist: Ona Calogrias PHILOPTOCHOS OFFICERS President: Despina Papadopoulos 1st Vice President: Heido Barbas 2nd Vice President: Penny Kazis Recording Secretary: Ethel Savas Corresponding Secretary: Tina Boutas Treasurer: Kathy Malone Asst. Treasurer: Lori Stasiewski Advisior: Tina Boutas SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE Tina Boutas, Dina Coon, Rhoda Economos GREEK SCHOOL TEACHERS Tina Boutas, Argyro Papadopoulos, Vicky Papaioannou YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM G. O. Y. A. J. O. Y. / H. O. P. E. Advisors: Advisors: Kristen Barrows, Jon Buterbaugh, Jr. Barbara Mantalos, Paula Tsitsopoulos Chris Kolentsas Adult Greek Classes: Arthur Krikis Koliva for Memorial Services: Ladies Philoptochos Coffee Hour: Bertha Weinberg Office Administration: Venice Mazarakis Church addresses: Fr. Anthony ~ priest@annunciationbrockton.org Church Office ~ office@annunciationbrockton.org Church Web-site address:

3 May 2011 SUNDAY ΚΤΡΙΑΚΗ MONDAY ΓΔΤΣΔΡΑ TUESDAY ΣΡΙΣΗ WEDNEDAY ΣΔΣΑΡΣΗ THURSDAY ΠΔΜΠΣΗ FRIDAY ΠΑΡΑΚΔΤΗ SATURDAY ΑΒΒΑΣΟΝ 1 Thomas Sunday Orthros 8:45 am Divine Litrugy 10:00 am Goya Scholarship Luncheon 2 3 Philoptochos Meeting 7PM 4 Small Vespers 7 pm, followed by Adult Religious Education (fast day) 5 Finance Committee Meeting 6PM 6 (fast day) 7 Great Vespers 6 pm 8 Holy Myrrhbearers Orthros 8:45 am Divine Litrugy 10:00 am 9 10 Parish Council Meeting 7PM 11 Small Vespers 7 pm, followed by Adult Religious Education (fast day) 12 Building House & Grounds Committee Meeting 6PM 13 (fast day) 14 Great Vespers 6 pm 15 Sunday of the Paralytic Orthros 8:45 am Divine Litrugy 10:00 am Mid-Pentecost (fish, wine & olive oil permitted) Small Vespers 7 pm, followed by Adult Religious Education (fast day) 19 Stewardship Committee Meeting 6PM 20 (fast day) 21 Sts. Constantine & Helen Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:00am - Great Vespers 6 pm - 22 Sunday of the Samaritan Woman Orthros 8:45 am Divine Litrugy 10:00 am Small Vespers 7 pm, followed by Adult Religious Education (fast day) 26 Food Festival Committee Meeting 6PM 27 (fast day) 28 Great Vespers 6 pm 29 Sunday of the Blind Man Orthros 9:45 am Divine Litrugy 10:00 am 30 Memorial Day (office closed) (see entry for cemetery schedule) 31

