PHAROS. Celebrating Our 13th Year of Publication! DECEMBER, Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

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1 Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church PHAROS Celebrating Our 13th Year of Publication! Message from Father St. Paul in his Epistle to the Galatians states, If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. There is such beauty in that expression of St. Paul s and when we apply it to our personal lives, it can be a dynamic force of goodness. As followers of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit assists us to live in accordance with God s will and His divine plan. God will guide us to live with love in our hearts and to have joy in our everyday activities. He will help us to show kindness towards our fellow man and to excel in goodness in our lives and in our faith. God wants us to use gentleness with one another and to exercise self control where needed. This indeed is what the Holy Spirit can do to help us in our lives. As we quickly approach this Christmas season, let us express our faith and our love in simpler ways by following DECEMBER, 2005 «ƒ Ãπ À π π øƒ» ª ÓÈÌ appleô ÙÔÓ ÙÚfi Ì π. µô Ú Ô ÛË applefiûùôïô ÏÔ ÛÙËÓ appleúô ÙÔ Ï Ù Ô appleèûùôï ÙÔ Ó Ê ÚÂÈ «Ó Ô ÌÂ Û ÌÊˆÓ Ì ÙÔ ÕÁÈÔ Ó Ì, ÙfiÙÂ Ô ÌÂ Î È Ì ÙÔ ÕÁÈÔ Ó Ì.» Àapple Ú ÂÈ ÙfiÛË ÔÌÔÚÊÈ ÛÙ ÏfiÁÈ Ù ÙÔ appleôûùfiïô ÏÔ, appleô ÂÊ ÚÌfi ÔÓÙ Ù ÛÙËÓ ˆ Ì, ÌappleÔÚÔ Ó Ó Â Ó È ÌÈ appleâú ÊÚ ÛÙË Ó ÌË Î ÏÔÛ ÓË. ŸÙ Ó ÎÔÏÔ ıô Ì ÙÔÓ πëûô ÃÚÈÛÙfi, ÙÔ ÕÁÈÔ ÓÂ Ì Ì ÔËı Ó Ô ÌÂ Û ÌÊˆÓ Ì ÙÔ ı ÏËÌ ÙÔ ÂÔ Î È ÙÔ ıâ Ô Ô appleúfiáú ÌÌ. Âfi ı Ì Ô ËÁÂ Ó Ô Ì Ì Á appleë ÛÙËÓ Î Ú È Î È Ó ÂÎÙÂÏÔ Ì ÙÈ Î ıëìâúèó Ì Û ÔÏ Â ÌÂ Ú Î È Á Ï ÛË. Ì ÔËı Ó Â Ì ÛÙ  ÁÂÓ appleúô ÙÔ Û Ó ÓıÚÒappleÔ Ì Î È Ó Â ÓÔ Ì appleâúèfiúèûùë Î ÏˆÛ ÓË ÛÙË ˆ Ì Î È ÛÙËÓ apple ÛÙË Ì. Âfi ı ÏÂÈ ÙÔ appleô ÌÓÈfi Ô, Ó Â ÓÂÈ Á appleë Ô Ó appleúô ÙÔÓ ÏÏÔ, Î È Ó ÌappleÔÚÂ Ó Û ÁÎÚ Ù ÙÔÓ Â ÙfiÓ ÙÔ fiù Ó apple Ú ÂÈ Ó ÁÎË. Ùfi Â Ó È, ÛÙËÓ appleú ÁÌ ÙÈÎfiÙËÙ, appleô ÌappleÔÚÂ Ó Î ÓÂÈ INVISIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS some of the below suggestions: Between now and Christmas make every effort to mend a quarrel you had with someone. Seek out a forgotten friend and reconnect. Share some of your wealth with others. Answer