St. George Greek Orthodox Church 1033 West Park Avenue, Ocean, NJ 07712

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1 St. George Greek Orthodox Church 1033 West Park Avenue, Ocean, NJ Beacon of Orthodoxy & Hellenism At the New Jersey Shore Volume 13, Issue 6 From our Priest, Father Andrew July & August 2013 Praying for our departed loved ones! For many of us who are cradle orthodox, praying for our departed loved ones is normal and has always been in our faith. Yet, often as a priest, nonorthodox ask me, why we need to pray for the deceased? The practice of praying for those who have taken their repose in the Lord is an ancient one. From the time of the Israelites onto the Apostles, the early Christians have always believed that those who have fallen asleep are not dead but still alive in Christ Jesus! The origins of a memorial are found in Scripture, both in the Old and New Testaments. The Israelites prayed to God to forgive the sins of their fathers who had died (Neh. 9:2). When on the garments of the dead solders they found pagan amulets, considered a great sin for an Israelite, the people prayed to God for their souls that He may forgive them (II Macc. 12:40-42). St. Paul prayed for the departed Onesiphoros that the Lord grant mercy to him (II Tim. 1:18). Also whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord s (Rom. 14:8) When a person dies, the body is returned to the earth from which it was formed. However, the soul, which God gives the body at conception, lives on for all of eternity. Therefore, in its very essence, prayer for the dead is a proclamation of Christ and what he has offered to us all, life eternal! This is the major reoccurring theme for the Saturday of the Souls that is celebrated four times a year; three at the beginning of Lent, one on the Saturday before Lent begins and then the following two Saturdays of Lent. The forth is celebrated on the Saturday before Pentecost. The Church has specifically prescribed these Saturdays for us, the living, to remember our loved ones who have passed on and to pray that the Lord accept them into His heavenly kingdom emphasizing the death and resurrection of our Lord. The death of a loved one brings separation, which is sorrowful and tragic. Unfortunately, this is a reality of the fallen world in which we live and no one can escape this occurrence. When death happens, the bereaved focus their energy and thoughts on the deceased in order to maintain some type of connection. For weeks, months and even years the bereaved will think of and remember their beloved and how the were involved in their life. The Church understands that there exists a need for us to have a continued connection with a departed loved one. Hence, we remember them in all facets of our life, including prayer. Our prayers for the dead do not merely maintain a link for use but are also a means of intercession. While the prayers of the Church help to comfort us in our moment of loss and frailty they also become a powerful tool of intercession for the departed. Simply stated, the prayers heard during the Saturday of the Souls are for both the living and the dead. One can understand this by reading the account of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). For all those who have left this phase of life and have entered into the eternal phase of life; May their memories be eternal! +Fr. Andrew I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Church Leaders Organizations Organization Leaders Parish President Message Stewardship Philoptochos & Bake Sale Sunday School Vacation Bible School Greek School Festival Pictures Father of Year Peter Kokidis AGAPE GOYA & Olympics Scholarships & Graduates Daughters of Penelope Bake sale Hospitality Ministry Monastery Trip / Aghia Skepi Socialites Trip Prosforo Baking Calendar PASTOR Father Andrew Eugenis Father Andrew s Office hours: Monday & Tuesday: 9 AM 1 PM Wednesday: 4 PM 8 PM Thursday: 9 AM 1 PM Tel: Fax: Website: When calling the Church office during regular hours, and you get the answering machine, please leave a message and we will return your call ASAP. Church Office Hours: Monday thru Friday: 9 AM 3 PM Office Manager Kathryn Vellios IN EMERGENCIES call the church office for pager information. SERVICE HOURS Orthros 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy 9:30AM