4 From Father Anthony CHRIST IS RISEN! HRISTOS VOSKRESE! HRISTOS A INVIAT! AL MASSIEH KHAM! Beloved in Christ, above you see the universal Paschal greeting of all Orthodox Christians worldwide, in various liturgical languages. After the English version, we have the original Greek, Church Slavonic (used by the Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian, and other Orthodox of Slavic background), Romanian, and Arabic. No matter in which language we proclaim these blessed words, the basic message is the gift of eternal life that has been granted to the human race through the Lord s Resurrection. Some of the most beautiful and spiritually rich words written regarding the Resurrection, are those of St. John Chrysostom in his renowned catechetical homily of Pascha. This classic sermon is read, per the original tradition, at the end of the Orthros of the Resurrection, or as it is usually done now, at the end of the Divine Liturgy of Pascha. St. John begins his homily by inviting all to receive their reward of the gift of the Resurrection both those who have fasted and toiled from the first hour, the beginning of Great Lent, as well as those who may not have labored as much, or perhaps hardly at all. Many Orthodox Christians who choose not to keep the fast during Great Lent, other than perhaps the first week and Holy Week, sometimes like to quote St. John in order to point out that it really didn t matter after all. St. John s purpose here, however, is not to undo the venerable tradition of fasting, which has been with the Church from her very beginning; instead, he is making the point that our merciful and loving Lord accepts all Orthodox Christians to the radiant banquet of His Resurrection at the feast of Holy Pascha. In fact, the glorious message of the Resurrection is not just for Christians, but for all peoples of the world, who will also benefit from the destruction of death. This is why we have the tradition of reading the Gospel at the Agape Vespers of Pascha in various languages, since the message of the Resurrection is universal. In his homily, St. John goes on to tell us not to grieve over sins, for forgiveness has dawned from the tomb. Again, this statement regarding forgiveness of sins is not to be interpreted as a replacement for the holy mystery (sacrament) of confession. We must remember that the Lord Himself established the mystery of repentance on the day of Pascha when He appeared to His Disciples and said, Receive the Holy Spirit; whose sins you shall forgive, shall be forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, shall be retained. (John 20:23). St. John s statement is meant to emphasize that the forgiveness of sins is one of the fruits of the Resurrection. This forgiveness is fully accomplished, however, through the power of the Holy Spirit working through the holy priesthood of Christ, through which Christ s ministry on earth continues. We are also told, Let no one fear death, for the death of our Savior has set us free. He has destroyed it by enduring it. Beloved, this statement is the key to understanding our entire foundation of faith. The Lord s Resurrection has given us the clear answer to what happens to us upon physical death. This belief in Christ s destruction of death is central in the life of the Orthodox Church. Many describe our Church as the Church of the Resurrection, and rightly so. Every feast and celebration throughout the liturgical year is a reflection of Pascha, the greatest of all feasts. Every Sunday is a mini-pascha, which is why we celebrate the mystery of the Holy Eucharist the living Body and Blood of our Risen Lord each Sunday, without exception. St. John s homily ends with beautiful and uplifting words that we never tire of hearing It (Hades) took a body, and lo, it discovered God. It took earth, and behold, it encountered Heaven. It took what it saw, and was overcome by what it could not see. O death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?... And here I end with no further comment, since these inspiring words of St. John Chrysostom speak for themselves! In the love of the Risen Christ, +Fr. Anthony

