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1 Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church May 2018 The Ladder Ascension of Divine of Christ Ascent

2 Saints Peter Paul Greek Orthodox Church 1401 Wagner Road Glenview, Il Phone: (847) Fax: (847) Rev. Father Panagiotis Boznos, Proistamenos Rev. Father Kosmas Kallis, Youth Director/Associate Pastor Dn. Ted Saclarides Sunday &Weekly Services Matins 8:15 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Church Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-4:30pm Fri. 8:30am - 3:00pm Office Manager: Jeannine McIntyre Bookkeeper: Diane Bravos 2018 PARISH COUNCIL Rev. Father Panagiotis Boznos, Proistamenos President: Keith Anderson Vice President: Louis Pappamichiel Treasurer: Voula Colburn Assistant Treasurer: John Tranas Recording Secretary: George Logothetis Corresponding Secretary: Christy Gouletas Mary Alukos Frank Andreou Chris Atsaves George Burbules Steve Callas Michael Carrozza George Kirie Steve Koulogeorge George Nassos Jimmy Samartzis Jim Santos Therese Speropoulos Agape Preschool: Renee Tzakis (Agape60025@gmail.com) Altar Boys: Deacon Ted Saclarides, Elias Papadakis, Tommy Mantice (SSPP.ALTARBOYS@gmail.com) Athletics: Chris Atsaves (SSPP.ATHLETICS1@gmail.com) Book & Icon Store: Pat Nassos (SSPP.BOOKICONSTORE@gmail.com) Choir Director: Therese Speropoulos (SPP.CHURCH.CHOIR@gmail.com) Church School Director: Anna Kallis (churchschool@ssppglenview.org) Coffee Connection (SSPP.COFFEE.CONNECTION@gmail.com) Dr. Helen Theodoropoulos Randa Anderson Doreen DeSent John Colis Coffee Fellowship: Lucy Economos (847) (SSPP.COFFEEFELLOWSHIP1@gmail.com) Divorce Rebuilders: Maria Boyle (SSPP.DIVORCEREBUILDERS@gmail.com) Dynamis Group: Fr. Panagiotis (SSPP.DYNAMIS@gmail.com) Environmental Ministry: Daphne Mazarakis (sspp.environmentalministry@gmail.com) PARISH MINISTRIES Garden Club: Susanne Chakos (SSPP.Garden.Ministry@gmail.com) Georgia Photopulos Cancer Support Group: (SSPP.Cancer.Ministry@gmail.com) Bud Photopulos and Phyllis Perivolidis GOYAlumni: Mary Batrich, Tatiana Lehocky (sspp.goyalumni@gmail.com) Greek School: Stella Theoharopoulos (SSPP.GREEKSCHOOL@gmail.com) Habitat for Humanity: Brad DeSent (SSPP.HABITAT@gmail.com) Ministry Council: (SSPP.MINISTRYCOUNCIL@gmail.com) Morning Bible Study: Dr. Helen Theodoropoulos (SSPP.BIBLESTUDY@gmail.com) OCC: Elizabeth Samartzis (SSPP.OCC@gmail.com) Organist: Helen Mariano Outreach: Christy Gouletas (SSPP.OUTREACH@gmail.com) Philoptochos President: Georgia Ryerson (SSPP.LADIES.PHILOPTOCHOS@gmail.com) PROSPHORA: Eleni Soukoulis (SSPP.PROSPHORA@gmail.com) Stewardship: Frank Andreou (SSPP.STEWARDSHIP@gmail.com) Ushering: Bo LaMotte and George Kirie (SSPP.USHERING@gmail.com) Young Adult League (YAL): Tommy Mantice, Dean Economos, Alyssa Machinis, Chelsea Paspalas, Mia Shanley (sspp.yal@gmail.com) Youth Ministries: Rev. Fr. Kosmas Kallis (frk@ssppglenview.org) Please telephone the Church office (847) during daytime hours for all spiritual emergencies. For evening emergencies contact Fr. Panagiotis at (630) God bless you always!