2 2 Volume 13 Issue 7 Church and Community Organization Leaders President Executive V.P. Vice President Treasurer Secretary Asst. Secretary Members: A.H.E.P.A. Acolyte Coordinator Bulletin Bulletin Ads Capital Campaign Cemetery Choir Directors Daughters of Penelope G.O.Y.A. Greek School Philoptochos P.T.O. St. George Socialites Sons of Pericles Stewardship Sunday School Website Administrator Youth Advisors PARISH COUNCIL Spiro Pappas George Moutis Vicki Kamaratos Athena Loesch Anastasia Michaelides Barbara Terlecsky George Costidis Costa Giannopoulos Teddy Kavarakas Scott Keastead Louie Koumoutsos Peter Lalli Mike Psomias Peter Thomas Athanasios Tsilivitis ORGANIZATIONS Dr. Kostas Linardakis Antonia Lyons Dr. Harry Chambarry Sophia Anest John Pardenek Stephen G. Pappayliou Alex Karpodinis Pauline Aridas Maryann Iliopoulos Arianna Giannopoulos Costa Costidis Effie Psomias Elayna Pappas Melina Calabretta Sophia Anest Haralambos S. Tsivicos Barbara Terlecsky Teri Lalli Donna Karpodinis Nike Valente Mike Sakelaris Fr. Andrew Eugenis George Moutis ORGANIZATION SUPPORTERS A.H.E.P.A. - Thomas Edison Chapter #287 Daughters of Penelope - Aulis Chapter #195 Maids of Athena St. George G.O.Y.A. St. George PTO St. George Philoptochos St. George Socialites Sacraments Bap sms: June 2 Stella Alexis Clyne June 9 Stella Kraemer June 15 Georgia Foukas Weddings: May 18 Bonnie M. Loeffler & Emmanuel Tsilivitis June 22 Kristin Savnik & James Schmitt Congratula ons Proud Supporters of our Monthly Bulletin Sophia Anest Theodora Apostolacus Athanasia Arbes The Billows Family Mr.& Mrs. Dennis Kapsaskis & Family Dorothy Dimtsios The Kamaratos Family Demitri & Helen Karagias Mary and George Karagias The Koumoutsos Family Peter,Teri,Demitra & Sophia Lalli Kevin, Athena & James Loesch George Michals Family Jeff and Anne Michals Victoria and John Michals George, Kasandra, Nicole, and Dana Moutis John J. & Helen Murphy John and Colleen Pardenek George N. Panas Charles & Angela Pappas Spiro, Elayna, Dean & Alexandra Pappas Stephen G. Pappayliou Bess Peterson Mary Sandilos James & Helen Skopas Athanasios, Melanie, Manolis Tsilivitis Savas, Maria, Ellpetha, Haralambos, & Evangelos Tsivicos In Loving Memory of Angelo Gregos

3 Volume 13 Issue 7 3 A Message from our Parish Council President Spiro P. Pappas: All I can say is.opa BRAVO and What a great community we have at St. George!!! We all worked together over the many, many hours it took to organize and execute our very successful Jersey Shore Greek Festival. Never underestimate the power of a family of Christ-centered volunteers working together for the love of St. George! God was certainly smiling on us. He gave us a perfect day on Saturday and the sporadic rains on Friday and Sunday just gave us a welcomed break!!! So much gratitude goes to Father Andrew for his steady leadership and to our Chairman George Moutis for his skill, knowledge, persistence and above all faith that we could do this in such a short time and do it so beautifully. My heartfelt thanks to our innumerable committee chairs and volunteers who worked tirelessly for weeks. I was told by many attendees how impressed they were by the caliber of our Festival. I am proud of my St. George family. All the committee heads went above and beyond in organizing, recruiting, worrying and working to bring out the many AMAZING volunteers to actually get the job done. Wherever you looked you saw a sea of blue shirts! Many of our guests said that everyone was so helpful and kind. That s what a Christian community is!!!. Now that we cleaned the site and enjoyed a well-deserved party let s not forget that St. George needs every single one of us to share their Time Talent and Treasure to accomplish great things. But above all share your love and devotion to Christ with each other and. ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!!!! ENJOY YOUR SUMMER.See you every Sunday!!!

4 4 Volume 13 Issue 7 St. George Church ~ Spirit of Stewardship Chosen and Appointed by God to Go and Bear Fruit Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (John 15:2) The Stewardship Committee is often asked about the how to of Stewardship. A common question is, How do I pay my stewardship commitment after I have submitted my commitment form? There are a number ways: 1) mail your weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual check to the Church; 2) pick up a Stewardship envelope in the Narthex, insert your commitment (be sure to include your name and Stewardship in the memo of your check) and leave the envelope at the Pangari or drop it into the tray that is passed during Divine Liturgy; or 3) arrange to have the Church charge your credit card weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually. Our parish would like everyone to become a Steward in Good Standing and participate in the life of the church. There are many ways in our very active community. And we re coming up with even more each day. What can you bring to the table? How can you become a part of our St. George family? Our first festival in our new complex saw many people who had not participated in the past. Yet they came to help and contribute to its success, and in doing so, they made friends and became a part of our St. George family. Time + Talent + Treasure = Stewardship Be a good Steward. We are grateful to all the Stewards of St. George. Barbara Kissas Terlecsky Stewardship Chairman bterlecsky@aol.com STEWARDSHIP UPDATE St. George Budget $601, Pledges Total Pledged Amount $222,269 Pledges Received $155,193 Unpledged Payments $ 23,971 Total Payments Received $179,164 (as of June 21, 2013) Join our St. George Church group Facebook page. We welcome the following Stewards since the previous edition of the Beacon of Orthodoxy. *Alicakos, Neal & Joanne *Bolton, Richard & Patricia Gealoris, Stella *Georgiou, John & Angeliki *Giannakopoulos, George & Mary *Huisman, David & Joanna Kanellas, Dorothy *Kapsaskis, Dennis & Theano *Karakoglou, George & Avra *Kavarakas, Teddy & Penelpe *Keating, Jay & Georgia *Kostidakis, Semos Panas, James & Angela *Sandilos, Mary Sanfillippo, Louis & Ismene *Sariotis, George & Cindie Schecher, Andrew & Chrystal (*) Stewardship Commitment Form was submitted Corrections since the previous edition of the Beacon of Orthodoxy. *Bardis, Alexander & Monica; *Lambrinos, George Minas & Irini; *Kostins, James & Martha Polesky