5 From Father Anthony IN APPRECIATION Since our May bulletin has gone to print just prior to Holy Week, I would like to offer my appreciation in advance to all those involved with the services and preparation for Holy Week and Pascha. This most beautiful time of the liturgical year cannot happen without the participation of our devoted altar boys, chanters, choir, Parish Council members, and Philoptochos ladies who solicit floral donations and take care of dyeing hundreds of eggs. We also greatly appreciate all those who have donated toward the floral needs of the season, and everyone involved with decorations and other various forms of preparations. May our Crucified and Risen Lord bless all of you, and our entire family in Christ! Also, I would like to sincerely thank Mrs. Soula Psychos for a wonderful service offered to the Metropolis of Boston. At the consecration of our church, 22 antiminsia were consecrated on the Holy Table after it had been anointed with Holy Chrism. Antiminsia are epitaphios icons on cloth which are signed by the local bishop and kept on the altar table, and upon which the Holy Eucharist is consecrated at the Divine Liturgy. It is customary to consecrate new antiminsia during the consecration of a church, and for the newly consecrated church to have them sewn onto rich, silken fabric and returned to the Metropolitan for distribution to other churches. Soula volunteered to take on this large task, which is greatly appreciated by His Eminence. May this be a great blessing to her and her entire family! REFLECTIONS ON HOLY PASCHA (the following is taken from The Year of Grace of the Lord, by a Monk of the Eastern Church, St. Vladimir s Seminary Press, 1992) The Time of Easter The liturgical season which is called the time of Easter begins on Holy Saturday and ends on the eve of Pentecost. There are forty days between the Sunday of Easter and the Thursday of the Ascension, fifty between Easter and the Sunday of Pentecost, and six Sundays in this period of fifty days, not including the Sunday of Easter. The time of Easter contains several special features of ritual. The chief one is that at the beginning and end of each liturgy, the troparion of the Resurrection Christ is risen from the dead is sung. During the week that follows Easter, the doors of the iconostasion remain constantly open: in this way we symbolize the free access to the Holy of Holies that Jesus Christ, our great high priest, opened to us with His blood. The epitaphion remains on the altar, so that the liturgies are celebrated on the image of the life-giving tomb of the Saviour. One must neither fast nor prostrate oneself during the week of Easter. Friday of this week is specially dedicated to the Holy Virgin under the title of the Fountain of the Mother of God, in allusion to a tradition in Constantinople. Easter week, in Greek, has a very beautiful name: The week of Renewal, which in fact suits the whole of the paschal time. Jesus wished to die and to rise again at the threshold of spring. In the same way that Christmas coincides with the victory of sunlight over darkness, when the days begin to lengthen, so Easter coincides with the renewal of nature Springtime speaks to us if we know how to interpret God s creation of inner renewal. There is a springtime of the soul. Easter, like springtime in nature, brings us a message of hope. The Resurrection of Jesus tells us that we can be changed. We need to feel the new green of the paschal season, to which some sayings in Holy Scripture apply very well MEMORIAL DAY On Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 th, Fr. Anthony will be at the following cemeteries: Melrose Cemetery 10:00 am Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton 10:45 am Knollwood Cemetery, Canton 11:30 am Canton Corner Cemetery, Canton 12:15 pm It would be most helpful to not have your names in an envelope, since it is time-consuming to be opening them on the spot. Instead, please be ready to hand Father your papers with the names of your loved ones. Thank you.

6 From Father Anthony REGARDING CHOOSING GODPARENTS (the following has been taken from the March 2007 edition of the St. Demetrios Observer the monthly bulletin of St. Demetrios Church of Fall River, MA) How often one will meet Orthodox Christians who cannot understand why a priest will insist that the Godparents of a child who is about to be baptized must be Orthodox in their beliefs. These people will contend that they know many Orthodox members of the Church who have had non-orthodox sponsors for their children, so why the change all of a sudden? Is it not sufficient to have been baptized in the Name of, and to confess belief in the Holy Trinity? Doesn t that make it possible for any Christian to be Godparent within the Orthodox Church? Especially in the light of our ecumenical age, would not such a spirit be justifiable as an act of charity on the part of the Orthodox Church? And again, in the light of our mixed marriages would not such a continued practice pacify and please the non-orthodox members of the family? A reply lies only by answering the question, Just what is the function of the Godparents? The primary function of a Godparent is not that of an honor without a responsibility. The Godparent does not fulfill a mere formality that of holding the child while the priest performs the Sacrament of Baptism. The primary responsibility is that of confessing the Faith for the child, which is yet too young to do for itself. It is the act of confessing the Creed of Faith as maintained free of heresy by the Orthodox Church. That in fact is an impossibility for a Christian who has beliefs other than those confessed by the Orthodox. A second responsibility remains after the baptism. In essence it is a continuation of the first act of confessing the Faith. It remains the task of the one who confessed the Faith for the child to continue doing so for the child, until the child has come to the same stage of maturity as his Godparent. The Godparent is responsible with the child s parents to rear the child in the Faith. Obviously it is clear that a Roman Catholic, Protestant, or even a former Orthodox who commits apostasy through marriage outside the Church would be incapable of fulfilling these first and second responsibilities. It is not their moral integrity which is being questioned at this point, but their beliefs. Only one who has accepted the Truth of Orthodoxy would be able to confess it and be able to rear a child in that Truth. FROM THE HOLY FATHERS (the following is taken from the writings of St. John Chrysostom) That the Household Might Become a Church when you go home from here (church), lay out with your meal a spiritual meal as well. The father of the family might repeat something of what was said here; his wife could then hear it, the children too could learn something In short, the household might become like a church, so that the devil is driven off and that evil spirit, the enemy of our salvation, takes to flight; the grace of the Holy Spirit would rest there instead, and all peace and harmony surround the inhabitants Scripture: A Spring Gushing with Ever-flowing Waters Reading the Holy Scriptures is like a treasure. With a treasure, you see, anyone able to find a tiny nugget gains for himself great wealth; likewise in the case of Sacred Scripture, you can get from a small phrase a great wealth of thought and immense riches. The Word of God is not only like a treasure, but is also like a spring gushing with ever-flowing waters in a mighty flood Don t be surprised if we have experienced this: our forebearers drank from these waters to the limit of their capacity, and those who come after us will try to do likewise, without risk of exhausting them; instead the flood will increase and the streams will be multiplied. The Church is Your Salvation Nothing is more abiding than the Church: she is your salvation; she is your refuge. She is more lofty than the heavens; she is more far-reaching than the earth. She never grows old; she always stays in bloom. And so Scripture indicates her permanence and stability by calling her a virgin; her magnificence by calling her a queen; her closeness to God by calling her a daughter; her barrenness turned to fecundity by calling her the mother of seven. A thousand names try to spell out her nobility. Just as the Lord is called by many names since one name could not hope to describe the Omnipotent, and many names give us some small insight into His nature, so the Church goes by many names.