3 PASTORAL MESSAGE Our parish has a long history of many great lay youth directors. These are people who have poured themselves into the religious education of our youngest parishioners, strengthened their faith, and built friendship and fellowships that last a lifetime. Some of our former youth directors have gone on to be ordained and serve the Church in clerical ministry. The benefit of having a non-ordained youth director is that all their time is dedicated to the youth programs of the parish, without having to tackle the other pastoral and liturgical duties of a clergyman. For the past few years we have seen our youth programs explode with vigor and enrichment, thanks to the unending efforts of Fr. Kosmas. We have also seen many of our other ministries likewise flourish and thrive during this period. However, with a parish of 600 families, there is always more work to be done in bringing Christ into the lives of all our parishioners. You may remember that one of the key goals of our Strategic Plan is to reach a point where the parish can sustain a ministry team of two priest and a lay youth director. With the strength of our youth programs secure, we are ready to make that goal a reality. We are in a position that not many parishes are, with an abundance of resources. Through a generous bequest, our parish has established an endowment fund to support 50% of the salary for a fulltime youth director. Thanks to this gift, and the potential of more financial support via various youth related grants that the parish is pursuing, we look to hire a lay youth director within the coming months. Much of this has already been shared with the parish and discussed at our General Assemblies over the past 18 months. During that time, while preparing for the day when we are financially able to offer this position, I have met with many candidates for our youth director. I serve on the Alumni Association for Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. During the semiannual meetings of the Alumni Association on the HCHC campus in Boston, with the help of the Office of Vocation and Ministry and the Dean of Student Life, I have interviewed multiple students and followed their progress both academically and in their youth work; at camps, in GOYA programs, and their assigned parish field work assignments. I have also met with local candidates to develop people in the Chicagoland area who might be great fits for our parish. All of this is to say that the parish has put a lot of work, research, and thought into the application process. We are looking for the right youth director, not just a youth director. A similar level of thought and planning has gone into how we will transition to this new youth director, in light of the superb ministry of Fr. Kosmas. Let me be clear in saying that looking to hire a new youth director is not an indication that Fr. Kosmas will be leaving us. He will simply be shifting to take on more pastoral duties alongside myself so that the same strength, order, and vigor that we see in our youth programs can be developed in our current and new ministries for the parish as a whole. As we spent the better part of a year planning and preparing for a new youth director, we will also have a comparable transition period where Fr. Kosmas oversees and hands the reins of the youth program to our new youth director. Consistency is important for the youth program and we will make sure that the transition will be seamless. May the Risen Christ guide us in hiring the right person to build up the faith of our youth, and may He grant the clergy of our parish increased opportunities to minister to all the faithful of our community. + Fr. Panagiotis

SACRAMENTS Baptism Thomas Samuel was baptized into The Holy Orthodox Faith on April 14, 2018. Orthodox Sponsor is Jim & Ann Gottreich.

children of Matt and Corey O Neill GOD S BLESSINGS ALWAYS! +Funerals Our Condolences to the families of Chris Skouros Ismene Collins, and Mary Stamos. MAY THEIR MEMORIES BE ETERNAL!

5 SACRAMENTS Baptism Thomas Samuel was baptized into The Holy Orthodox Faith on April 14, Orthodox Sponsor is Jim & Ann Gottreich. WELCOME TO THE FAITH AND CHURCH +40 Day Churching of Mother and Infant Aristides, son of Maria and Peter Contos Catherine, daughter of Christin and Harrison Pappas James and Alexandra, children of Matt and Corey O Neill GOD S BLESSINGS ALWAYS! +Funerals Our Condolences to the families of Chris Skouros Ismene Collins, and Mary Stamos. MAY THEIR MEMORIES BE ETERNAL! PARISH NEWS SS. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church Blood Drive Tuesday, May 15, p.m. 7 p.m. Atrium To schedule your appointment please contact Christy Gouletas at or cgouletas@hotmail.com Appointments Recommended. Walk-ins Welcome!

6 Financial Snapshot & Stewardship At-A-Glance by Voula Colburn, SSPP Treasurer and Steve Callas, SSPP Stewardship Chair In an effort to be transparent with our stewards, we will be communicating a financial snapshot to our parishioners on a quarterly basis on behalf of Parish Council. Total Support and Revenue is comprised of Stewardship, Church Offerings, Educational and Other Income. Total Support and Revenue Total Support and Revenue was $1,916,908 for the year ending 12/31/2017 as compared to $1,249,541 for the year ending 12/31/2016. Stewardship Stewardship accounted for $640,028 of total support in 2017 versus $599,970 in the prior year. Since the financials are on a cash basis, stewardship totals include monies designated by parishioners for the prior and upcoming years. It should be noted that the trend for stewardship in the current year is declining. Stewardship designated for the current year totaled $524,307 in 2017 versus $538,836 in The chart below reflects the number of stewards and tiered giving for the first quarter ending 3/31/2018 (in blue) as compared to the prior year. Church Offerings Church offerings include trays, candles, special, Easter and Christmas donations which totaled $724,213 during Of the $724,213, SSPP received a one-time special donation in the amount of $600,000 during the latter part of 2017.

