T HE CROSS+ROADS F ROM FATHER GEORGE T HE ROAD OF PRAYER AND FASTING. Hi-Lites Forgiveness Sunday March. Sunday of Orthodoxy

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1 Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 60 Traverse Road Newport News VA Volume March 2014 Issue T HE CROSS+ROADS INSIDE THIS ISSUE: March Sundays 2-4, 6 Through the Bible A Z Registry / Announcements 4 6 Stewardship 5, 7 Clubs & Community 6-7 Our Lenten Journey 8-9 PC Minutes Calendar 11 Hi-Lites Forgiveness Sunday March 2 Sunday of Orthodoxy March 9 Holy Cross March 23 Tsoureki on sale now Fundraiser Yard Sale March 29, 30 F ROM FATHER GEORGE T HE ROAD OF PRAYER AND FASTING The arrival of great and Holy Lent brings to us a period of time for self examination. We all have mirrors in our homes and we call upon these mirrors to give it to us straight regarding our appearance. We can all see ourselves from the outside but what about what is inside? The hymns and the readings of great and Holy Lent will give us examples of what is needed for repentance. Life as we know it is a constant struggle and what should also be quite clear is the reality that none of us is perfect. It is during this period of time that we should work on our faults and see what actions we have taken that have separated us from God. As a fence can be easily mended, so too can our relationships with God. We know from Holy Scripture that Jesus saw the importance of teaching His Disciples to pray. Prayer and fasting are mentioned in Holy Scripture and we know that after His Baptism in the River Jordan, Jesus went into the desert in order to fast. He fasted for forty days and forty nights taking on the temptations of Satan. If our Lord could fast why do we find the fast so difficult? Have we become a society that cannot function without eating certain foods? Is the fast too difficult because we have never made the attempt? I wish everyone a healthy Great and Holy Lent. The calendar of the Church is filled with services intended to assist us to stay on track, to be in the proper frame of mind as we enter Holy Week. S TEWARDSHIP MINISTRY BARRY HENDRICKS The Parish Council and Stewardship Ministry Team thank the 265 parishioners and parishioner families for supporting their church with gifts of treasure towards our annual Stewardship fund in Last year we received Stewardship Commitment Forms from 212 parishioners totaling $174,883 in pledges of treasure. We also received contributions of treasure from 43 non-pledged parishioners totaling $15,431. While commitments of treasure are easy to measure, our parishioners commitments of time and talent are almost impossible to accurately reflect in an article or account for in a spreadsheet. Hidden behind those dollar signs are literally several thousand hours our faithful dedicate in the various ministries of our Church. Hidden behind those numbers are countless offerings of God-given talents dedicated in Christ s service. All of these gifts time, talent, and treasure, contribute to the overall mission accomplishment of our Church and for which, I offer my heartfelt appreciation. See list of Stewards on page 5 and Stewardship statistics on page 7.

2 The Cross+Roads Page 2 M ARCH SUNDAYS Glory Be To God Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 60 Traverse Road Newport News VA Phone (757) Fax (757) Addresses: priest@ office@ parishcouncil@ youthdirector@ webmaster@ admin@ schgochurch.va.goarch.org yourparishcouncil@hotmail.com Office Hours Monday Through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Priest Father George Chioros Work Home Mobile frgchioros@aol.com Parish Council John Dermanis, President Bobby Vidakis, Vice Pres. Michael Chalkias, Treasurer Frank Peri, Asst. Treasurer Alex Constantine, Secretary Elias Doulgerakis Konstantinos Fotiadis Alexis Galoozis Roger Headrick Barry Hendricks Zena Mageras Chanters John Siokis Harry Fotiou Alex Constantine Office Secretary Tasia Savrides Archdiocese on the web Apolytikion for Saints Constantine & Helen, Equal-to-the Apostles in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone Having seen the image of Thy Cross in Heaven, and like Paul, having received the call not from men, Thine apostle among kings entrusted the commonwealth to Thy hand, O Lord. Keep us always in peace, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, O only Friend of man. Τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου τὸν τύπον ἐν οὐρανῷ θεασάμενος, καὶ ὡς ὁ Παῦλος τὴν κλήσιν οὐκ ἐξ ἀνθρώπων δεξάμενος, ὁ ἐν βασιλεύσιν, Ἀπόστολός σου Κύριε, Βασιλεύουσαν πόλιν τὴ χειρί σου παρέθετο ἣν περίσωζε διὰ παντὸς ἐν εἰρήνῃ, πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε. MARCH 2, 2014 EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4 GOSPEL READING Matthew 6:14-21 SAINTS AND FEASTS COMMEMORATED Forgiveness Sunday The Holy Fathers have appointed the commemoration of Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight here, on the eve of the holy Fortyday Fast, demonstrating to us not by simple words, but by actual deeds, how beneficial fasting is for man, and how harmful and destructive are insatiety and the Philoptochos Athena Savvas, President Religious Education Aleksandra Garofalis, Administrative Director Frances Tsimplekis, Artistic Director Greek School Matina Mimikos, Paula Tofalli, Maria Pentakos Youth Ministry Stephanie Peri and Kent Paumier, Advisors Acolytes Barry Hendricks, Director JOY/HOPE Helen Micha, Director Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA) Giovanna Peri, President transgressing of the divine commandments. For the first commandment that God gave to man was that of fasting, which the firstfashioned received but did not keep; and not only did they not become gods, as they had imagined, but they lost even that blessed life which they had, and they fell into corruption and death, and transmitted these and innumerable other evils to all of mankind. The God-bearing Fathers set these things before us today, that by bringing to mind what we have fallen from, and what we have suffered because of the insatiety and disobedience of the first-fashioned, we might be diligent to return again to that ancient bliss and glory by means of fasting and obedience to all the divine commands. Taking occasion from today's Gospel (Matt. 6:14-21) to begin the Fast unencumbered by enmity, we also ask forgiveness this day, first from God, then from one another and all creation. Theodotos the Holy Martyr, Bishop of Cyrenia Hesychius the Martyr Andronikos & Athanasia the Martyrs Our Holy Father Nicholas Planas HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion in Third Tone Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world. Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Second Tone O Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish P ARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS Kent Paumier, Advisor Young Adult League (YAL) Anastasia Theodorogiannis, President Golden Hearts Chris Fotiou, President Order of AHEPA Newport News John Christou, President Daughters of Penelope Helen Dennie, President Hellenic Womens Penelope Society Helen Vaughn, President Hellenic Youth Dancers Bobby Garofalis, Director

3 The Cross+Roads Page 3 and Defender of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen." WISDOM OF THE FATHERS What He said is like this: Bury not gold in the earth, nor do any other such thing, for you do but gather it for the moth, and the rust, and the thieves. And even if you should entirely escape these evils, yet the enslaving of thine heart, the nailing it to all that is below, you will not escape: "For wheresoever thy treasure may be, there is thine heart also."... St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century MARCH 9, 2014 EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 12:1-10 GOSPEL READING John 1:43-51 SAINTS AND FEASTS COMMEMORATED Sunday of Orthodoxy For more than one hundred years the Church of Christ was troubled by the persecution of the Iconoclasts of evil belief, beginning in the reign of Leo the Isaurian ( ) and ending in the reign of Theophilus ( ). After Theophilus's death, his widow the Empress Theodora (celebrated Feb. 11), together with the Patriarch Methodius (June 14), established Orthodoxy anew. This ever-memorable Queen venerated the icon of the Mother of God in the presence of the Patriarch Methodius and the other confessors and righteous men, and openly cried out these holy words: "If anyone does not offer relative worship to the holy icons, not adoring them as though they were gods, but venerating them out of love as images of the archetype, let him be anathema." Then with common prayer and fasting during the whole first week of the Forty-day Fast, she asked God's forgiveness for her husband. After this, on the first Sunday of the Fast, she and her son, Michael the Emperor, made a procession with all the clergy and people and restored the holy icons, and again adorned the Church of Christ with them. This is the holy deed that all we the Orthodox commemorate today, and we call this radiant and venerable day the Sunday of Orthodoxy, that is, the triumph of true doctrine over heresy. Caesarios the Righteous The Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion in Fourth Tone Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world. Apolytikion for Sunday of Orthodoxy in the Second Tone We worship Thine immaculate icon, O Good One, asking the forgiveness of our failings, O Christ our God; for of Thine own will Thou wast well-pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that Thou mightest deliver from slavery to the enemy those whom Thou hadst fashioned. Wherefore, we cry to Thee thankfully: Thou didst fill all things with joy, O our Saviour, when Thou camest to save the world. Τὴν ἄχραντον Εἰκόνα σου προσκυνοῦμεν Ἀγαθέ, αἰτούμενοι συγχώρησιν τῶν πταισμάτων ἡμῶν, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός βουλήσει γὰρ ηὐδόκησας σαρκὶ ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ, ἵνα ῥύσῃ οὓς ἔπλασας ἐκ τῆς δουλείας τοῦ ἐχθροῦ ὅθεν εὐχαρίστως βοῶμέν σοι Χαρᾶς ἐπλήρωσας τὰ πάντα, ὁ Σωτὴρ ἡμῶν, παραγενόμενος εἰς τὸ σῶσαι τὸν Κόσμον. Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" WISDOM OF THE FATHERS... while Nathanael, though he said the very same thing before seeing or hearing either miracles or doctrine, had no such word addressed to him, but as though he had not said so much as he ought to have said, is brought to things greater still. St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century MARCH 16 EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3 GOSPEL READING Mark 2:1-12 SAINTS AND FEASTS COMMEMORATED Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas This divine Father, who was from Asia Minor, was from childhood reared in the royal court of Constantinople, where he was instructed in both religious and secular wisdom. Later, while still a youth, he left the imperial court and struggled in asceticism on Mount Athos, and in the Skete at Beroea. He spent some time in Thessalonica being treated for an illness that came from his harsh manner of life. He was present in Constantinople at the Council that was convened in 1341 against Barlaam of Calabria, and at the Council of 1347 against Acindynus, who was of like mind with Barlaam; Barlaam and Acindynus claimed that the grace of God is created. At both these Councils, the Saint contended courageously for the true dogmas of the Church of Christ, teaching in particular that divine grace is not created, but is the uncreated energies of God which are poured forth throughout creation: otherwise it would be impossible, if (Continued on page 4) ACOLYTES March 2 and 23 Team A - Dominic Peri, Kostas Polyzos, Jorgie Polyzos, Dean Peri, Joseph Dennie, Yianni Tsimplekis, James St. Martin, Cris Campbell March 9 and 30 Team B - Brandon Pingley, Christian Detweiler, Hayden Hendricks, Michael Christou, Anthony Capobianco, Matthew Swanenburg, Johnny Gray March 16 Team C - Collin Patrinely. Christos Konstantinou, Ian Sadler, Georgios Haramis, Ethan Detweiler, Christopher Myers, Soterios Tofalli EPISTLE READERS March 2: Helen George March 9: Mary Katherine Galoozis (GOYA) March 16: Diane Kokorelis March 23: Vi Nicholls March 30: Christina Thames REFRESHMENTS We thank all those parishioners who served as hosts for the month of February. The hosts for March are: March 2: Mr. Dino Koumbaries, Mr. James Koumbaries, Mr, Stacy Koumbaries March 9: M/M John Kourmadas, Mrs. Angie Kritikos, M/M Bobby Lappas, Mrs. Kiki Lappas March 16: M/M Greg Lumpkin, M/M Angelo Mageras, Mrs. Anna Mageras, Ms. Zena Mageras March 23: M/M John Malliarakis, Mrs. Julia Malliarakis March 30: M/M Dimitrios Mantis, Mrs. Helen Mantis, Mrs. Rena Mantis