7 From Father Anthony METROPOLIS OF BOSTON YOUTH MISSION TRIP In early summer, the Youth Ministries Department of the Metropolis of Boston is sponsoring a mission trip through the IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities), to the Gulf Coast. The Metropolis of Boston team will assist in the construction of a new home for a needy family, victims of the Hurricane Katrina disaster of I am proud to inform our parish that two of our youth, Eric Ciulla and Matthew Coon, have answered this call for Christian philanthropy. As is customary with all Archdiocesan/Metropolis sanctioned mission trips, participants seek financial support from their home parish, as well as other sources, to cover the expenses of the trip. Eric and Matthew have a flier available for anyone interested in knowing more about their pending trip, as well as information on how to make a donation for those so moved. We pray that God blesses them to have a safe and fruitful mission trip! GOYA Scholarship Luncheon Prices: $8 Children 12 and under, Pizza $15 Adults, Chicken Souvlaki Tickets on sale now, please see a GOYA Member or inquire at the church office

8 Church News Calendar of Events GOYA SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON SUNDAY, MAY 1 ST 169 HUNGRY FRIENDS DINNER THURSDAY, MAY 5 TH PHILOPTOCHOS FOOD FESTIVAL SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADUATION GREEK SCHOOL GRADUATION GOLF TOURNAMENT SUMMER PICNIC ANNUAL FOOD FESTIVAL HARVEST BALL DANCE FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS PARISH COUNCIL OATH OF OFFICE AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS SATURDAY, MAY 14 TH SUNDAY, MAY 22 ND SUNDAY, JUNE 5 TH MONDAY, JULY 11 TH SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 ST THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH THRU SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 TH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 ND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 TH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 TH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 TH 2011 Parish Council Meetings May 10, 2011 June 14, 2011 (no July meeting) August 9, 2011 September 6, 2011 October 11, 2011 November 8, 2011 December 13, 2011 Coming Soon! On-line bill pay. Available on our website. A convenient new way to fulfill your stewardship