5 Volume 13 Issue 7 5 Philoptochos Society News Congratulations to our newly elected Board of Directors. We will be sworn in and elect our Executive Board on Sunday, July 14 th, immediately following the Divine Liturgy: Gayle Billows, Rula Casey, Ellen (Ellie) Coviello, Penelope Gabriel, Andrea Hellinghausen, Mary Ann Iliopoulos, Deirdre Kosmas, Teri Lalli, Athena Loesch Antonia Lyons, Anne Michals, Effie Nicas, Robin Papagiannis, Bea Paparsenos, Elayna Pappas, Tasi Pappaylion, Denise Parlamas, Dee Petrantis, Elise Rogers, Helen Souflas, and Patricia Vlahos. Ex-Officio: Alice Nicas and Mary Papageorge. We humbly thank the four ladies who have served with love and devotion for many years, Elvira Michals (Past President and 40 year Board member), Barbara Terlecsky (Past President, current Assistant Treasurer and 16 year Board member), Pandora Jacoubs (current Secretary and 6 year Board member) and Valerie Chokov (6 year Board member). God bless you all. Following the guidelines of our mission, we sent generous donations to the victims of the Oklahoma Tornado through the IOCC and to the Boston Marathon victims through the Boston One Fund established and maintained by the Governor of Massachusetts and Mayor of Boston. June 9th was OCPM Sunday. OCPM(Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry) is a ministry of the Orthodox Church that goes into prisons to help with spiritual needs of the prisoners without regard to religious affiliation. It also ministers to families of prisoners. Our Chapter sent a monetary donation to help offset the ministry costs. A very special thank you goes out to the following ladies who chaired our Pastries for the first Annual St. George Festival: Overall General Chairs-Athena Papanicolaou, Chrisoula Tsettos and Patricia Vlahos, Koulourakia and Paxemadia-Elvira Michals, Anne Michals and Dee Petrantis, Baklava-Patricia Vlahos, Kataifi-Chrisoula Tsettos, Soula Disakias and Helen Kanellas, Kourambiedes and Karithopita-Chrisoula Tsettos, Melamokarona Athena Papanicolaou, Moustoukoulouria- Joann Cosmas, Galatobouriko-Deirdre Kosmas, Tsourekia-Despina Koch, Hospitality/Clean-up-Penelope Gabriel and Packing-Rula Casey. Under their leadership and with the help of so many of our wonderful and competent parishioner bakers, we were able to sell these delicious pastries at our Festival. Thank you to all the ladies who came and worked so tirelessly day after day. This was a huge undertaking and we would not have been successful without the help of all those that came and prepared, set up, cleaned, baked, cleaned again, packed, sold and purchased all our wares. Thank you. Our August Bake Sale will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2013, and Thursday, August 15, 2013 following the Divine Liturgy. Once again we will offer for sale, Tsourekia, Spanakopita and Galatobouriko. Advance orders for pans of Spanakopita and Galatobouriko can now be placed until July 21, 2013 by contacting Penelope Gabriel (732) or tobessie@yahoo.com. Your support of this very important fundraising event is truly appreciated and much needed to help our Society continue our philanthropic endeavors. Don t forget to Save the Date for our Annual Fall Luncheon and Fashion Show to be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale, New Jersey. We are busy making plans and we promise it will be an exciting and fun filled day! Gift donations are now being accepted for our on-premise raffle and if you would like to make a donation, or would like to join us and help with the preparations (all are welcome!), please contact one of our Co-chairs, Rula Casey at (asteroula14@yahoo.com), Elayna Pappas (elayna.a.pappas@gmail.com) or Dee Petrantis (dde @aol.com). As I finish my last few days as President, I have reflected back over the past two years and there are so many people to thank for helping me, supporting me and guiding me along that if I started to name everyone, the list would be endless. I humbly thank Father Andrew, my Board of Directors, ALL my Philoptochos sisters, my family and most of all the parishioners of St. George for all their love and support for Philoptochos throughout my Presidency. I ask God to bless you and all your families and I pray that God will continue to guide us as only He can as we carry on in helping those that need our help. Thank you. Elayna A. Pappas, President