4 The Cross+Roads Page 4 M ARCH SAINTS CONSTANTINE & HELEN (Continued from page 3) grace were created, for man to have genuine communion with the uncreated God. In 1347 he was appointed Metropolitan of Thessalonica. He tended his flock in an apostolic manner for some twelve years, and wrote many books and treatises on the most exalted doctrines of our Faith; and having lived for a total of sixty-three years, he reposed in the Lord in His holy relics are kept in the Cathedral of Thessalonica. A full service was composed for his feast day by the Patriarch Philotheus in 1368, when it was established that his feast be celebrated on this day. Since works without right faith avail nothing, we set Orthodoxy of faith as the foundation of all that we accomplish during the Fast, by celebrating the Triumph of Orthodoxy the Sunday before, and the great defender of the teachings of the holy Fathers today. Sabine the Martyr of Egypt Julian the Martyr Christodulus the Wonderworker of Patmos Aristovoulos, Apostle of the 70 HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion in Plagal of the First Tone Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is cobeginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead. Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone Light of Orthdoxy, pillar and teacher of the Church, adornment of monastics, invincible champion of theologians, O Gregory thou wonderworker, boast of Thessalonica, herald of grace: ever pray that our souls be saved. Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" WISDOM OF THE FATHERS Now Matthew indeed saith, that "they brought him," but the others, that they also broke up the roof, and let him down. And they put the sick man before Christ, saying nothing, but committing the whole to Him., St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century MARCH 23 EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 GOSPEL READING Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 SAINTS AND FEASTS COMMEMORATED Sunday of the Holy Cross With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast. Luke the New Martyr of Mytilene Anatolios & Protoleon the Martyrs converted by the martyrdom of St. George The Holy Righteous Martyr Nicon and His 199 Disciples Zachariah the Recluse HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion in Plagal of the Second Tone Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee. Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Cross in the First Tone Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth. Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοίς Βασιλεύσι κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος καί τό σόν φυλάττων διά τού Σταυρού σου πολίτευμα. Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" WISDOM OF THE FATHERS And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must suffer this," but how? "If any man will come after me.", St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century MARCH 30 EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20 GOSPEL READING Mark 9:17-31 SAINTS AND FEASTS COMMEMORATED John Climacus the Righteous, author of The Divine Ladder of Ascent This Saint gave himself over to the ascetical life from his early youth. Experienced both in the solitary life of the hermit and in (Continued on page 6) T HROUGH THE BIBLE A Z Sow to the Spirit and you will reap eternal life Galatians 6:8 Sown for the Lord Himself Hosea 2:23 Speak always with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to respond to each person Colossians 4:6 Speak and exhort and reprove with all authority and let no one disregard you Titus 2:15 Speak boldly as you ought to speak Ephesians 6:20 Speak confidently so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds Titus 3:8 Speak in new tongues Mark 16:17 Speak the truth in love Ephesians 4:15 Speak the Word with boldness Acts 4:31 Speak things that are fitting for sound doctrine Titus 2:1 Speak to one another in psalms, hymns & spiritual songs, sing & make melody with your heart to the Lord Ephesians 5:19

5 The Cross+Roads Page 5 S TEWARDS OF THE CHURCH IN 2013 Listed below are the 265 parishioners and parishioner families who either made a pledge or contributed towards our annual Stewardship fund in If you feel there is an error in the listing below, please contact the Church Office. Helen Aaron Alberto & Natalya Accardi Demetrios & Melinda Alimonos George & Jacquelyn Anas Mary Anas Michael & Constance Anastasiou Nick & Dottie Andre Tony & Marika Anthony Peter & Connie Antinopoulos Alike Asime Steve & Anthi Athas James Bailey Andrew & Tessie Baker Barney and Georgia Barnes Marina Becouvarakis Dean & Mary Ann BeLer Helen Bernhard Greg Bicouvaris John Bishop Leroy & Joanne Bossetti James Botelis Renee Brown Olen and Hazel Bruce Andrew & Maria Call John & Phoebe Campbell Charles & Beth Campbell Sam & Angelike Canavos Dean & Stacie Canavos Chris & Tena Canavos Pete & Margaret Carter Michael & Melissa Chalkias Lyle & Demetria Charbonneau Fr. George & Presv. Flora Chioros Chris & Anna Christopher Aphrodite Christopoulos John Christou Irene Christou Chris & Roxanne Christou Tom & Olga Coghill Susan Constantinides Ellie Costulis John & Phyllis Costulis Peter & Beverly Daikos John & Tessie Dakis George & Nelli Daoud Kaliope Deligan Robert Dimitri & Patricia Demson Joe & Helen Dennie John Dermanis Kathy Dermanis Fr. Nicholas and Presv. Moscha Despotides Kurt & Paula Detweiler Stefania Dimofte Mihaela Dobrescu Elias & Zoe Doulgerakis Terry & Deborah Drivas Sonja Eaton Faye Evans Darrell and Deema Fann Konstantinos & Marina Fotiadis Harry & Zoe Fotiou Ted & Jo Ellen Fotiou Teddy Fotiou Joseph Gregory Fotiou Kevin & Mariya Furtah Stavroula Gailey Maria Galanos Abel & Christina Garcia Haralambos & Aleksandra Garofalis George & Colette Garofalis Alvin & Alexa Garrison Anastasius & Mary Georgalas Venisse Georgalas Helen George Chris George Bill & Christine Georges Tom & Ourania Georges Guy & Holly Gilman Angela Vallas Gionis Theo & Maria Gouletas Mary Graham David & Eugenia Gray Tom & Libby Grepiotis Maxine Grepiotis Anatol Grynewytsch Jesse & Evangelia Hanline Katherine Haramis Roger & Dina Headrick Barry & Ruth Hendricks Joan Hill Jason and Lea Holbrook Helen Hollowell Kanelos Charles Husson George and Athena Ikonomou Socratis and Ifigenia Ikonomou Penelope Irwin Christopher and Elaine Jansen Lisa Jones Jimmy and Flossie Kaligos Helen Kanelos William and Maria Kaoudis Johnny & Rebecca Karatsikis Angelike Karatsikis George and Perri Katsantonis Sam K. Khoshaba Brian and Cynthia Killough Daniel Kocic John and Helena Koenig Mike and Paula Kokolis Marinos and Athena Kokolis Pete & Christina Kokolis James and Niki Kokolis Michael Kokorelis Diane Kokorelis Lycourgos and Pam Koliopoulos Maria Komianos John and Sheree Konstantinou James Koumbaries Jay & Anastasia Krisik Angela Kritikos Polydefkis and Georgia Kypriandes Bret & Denise Landsdell Bobby & Jennifer Lappas Kiki Lappas Robert and Zoe Ann Lumpkin Angelo & Niki Mageras Zena Mageras Anna Mageras Alexander Constantine John & Debbie Malliarakis Julia Malliarakis Howard Mandeville Dimitrios and Maria Mantis Helen Mantis Sylvia Marcin Zoe Marcopoulos Pete and Athena Markos George Markos Mickey Markos Angelo and Victoria Markov Zoran Martinovic Jimmy and Martha Matheos Nikolaos Matheos Nick and Kathy Matthews Sylvia Matthews James and Argie Maurakis Loula Maurakis William & Joanna McDearmon Dennis and Patsy Meliagros Alex & Joannie Michalos John & Mary Michos Al & Christine Mignogna Richard & Jette Mikita Matina Mimikos RaNetta Mitchum Maria Mitchum Mitchell & Alexandra Moore Apostolos & Rosa Maria Nacopoulos Gary and Helen Nicholls Viola Nicholls Konstantinos Orginos Jeanette Orlino Katherine Orphanidys Sharon Otero John & Marianthe Palantzas Tatjana Karajovic Palmer Voula Panags Tike Panags Gus and Kay Panos Thomas Pantelides Paul Pantelis Lakis & Elpitha Paparis Elizabeth Papas Pete & Rhonda Pappas Arthur Parrous Alisha Pasquier Brian & Jennifer Patrinely Katherine Patrinely Kent & Georgene Paumier John Pawluk Frank & Stephanie Peri Dimitri & Voula Petrakos Evangelos & Maria Petrou Cleo Pileggi Randy & Karen Pingley Mary Pitsilides Olympia Plethos Thanos & Melissa Polizos Mel & Frances Polizos George & Jenny Polyzos Kosta & Sevasti Polyzos Anthony & Suzette Polyzos Maria Poulimenos Thomas & Joanne Poulos Elizabeth Puckett Petra Radulovic Bill Ringas Scott and Renee Root John and Agnes Samos Harry and Zelma Samos Samir & Katerina Sanbar Marinos and Kristen Sarantakos Anastasia Savrides Athena Savvas Paul and Lamonia Schadow Pauline Schlim Barbara Short Helen Siokis Ioannis Siokis Phil and Chrysoula Siokis Kurt & Vicky Ann Smith Douglas Smith Norman and Christine St. Martin Charita Stavrou Stephan Stephan Mircea and Alexandra Stirbet Nikiforos and Fanoula Stoltidou Nick Stratas Paul and Maria Summa Preston and Maria Summers Pete and Dianne Sun Fessehaie Tekle Christina Thames Angelo and Nia Theodorogiannis Costa Theodorogiannis Anastasia Theodorogiannis Nicholas and Margaret Theodosakis Athena Theoharis Chris Theoharis John and Joanne Thomas Mark and Ellen Thompson Chris and Paula Tofalli Sotos and Panayiota Tofalli Mike & Frances Tsimplekis George and Julie Tsirimokos Stavroula Valentin Joanna Vallas Greg and Christine Vassilakos Timothy and Helen Vaughn Apostoles and Louisa Velissarios Bobby and Maria Vidakis Nicholas and Barbara Vlattas Nick and Voula Vretakis Nicholas A Vrettos Martha Walker John and Laura Warhol III John and Betty Warhol Jr. James and Victoria Woodbury Katherine Yeapanis Gus and Katina Zaharopoulos Chris & Hope Zambas Nicholas & Angel Zervos George and Eva Zestos Vassilios and Katie Zisopoulos

6 The Cross+Roads Page 6 C HURCH REGISTRY / ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHS A baby boy was born to Michael and Kea Kokorelis on December 11, 2013 in Virginia Beach, VA. Proud paternal grandfather is Dr. Michael Kokorelis. Na sas zisi! Our sincere congratulations and best wishes to Dianna & Chris Belcher on the birth of their daughter, January 22. Proud maternal grandparents Donna & John Kaoudis and proud maternal great grandparents, Maria & Bill Kaoudis. Na sas zisi!!!!! BAPTISMS The infant daughter of Voula Doulgerakis & Dana Carrier was baptized in our Church on January 25 and given the name Zoe Lucille by her godmother, Olympia Doulgerakis. Our sincere congratulations to the parents, godmother, grandparents and the entire family of the newly-baptized infant. Na sas zisi!!!!!!!!! Robert Pearce was baptized in our Church on January 26 and given the name Haralambos by his godparents Collette & George Garofalis. Welcome into our faith, Robert, and best wishes to you, your godparents and your entire family. RECENTLY ILL AND NEEDING OUR PRAYERS We continue to pray for the complete recovery of our friends and fellow parishioners Aphrodite Christopoulos & Angie Kilopoulos. Perastika sas!!!!!!!!! DEATHS Our sincere condolences to the family of Sophia Bambalis who died January 31 in Winston-Salem, NC. Sophia was a granddaughter of Loula Maurakis. Our sincere condolences to the family of Tula Yeapanis Van Heusen who died February 18. Tula was a niece of Katherine Yeapanis. May their memory be eternal!!!!!!!!!! SPRING GENERAL ASSEMBLY The Spring Meeting of the General Assembly will take place on Sunday March 9, Following the Divine Liturgy lunch will be provided by the Hellenic Youth Dancers (free-will donation) and the meeting will follow. All stewards in good standing are urged to attend - the 2014 Budget will be presented at that time. Financial packets will be available in the Narthex of the Church in the weeks leading up the meeting. ATTENDANCE February February February February Feb Feb YTD 14 Ave 176 YTD 13 Ave 202 M ARCH SUNDAYS (Continued from page 4) the communal life of cenobitic monasticism, he was appointed Abbot of the Monastery at Mount Sinai and wrote a book containing thirty homilies on virtue. Each homily deals with one virtue, and progressing from those that deal with holy and righteous activity (praxis) unto those that deal with divine vision (theoria), they raise a man up as though by means of steps unto the height of Heaven. For this cause his work is called "The Ladder of Divine Ascent." The day he was made Abbot of Sinai, the Prophet Moses was seen giving commands to those who served at table. Saint John reposed in 603, at eighty years of age. See also the Fourth Sunday of the Fast. Sosthenes Apollos, Cephas, Caesar, & Epaphroditos, the Apostles of the 70 Zacharias the New Martyr HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion in Grave Tone Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers' lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world. Apolytikion for Sunday of St. John Climacus in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone With the streams of thy tears, thou didst cultivate the barrenness of the desert; and by thy sighings from the depths, thou didst bear fruit a hundredfold in labours; and thou becamest a luminary, shining with miracles upon the world, O John our righteous Father. Intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved. Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" WISDOM OF THE FATHERS Seest thou how He now proceeds to lay beforehand in them the foundation of His doctrine about fasting?... See, at any rate, how many blessings spring from them both. For he that is praying as he ought, and fasting, hath not many wants, and he that hath not many wants, cannot be covetous;... St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century If you would like to purchase Koliva for memorials, you may contact: Helen George Anastasia Savrides Athena Savvas Cross+Roads The approximate cost each month for the Cross+Roads is $375 for printing and $45 for mailing. Should you wish to help sponsor the publishing of the Cross+Roads, please contact the Church office. CHURCH LIST Subscribe to the church list for monthly links to the Cross+Roads and important church announcements at: DEADLINE Please information no later than the 20th day of the month to Nick Vlattas nvlattas@hewv.com

7 The Cross+Roads Page 7 C LUB AND COMMUNITY NEWS PHILOPTOCHOS Ladies, once again the time has come for the Easter Tsourekia bsaking. We will be making and baking Tsourekia, April 2, 3 &4. Orders must be received no later than March 30, and should be picked up by April 6. You may place your order by calling Dottie Andre, , Helen George, or Voula Vretakis, or by contacting any Philoptochos member. Ladies, as you well know, the Vasilopites and Tsourekia are our main fund-raising projects, so PLEASE, make every effort to come and help. Once again, we sincerely thank our wonderful patrons for their continued support. Our national charitable obligations for March are the following: A contribution to Orhodox Christian Missions Center/ Support a Mission Priest (OCMC/SAMP) which provides financial support to missionary priests and teams; and a contribution to HEL- LENIC COLLEGE HOLY CROSS LENTEN EVENT VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS. The proceeds of this contribution provide for Hellenic College Holy Cross operational expenses. The March meeting of Philoptochos will be on Tuesday, March 4 in the Community Centter, at 6:30 pm. Please, note the change of date and make every effort to attend as we will have a speaker during this meeting. DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE The third mandatory charitable project which the 2013 Supreme Convention selected for the obligation year and to which all DOP Chapters contribute is the Penelope Place Family Violence Center - Penelope's Place - a collaboration between the Daughters of Penelope and Health Imperatives, is a 24-7 emergency residence in the City of Brockton, MA for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Residents live in Penelope's Place for an average of 90 days. During that time Penelope Place staff provides a safe place for healing from the trauma of domestic violence. Each resident is assigned to a primary staff person, who works with the resident and her family to develop goals to achieve self-sufficiency upon leaving Penelope Place. Services provided include counseling, housing, legal and medical advocacy, life skills, parenting skills, and job coaching. In addition, children receive services from a specialized child therapist. Penelope Place can accommodate up to five families at any time. The March meeting of the DOP will be held Thursday, March 27 in the AHEPA Family Home, starting at 6:45 pm. AHEPA SCHOLARSHIPS AHEPA Scholarship Applications for high school seniors and undergraduate college students are available at the AHEPA Hall between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays. See John Dakis at the AHEPA Hall or contact Greg Bicouvaris at bicogb@hotmail.com for more information. District Applications must be postmarked and returned by April 15, 2014 and Chapter Applications must be postmarked and returned by April 30, S TEWARDSHIP RESULTS 2013 Pledged Amount Range Number of Pledges Total Pledged Amount Average Pledge Percentage $6,000 and above 1 $6,000 $6, % $5,000 $5,999 6 $30,600 $5, % $2,000 $3, $40,745 $2, % $1,000 $1, $50,665 $1, % $600 $ $13,770 $ % $500 $ $11,690 $ % $400 $499 9 $3,656 $ % $300 $ $5,493 $ % $200 $ $8,853 $ % $199 & below 39 $3,411 $ % TOTALS 212 $174,883 $ % Median $500 Mode $500 Summary of contributions counted towards stewardship from non pledged members in 2013: Contribu on Amount Range Number of Contribu ons Contribu on Total Average Contribu on $20 $1, $15,431 $359 Happy Easter Tsourekia Sale Order Now Be sure to place your order by: Sunday, March 30th Pick up orders on: Sunday, April 6th Call: Helen George Voula Vretakis Dottie Andre Cost: $8.00 (payable to Philoptochos) Thank you for supporting the Philoptochos Society in their fundraising efforts.

8 The Cross+Roads Page 8 O UR LENTEN JOURNEY BY FR. ANTHONY M. CONIARIS / LIGHT&LIFEP UBLISHING PREPARING FOR THE PASSION & RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD Great Lent is a time for selfexamination and self-denial a time for taking control of our lives and our bodies. The purpose of the fast is to give us a greater awareness of our dependence on God. It is a time to improve ourselves and our relationship with God. Lent is a time for greater works of mercy and charity for those less fortunate than us. It is a time for visitation of the sick and assistance to the poor, and generally a more joyful relationship with those who are close to us our family and friends. Most of all, Lent is a time of joy and a new beginning. We cleanse ourselves mind, body and soul through the physical and spiritual fast, keeping a Christian attitude in all that we do. All this is done to prepare us for the Great Feast of Pascha the Resurrection of Christ. May God bless you and guide you, and may you reach your Paschal destination with the joy of renewed faith in Christ. PRAYER Have no anxiety about anything, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding will keep your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ. -St. Paul s letter to the Philippians One key to a more fulfilling life is prayer. For Orthodox Christians, the aim of prayer is to enter into conversation with God. Prayer is sometimes referred to as dialogue with God. Often it is a waiting on God in silence. In the church it is defined as the lifting of the mind and heart to God, and also as walking in the presence of God. We turn our mind and thoughts toward Him. We mentally gaze at Him and speak with Him in reverence, fear, and hope. At times we speak to Him with words and at other times we stand in reverent silence, saying nothing, but being aware of His presence. In this dialogue with God we praise Him and thank Him. We ask Him for what we need. Our mind and our heart are opened to Him. Prayer is not only repeating words, it is trust in God that he hears and directs us in His Way involving spiritual growth and development. The Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian Read each week-day during Great Lent O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of power, and idle talk. But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Thy servant. Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own transgressions, and not to judge my brother, for blessed art Thou, unto ages of ages. Amen. Prayer to the Holy Spirit Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, present in all places and filling all things, the treasury of blessings and Giver of life: come and abide in us. Cleanse us from all impurity, and save our souls, O Gracious Lord. FASTING The fast for the forty days of Lent is indicated below, though many are not able to hold to the strict fast. We offer the following guidelines to be considered prayerfully with the guidance of your spiritual father and in consideration of any medical condition or dietary requirements. STRICT FAST No Meat, Fish, Milk, Dairy Products, Oil, or Oil Products PALM SUNDAY Fish, Oil & Wine permitted FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIA- TION/MARCH 25 TH March 25 th - all day: Fish, Oil & Wine Permitted Shellfish are permitted throughout Great Lent Resource: The Orthodox Daily Planner and Resource Guide published by the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries provides daily guidance in fasting, scripture, feast days and more. St. John Chrysostom on Fasting Do you fast? Give me proof of it by your works. If you see a poor man, take pity on him. If you see a friend being honored, do not envy him. Do not let only your mouth fast, but also the eye and the ear and the feet and the hands and all the members of our bodies. Let the hands fast, by being free of avarice. Let the feet fast, by ceasing to run after sin. Let the eyes fast, by disciplining them not to glare at that which is sinful. Let the ear fast, by not listening to evil talk and gossip. Let the mouth fast from foul words and unjust criticism. For what good is it if we abstain from birds and fishes, but bite and devour our brothers? May He who came to the world to save sinners strengthen us to complete the fast with humility, have mercy on us and save us. Jesus Instructions on Fasting "Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. BIBLE READING In private study, when a Christian profitably reads the Bible, receiving inspiration and strength from it, family members, friends, relatives and even acquaintances will inevitably notice the difference. Any person who comes into contact with such a Christian cannot but notice the growing peace, love and inner assurance - the spirit of Christ - in that Christian, and will frequently ask (if

9 The Cross+Roads Page 9 not ask, certainly think) what gives that person such strength and radiance. God will provide many opportunities to the growing Christian for sharing with others his or her experience with the Bible. What better witness for the truth of the Christian faith than a solid Christian life nourished by Holy Scripture and radiating true Christian love at home, at Church and at work? The Christian's own life becomes a kind of gospel, a living Bible, in which other people observe, read and experience the truths of God in action. From Bread for Life, by Father Theodore Stylianopoulos Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Religious Education Suggestions for family Bible reading: Set aside a regular time for daily reading preferably in the evening at the supper table when the whole family is together. When the children are young, mom or dad can do the reading. When the children grow older, they may share in the reading. Reading to children is one of life's greatest joys. Children treasure it. Don't read too much or too fast. One chapter a day is sufficient. Let what you read sink in slowly. If the children are young, read from a Bible story book-one that has pictures which you can show the children. Start with the biographies of Jesus (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John). Read with the faith and the expectation that God will really and truly speak to you through what you read. Don't worry about the passages you do not understand. Concentrate on what you do understand. The more you read, the more you will understand. One passage explains another. Each day memorize at least one verse that grips you. Say it out loud as a family three or four times. Encourage your children to fall asleep with this verse on their lips. Get a translation your children understand. As you read, try to have an icon of Jesus before you if you are reading the Gospels; one of St. Paul if you are reading his epistles, etc. This will help you realize who it is who is speaking to you. from Making God Real in the Orthodox Home REPENTANCE & CONFESSION Repentance has its roots in the apostles. In the Book of Acts the Apostle Peter says, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:37-38) When we fall away from God, we have removed ourselves from His communion with Him and with other Christians. We have excommunicated ourselves. To re-enter communion with God is the on-going activity of all Christians. We fall away daily in some way or another. No one is exempt. Often, when children play in competitive games, one will call out that s a do over! Haven t we all wished for that chance to undo the past and start over? Repentance offers us this new beginning. We are telling God that we have changed our mind about our past direction and want to be back in communion with him. The Greek work for repentance, metanoia, implies a very deep change in the way we see ourselves, our world, and our relationship to God. To change our mind in repentance is the starting point in our Lenten journey. We leave behind regret as we move toward hope. Repentance is not a single action but an attitude, a frame of mind. Think back over your life of things which you regret having said or done hurtful, inconsiderate, selfish, deceitful. Think also of those things which you have done which may not have directly affected others, but which you know to be wrong according to the teachings of the Church. Bring them to mind as if they were occurring right now. Think of how it would have been if you had acted differently. Take this regret and turn it into repentance. Acknowledge that you have offended another person or the Church, and in doing so you have offended God. If we are to be forgiven by God, He requires of us that we also forgive one another. For many of us, this is the most difficult aspect of repentance and confession. Yet we say it each time we pray the Lord s prayer, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Just as God s love for us is personal, so must ours be for Him. As the Christian grows from child to adult, his or her personal response to God becomes crucial. This personal response is the act of confession. HOLY COMMUNION The Sacrament of Holy Communion the Eucharist which literally means "Thanksgiving," is the Mystery whereby the bread and wine of offering are changed, actually, not symbolically, into the very Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The Eucharist is at the very center of the Church's life, and from it flows the prayer of believers in a sacrifice of entreaty for the peace of the world, for all those who ask for help, and for all men and women '"The Eucharist unites us in the most intimate fashion with the Lord; it nourishes our soul and body, and aids our strengthening, increase, and growth in spiritual life. According to the promise of the Gospel, He that eats this bread will live forever. (The Gospel of John 6:58) The cup which holds the wine that becomes the blood of Christ is the chalice, the cup of salvation. When we kneel during the liturgy, we pray with the priest that God the Holy Spirit may change the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus. This means that when we receive Holy Communion, Jesus comes to live in us. How do we prepare to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus? We pray. We should have love in our hearts for all people. We should ask forgiveness from God and from our parents, brothers, and sisters, and from anyone we may have hurt. When we come before the priest for Communion, we make the sign of the cross, tell the priest our baptismal name, hold the Communion cloth under our chin, and open our mouth wide. After receiving, we wipe our lips with the Communion cloth, make the sign of the cross, and hand the Communion cloth to the person next to us. Once we have received Communion, we must remember that we have become one with Christ and with all those who received Communion with us. Christ now lives in all of us. We are all living icons of Jesus. It is by loving one another that we love Jesus. After receiving Communion our bodies become holy chalices. God lives in us. Jesus wants to use our hands, which have now become His hands, to help those in need. When we receive Communion, we become members of Christ's Body, the Church. This means that Jesus has no eyes but our eyes, no feet but our feet to do His work in the world today. What kind, thoughtful act will you do for Jesus today? From Let s Take a Walk Through Our Orthodox Church by Fr. Anthony M. Coniaris / Light & Life Publishing

10 The Cross+Roads Page 10 P ARISH COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2013 The meeting convened at 7:00 PM by John Dermanis with the opening prayer by Father George Chioros The following items were discussed and action items are shown in bold script. Present: Father George Chioros, John Dermanis, Kent Paumier, Michael Chalkias, Bobby Vidakis, Elias Doulgerakis, Frank Peri, Jason Holbrook, Zena Mageras & Roger Headrick Absent: Bobby Garofalis Guests/Visitors: Barry Hendricks, Alex Constantine, Alvin Garrison & Tom George Minutes: Zena Mageras motion to approve, 18 Nov 13, meeting minutes; Seconded by Bobby Vidakis, Passed unanimously Correspondence: Letter of Thanks, Virginia Council of Churches, DTD 4 Dec 13, for our $ donation Letter from the Metropolis of New Jersey, P.T. Arbes, Metropolis Finance Committee, DTD 11 Nov 13, Our Fairshare for 2014 is $68, Forward to Budget Committee. Treasurer s Report: By Michael Chalkias Revenue year to date is $175, budget was for $190,000. Expenses year to date are under budget. Visitor s Comments: Alvin Garrison has been helping in the church office with the payroll and books has discovered an employee Social Security Tax withholding error for the first six months of Motion by Dermanis to move this issue to closed session. Seconded by Chalkias; Motion passed unanimously. Tom George asked to have the church website updated for the Youth Director and scholarships. Also asked about the installation of the Solea hand rails. Dermanis The rails are complete. The fabricator is having issues with the clear-coat application. The rails should be installed before Christmas. Committee Reports Stewardship: Barry Hendricks On Stewardship Sunday we received 74 commitment forms pledging over $100K. Discussed online options for paying stewardship by using credit cards or paypal, associated costs and webpage requirements. House / Education: 21 Dec 13 Regional Jail Rental Maintenance / Building / Security / Audio: Hall Renovation by Roger Headrick The hall is ready for painting and the entry doors are on back order. Renovation Fundraising More events are coming. Dermanis thanked Zena & Anna Mageras for the two events they put together at Chic-Fil-A and IHOP. Priest s Report: By Father George Chioros Father went over the Christmas week service schedule Christmas Pageant last Sunday went well 31 Dec 13 - New Year s Eve Dance in Sacalis Hall. Flyers to be sent to Norfolk s Annunciation Cathedral and Virginia Beach s ST. Nicholas Church Christmas Card to be mailed out 17 Dec 13 Thanked Zena Mageras for the Renovation Fundraisers at Chic-Fil-A and IHOP. The twenty-one poinsettias have been donated by parishioners Thanked the outgoing council members Bobby Garafolis, Jason Hoolbrook, Kent Paumier & Butch Kypriandes for their service. Thanked Council members Elias Doulgerakis and Frank Peri for continuing their service to the community. Welcomed new council members Barry Hendricks, Alex Constantine, Gus Fotiades & Alexis Galoozis. Also thanked Barry for his work with Stewardship and the Altar Boys and Alex with chanting. Unfinished Business: New Year s Eve Dance, 31 Dec 13 Tickets are available and all proceeds go to the Hall Renovation. The committee is looking for donations to offset the cost of the dance New Business:26 Jan Parish Council installation after the Liturgy. (Continued on page 11)

11 The Cross+Roads Page 11 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat March 2014 (Continued from page 10) Ushers Schedule for 2014 will only have the treasures and early council member. All council members are expected to attend church. Hendricks & Constantine will not be in the rotation due their altar boy and chanting duties. Action Paumier to complete schedule Sunday Collections - Discussed moving the Sunday collection to before the children s sermonette. This would introduce and include the children in Stewardship by being in the Church during the collections instead of being in Sunday School. 1 Father George has no problems moving the collection time. Starting in 2014 the Sunday Collection will be before the children s sermonette, followed the sermonette, communion and then going to Sunday School. Choir Director s position One resume has been submitted for the position. Frank Peri will make contact with the applicant. Adjournment: Father George closed with a prayer at 8:20 PM. Next meeting, Monday, 27 Jan 14 at 7:00 PRespectfully Submitted, Kent Paumier PORT Homeless Shelter: Thank you for all those who helped with the Homeless feeding at Orcutt Baptist in February. Thank you also for those who made monetary donations to defray the cost. The committee would like to thank Anna Mageras, Hope Zambas and Tessie Dakis for preparing the dinner for these events. 1 Saturday 10:00am 2nd Saturday of Souls 6:30 pm HWPS Dinner Theater 2 Sunday Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare) 8:45am Orthros 10:00am Liturgy 5:00pm Forgiveness Vespers 3Monday Great Lent begins 6:00pm Compline 4 Tuesday 6:30pm Philoptochos Meeting 5:00pm -8:00pm Greek School 5 Wednesday 10am Presanctified Liturgy 5:00pm-8:00pm Greek School 7:15pm Choir 6 Thursday 6:45pm HWPS Meeting 7 Friday 7:00pm 1st Salutations 8 Saturday 10:00am 3rd Saturday of Souls 9 Sunday Sunday of Orthodoxy Orthros 8:45am Liturgy 10:00am General Assembly after Liturgy 10 Monday 10:30am Golden Hearts 6:00pm Compline 11 Tuesday 5:00pm 8:00pm Greek School 12 Wednesday 10:00am Presenctified Liturgy 5:00pm 8:00pm Greek School 7:15pm Choir 14 Friday 7:00pm 2nd Salutations 16 Sunday Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas Orthros 8:45am Liturgy 10:00am 17 Monday 6:00pm Compline 7:00pm Parish Council 18 Tuesday 5:00pm 8:00pm Greek School 19 Wednesday 10am Presanctified Liturgy 5:00pm 8:00pm Greek School 7:15pm Choir 21 Friday 7:00pm 3rd Salutations 22 Saturday GOYA Retreat 23 Sunday Sunday of the Holy Cross 8:45 Orthros 10:00am Liturgy 24 Monday 10:30am Golden Hearts 6:00 pm Great Vespers at Annunciation Cathedral, Norfolk 25 Tuesday Feast of Annunciation Greek Independence Day 9:00am Orthros 10:00am Liturgy 5:00pm 8:00pm Greek School 26 Wednesday 6:00pm Presanctified Liturgy 5:00pm 8:00pm Greek School 7:15pm Choir 27 Thursday 6:45pm AHEPA/DOP 28 Friday 7:00pm 4th Salutations 29 Saturday Renovation Flea Market 30 Sunday Sunday of St. John Climacus 8:45 Orthros 10:00 am Liturgy Oratorical Festival Renovation Flea Market 31 Monday 6:00pm Compline

12 Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 60 Traverse Road Newport News VA Return Address Requested Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 50 Newport News Virginia C OME WORSHIP THE GLORY OF GOD Sunday Services 9:00 a.m. Matins 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 11:15 a.m. Religious Education (Sep-May) 11:30 a.m. Christian Fellowship (Hellenic Center) Phone (757) Fax (757) Mission Statement The mission of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Newport News, Virginia is to keep, practice, and proclaim the Orthodox Christian Faith. The work and ministry of our Parish will include proclaiming the Gospel, sanctifying the faithful through God's grace in worship, the Divine Liturgy and the Sacraments, and enhancing their spiritual life. We will fulfill the great commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by inviting others into the Church through Baptism and/or Chrismation, educating them in the Orthodox Faith through the establishment of programs, schools and philanthropic activities, and implementing Christian ministries.