9 Church News BULLETIN DEADLINE All Submissions for the Bulletin are due 15th of the month. Coffee Hour If you are interested in sponsoring a coffee hour, please call Bertha Weinberg at (508) , or the Church Office at (508) THE CHURCH NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT. Remember TO SEND IN YOUR PLEDGE. PLEDGES ARE THE GREATEST SOURCE OF INCOME FOR OUR CHURCH Church SERVICES Saturdays Great Vespers Sundays Weekdays Orthros: DIVINE Liturgy: Orthros: DIVINE Liturgy: 6:00 PM 8:45 am 10:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am ΣΑ ΑΒΒΑΣΑ ~ ΜΕΓΑ ΕΠΕΡΙΝΟ: 6:00 ΜΜ ΣΙ ΚΤΡΙΑΚΕ ~ ΟΡΘΡΟ: 8:45 ΠΜ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΣΟΤΡΓΙΑ: 10:00 ΠΜ ΣΙ ΚΑΘΙΜΕΡΙΝΕ ~ ΟΡΘΡΟ: 9:00 ΠΜ ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΣΟΤΡΓΙΑ: 10:00 ΠΜ Hall Rental Do not forget that our church gymnasium and / or lounge area are available for your special functions. Please call the church office for details. Address changes Please notify the church office if you are moving, so we may update our database in order to serve you better. Holy Confession Every Saturday after Great Vespers, or during office hours by appointment.

10 Church News SACRAMENTS AND FUNERALS FUNERALS April 2 Florence Wisneski DONATIONS In Memory of Stavroula Stella Panagoulopoulos Total donations to date ~ $4,880 In Memory of Catherine Kay Yaitanes Total donations to date ~ $900 April 6 James Wayne Bostic May Their Memory be Eternal In Memory of Erasmia Rose Samaras Total donations to date ~ $290 In Memory of James Wayne Bostic Total donations to date ~ $100 In Memory of George Skordares Mrs. Marie Mihos ~ $50 In Memory of Olympia Bokas Mrs. Soultana Kotsiopoulos ~ $50 In Memory of Florence Wisneski Ms. Eugenia Ludlow ~ $25 In Memory of Florence Wisneski Cartwright Funeral Home ~ $300 In Memory of Parents, Brother & Sisters Anonymous donation ~ $100 EASTER OFFERING ~ $1,615 Flowers for the Icon of the Panayia for the Akathist Hymn by the Thedossiou Family In Memory of Costa Theodossiou

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14 Church News THE YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM REGISTRATION DATE: 6/10/2011 FRIDAY 5:30 PM~ 6:30 PM The youth programs have been going to the championships in Basketball, beautifully performing our ethnic dances with our Greek Dance Group, learning the Greek language, discovering fellowship and friendships with GOYA,HOPE/JOY and all along learning and experiencing our faith. at will be holding a Registration for all the youth groups on June 10th, The groups included are: Basketball, Greek Dance Group, Greek School, Goya, Hope/Joy, Junior Choir, Sunday School, Vacation Church School, and YMT Green team. END-OF-YEAR YOUTH DANCE PARTY!! FRIDAY, JUNE 10 th at 6PM GREEK & AMERICAN MUSIC! DINNER PROVIDED by YMT, PLEASE BRING A DESSERT (nut/peanut free) OR BEVERAGE TO SHARE. ADMISSION: ONE DONATION ITEM FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PER PERSON EVERYONE IS INVITED- BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES!! 169 HUNGRY FRIENDS PLEASE JOIN US ON THURSDAY, MAY FOR OUR ANNUAL 169 HUNGRY FRIENDS DINNER AND RAFFLE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER TO BENEFIT OUR PARISH. THE DONATION IS $ PER PERSON. PARTICIPANTS CAN BRING A GUEST TO DINNER FOR AN ADDITIONAL $ A SPECIAL INVITATION IS BEING EXTENDED TO ALL WOMEN OF OUR PARISH TO JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING. PLEASE SEE ANY PARISH COUNCIL MEMBER FOR RESERVATIONS.

15 Philoptochos News & Views Thank You! Many thanks to all the ladies of the Philoptochos for their help during Easter Week preparations. Thank you to all the bakers for the Palm Sunday Bake Sale your participation helped make this event a great success. Special thanks to Soultana Kotsiopoulos for taking care of the Easter shut~ins. Many Philoptochos Ladies visited around 50 shut-ins this year! Also, a special thank you to the ladies who colored the eggs for our church on Holy Thursday and to all the donors for flowers for the Epitafio. Also, I would like to thank everyone who helped with the Epitafio. Koliva For Koliva please call the church 508/ We would appreciate one week s notice in advance of the memorial service to prepare your koliva. The cost is $85 and checks should be made payable to the Philoptochos Society. Visit to Shut ~ Ins The Ladies Philoptochos will be making their annual Easter visits to our seniors who are unable to get out from their homes. If you would like to add a name to our list, please contact our chairlady Soultana Kotsiopoulos (508) 584~ 8838 with the information. Up Coming Dates to Remember!!! May 3th ~ Meeting at 7PM UP COMING DATE TO REMEMBER!!! Saturday, May 14 & Sunday, May 15, 2011 Philoptochos Two Day Food Festival The Philoptochos Society is planning their 2nd Annual Food Festival Details to follow!! Pan-Macedonian Ladies Association Pita Sale DATE: 5/08/2011

16 Annunciation Book Store ANNUNCIATION BOOKSTORE Our bookstore offers many items for the Lenten period: The Friday Night Akathist Hymn book in Greek and English that is beautifully printed and easy to follow. Holy Week books in Greek and English Lenten cookbooks Prayer books Incense Children s books For those interested in architecture and New England history, we offer a beautiful hardback containing fantastic photos of Greek Orthodox churches throughout New England, including photos inside the churches and brief, engaging community histories. A wonderful gift for a history buff. Below is a sample of our selection, but we also can order special items, so stop by the bookstore on Sundays after Divine Liturgy. Children s Bible Reader: Illustrated stories from the Old and New Testament for young readers. Let s take a walk through the Orthodox Church: A child s view of objects seen throughout our Church and their purposes Preparing for Marriage: An Orthodox perspective for the preparation of the Sacrament of Marriage. Includes the text of the sacrament. Living responsibly in an age of excuses: Focuses on moral responsibility and our actions. The Orthodox Church: The history of our Orthodox Church and its position in today s world. The Orthodox Church A-Z: Information about the Orthodox Church. History, sacraments, feast, prayers, etc. It also contains a glossary of 500 terms and definitions. Dictionary of Orthodoxy: 400 pages of words on the Orthodox Faith, its life, faith, teaching and sacraments. Introduction to the Orthodox Church: For those wishing to learn more about the Orthodox Church and those considering conversion. Orthodox Bible Study: A bible for every Orthodox home. Includes the Old and New Testament, featuring footnotes explaining scripture passages. Living in Christ: A guide to spiritual growth. Growing in Christ: A guide to obtaining maturity in the Orthodox Faith. All Ye Saints: Alphabetical listing of Saints and Feastdays Cookbooks For Everyday Greek Cuisine as well as for Lenten Fast

17 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Brockton Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual January-March 2011 Jan Mar- Budget $ Over Budget Income Candles 9,688 11,004 (1,316) Donations 14,730 6,999 7,731 Greek School 300 1,500 (1,200) Monthly Bulletin 1, Other Income 1,736 2,502 (766) Stewardship Pledges 53,606 30,000 23,606 Tray Collections 5,748 6,249 (501) Total Income 86,808 58,629 28,179 Gross Profit 86,808 58,629 28,179 Expense Archidiocese Commitment 12,600 12,600 0 Archidiocese Pension Fund 1,500 1,500 0 Employee Taxes and Benefits 7,809 6, Gratuities (201) Greek School (225) Gross Payroll 29,865 31,050 (1,185) Housing Allowance 12,375 13,176 (801) Insurance 2,221 3,126 (905) Maintenance and Repairs 10,686 6,999 3,687 Miscellaneous Expenses 2, ,602 Pastor Benefits 5,954 6,000 (46) Supplies 5,228 3,999 1,229 Utilities 10,657 8,499 2,158 Visiting Clergy / Cantor (200) Youth Activities (375) Total Expense 101,671 95,736 5,935 Net Income (14,863) (37,107) 22,244

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