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1 110 Southern Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL Phone: office Website: stcatherine-wpb.org Fax: APRIL 2017 Featuring April Calendar 2 Father Andrew s Thoughts 3 New Guidelines for Holy Unction 4 St. Mark The Evangelist 5 Festival 6 Palm Sunday Luncheon 7 Philoptochos 8-9 Stewardship Sunday School List of Stewards Greek School Heart of Greece Scholarships 26 Volunteers 27 Advertisers Please support our advertisers. Their ads help support Saint Catherine buildings, grounds, and ministries.

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5 THE STEWARDSHIP OF ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST-APRIL 25 Holy Apostle Mark the Evangelist, intercede with God all-merciful that He may grant us the remission of our sins. (Troparion of the Saint) Each of the Gospels found in the New Testament call us to faith. Although not included in the original twelve apostles, St. Mark the Evangelist traveled with St. Paul and St. Barnabas to Antioch from Jerusalem. The primary source of his Gospel is St. Peter, along with his own experience in the early Church. St. Mark, the author of the second Gospel, may have chronologically written the first Gospel. Having been encouraged by the Christians in Rome, he wrote his gospel in Greek to document the message of salvation in Jesus Christ. We read in his Gospel about Christ-His ministry, being the suffering Messiah, and discipleship to Him. In the early Church the faithful assembled in the simple and humble homes of the Christians. The family of St. Mark was among the first prominent and affluent families of the time that accepted Jesus Christ as the Savior. His parents readily offered their house to be transformed into a church. It was in this environment that St. Mark grew and came to know the Apostles of the Lord. It is even considered that in this home was the upper room where the Mystical Supper was held; the same room where the Apostles were assembled on the Day of Pentecost; and the same place where St. Peter went when the angel of the Lord released him from prison (See Mark 14:13-31; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 12:1-12). A disciple of the Apostles, St. Mark preached the Good News in many places. He was chosen by the Apostle Peter to become a bishop and to go to Egypt to preach the Christian Faith. As the first bishop of the Church in Egypt, he succeeded in overcoming paganism and established a strong community of believers to carry on his mission. The pagans detested the success of St. Mark s ministry and had him arrested and tortured. Thrown into prison, the Lord appeared to him and said: Peace to you, Mark my Evangelist!, and St. Mark replied: And peace to you, my Lord Jesus Christ! The next day, St. Mark was tormented again by his persecutors. Weakened by this he prayed: Into Your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit, and at that moment, he fell asleep in the Lord. The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark the Evangelist speaks to Christians of every generation. He reveals the teachings of Jesus Christ in a manner that was clearly understood in the early Church and carries the same message to the Church today! We are called to be faithful disciples of the Lord as stewards of our Christian Orthodox Faith. We read in the New Testament: For what shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? (Mark 8:36). This question asked by Jesus is so applicable today! It is a question posed to each of us and the answer is dependent upon our understanding and commitment to Christian Orthodox Stewardship. True stewardship is the call to respond faithfully and obediently to the teachings of Jesus Christ. We read in the Holy Gospel according to Mark that our lives may experience obstacles, but our unwavering faith in our Redeemer will enable us to be victorious in the end! 5

6 Dear Church Family, It gives us great pleasure to say thank you to so many for doing so much for this year s 42nd Greek Festival! The energy and enthusiasm this year was wonderful. The kindness and encouragement the festival committee received throughout the planning process was very much appreciated and spurred us on in every circumstance. Everyone who has been a pillar of the festival community for years was still there, giving of their expertise and invaluable experience. Thank you! Many Greek School & Sunday School families stepped in (some for the first time) and became a new wave of vitality in various locations...especially the bars. OPA! Certain of you went above and beyond to make the Greek Food & Wine Fest a huge success on many levels. You know who you are: from advertising, branding, sponsorships, great food, dancing, brushing up appearances, the bookstore, kids costumes, t-shirts & aprons, TV s, office work, clean up, some serious hustle at the raffle...and so much more. THANK YOU ALL!! A special thanks to K. Jimmy Theodossakos for supporting us, for continuing to put in the time and energy, and for ensuring that we didn t forget anything! We are grateful to K. Jimmy for sustaining the Saint Catherine Greek Festival all these years. If it weren t for his energy and dedication we wouldn t have a festival at all! With your help we look forward to doing it all over again...and even better...next year. With much appreciation, The Festival Committee Susannah Amygdalitsis, Steve Pavlakos & Theodora Farsaliotis (If anyone has a blue festival apron please wash and return to Dora, Steve or Susannah. We want to store them at the church for next year. Thanks.) Congratulations to the winners of the Festival Raffle: 1st Prize $600 ~ Israel Lugo 2nd Prize The Chesterfield Hotel ~ Blanca 3rd Prize $200 ~ Elaine Horton 4th Prize Lion Country Safari ~ Christine Kelly 5th Prize Palm Beach Zoo ~ Gregory 6th Prize Science Museum ~ Melinda Dixon 7th Prize Carvel Ice Cream ~ Joan Bengaema 6

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16 St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church April-May 2017 Sunday School Calendar April 7 Youth Lenten Retreat and Potluck Dinner at 6 pm April 8 Folding of the Palms April 9 Easter Egg Hunt/Palm Sunday Parish Luncheon April 14 Good Friday April 16 Easter Sunday/No Sunday School Join us for the Agape service at 12 noon May 14 Mother s Day Brunch/Youth Video and Photo Montage May 21 End of Year Sunday School Certificate Presentation/ Youth Picnic 16

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20 1. Grateful appreciation is extended to each of you for your generous support of our parish ministries. 2. If your name has been omitted, misspelled, or incorrectly listed, please accept our sincerest apology and contact our church office at (561) or us at 3. At the November 1, 2015 Parish Assembly Meeting, parishioners approved-effective 1/1/16-a $50 increase in the minimum Stewardship donation required for Financial Good Standing status. The new Stewardship minimums are $350 for an individual and $500 for a family. We point this out inasmuch as a few of the names in the above lists contributed $300 or $450 (the 2015 minimums) and therefore will find their names without a * designation. 20

21 I would like to THANK our Greek School teachers, Ka. Eleni Manolis, Ka. Valia Manolis, Ka. Susannah Amygdalitsis and Ka. Litsa Vasiadis for showcasing our children beautifully at our events and working hard to help keep our language and culture alive. I would also like to THANK all the wonderful parents who make the commitment to bringing their children for us to teach! In addition, I d like to THANK Maria Esopakis, Allyson Sarantidis, Selena Samios-Smith, Eleana Santorineou, Vicky Lowrey and Spero Vasiadis who helped make our 25 Martiou event successful and seamless. HATS OFF to our wonderful chef John Fragiskakis and all the awesome gentlemen who helped: Lee Esopakis, Michael Esopakis, Panos Esopakis, Hercules Klimantiris, Mr. Pascal and George Theodore. Last but not least, I would also like to THANK YOU ALL for your support during our events. With great appreciation, Antigoni Panagoulias 21

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24 Heart of Greece To live is to dance! Congratulations to our amazing junior dancers, ages OPA! 24

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27 THANKS TO OUR FAITHFUL VOLUNTEERS! Volunteers who assembled the March Lamplighter: Annette Harakas, Elli Kalafatis, Vlasia Michaels, Annette Mitchell, Hope Peroulakis, Evangelia Pikounis, Christina Riebman, Donna Ryan and Linda Telepas Volunteers who assembled the Parish Assembly mailing: Annette Harakas, Evangelia Pikounis and Annette Mitchell We couldn t do it without you! 27

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35 Lamplighter Official Monthly Publication Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church West Palm Beach, Florida April 2017 VOLUME NO. 4 EDITOR Father Andrew Maginas Phone: Fax: FrAndrewMaginas@mail.goarch.org DEADLINES All editorial copy and pictures for publication in the Lamplighter should be sent to the office by the 10 th of the preceding month. CHURCH CARETAKER David Germán CHURCH OFFICE HOURS September May Mon - Thurs: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Lunch: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Closed Fridays year round StCatherineWPB@gmail.com FATHER ANDREW S OFFICE HOURS Mon - Thurs: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES Father Andrew Jimmy Theodossakos CHURCH WEBSITE METROPOLIS WEBSITE ARCHDIOCESE WEBSITE Important Info 2017 PARISH COUNCIL Officers President: George Psoinos (Cell) Vice President: Jimmy Theodossakos Secretary: Eleni Manolis Treasurer: Chris Christoforou Financial Secretary: Nick Mitsinicos Members Hercules Apostolidis, Maria Balasis-Zahn, Joanne Dalber, Joy Kastanias, Ann Linardos, Ellen Syris ENDOWMENT FUND Vicki Sarides, Recording Secretary PHILOPTOCHOS Acting President: Demetra Galazoudis Corresponding Secretary: Mary Stamboulis Recording Secretary: Popee Valentine Treasurer: Diana Patrick Membership Chairman: Joanne Dalber Board Members: Sophie Caras, Sue Chiungos CHURCH MINISTRIES Acolytes Spiritual Advisor: Father Andrew Maginas Cantors Dr. Panos Livadiotis Theodore Rougas Choir President: Karen Helstrom Organist/Director Eirene Werts GOYA President: Alexxis Andre Heart of Greece Dancers President: Sophia P. Manolis Greek School PTO President: Mary Karatzas Teacher: Eleni Manolis Stewardship Sunday School Director: Antonia Theodossakos Esopakis PARISH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND MINISTRIES AHEPA President: George Magalios AHEPA #18 Apartments President: Steve Pavlakos AHEPA Family Charities President: George Matsoukas Cretan Society President: Pantelis Esopakis Daughters of Penelope President: Betsy Pascal Senior Citizens Club President: Maria Balasis-Zahn

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