6 6 Volume 13 Issue 7 St George Philoptochos Society Of Ocean Township Invites You To October 19, 2013 At 11:30 am Eagle Oaks Country Club Farmingdale, New Jersey Name Address. Phone RSVP Before October 5, 2013 Checks payable to: St George Philoptochos Society Indicate seating preferences on back $55.00 Donation per person Donation if unable to attend $ Mail Checks & Reservations to: Mrs. Robin Papagiannis 369 Beecroft Place Oakhurst, NJ 07755

7 Volume 13 Issue 7 7 AGAPE NEWS Kind words can be short and easy to speak, But their echoes are truly endless Mother Teresa AGAPE doesn t take the summer off so join us as we participate in the following events: (See the flyers in this issue of the BEACON) July 7 th July 13 th August 3 rd Hospitality Ministry Organizing Meeting St. George Bus Trip to Aghia Skepi Monastery Learn to make Prosforo!! Join any of our groups or learn more, and share your kindness with others!! Vicki Kamaratos vassilia71@aol.com Elayna Pappas elayna.a.pappas@gmail.com 40 Day Blessing: Colleen Pardenek kalliep19@aol.com Baptism: Vicki Kamaratos vassilia71@al.com Chrismation/AdultBaptism: Bob Dull rdull46@gmail.com Wedding: Tasi Pappaylion apaylion@verizon.net Memorials/Bereavement: Antonia Lyons antonia816@aol.com Prayer Group: George Moutis gmoutis@scinj.com Welcome: Andrea Hellinghausen andreahavon@aol.com Angela Koumoutsos fiore88@aol.com St. George Guides: Arthur Pappaylion apaylion@verizon.net Spiritual Growth: Stella Fotopoulos s.fotopoulos@aol.com Visit us at Enjoy your summer and remember to speak kind words It s amazing what will happen!

8 8 Volume 13 Issue 7 GOYA News Another year has ended for our goyans and some will be moving on to college while others to careers. We want to wish our graduating seniors great success in all of their future endeavors and may God be with them always -Nicole Alicakos, Kassiani Chrysanthopoulos, Matthew Chrystal (Joe Flacco), Kristina Disakias, Jordan Eugenis, James Floros, Ariana Giannopoulos, Angela Kapsaskis, Magdalini Kostidakis, Hope Lopresti, and Alexandra Thomas. You will always be in our hearts and will be welcomed back anytime. The goyans enjoyed a great year starting with the Kick-off party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Giannopoulos and our first ever Kick-off Dance that we hosted for over 400 goyans of the Metropolis. We also enjoyed attending different dances that the other communities hosted. We held different fund raisers from car washes, souvlaki and candy sales to child care services. We participated in basketball and volleyball games, Mr. and Miss GOYA pageant, Folk Dance Festival, Sights and Sounds, Soccer Olympics, Indoor Olympics, and Outdoor Olympics. We helped our community by cleaning the St. George Cemetery in the fall and spring and bringing Christmas cheer by caroling to our parishioners. We helped other communities by making and delivering sandwiches for the Bridges Program, collecting and distributing Christmas gifts to the needy and raising money and awareness for the Hungary in the 30 hour Famine. We also held lock-ins to bring spirituality and fellowship to the goyans and a two day winter retreat at Woodlock in Pennsylvania. After reading about the exciting year that we just had, I hope that those who are reading this article and have children starting 7 th grade in the fall (through 12 th grade) will have their children join Goya. It is never too late to join. Please visit the St. George website and find GOYA under the ministries for application, information and upcoming events. With the guidance of our spiritual Father Andrew and the advisers George Moutis, George Costidis and Maria Conery, we welcome you to join in this exciting ministry for our youth.

9 Volume 13 Issue 7 9 St George GOYANS at the Olympics St George GOYA Olympic team. 1st place overall and had won many medals in the process. Games took place again for the 4th time at Monmouth University on Memorial Day weekend. 9

10 10 Volume 13 Issue 7 SUNDAY SCHOOL Visit our webpage for upcoming events and registration forms: Vacation Bible School Meetings Check the St. George Weekly for dates and times. July 19 th REGISTRATION FORMS DUE!! (see attached) Mail to: St. George 1003 West Park Avenue Ocean, NJ * Participants and GOYA Helpers August 5th 9th VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Monday through Friday 9:30 am 12:30 pm light snack offered Vacation Bible School Theme Athens VBS Contact: Teri Lalli lalliptds@comcast.net (732) leave message SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADUATES: Nicole Alicakos Neil Auricchio Kassiani Chrysanthopoulos Matt Chrystal Kristina Disakias Jordan Eugenis James Floros Ariana Giannopoulos Angela Kapsaskis Magdalini Kostidakis Hope Lopresti AlexandraThomas

11 Volume 13 Issue 7 11 Excellent Attendance (29-33/34) First Grade Manolis Paragioudakis Jesse Zhunio Fourth Grade Sophia Georges Fifth Grade Markos Eugenis George Paragioudakis Sixth Grade Alexandra Ritorto Victoria Ritorto Seventh Grade Camarin Georges Yanni Paragioudakis Melanie Valente Eighth Grade Nicholas Fotopoulos Faithful Attendance (24-28/34) Pre School Yiorgos Kozak Alex Calabretta Jacen Doumas Petros Kiafoulis Kindergarten Michaila Bennett Vasillia Fotopoulos Alexander Georges Gianna Rizzieri First Grade Nikolas Doumas Second Angelina Bennett Andreas Fotopoulos Angelo Rizzieri Fifth Grade Christina Arnold Michael Bennett Alexandra Chrystal Alexandra Hellinghausen Nicholas Hellinghausen Kyriaki Kiafoulis Jamie LeMire Nicholas Rizzieri Sixth Grade Maria Fotopoulos Seventh Grade Sofia Koumoutsos Eighth Grade Mikayla Keastead Ninth Grade Marissa Conery Twelfth Grade Matt Chrystal Jordan Eugenis Magdalini Kostidakis

12 12 Volume 13 Issue 7 Teachers/Staff Rev. Father Andrew Eugenis Pre School Kindergarten First Grade Second/Third Grade Fourth Grade Athena Loesch Barbara Panas Melina Calabretta Renee Panagos-Felice Kristen Cline Errie Teevan Michael Teevan Cathie Georges Tom Georges Stella Fotopoulos Donna Karpodinis Teri Lalli Antonia Lyons George Moutis Kaitlyn Regan Penelope Gabriel Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh & Eighth Grade Ninth & Tenth Grade Eleventh & Twelfth Grade Floating Substitute /Directors Assistant Directors Assistant Directors Donna Karpodinis, Teri Lalli & Nike Valente Special thanks to Athena Loesch for eight years of faithful, dedicated service teaching our Preschoolers! We will all miss you! We will be keeping you in prayer for continued strength and in working with other ministries of St. George. Thank you Katelyn Regan for filling in wherever we needed you! Your flexibility and dependable service to Sunday School is greatly appreciated! Prayerfully, we wish you the best in your upcoming academic endeavors. Thank You to our blessed substitutes who kindly stepped in when called: Nick Kosmas Marie Karpodinis Pete Lalli Kathy Kiafoulis Rula Casey Preschool Moms VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Athens August 5 th 9 th (next page registration form)

13 Volume 13 Issue 7 13 REGISTRATION FORM (one form per family) Name(s) and age(s): Street address: City: State: ZIP: Home telephone: Cell phone: Home address: Number of family members participating in Athens VBS Will parents be helping in any other areas of Athens VBS? Where? In case of emergency, contact: Name and phone number Allergies or other medical conditions: Home church: Name of a special friend your child might like to be with: Oikos name (for church use only):

14 14 Volume 13 Issue 7 St. George Philoptochos Annual August Bake Sale Sunday, August 11 th & Thursday, August 15 th following the Divine Liturgy Koulourakia, Paximadia, Baklava, Kourambiedes & Galatobouriko and even more of your favorite Greek Pastries Tsourekia Spanakopita Pre-Sale Only for Pans of Spanakopita Pans of Galatobouriko with Syrup $20.00 (prepaid only) Pick Up Dates: Wednesday, July 31 st Sunday, August 11 th Thursday, August 15 th after 3:00 pm (Pick up at the Kitchen Door) following Divine Liturgy following Divine Liturgy Name # of Spanakopita Address Pans x $20.00 = # of Galatobouriko Phone Pans x $20.00 = Total Donation Make checks payable to: St. George Philoptochos Society Mail your order to: Order must be received by July 21 st Ms. Penelope Gabriel Phone: Eunice Terrace tobessie@yahoo.com West Long Branch, NJ 07764

15 Volume 13 Issue 7 15 Annual Bake Sale Aulis Chapter# 195 Daughters of Penelope Pastichio. Spanakopita. Appetizers. Loukaniko. Galatobouriko Sunday, October 13, 2013 (after Liturgy) Order for Thanksgiving or Gift Giving Unbaked Pastichio ( meat, pasta, béchamel sauce) Unbaked $30.00 ( 9x12 $20.00 (9x12 pan) 24 log-shaped ½ spinach/feta &tiropeta; per pan Loukaniko ( pork sausage with orange peel & wine 4 in a $8.00 Galatobouriko (with $20.00 Deadline for pre-orders - October 4 th Pick-up Dates: Friday & Saturday Oct 11 & 12 between 11:30-1:00 PM Sunday after Liturgy. To reserve your pan(s), please mail the bottom section with your check payable to Daughters of Penelope; to Antonia Lyons, 16 Sugar Maple Ave., Manalapan, NJ Information: Sophia or Penelope Name Tel. # Address $20.00 Spinach and Cheese # pan(s) amount $ # pan(s) amount $ $30.00 # pan(s ) amount $ $ 8.00 a package (s) $20,00 # pkgs amount $ # pans amount $ Total amount $. (Proceeds to benefit our annual charities including our St. George Greek Church)

16 16 Volume 13 Issue 7 Greek School Registration!! Wednesday, September 11, 2013 St. George Greek Orthodox Church 1033 West Park Avenue, Ocean Township Grades Kindergarten 6 th (Your child MUST be in Kindergarten or older in American School to attend Kindergarten Greek School) It s the 1 st Day of Greek School! Agiasmo Service begins at 4:00pm. Please fill out the Greek School Registration form and mail to: St. George Greek Orthodox Church 1033 W. Park Ave. Ocean, NJ Attention: Greek School Registration Any questions, please contact Mrs. Effie Psomias, Greek School Director at or Also sign up your children for Greek Dance on that day: Ages 8 and 11 with instructors Athena and Alex Thomas Must be the required age for dance by October 31 st.

17 Volume 13 Issue 7 17 St. George Greek School Registration Information School Year 2013/ st Child s Name: Baptismal Name: Birthday: Grade: Any Allergies or Medication: 2 nd Child s Name: Baptismal Name: Birthday: Grade: Any Allergies or Medication: 3 rd Child s Name: Baptismal Name: Birthday: Grade: Any Allergies or Medication: Parent s or Guardian s Name: Home Address: Home Phone: Cell: Other: Payment Information Family Name: Tuition 1 st $ $ Tuition Additional $ $ PTO Membership (per family) $ $ TOTAL $ AMOUNT PAID $ ( ) BALANCE DUE $ Amount Paid: $ Check/Receipt No: Tuition: $ PTO Membership:$ Balance Due:$

18 18 Volume 13 Issue 7 Father of the Year Peter Kokidis Motor Cycle Blessing Services AGAPE Greeters

19 Volume 13 Issue 7 19 St. George Graduates for 2013 On Sunday June 23 rd, the 36 th annual AHEPA Family and St. George Community Graduates Ceremony took place following the Divine Liturgy. High School and College/University graduates were honored with certificates. Ten High School seniors received scholarships. Scholarship Recipients Angelo and Peter Gregos Memorial Scholarship from Nancy Gregos was presented to Ariana Giannopoulos Michael and Maria Gregos Memorial Scholarship from Frances Gregos was presented to Kassiani Chrysanthopoulos Anna Poulos Kinali Memorial Scholarship from George & Kassandra Moutis was presented to Magdalini Kostidakis Spiros and Helen Michals Memorial Scholarship from Stephen Michals was presented to Hope Lopresti Community Honorable Mention Scholarships were presented by Renee Panagos Felice, Scholarship Chairman, to the following recipients: Nicole Alicakos, Jordan Eugenis, Angela Kapsaskis and Alexandra Thomas The Constantine and Fotina Pascal Tinios Memorial Scholarship for Continuing Education from Kristen Cline was presented to Stella Psomias AHEPA Family Scholarships AHEPA Thomas A. Edison Chapter #287 Scholarships were presented by Dr. Kosta Linardakis to: Angela Kapsaskis, Magdalini Kostidakis and Alexandra Thomas Daughters of Penelope Aulis Chapter #195 Scholarships were presented by Denise Parlamas to: Nicole Alicakos, Alexandra Thomas and Ariana Giannopoulos. Ariana Giannopoulos also received the Daughters of Penelope District 5 Scholarship presented to her at the AHEPA Family District Convention held in Newark, NJ on June 15 th. Certificates were presented by both the AHEPA President; Dr. Kosta Linardakis and Daughters of Penelope President; MaryAnn Illiopoulos to the following recipients: High School Graduates Nicole Alicakos Shore Regional High School Matthew Chrystal. Christian Brothers Academy Kassiani Chrysanthopoulos Red Bank Catholic High School Kristina Disakias Ocean Township High School Jordan Eugenis Ocean Township High School James Floros Ocean Township High School Ariana Giannopoulos Colts Neck High School Angela Kapsaskis Colts Neck High School Magdalini Kostidakis Ocean Township High School Hope Lopresti Rumson-Fair Haven High School

20 20 Volume 13 Issue 7 Christopher Pappayliou. Long Branch High School Nicholas Pappayliou. Long Branch High School Alexandra Thomas. Ocean Township High School College Graduates Arielle Bozinos BA-summa cum laude Fabric Styling & Merchandising Fashion Institute of Technology, FIT-NYC Kristi Casey..BS Special Education. Miami University of Ohio Philip Kamaratos BS Construction Management. Double Minor: Business Administration & Real Estate. Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Dana Moutis BA Law & Society. Minor: Public Communications American University, Washington, DC Nicole Moutis.BS Health Promotion. Minor: Public Health American University, Washington, DC Kaylie O Donnell BA Fashion Merchandising. Fashion Institute of Technology, FIT NYC Diane Kristine Pappayliou, BA Anthropology. Davidson College, Davidson,NC Argyro Arielle Sourias.. BA-English. Double Minor: Religion & Greek. Rutgers University in NJ Post Graduate Nicholas Galanakis Pharm D- magna cum laude. Minor: Mathematics. University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA Natasha Eleni Wright Masters Degree Education & Certificate in School Counseling. Georgian Court University in NJ Congratulations to the 2013 Graduates of our St. George Community. We all wish them Good Luck and Great Success in reaching their goals and fulfilling their dreams. Many thanks of appreciation to the donors of all the scholarships: Nancy Gregos George and Elvira Michals George and Kasandra Moutis Irene Tinios Cline AHEPA-- Thomas A. Edison Chapter #287 Daughters of Penelope--Aulis Chapter #195

21 Volume 13 Issue 7 21 And a sincere Thank You to the following committees: Scholarship--- Renee Panagos Felice, Chairman, Michelle Pfeiffer Program printing and leaflet inserts Donna Karpodinis Invitations and Certificates---- Patty Vlahos Research and General Coordinator---Sophia Anest Reception Angela Koumoutsos, Antonia Lyons, Denise Parlamas & MaryAnn Iliopoulos By Sophia Anest Our Graduates and Scholarship Recipients

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23 Volume 13 Issue 7 23 Socialites Atlantic City Bus Trip Resorts Casino Wednesday July 31 st 2013 Boarding Bus 8:45 AM. Departure 9: AM from St. George Church Parking Lot, West Park Ave. Ocean, NJ (near entrance to Hwy 18 N.) Return to parking lot at 7:00 PM Cost $30.00 includes show ticket Diva s Do AC Also $10.00 Slot Play Deadline on or before July 14 th Please complete bottom section and mail along with your check payable to St. George Socialites to Sophia Anest, 357 Daniele Drive, Ocean, NJ For information call Note: All participants who wish to play and redeem winnings must show either a Resorts casino players card or a valid photo ID Name(s) Tel. # Address # Attending Total Cost $ Resorts July 31 st 2013

24 24 Volume 13 Issue 7 Jersey Shore Greek Festival 2013 OPA!!!!

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27 Volume 13 Issue 7 27 Jersey Shore Greek Festival 2013 Kefi!

28 28 Volume 13 Issue 7 More Happy Scenes from Our Festival Thanks to all our parish for their time, talents, devotion and gracious assistance.

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32 32 Volume 13 Issue 7 Our Army of Angels in the weeks and days before the festival preparing the delicious menu of Greek Delights

33 Volume 13 Issue 7 33 Come learn to make. PROSFORO Saturday August 3, am St. George Cultural Center Please bring a mixing bowl round baking pan kitchen towel Questions: Vicki Kamaratos Everyone is invited!

34 34 Volume 13 Issue 7 St. George Community Bus Trip Greek Orthodox Monastery of Aghia Skepi White Haven, PA Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013 Time: Boarding Bus 8:15AM Details: Leaving St. George Parking Lot at 8:30AM SHARP!!! *Returning the same day at 6:30PM Cost: $35 (Checks made out to St. George Church) Please mail check to Angela Koumoutsos: 12 Carriage Hill Drive Colts Neck NJ Lunch to be kindly offered by the Monastery We will attend Vespers Please dress appropriately! Contact: Please Reserve Your Seat ASAP! Angela Koumoutsos (732) Vicki Kamaratos (732)

35 Volume 13 Issue 7 July 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 PARISH COUNCIL 7 8:30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY: 2 nd Sunday of Matthew LIFETOUCH PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS COMMUNITY BUS TRIP TO AGIA SKEPI MONASTERY Hospitality Committee, 1 st Meeting 14 8:30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY 3 rd Sunday of Matthew PHILOPTOCHOS SWEARING IN :30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY Saint Marina :30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY Phophet Elias 21 8:30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY 4 th Sunday of Matthew :30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY St. Paraskeve 27 8:30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY St. Panteleimon 28 8:30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY: 5 th Sunday of Matthew

36 36 Volume 13 Issue 7 August 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00pm Paraklisis 4 8:30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY: 6th Sunday of Matthew 5 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (TENTATIVE) 6 8:30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY: Transfiguration 7 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (TENTATIVE) 8 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (TENTATIVE) 9 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (TENTATIVE) 10 7:00pm Paraklisis VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (TENTATIVE) 7:00pm Paraklisis 7:00pm Paraklisis 11 8:30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY 7 th Sunday of Matthew PHILOPTOCHOS BAKE SALE 12 7:00pm Paraklisis :30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY Dormition of the Theotokos PHILOPTOCHOS Bake Sale :30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY 8 th Sunday of Matthew :30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY: 9 th Sunday of Matthew :30 ORTHROS 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY: Beheading of St. John the Baptist 30 31

37 Volume 13 Issue 7 37 Join the HOSPITALITY MINISTRY If you have good ideas for coffee hour or just love helping and seeing St. George grow in fellowship.. We ll be changing how coffee hour operates! Bring your good ideas and good humor Grab some coffee and COME ON OVER! ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Sunday July 7 th Administration Building Can t make it but would like to help???? Contact Vicki Kamaratos vassilia71@aol.com

38 38 Volume 13 Issue 7 George Skokos Landscaping Plants, Soil, Stone, Mulch, Sod Seasonal Décor & More Power Washing Gutter Cleaning Fully Insured, Free Estimates Residential, Commercial gskokos@aol.com Helene V. Zimnes, DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry 15 White Street Eatontown, NJ (732) Gentle, Caring Dentistry...for the whole family!! SAKOUTIS BROS. DISPOSAL Full Service Waste Disposal & Recycling Company Dispatch: (732) Fax: (732) P.O. Box 84 Colts Neck, NJ This Ad Space Available 4810 Belmar Blvd. Wall, NJ Orthopaedic care and Physical Therapy Michael Coyle, Jr., MD Timothy Hosea, MD David Harwood, MD Charles Gatt, Jr., MD David Polonet, MD Gino Chiappetta, MD John Delgado, MD Aman Dhawan, MD Stephen Cook, MD Mark Butler, MD Jeffrey Bechler, MD Timothy Leddy, MD Carlos Sagebien, MD Chris Doumas, MD James Monica, MD Stephen Kayiaros, MD PEACEABLE KINGDOM MEMORIALS Granite and Bronze Monuments, Markers, Urns, Cemetery Lettering, Vases, Vigil Lights Commemorative Plaques Beth Duze Woolley Memorial Artist (732) WEB SITE Submissions If you would like to add an article or flyer to our website, please submit them to Kathryn Vellios at kvellios@stgeorgeap.org For Sunday Memorials / Mnimosina, please contact Kathryn Vellios, the church office manager, by Wednesday or earlier. PLEASE NOTE NEW POLICY Requirements for Newsletter Contributors of Articles & Pictures ALL submissions and pictures must be submitted by , with name and contact number of who is making the submission. to: H.Chambarry@gmail.com You will get confirmation of receipt. INSERTS WILL NO LONGER BE MAILED with the NEWSLETTER. DEADLINE by the 15th each month, for the following months' issue.

39 Volume 13 Issue 7 39 Law office of Peter C. Lucas, LLC Catered Events by 725 Carol Avenue PO Box 924 Oakhurst, NJ Telephone: Allenhurst Cleaners 530 Main St. Allenhurst, NJ (732) With Much Appreciation from the St. George Community for Your Services Buona Sera Palazzo At the Cultural Center of Saint George buonasera50@aol.com With Much Appreciation from the St. George Community; For your Many Services & Contributions Anthony J. Damiano, Jr. 659 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ / Fax This Space Available for Your Ad This Space Available for Your Ad Bongarzone Funeral Home Anthony J. Bongarzone, Manager NJ License # Shafto Road Tinton Falls, NJ PH FX International Gourmet Cuisine Scarborough Fair Restaurant (732) With an Eclectic Flair Rooms for special Occasions 1414 Meetinghouse Road North of Manasquan Circle Sea Girt, NJ Susan L. King, MBA, CPA SUSAN KING AND COMPANY, LLC Certified Public Accountants 78 Main Street Madison, NJ Fax SKING@SLKCPA.COM Dr. Barbara Sanoudis In Touch Chiropractic Cobblestone Village 863 West Park Ave Ocean N.J NECK AND BACK PAIN, SPORTS PERFORMANCE, CHILDREN KOUKLA MAKE - UP ARTISTRY LORIENNE LEE - CHAMBARRY Special Event. Photography koukla.mua@gmail.com Book Now for Proms & Weddings This Ad Space Available

40 40 Volume 13 Issue 7 Beacon of Orthodoxy At the New Jersey Shore St. George Greek Orthodox Church 1033 West Park Avenue Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Red Bank, NJ Permit No. 393 Our Beacon of Orthodoxy & Hellenism Newsletter may also be read or downloaded by visiting our website: If you would like your newsletter delivered by only, please your request to Kathryn Vellios: kvellios@stgeorgeap.org