others with a soft voice and not a harsh one. Encourage our young people to achieve their dreams. Keep your promises to others. Find time to do things that are important but get put to the side all the time. Listen to those around you and listen to your heart. God speaks through others and directly to your heart through reading and prayer. Apologize to others when you are wrong, don t let pride get in your way of making amends. Be gentle with yourself and others. ÙÔ ÕÁÈÔ ÓÂ Ì ÁÈ Ó Ì ÔËı ÛÂÈ ÛÙË ˆ Ì. ıò appleïëûè Ô Ì ÙÈ ÂÔÚÙ ÙˆÓ ÃÚÈÛÙÔ Á ÓÓˆÓ, ÂÎÊÚ ÛÔ Ì ÙËÓ apple ÛÙË Ì Î È ÙËÓ Á appleë Ì, ÌÂ Ó Ó appleèô appleïfi ÙÚfiappleÔ, ÂÊ ÚÌfi ÔÓÙ ÌÂÚÈÎ applefi ÙÈ apple Ú Î Ùˆ Û Ì Ô Ï : ñ applefi ÙÒÚ Ì ÚÈ Ù ÃÚÈÛÙÔ ÁÂÓÓ appleúôûapple ıëûâ fiûô ÌappleÔÚÂ Ó Û ÌÊÈÏȈı Ì Πappleôèôó appleô Ì ÏˆÛÂ. ñ æ ÍÂ Ó ÚÂÈ Ó Ó Í ÛÌ ÓÔ Ê ÏÔ Î È Í Ó Ú ÈÛ ÙË ÊÈÏ ÛÔ. ñ ªÔ Ú Û ÌÂÚÈÎ applefi Ù Á ı ÛÔ ÛÙÔ ÏÏÔ. ñ apple ÓÙ ÛÙÔ ÏÏÔ Ì ˆÚ Ô ÙÚfiappleÔ Î È fi È Ì ÁÚÈ. ñ ÒÛ ı ÚÚÔ ÛÙÔ Ó Ô Ó appleú ÁÌ ÙÔappleÔÈ ÛÔ Ó Ù fióâèú ÙÔ. ñ Ú Ù ÙÈ appleôû ÛÂÈ ÛÔ ÛÙÔ ÏÏÔ ñ µúâ ÙÔ ÚfiÓÔ Ó Î ÓÂÈ appleú ÁÌ Ù appleô Â Ó È ÛËÌ ÓÙÈÎ ÏÏ apple ÓÙÔÙÂ Ó ÏÏÂÈ. ñ ÕÎÔ Ì appleúôûô Î È ÂÁÎ Ú È ÙÔ Û Ó ÓıÚÒappleÔ ÛÔ. Âfi ÌÈÏ Ì Ûˆ ÏÏˆÓ Î È appleâ ıâ ÛÙËÓ Î Ú È ÛÔ, Ì ÙË ÌÂÏ ÙË Î È ÙËÓ Learn and practice more laughing. Express your gratitude to one another. Feed the stranger and the hungry and do not forget those in prison. Gladden the hearts of your children and the hearts of children less fortunate than yourselves. Stop rushing through life and take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of God s creation. Speak your love to one another. Speak it again and again. Let resentment and hatred melt from your heart and allow the Holy Spirit to come into your heart and abide there forever. May you have a Blessed and Merry Christmas season! Fr. Manuel appleúôûâ. ñ ª ıâ Ó ËÙ Û ÁÓÒÌË fiù Ó Î ÓÂÈ Ï ıô. ªËÓ Ê ÓÂÈ ÙËÓ appleâúëê ÓÂÈ ÛÔ Ó Û ÂÌappleÔ ÛÂÈ Ó Âapple ÓÔÚıÒÛÂÈ ÙÔ ÛÊ ÏÌ ÛÔ. ñ Â Û È appleú Ô appleúô ÙÔÓ Â ÙfiÓ ÛÔ Î È ÙÔ Á Úˆ ÛÔ. ñ ª ıâ Ó ÁÂÏ appleâúèûûfiùâúô. ñ Í ÊÚ Û ÙËÓ Â ÁÓˆÌÔÛ ÓË ÙÔ appleúô ÙÔ Á Úˆ ÛÔ. ñ Û ÙÔÓ ÁÓˆÛÙÔ Î È ÙÔÓ appleâèó ÛÌ ÓÔ Î È ÌËÓ ÍÂ Ó ÙÔ Ê Ï ÎÈÛÌ ÓÔ. ñ ÒÛÂ Ú ÛÙ apple È È ÛÔ Î È ÛÙ apple È È appleô ÂÓ Â Ó È ÙfiÛÔ Ù ÂÚ fiûô Ù ÈÎ ÛÔ. ñ Ù Ì Ù Ó ÙÚ ÂÈ ÛÙË ˆ ÛÔ, Î È applefiï Û ