GIVING THANKS. St. George. A Message from our Proistamenos. Greek Orthodox Church

Transcription

1 St. George Greek Orthodox Church Volume 14, Issue 6 November/December 2014 The Bi-Monthly Newsletter of St. George Greek Orthodox Church A Message from our Proistamenos GIVING THANKS Father Andrew Eugenis In the United States, the month of November is dedicated to giving thanks. As Orthodox Christians, each and every day we should be offering thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the blessing He has bestowed upon us. As a parish, I truly believe we have been blessed over the years. We can look back at the eighty-five years of ministry and see the fruits of all who have labored coming to fruition. Part of the mission of an Orthodox Church is to reach out beyond its own community to help others in need and to grow the faith. This can only be done through the many ministries of the church with EVERY MEMBER participating in the life of the church. As stewards (members) we are all individual lamps which make up the beacon of our Orthodox Church. During the Byzantine Empire, it was individual members in ministry who worked in and established hospitals, cared for the elderly and homeless as well as widows and orphans. Collectively, they became a beacon for the church by meeting the needs of people through their ministry. Our own beacon of Orthodoxy has been lit and people from all denominations and walks of life are seeking the Orthodoxy Church and visiting us. We ALL must be active participants in the ministries we enjoy serving as stewards of Christ s Church. The more we become involved, the better we feel about ourselves and the brighter our own personal beacons become. As we grow as individuals, so too our church grows. In November, Philoptochos emphasizes one of its many missions, of outreach. November is Family Outreach Month. Our entire St. George Parish along with our Philoptochos ladies has chosen Sun., November 23to be Family Outreach Sunday. (Continued on page 10) IN THIS ISSUE President s Message p. 3 Stewardship News p. 4 Philoptochos News p. 6 Cemetery Report p. 10 Sunday School p. 12 Monthly Calendars p. 20 DIVINE LITURGY HOURS Orthros 8:30 a.m. Liturgy 9:30 a.m. ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 1033 West Park Avenue Ocean, NJ P: F: Website: PROISTAMENOS Father Andrew Eugenis OFFICE MANAGER Kathryn Vellios kvellios@stgeorgeap.org OFFICE ASSISTANT Michele Pfeiffer mpfeiffer@stgeoreap.org CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Father Andrew s Office Hours Mon., Tues., & Fri: 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Wed.: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. If there is no response to your phone call during regular office hours, please leave a message and someone will return your call ASAP. In case of emergency, call the church office for more information.

2 Page 2 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT Spiro Pappas spappas134@gmail.com EXEC.VICE PRESIDENT George Moutis gmoutis@scinj.com VICE PRESIDENT Vicki Kamaratos vassilia71@aol.com TREASURER Athena Loesch kevinloesch@aol.com 1 st ASST. TREASURER John Vrettos johnvret@aol.com 2 nd ASST. TREASURER George Costidis gccostidis@aol.com SECRETARY Barbara Terlecsky bterlecsky@aol.com ASST. SECRETARY Anastasia Michaelides anashm@aol.com MEMBERS Teddy Kavarakas kavarakas@aol.com Scott Keastead skeastead@gmail.com Nick Kosmas kma100@msn.com Louis Koumoutsos hrima@aol.com Mike Psomias mikepsomias@aol.com Theo Ritorto theoritorto@aol.com Peter Thomas koroni1@hotmail.com MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS AGAPE A.H.E.P.A. Acolyte Coordinator Beacon Beacon Advertising Capital Campaign Cemetery Choir Directors Daughters of Penelope G.O.Y.A. Greek School Philoptochos P.T.O. Socialites Kali Parea Soup Kitchen Stewardship Sunday School Website Administrator Youth Advisors Vicki Kamaratos Dr. Kosta Linardakis Emanuel Tsarnas Dr. Harry Chambarry Theo Ritorto Sophia Anest John Pardenek Stephen G. Pappayliou Alex Karpodinis Pauline Aridas MaryAnn Iliopoulos Chris Psomias Robin Papagiannis Georgia Kyrifides Sophia Anest Lela Panas Soula Tsettos Barbara Terlecsky Teri Lalli Donna Karpodinis Mike Sakelaris Fr. Andrew Eugenis George Moutis Our Beacon of Orthodoxy & Hellenism newsletter is published bimonthly. All submissions and pictures will be reviewed prior to printing by the Beacon committee and under the guidance of Father Andrew Eugenis. All articles, flyers and photos must be submitted by with a contact name and phone number to the Beacon editors: Harry Chambarry Theo Ritorto h.chambarry@gmail.com theoritorto@aol.com All submissions must be received by the following deadline dates in order to be considered: Edition Deadline January/February December 1 March/April February 1 May/June April 1 July/August June 1 September/October August 1 November/December October 1 WEBSITE Submissions If you would like to add an article or flyer to our website, please submit them to Kathryn Vellios at kvellios@st.georgeap.org We set our eyes not on what we see but on what we cannot see. What we see will only last a short time, but what we cannot will last forever 2 Corinthians 4:18 PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE BEACON Sophia Anest Theodora Apostolacus Athanasia Arbes The Billows Family Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Kapsaskis And Family Dorothy Dimtsios: In loving memory of Angelo Gregos The Kamaratos Family Demitri & Helen Karagias Mary & George Karagias The Koumoutsos Family Peter, Teri, Demitra, Sophia Lalli Kevin, Athena & James Loesch George Michals Family Jeff & Anne Michals Victoria & John Michals ORGANIZATION SUPPORTERS George, Kasandra, Nicole & Dana Moutis John J. & Helen Murphy George N. Panas Angela Pappas Spiro, Elayna, Dean & Alexandra Pappas Stephen G. Pappayliou Bess Peterson Mary Sandilos James & Helen Skopos The Tsarnas Family Athanasios, Melanie, Manolis Tsilivitis Savas, Maria, Ellpetha Haralambos & Evangelos Tsivicos A.H.E.P.A. Daughters of Penelope Thomas Edison Chapter #287 Aulis Chapter #195 St. George GOYA St. George PTO St. George Philoptochos St. George Socialites

3 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 3 A Message from our Parish Council President I hope this letter finds you and yours doing well. In today s trying times with so many challenges facing us, we need the strength our families, friends and Jesus Christ to overcome the daily trials of life. As we enter the final two months of 2014 and I reflect back on the year, I believe it has truly been a good year for St. George. We saw the addition of several new ministries to help our community Our festival was not only a financial success, but an amazing beacon of outreach to our community We welcomed new members to the parish We have expanded the use of our facilities And yet, we still have more work to do in these final months of the year. On November 2, at our Parish General Assembly meeting, Father Andrew, the Ministry leaders and the Parish Council will share with you the spiritual, community and organizational developments we experienced in In addition, we ll be sharing with you our plans and our proposed budget for As always, this is an opportunity for you -- a steward of our community -- to participate in shaping the future direction of St. George. I pray you will attend and bring other stewards with you. Only through the broad participation of all our members can St. George succeed in its mission to enhance the spiritual and social lives of our parishioners and our greater Ocean Township community. On November 23 rd, we will be having our first Stewardship Sunday for Some of you may ask why we hold Stewardship Sunday for next year, before the current year has ended. We, like many other churches in our Metropolis, choose an early date in an effort to begin the process of gathering the commitments of all our parishioners. Your stewardship commitments will enables us to plan ahead to insure that the needs of our St. George parish are fulfilled in the New Year. You may also ask, is this strictly about the Church getting a financial commitment from me? While it is true, that the financial aspects of Stewardship Sunday can t be denied, Stewardship Sunday is about more than money! It is about enlisting the time, talents and experience of the many, many individuals who belong to our community. It is about getting a commitment -- from each and every one of you to using your God given talents for the continued growth of St. George. We are all very proud of our new St. George complex and the recognition we receive for supporting the communityat-large. However, IT TAKES OUR ENTIRE ST. GEORGE COMMUNITY to continue to maintain, grow and strengthen St. George both physically and spiritually! We have been blessed with many dedicated individuals who commit their personal time to our parish. Yet we need more people to share their ideas and suggestions, to help organize and run events, RECENT SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS Maya McKenna Barrett, Cameron Michael Van Norde Kirtley Rachelle Watts George Christopher Sariotis II Maria Christiana Maltabes CHRISMATION Nikole Sariotis WEDDINGS Christopher Sariotis & Brittany Vogel Christopher Saffos & Alison Kreger Alfred Angello & Yvonne Spiropoulos David Mountzouris & Malinda Manieri Christopher Cremer & Anastasia Konn Antonios Topakas & Elli Dimitroulakos FUNERALS Evangelia Vitoroulis, Evangelia Kapsaskis Joanna Pimenidis August 9 th August 16 th August 16 th August 23 rd September 6 th August 16 th August 16 th August 23 rd September 6 th September 7 th September 27 th September 28 th August 18 th September 13 th September 15 th To schedule a Sunday Memorial (Mnimosino) or 40 day Baby Blessing, please contact the Church office no later than Wednesday of that week. Please be advised that the family is responsible for ordering and securing koliva for the memorial service. and to be a larger part of our Church and its life. Everyone has something to offer an idea, a thought, a skill, a talent, time and your Church needs you. Please be an active part of St. George! On December 31 st, we will be having our New Year s Eve dinner dance in our Cultural Center (see the flyer on page 11 of this Beacon issue). It will be a wonderful opportunity to say goodbye to the old year and bring in 2015 with family and friends. Because of the great success of the New Year s Eve dinner dance in prior years, many of our parishioners asked that we do it again this year. I hope that you will all consider joining us for this event. Space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, so please make your reservations soon. In recent meetings, the Parish Council has continued to address the daily needs of St. George. The maintenance needs of our complex have continued to grow, as increased use puts additional wear and tear on the facilities. The Council members and many volunteers have been diligent in staying on top of the condition of the buildings inside and outside - making sure all our facilities are in their best operating condition and appearance. (Continued on page 10)

4 Page 4 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 SPIRIT OF STEWARDSHIP The Orthodox Christian Family: A Dwelling of Christ and a Witness to His Gospel From God every family in heaven and on earth is named (Ephesians 3: 15) November is Stewardship month! What a wonderful way to celebrate our Thanksgiving to God by offering our Stewardship commitment for the upcoming year of Our first Stewardship Sunday for 2015 is on November 23, 2014, the Sunday before Thanksgiving. What can possibly be a more appropriate way to show our gratitude to Our Lord Jesus Christ than by submitting our Stewardship Commitment Card for 2015 on that day? Stewardship Packets for 2015 will be mailed to the homes of all parishioners in early November. Consider carefully and prayerfully what Our Lord and His Church means to you and your loved ones. What you would do without the Church of St. George in your life? Bring your Commitment Card that day to drop into the special Stewardship collection tray that day. We are NOT asking for money on that Sunday, only for your commitment to become a Steward of St. George for Stewardship is not merely about money or how much of it you give to Christ s Church. It s about your involvement in the many vital ministries of our parish and becoming part of the life of our Church family. It s about our salvation and about encompassing ourselves and our loved ones in the Light of Christ. 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 Join our St. George Church group Facebook page. Stewardship is an annual commitment. Please be sure to fulfill your pledge for 2014 and give generously for St. George depends on our commitment to our parish each and every year. Please join us for Stewardship Sunday 2015

5 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 5 AGAPE Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing -1 Thessalonians 5:11 AGAPE is Christian love..in Action. IT NEVER STOPS DOING GOOD JOIN ANY OF OUR GROUPS OR FORM ANOTHER Contact: Vicki Kamaratos - vassilia71@aol.com or call Day Blessing: Colleen Pardenek kalliep19@aol.com Baptism: Vicki Kamaratos vassilia71@al.com Chrismation/Adult Baptism: Bob Dull rdull46@gmail.com Wedding: Tasi Pappaylion apaylion@verizon.net New Hope: Antonia Lyons antonia816@aol.com Grief Support Group: Josephine Tsarnas jmtsarnas@gmail.com Funeral Group: Sophia Anest sophiaharry@optonline.net Josephine Tsarnas jmtsarnas@gmail.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: Josephine Tsarnas jmtsarnas@gmail.com Book Club Josephine Tsarnas jmtsarnas@gmail.com Circle of Faith/Sharing Our Faith** Barbara Terlecsky bterlecsky@aol.com **Sending you daily scripture readings and Orthodox podcasts Visit us at As we enter the Advent season and anticipate the birth of Salvation into this world, we wish you a blessed Christmas 2014 MISSION STATEMENT OF THE HERITAGE COMMITTEE Our mission is to chronicle the history and development of the Hellenic Community of Greater Asbury Park and the establishment of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Asbury Park and Ocean, NJ. The main purpose of the committee is to catalog documents, newspaper articles, photographs, and memorabilia, in order to make them readily available to the youth of our community, friends, and outside public for their education, research, and inspiration. If anyone is interested and wants to participate in this project, they should contact the Church office at to be connected with Arthur Pappaylion or Demetri P. Karagias.

6 Page 6 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Ladies Philoptochos Society Backpacks for a Brighter Future With the combined efforts of the Soup Kitchen ministry and the generosity of the St. George Community, we were able to provide 36 children with backpacks filled with school supplies and toiletries. The backpacks were distributed ON Monday, August 25, 2014 to 18 girls and 18 boys whose school grade ranged from Pre-K to 9 th. The smiles on the children s faces were pure joy. They were excited to receive the backpacks and surprised with the school supplies and toiletries that filled the backpacks. One of the Pre-K boys was so excited, he insisted on wearing his backpack like his older sister. The backpack was almost his size and weighed more than he did, but he put it on, teetering at times, but he wore it home with pride. We were able to speak with most of the children and their parents. The children were excited to begin the new school year. High Fives and hugs were abundant, as were a few tears. Thank you to the parishioners of St. George for your personal contributions. Your generosity enabled us to provide backpacks, school supplies, and toiletries to these beautiful children in need. Thank You to Soula Tsettos for organizing the sign-up sheet each week to ensure that all the children were helped. Thank you to Rula Casey and all the volunteers from the Soup Kitchen for assisting with the distribution. Thank you to my family my mom, Angie; my sister Elaine; cousins, Patti Bolton, Joanne Kusulas, Mina Pappetas, and Tatiana Cruz. They helped shop, organize, stuff the backpacks and distribute to the children. A special Thank You Father Andrew and to each member of the Ladies Philoptochos Society your support and faith is inspirational. Thinking back, we didn t have any idea what this would entail we knew there was a need and we learned a lot from our first time. We are still collecting monetary donations to assist with offsetting of some expenses. Contributions should be made payable to and mailed to the Ladies Philoptochos, Attn: Backpack Outreach, In January, we will be starting the Backpack Program for Our first goal is Corporate Sponsorship. We plan on contacting many of the national and local businesses seeking their support. We are in need of help, from drafting correspondence, to phone calls, and shopping, just to name a few areas. If you would like to be a part of this outreach, please contact Patty Vlahos ( or patula65@aol.com). It s our hope and prayer to expand our reach and assist more children with Backpacks for a Brighter Future. In Christ, Patty Vlahos Thurs., Nov 20 7:00 PM General Meeting and join us for a night of fun playing Bunco Thurs., Dec 11 6:30 PM Holiday Dinner with the AHEPA Family

7 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 7 PHILOPTOCHOS & AHEPA FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNER AT THE ST. GEORGE CULTURAL CENTER Date: Thursday, December 11, 2014 Time: 6:30 PM Cost: $35.00 per person Make check payable to: St. George Philoptochos Reservations due by Dec. 7, Contact/send your check to: Ms. Penelope Gabriel 10 Eunice Terrace, W. Long Branch, NJ or tobessie@yahoo.com or Call: Name: Number of guests: Total: $ Choice of: Fish Eggplant Rollatini Pasta Salad, Dessert & Coffee/Tea included BYOB Bring a non-perishable item for the FOODBANK and/or an unwrapped toy or game for a child of any age. BUNCO NIGHT JOIN PHILOPTOCHOS FOR A NIGHT OF FUN, FOOD & FELLOWSHIP When: Thursday, November 20 th Where: St George Cultural Center Time: 7PM NO COST-BRING A FRIEND Remember: Bring a gift, get a gift-value $15.00 BULLETIN BOARD COORDINATOR NEEDED Help keep our entire parish in the loop! Our parish bulletin board needs updating and decorating on monthly basis. If you'd like to make our parish news more visible and attractive to the community please contact... Vicki Kamaratos vassilia 71@aol.com Or

8 Page 8 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 Saint George Greek Orthodox Church Philoptochos October 15, 2014 Dear Parishioners, The Christmas card event organized by Philoptochos is a way for our St. George Community to express their prayers and wishes to loved ones for a blessed Christmas Holiday. The cover of the card will be adorned with beautiful religious artistry that captures the essence of the meaning of Christmas. As a subscriber, your name/names will be listed on the card and sent to all church members and friends whose names appear on the St. George Church mailing list. As Philoptochos prepares the annual Christmas card, it is our hope that every member and friend of our parish will include his or her names on the card. The donation is $15.00 per family, which is a savings in time, effort, and cost if you were to send them out individually. To avoid any errors or omission, please print your name/names as you wish it to appear in the card and return the form below to the Church office. With Seasonal Blessings, Father Andrew Eugenis Robin Papagiannis Penelope Gabriel Proistamenos Philoptochos President Tasi Pappaylion Gayle Bilows Co-Chairs Print your name as you wish it to appear on the solid line below with your phone number Name Please return this form in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible along with your check for $15.00, made payable to St. George Philoptochos. Deadline: November 10, 2014 Signed Phone Check No. For information call Tasi Pappaylion, West Park Avenue-Ocean, New Jersey Tel:(732) Fax: (732) Web: Reverend Father Andrew Eugenis FRA333@aol.com

9 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 9 Buy your Holiday Grave Blanket and Christmas Wreath from the Saint George Ladies Philoptochos Society Medium Grave Pillow with Natural Decorations $25.00 (Birch branches, pinecones and a weatherproof red bow) Square - approximately 2 ½ feet in size Large Grave Blanket with Natural Decoration $30.00 (Birch branches, pinecones and a weatherproof red bow) Rectangular - approximately 40L X 22W Double Sided, undecorated 10in. diameter wreath $14.00 Double Sided, Decorated $16.00 Undecorated 12 in. diameter wreath $16.00 Decorated $20.00 Undecorated 14 in. diameter wreath $20.00 Decorated14 in. diameter wreath $25.00 NEW *20in. Decorated-$ in. Undecorated-$ Order Form: Order by Sunday, November 23rd Name: Telephone: Medium Grave Pillow Large Grave Blanket Quantity Quantity 10 inch Wreath-Plain Quantity 12 inch Wreath- Plain Quantity 10 inch Wreath-Decorated Quantity 12 inch Wreath-Decorated Quantity 14 inch Wreath-Decorated Quantity 20 inch Wreath-Undecorated Quantity_--_ 20 inch Wreath-Decorated Quantity TOTAL: Blankets and Wreaths will be ready for pick up at St. George Church on Sunday, November 30, Please mail your check and order form to Elise Rogers 2210 Glenmere Court, Wall New Jersey or place your check and order form in the Philoptochos mail box at church. Make checks payable to St. George Philoptochos Society.

10 Page 10 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 St. George Cemetery Report On September 14, the Cemetery Association meeting was held to discuss two major topics introduced by President Stephen G. Pappayliou: a. The clearing of brush, trees and bushes which have grown so thick - on the left side section (near the condos) of the cemetery that eight graves are now covered. In addition to clearing this area, the driveway between sections A, B, C needs a protective coating or sealer due to the many cracks in the pavement. Separate bids were obtained for each project, including some just to do the clearing on the left side for between $13,000 - $14,000. There was a recommendation to accept the bid received from Ray Greaco s of $14,500 to do both projects, the clearing and the resealing of the driveway pavements. b. The second topic discussed was the need to increase the prices of graves and burials. For years we have maintained the same prices as follows: St. George stewards $750 per plot Non-members $900 per plot Grave-openings $800 each Research done on surrounding cemeteries showed their prices range from $1200- $2300 per grave plots and $1,000-$1800 per grave openings. After a lengthy discussion, the Association members unanimously approved the following increases in grave purchases and grave openings effective JANUARY 1, 2015: St. George stewards $ 950 per plot Non-members $1,200 per plot Grave-openings $1,000 each Fr. Andrews Message (Continued from Page 1) Each and every one of you in your own small way can participate in Family Outreach Sunday. Simply call or invite someone who you know who does not attend Liturgy regularly to come that Sunday. Speak to them about the ministries we have to offer and the facilities we have. You, as a member and steward of Christ s Church, are a disciple and beacon for Him. We ALL must participate in bringing the un-churched and non-regular members back into the fold. You have the power, as did the Disciples, to do something very simple that can have long term effects on our community; invite those who you know back to church and be a proud witness to your faith. Reach out, and be a part of the ministries of our church and give thanks for all of the Lords blessings he has bestowed upon you and our community. I have deep faith in our community and know through your continued participation in the ministries we will continually grow Christ s Church. President s Message (Continued from Page 3) The Asbury Park facility remains rented to the same church community. Our goal continues to be to sell the property for a fair price. The group currently renting the facility is interested in the purchase the building and but arranging financing has been a challenge for them. We will continue to market the property and hope we will be able to complete a sale in We are entering a strong season for gym rentals, as many leagues are starting back up after a summer break. Rest assured that our gym rental program does not in any way interfere with gym use by any of our St. George organizations or ministries. We reserve specific evenings for our St. George community groups to use the facility. Additionally, a new agreement with Buona Sera has been negotiated. In addition to an increase in rent they will contribute more to the cost of utilities. In closing, I want to say that I am proud of all we ve accomplished as a community. However, there is still much more to do. With your help and support, we will continue to make St. George a beacon of orthodoxy for our community and our Ocean Township community-at-large. Enjoy the upcoming holiday season with your family and friends. Keep the spirit of Christ in Christmas and rejoice in His birth. In His Service and with agape, Spiro Pappas

11 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 11 St. George Greek Orthodox Church Cordially invites you to RING IN 2015! Wednesday, December 31, p.m. 12 a.m. St. George Cultural Center, 1033 West Park Ave., Ocean, NJ Adults - $100 GOYA Members - $80 Children (5-14) - $ 30 Includes: (No Beer or Wine) Kids Meal *Cocktail hour from 7-8 p.m. *Three course sit-down dinner *Coffee & Dessert, Beer & Wine Please detach the below form and send completed with check made payable to: St. George Greek Orthodox Church and mail to 1033 West Park Avenue, Ocean, NJ Space is limited. Reservations will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis and only when accompanied by full payment. All reservations - with payment - must be received by 12/12/14. For further information please call St Name Address (city/state) City/State/Zip Telephone Number of $100 Number of GOYA $80 Number of Children $30 Please indicate on reverse side of form who should be seated at your table. Tables can only accommodate 12 people. GOYA members and children ages 5-14 can be seated at their own tables. For additional information, please contact: Marina Thomas at or marinathomas@hotmail.com

12 Page 12 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 * Class Time: Immediately following Holy Communion until 11:40am VACATION CHURCH/BIBLE SCHOOL Thank you Mrs. Lisa Imbro and Mrs. Maria Sourias for a blessed four day journey Traveling though the Ark of the Salvation and the Panagia. Your time and teaching talents are truly a treasure at St. George and a huge blessing to our youth. Thank you to the adults and GOYA helpers who assisted. Check out the poster of pictures from the event in the Administration Building hallway. Thank You! SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFFING CHANGES AND PRAYER REQUESTS Thank you Mrs. Nike Valente and Mrs. Errie Teevan who have dedicated the past seven years to helping grow and strengthen Sunday School. Errie blessed us with seven years of teaching 2 nd and 3 rd grade. We will miss her wholeheartedly and understand the Lord has called her to serve Him through other St. George ministries. Thank you Errie for your time, service and love of teaching our youth! Nike Valente has blessed us with three years as a teacher and three more as an outstanding administrative visionary and director for our program. Due to a demanding full time job, she needed to make adjustments. Nike has been a stronghold for us as we transitioned to the new facility. She implemented new ideas for our ministry programs and improved our record keeping. She and Kathryn Vellios worked together to get the Sunday School data base set up for registration and communications. Thank you ladies! Nike has helped on a daily basis ensuring the safety of our St. George children, securing substitutes, preparing meetings, monitoring teacher certification, preparation and execution of the District Teaching Seminar we hosted last year, as well as overseeing details of the yearly programs from Registration to Graduation. Nike, thank you for your time and heart in supporting the Sunday School Ministry and ultimately the children of St. George! Sunday School registration is approximately 200 students! The Lord has blessed us with two new teachers who have stepped out in faith to help us meet the needs of our growing program. We would like welcome Jacquelyn Marousis- Bush, new to St. George. She will be teaching our third grade class. Demitra Lalli will be teaching sixth grade. Thank you ladies! With the blessing of growth, comes the need to support and enrich individual grades and class size. On any given Sunday, we are in need of substitute teachers, bulletin board assembly and even an additional set of eyes to ensure the safety and well-being of His and your children during their time in our ministry. We also have once-a-year programs where we would be grateful to have assistance: Picture Day, Godparent Sunday, Nativity Pageant, Oratorical, Saturday of Lazarus Palm Making, Holy Friday Retreat and Graduation. Please consider offering any amount of time or talent to your St. George s Sunday School ministry. Could God be calling you to serve Him through a children s ministry? If interested in finding out how you could help, please see Father Andrew, Teri Lalli or Donna Karpodinis. Thank you to those of you who have already offered to substitute as we kick off our new year! Please remember our Sunday School program in your prayers that the teachings of Jesus Christ through our Orthodox faith to take root in the hearts and minds of our youth. C h r i s t I s B o r n!! G l o r i f y H i m!! CALENDER OF EVENTS Class is held every Sunday unless otherwise indicated. NOVEMBER 9th Fr. Andrew s Teaching Liturgy *Bring children before 9:30 am * 16th Godparent Sunday - Receive Holy Communion together and invite your Godparents to Sunday School with you! 23rd 30th SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF Preschool: Mrs. Androniki Nicholas & Mrs. Barbara Panas Kindergarten: Mrs. Renee Panagos- Felice 1 st Grade: Miss Kristen Cline 2 nd Grade: Mrs. Donna Karpodinis 3 rd Grade: Mrs. Jacquelyn Marousis- Bush 4 th Grade: Mrs. Cathie Georges & Mr. Tom Georges 5 th Grade: Mrs. Stella Fotopoulos 6 th Grade: Miss Demitra Lalli 7 th & 8 th : Mrs. Teri Lalli 9 th & 10 th: Mrs. Antonia Lyons 11 th & 12 th : Mr. George Moutis Snack: Directors: Teacher Meeting 12:00 pm (Saturday) Apostle Andrew 1 st Called DECEMBER 20 Saturday Practice Pageant of the Nativity 10:00 am - Church 21 Pageant of the Nativity 28 No Class JANUARY (Oratorical Preparation Month) 18 Teacher Meeting 12:00 pm FEBRUARY St. John Chrysostom Parish Oratorical Festival Saturday, February 7th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Preschool 12 th Grade are invited to participate Contact: Teri Lalli (732) Ms. Penelope Gabriel Donna Karpodinis & Teri Lalli

13 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 13 My name is Chris Psomias and I am this year s Fall Term GOYA President. I, along with my Vice-President Nick Chrystal, Secretary Alison Lemire, Recording Secretary Mikayla Keastead, and Treasurer Nick Fotopoulos, look forward to a fun and productive year! September began with our annual Kick-Off party, which was held at the Scheidt household. GOYANS, old and new, as well as their parents and families, gathered together for food and fun. It was a great way to start the year, and we want to thank the Scheidt family for opening their home to all of us. On Sunday, September 21 st the Holy Cross celebration was held at Convention Hall in Asbury Park. Divers representing our St. George GOYA were Stavros Xanthacos, Alison Lemire, George Papageorge, and Victoria Ritorto. We are very proud of all these Goyans and especially proud of Victoria, our Jr. Girls diver, for retrieving the cross Congratulations Victoria! The next few months will keep our GOYANs very busy. Our basketball and volleyball teams started practices and are looking forward to a wonderful season. The annual Mr./Miss GOYA Pageant will be held at the Pines Manor on Sunday, October 12 th. This year, Stavros Xanthacos and Alexandra Natsis will be representing St. George. We wish them both much success. On October 17 th the GOYANs will come together at our St. George youth lounge for a lock-in: A combination of a religious retreat and games that we play that will bring the GOYANs closer together. We will be ending the month with a kick-off Harvest Dance that will be held at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church of Flemington. Every year GOYANs from churches around the state have a fun day of bowling and dancing. This year s Bowling Tournament and dance will be held at Fairview on Saturday, November 1 st. On Youth Sunday, November 9 th, GOYA will hold our first fundraiser with a Souvlaki Luncheon...Please come out and support our GOYA. December will continue to be a very busy, but rewarding month for our GOYA. GOYANs come together during the Christmas season to spread cheer throughout our community. This year we will be Christmas Caroling on December 19 th, 20 th, and 21 st. Please call the Church office if you would like to have the GOYA come to your home to sing Christmas carols. Also, every year our GOYA asks parishioners to purchase gifts for the less fortunate families in the Asbury Park area, and on Christmas morning we will deliver the gifts to these families. I would like to thank Fr. Andrew, our advisors, and all the parishioners for your continued support of our GOYA. Without you, our GOYA would not thrive as it has. God Bless, Chris Psomias UPCOMING GOYA TEAM EVENTS Please join us at our sporting events and root for the home team. All games begin at 2 p.m. and include: Girls volleyball, Jr. Boys basketball and senior boys basketball - in that order. Nov. 2 vs. St. Toms River Nov. 16 vs. vs. St. Trenton Nov. 23 vs. St. Flemington Dec. 7 vs. Kimisis Tis Theotokou, Home Dec. 14 vs. Holy Trinity, Home Jr. Girls Holy Cross diver Victoria Ritorto accepts her award from. Frs. George Nikas and Andrew Eugenis

14 Page 14 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 A Message from our PTO President Now that the school year has started, we would like to tell you about events in the coming months We will be having our annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale this year and we will be taking orders on November 9 th and November 16 th. The varieties offered of homemade pies are Apple Crumb, Sugar-Free Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin and Coconut Custard. In addition, we will be selling Apple Cider Donuts and Candy Apples. To ensure you get your pies and cider donuts, please make sure you pre-order these goodies. We will not be ordering extra this year. The pickup date is November 23, 2014 from 11:00am-12:00 noon. If you are unable to come to our Pie Sale and would like to order a pie, please use the form on the following page or you can go to our website: and print out an order form. You may submit your order form with full payment to the Church Office or PTO mailbox by Saturday, November 15 th. On Friday, December 12 th, 2014, the children will be singing Greek Christmas Carols around the St. George Neighborhood. If you are interested in having the children stop by your home to sing, please reach out to one of the Greek School PTO board members so we can try to make arrangements. This is a great event and the parents and the children have so much fun! Everyone gets into the Christmas Spirit! On Sunday, December 14 th, 2014, the children will be performing their Christmas Program. The children will be singing songs and reciting poems in Greek. Please join us in supporting our Greek School children. This is a great event and everyone enjoys hearing the children sing and recite poems in Greek. This event is open to all members of the St. George Greek Community. Additionally, on Sunday, December 14 th, we will be selling Spanakopita s for everyone to enjoy during the Christmas Program. We will also be taking orders for Vasilopita on November 30 th & December 14th. On January 7, 2015, the children will join Father Andrew in the annual Vasilopita Cutting. After the event, the children will be read The Lucky Cake written by Anna Prokos. If you are interested in pre-purchasing a signed copy of the book, please check our website for information. Additionally we are planning trips and activities which will reinforce the Greek language and Greek Heritage. Some of the trips and activities we are working on include a trip to Ellis Island, Heritage Night, Tavli Night, and Greek Movie Night. If anyone is interested in sharing their talents, providing ideas or assisting us, please don t hesitate to reach out to us. We welcome your suggestions. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support. All proceeds from our fundraisers will benefit the Greek School Program. November 12, 2014 November 23, 2014 December 10, 2014 December 12, 2014 UPCOMING PTO EVENTS In His Service, Georgia Kyrifides PTO Meeting - Library 5:30-6:30pm Thanksgiving Pie Sale PTO Meeting Library 5:30-6:30pm Christmas Carols December 14, 2014 Christmas Program Vasilopita / Spanakopita Sale

15 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 15 Thanksgiving Day PTO Pie Sale Order Your Delicious, Mouthwatering Homemade Pies Today!! -Apple Crumb, Sugar Free Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, Coconut Custard Pies: $15.00/pie -Apple Cider Donuts: $5.00/pkg. -Candy Apples: $ 8.00 each (Caramel & Chocolate) Orders will be taken on Sunday after Liturgy on November 9th & 16 th. Pies MUST BE picked up on Sunday, November 23 rd from 11:00 a.m. Noon Or complete the order form below, include payment and return to Church Office or PTO mailbox before Nov 16 th. Cash or Checks made payable to: ST. GEORGE GREEK SCHOOL PTO Pie Flavor Qty Price Total Apple Crumb $15.00 Sugar Free Apple $15.00 Pecan $15.00 Pumpkin $15.00 Coconut Custard $15.00 Apple Cider Donuts $5.00/pkg Rocky Mountain Candy Apple (Caramel/Choc) $8.00 ea. NAME PHONE NUMBER Method of Payment: Cash Check # Total Amount $ ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST. GEORGE GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

16 Page 16 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 This year our St. George Church honored Mr. Gregory Sariotis as Father of The Year. Mr. Sariotis for many years has served as a GOYA Advisor, Coach and a 2 nd father to many of us. He always has smile on his face, has encouraged us to try our best and always made sure that we had fun. This made GOYA years some of the best memories in our lifetime. Mr. Sariotis, 87 years young was born in Asbury Park to George and Katherine Sariotis. He was educated in the Asbury Park School System until he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. He proudly served in the North Atlantic until his discharge. He returned to High School to complete his education and coached the Freshman Football Team of He went on to the University of Miami and with other young Greek Veterans was honored to host Archbishop Athenagoras and receive his blessing. One of the first things he did on his return was to join the A.H.E.P.A. (Thomas Edison Chapter) and form a basketball team of young 20-year-olds to compete locally and with other churches until they qualified to represent the A.H.E.P.A. in the National Tournament in Chicago. They traveled to Chicago on three occasions and finally brought home the trophy. Gregory married Thalia Heleotis in 1951 and together they had three children; George, married to Cindie, Ellynn and Jamie married to Denny. He also has eight grandchildren; Gregory, Christopher, Ryan, Shannon, Wesley, Taylor, Kaylie and Ryleigh. On April 22 nd of this year, Gregory and his wife Nikole blessed him with a greatgrandson, George Christopher II. Mr. Sariotis has many accomplishments in his life--- As a teen, he twice swam for the cross. And then was in charge of the swimmers on Holy Cross day. In1964 he bought Oakhurst Country Day Camp and was the Owner/Director for 40 years. He was a member of our St. George Parish Council for over 24 years and was honored for his service in May 2009 by his Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos. He was the first Recreation Director of Ocean Township and established the Township first Day Camp. Greg served on the Township of Ocean Sewerage Authority for 26 years. The Mayor and Council honored him in 2000 with the Lifetime Achievement Award. He was appointed Senatorial Aide to Senator Joseph Palaia and was his liaison between the Greek Community and local and state campaigns. Above all Mr. Sariotis has always made the time to attend all of his grandchildren s football, basketball, baseball and soccer games. Mr. Sariotis has served his family, his church, his community and his state but maintains that his greatest achievement in life is his family. It is a source of great pride to Mr. Sariotis that our St. George Church went from its humble beginning in a converted 6 th Avenue hotel to magnificent church we worship in now. He and his family have been a big part of our St. George parish from the beginning and he credits his dedication to his own father and in-laws who were active past Presidents of St. George Parish Council, A.H.E.P.A. and Philoptochos.

17 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 17 JERSEY SHORE GREEK FESTIVAL OUTREACH FUND 2014 As we did last year, a portion of the profits from our Jersey Shore Greek Festival will be donated to Monmouth County area charitable organizations. This donation will enable us to further our goals of community outreach and Christian Orthodox Stewardship. These gifts, made on behalf of our entire Saint George Community, will be our way of expressing our appreciation to our surrounding community at large for their support. If you are a member in good standing of St. George and would like to recommend a Monmouth County, registered 501(C)(3) non-profit charitable organization for a possible donation from the Jersey Shore Greek Festival Outreach Fund, please complete the form below and return it to the church office no later than November 16, Nominated organizations must operate within Monmouth County and a copy of the organizations 501(C)(3) non-profit form must be included with the application for consideration. No request will be honored without a copy of the organization s 501(c)3 attached JERSEY SHORE GREEK FESTIVAL OUTREACH FUND NOMINEE APPLICATION Name of Nominated 501(C)3 Charitable Organization: Address, City/State/Zip: Telephone: Contact Name: General Description of Nominated Organization: Specific Use of Proposed Philanthropic Gift: St. George Steward Involvement with Nominated Organization: St. George Steward Information Below: Your Name (print) Daytime Telephone ( ) For additional information please contact Theo or theoritorto@aol.com

18 Page 18 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 For every 1000 people who can Donate Blood Only 4 actually do! Excuses Don t Save Lives Blood Donation Does! BLOOD DRIVE St. George Greek Orthodox Church WHEN: Sunday, November 9 th Hours: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Following the Liturgy) HOW: Sponsored by WHERE: Cultural Center at Church 1033 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, By contacting Penny Gabriel at or or tobessie@yahoo.com for your donation appointment at. Thank you for being a life saver! Don t Forget: DONORS must present signature ID. PLEASE drink water and eat a full meal before donating. DONORS must be healthy, 16 years of age, with parental consent, and older, and weigh at least 120 pounds. Consent forms are provided by CJBC

19 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 19 SOCIALITES VISIT SCULPTURE GARDEN On September 16th the Socialites of St. George took a trip organized by Sophie Anest - to the Sculpture Gardens in Hamilton, NJ Monthly Bulletin Supporter Name listed on Page 2 $ per year $ for 6 months $ for 3 months Beacon of Orthodoxy Ad Rates Fill out the form below with your family s name(s) as you would like it to appear in the monthly bulletin, or with your business information and include with your check payable to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, memo Beacon-of-Orthodoxy and mail to: St. George Greek Orthodox Church,1033 West Park Ave., Ocean, NJ Attn. Sophia Anest Supporter/Advertiser Information Name(s) Address City/State/Zip Phone *Commercial ads should be in pdf or jpeg format to theoritorto@aol.com Commercial Ads* Approximate size 2 ½ x 2 Double space 2 ½ x 4 $170 per year $330 per year $100 for 6 months $190 for 6 months $ 60 for 3 months $110 for 3 months

20 Page 20 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 November 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 9:30 Liturgy: SS Cosmas and Damianos 2 9:30 Liturgy: 5th Sunday of Luke GOYA Meeting DOP Bake Sale 3 5:30 Jr. Boys 7:00 Sr. Boys 7:00 Parish Council 4 6:00 Girls Volleyball 5 4:00 Greek School 6:00 Greek Dance 6 7 7:00 Youth Ministry Night GOYA Bowling Tournament 8 9:30 Divine Liturgy: Archangels Michael & Gabriel 9 9:30 Liturgy: St. Nektarios & 7 th Sunday of Luke TEACHING LITURGY GOYA Souvlaki Sale Community Blood Drive 10 5:30 Jr. Boys 7:00 Sr. Boys 7:00 Daughter s Meeting Bereavement Group 6:00 Girls Volleyball 6:30 Bereavement Support Group 12 4:00 Greek School 5:30 PTO Meeting 6:00 Greek Dance 13 9:30 Liturgy: St. John Chrysostom :30 Liturgy: St. Matthew GODPARENTS SUNDAY 17 5:30 Jr. Boys 7:00 Sr. Boys 18 6:00 Girls Volleyball 19 4:00 Greek School 6:00 Greek Dance 20 7:00pm Philoptochos General Meeting 21 7:00 Youth Ministry Night :30 Liturgy: 9 th Sunday of Luke -STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY -GOYA EXEC. BOARD MTG -PTO PIE SALE -SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MTG 24 5:30 Jr. Boys 7:00 Sr. Boys 25 9:30 Liturgy: St. Katherine 6:00 Girls Volleyball 26 4:00 Greek School 6:00 Greek Dance 27 THANKSGIVING (OFFICE CLOSED) :30 Liturgy: St. Andrew Calendars are prepared in advance and subject to change, always check your weekly bulletin or ministry flyers for the latest details!

21 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 21 5:30 Jr. Boys 7:00 Sr. Boys 7:00 Parish Council 8 December 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :30 Liturgy: 9:30 Liturgy: St. Barbara St. Nicholas 7 9:30 Liturgy: 10 th Sunday of Luke -DOP BKFST WITH SANTA -GOYA MTG -PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS GOYA GAMES 14 9:30 Liturgy: 11 th Sunday of Luke Greek School Christmas Program PTO Vasilopita/ Spanakopita Sale GOYA GAMES 21 9:30 Liturgy: Sunday before the Nativity NATIVITY PAGEANT PTO Vasilopita Pickup Date GOYA CHRISTMAS CAROLING 28 9:30 Liturgy: Sunday after the Nativity 5:30 Jr. Boys 7:00 Sr. Boys 15 5:30 Jr. Boys 7:00 Sr. Boys 7:00 Daughter s Meeting and Breast Cancer Fundraiser 22 5:30 Jr. Boys 7:00 Sr. Boys 6:00 Girls Volleyball 9 9:30 Liturgy: Conception of the Theotokos 10:30 Bereavement Support Group 6:00 Girls Volleyball 6:30 Bereavement Support Group TRISAGION SEVICE 16 6:00 Girls Volleyball 23 6:00 Girls Volleyball 4:00 Greek School 6:00 Greek Dance 7:00pm Vespers (St. Barbara, Toms River) 10 4:00 Greek School 5:30 PTO Meeting 6:00 Greek Dance :00 Greek School 6:00 Greek Dance 24 7:00AM Divine Liturgy: Paramony of the Nativity 6:00PM Divine Liturgy: Nativity of the Lord NEW YEAR S EVE DINNER DANCE 11 PHILOPTOCHOS & AHEPA FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNER Christmas Day GOYA Christmas Gift Giving 7:00 Youth Ministry Night 12 9:30 Liturgy: St. Spyridon GREEK SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CAROLING GOYA CHRISTMAS CAROLING GOYA Cemetery CleanUp GOYA CHRISTMAS CAROLING :30 Liturgy: St. Stephen Calendars are prepared in advance and subject to change, always check your weekly bulletin or ministry flyers for the latest details!

22 Page 22 THE BEACON November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 George Skokos Landscaping Plants, Soil, Stone, Mulch, Sod Seasonal Décor & More Power Washing Gutter Cleaning Fully Insured, Free Estimates Residential, Commercial gskokos@aol.com Pesticide Lic# 99385A 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 Jersey Shore Acupuncture & Chiropractic Megan Willman Spaeth, Lac Kosta Linardakis, DC Acupuncture Chiropractic Branch Avenue, Little Silver, NJ Safe, gentle care to help achieve your wellness objectives PEACEABLE KINGDOM MEMORIALS Granite and Bronze Monuments, Markers, Urns, Cemetery Lettering, Vases, Vigil Lights Commemorative Plaques Beth Duze Woolley Memorial Artist (732) Puglisi Egg Farms 75 Easy St, Howell, NJ (732) Proud supporter of St. George Greek Orthodox Church for over 60 years.

23 November/December, 2014/ Volume 14, Issue 6 THE BEACON Page 23 7 Peter C. Lucas, LLC Member NJ & NY Bars 725 Carol Avenue PO Box 490, Oakhurst, NJ Telephone: Fax: Allenhurst Cleaners 530 Main St. Allenhurst, NJ (732) With Much Appreciation from the St. George Community for Your Services Catered Events by 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 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 Dr. Barbara Sanoudis In Touch Chiropractic Cobblestone Village 863 West Park Ave Ocean N.J NECK AND BACK PAIN, SPORTS PERFORMANCE, CHILDREN Susan L. King, MBA, CPA SUSAN KING AND COMPANY, LLC Certified Public Accountants 78 Main Street Madison, NJ Fax SKING@SLKCPA.COM CLOUD Storage, Camera Surveillance Installers, Server and Datacenter Providers, Domains, Packages and Hosting Comprehensive technology providers for Small and Medium sized Businesses Website: Online Store: South Roller Rd, Ocean NJ This Ad Space is Available

24 BEACON OF ORTHODOXY St. George Greek Orthodox Church 1033 West Park Avenue Ocean, NJ Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Red Bank, NJ Permit No. 393 CHRIST IS BORN! He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in still another village, where He worked in a carpenter shop until He was 30. Then for three years He was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a family or owned a house. He didn't go to college. He never traveled more than 200 miles from the place He was born. He did none of the things one usually associates with greatness. He had no credentials but Himself. He was only 33 when public opinion turned against Him. His friends deserted Him. He was turned over to His enemies and went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to a cross between two thieves. When He was dying, His executioners gambled for His clothing, the only property He had... on earth. When He was dead, He was laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend. Nineteen centuries have come and gone, and today He is the central figure of the human race, the leader of mankind's progress. All the armies that ever marched, all the navies that ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not affected the life of man on earth as much as that One Solitary Life