Educational Income The Preschool and Greek Schools have seen an increase in enrollment which has bolstered educational income to $224,244 in 2017 from $198,409 in 2016.

The change in the fair market value (FMV) of securities in our endowment funds falls under this bucket and boosts our Net Assets when the market is doing well.

For the year ending 12/31/2016, the church had $3,054,204 of unrestricted net assets, $324,448 of temporarily restricted net assets and $1,000,000 of permanently restricted net assets.

7 Educational Income The Preschool and Greek Schools have seen an increase in enrollment which has bolstered educational income to $224,244 in 2017 from $198,409 in Other Income Within Other Income we have several line items including Youth Ministries, Sacrament, Bookstore and annual fundraising events such as Festival Income and the Golf Outing. The change in the fair market value (FMV) of securities in our endowment funds falls under this bucket and boosts our Net Assets when the market is doing well. Total Assets Assets are reported in three classes: unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted net assets. For the year ending 12/31/2016, the church had $3,054,204 of unrestricted net assets, $324,448 of temporarily restricted net assets and $1,000,000 of permanently restricted net assets. The net excess of the $1,000,000 permanently restricted asset is used for capital and maintenance projects. For the fiscal year ending 12/31/2017, total assets increased by $819,739 to $5,198,391 mainly due to the newly endowed fund of $600,000 (as mentioned earlier under special donations). The new fund will be designated for a specific purpose toward Youth Ministries. Total Liabilities The church has no outstanding debt as the mortgage was paid in full during 2016.

AGAPE Orthodox Christian Preschool Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church Glenview, Illinois Registration 2018-19 If you have a child who is

AGAPE Preschool is committed to providing an educational experience emphasizing the Orthodox Christian faith in a nurturing environment with a

Provided below are the program options: Apostles Class (Pre-K) 9:00am to 2:00pm Age 4 by 9/1/18 1 to 8 teacher/child ratio Monday through Thursday

1:00pm Age 3 by 9/1/18 1 to 8 teacher/child ratio Monday through Thursday Catered hot lunch program Come and See Time with Father Panagiotis

10 AGAPE Orthodox Christian Preschool Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church Glenview, Illinois Registration If you have a child who is eligible for preschool in the fall, please consider AGAPE Preschool. Registration for the school year is now open! AGAPE Preschool is committed to providing an educational experience emphasizing the Orthodox Christian faith in a nurturing environment with a center or play-based approach to learning. Provided below are the program options: Apostles Class (Pre-K) 9:00am to 2:00pm Age 4 by 9/1/18 1 to 8 teacher/child ratio Monday through Thursday Come and See Time with Father Panagiotis Catered hot lunch program Specials include Greek School, Art, Music and Cooking Disciples Class 9:00am to 1:00pm Age 3 by 9/1/18 1 to 8 teacher/child ratio Monday through Thursday Catered hot lunch program Come and See Time with Father Panagiotis Specials include Greek School, Art, Music and Cooking Fishermen 9:00am to 11:15am Age 2 by 9/1/18 1 to 5 teacher/child ratio Three Day Program (T,W,TH) Specials include Greek School, Art, Music and Cooking If you have any questions, please contact Renée Tzakis by agape60025@gmail.com

13 Philoptochos News Philoptochos is known for taking care of the community needs but when you give of yourself the return is priceless. We are truly blessed to have such an involved and giving community. On March 3 rd volunteers came together to create over 250 blankets which were all donated to the Evanston Hospital Pediatric and Adolescent Unit. Also, a big thank you to all the volunteers who made the yummy baked goods for our Palm Sunday Bake Sale. A special thank you to Eleni Soukoulis for many tireless days of leading the tsoureki preparation and to our chairpersons, Niki Tsitsis and Nancy Poulos. And a BIG shout out to our spring cleaners; Tiana Cocallas, Pat Nassos and Maria Brown! Upcoming Events May 20 th is Graduation Sunday. Philoptochos will be presenting 5 scholarships to eligible students. We are starting to prepare for Greek Fest which will be on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22. It will be outside again and even bigger than last year! We will be baking a lot of pastry for the event and would appreciate any help in baking and packaging. Watch for s and Church bulletins for baking dates. We also need a lot of volunteers for the event since we have pastry booths both indoors and outdoors. It is a great way to reconnect with friends and relatives so come help us! Save the date: Metropolis Philoptochos luncheon, Saturday, September 15, at Cafe La Cave.

May 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Clergy Retreat 6:30pm Philoptochos Board Meeting 2 Fast Day 10:30am Adult Bible Study 7:00pm Choir 3 Agape Mommy & Me Day 1:00pm

17 May 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Clergy Retreat 6:30pm Philoptochos Board Meeting 2 Fast Day 10:30am Adult Bible Study 7:00pm Choir 3 Agape Mommy & Me Day 1:00pm Dynamis 4:30pm Greek School 4 Fast Day YAL Milwaukee Trip 5 9:30am Greek School +Sacrament 5:00pm Vespers 6 8:15am Matins 9:30am Divine Liturgy 11:30am Spring Parish Assembly 12:00pm Sr. GOYA Board Meeting +Sacrament 7 9:30am HOPE Group 4:30pm Greek School 6:30pm Sr. GOYA 7:00pm Ministry Council 8 6:30pm Faith, Love & Joy 7:00pm Cancer Support Meeting 9 Fast Day 10:30am Adult Bible Study 7:00pm Choir 10 6:30am Men s Bible Study 4:30pm Greek School 7:00pm Parish Council Executive Committee 11 Fast Day 6:30pm Jr. GOYA Funday 12 9:30am Greek School 11:00am Sr. GOYA Coffee Talk 5:00pm Vespers 7:00pm OCC Murder Mystery 13 8:15am Matins 9:30am Divine Liturgy Coffee Connection Church School/Garden Club Planting Project Last day of High School Church School 14 Jr. Olympic Practice 9:30am HOPE Group 4:30pm Greek School 6:30pm Jr. GOYA 6:30pm Agape Board Meeting 15 Jr. Olympic Practice 1:00pm Blood Drive 16 Fish Allowed Jr. Olympic Practice 8:30am Matins 9:30am Divine Liturgy ~ Leavetaking of Pascha 10:30am Adult Bible Study 7:00pm Great Vespers of Ascension 17 Jr. Olympic Practice 8:30am Matins 9:30am Divine Liturgy ~ Feast of the Ascension of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 4:30pm Greek School 18 Fast Day Jr. Olympic Practice 19 9:30am Greek School 5:00pm Vespers +Sacrament 20 Jr. Olympic Practice Graduate Sunday 8:15am Matins 9:30am Divine Liturgy Last Day of Church School 12:00pm GOYA Welcome Home Brunch 4:00pm SS. Peter and Paul BBQ 7:00pm Great SS. Constantine and Helen 21 Jr. Olympic Practice 8:30am Matins 9:30am Divine Liturgy ~ Feast of St. SS. Constantine and Helen 9:30am HOPE Group 4:30pm Greek School 22 Jr. Olympic Practice 7:00pm End of the Year Teacher s Dinner 23 Fast Day Jr. Olympic Practice 10:30am Adult Bible Study 11:00am Agape Picnic 7:00pm Choir 24 Jr. Olympic Practice 6:30am Men s Bible Study 11:00am Agape Graduation and End of the Year Program 4:30pm Greek School Last Day 7:00pm Parish Council 25 Fast Day Jr. Olympic Practice 6:30pm Faith, Love & Joy 26 Habitat Workdate 8:30am Matins 9:30am Divine Liturgy ~ Saturday of Souls 9:30am Greek School 5:00pm Vespers 27 Fast Free Jr. Olympic Practice 8:15am Matins 28 Fast Free Office Closed 29 Fast Free 30 Fast Free 31 Fast Free 6:30am Men s Bible Study 9:30am Divine Liturgy Coffee Connection 5:30pm Greek School End of Year Program 6:00pm GOYA Feed My Starving Children

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Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church June 2018 Saints Peter Paul Greek Orthodox Church 1401 Wagner Road Glenview, Il 60025 Phone: (847) 729-2235 Fax: (847) 729-6562 office@ssppglenview.org www.ssppglenview.org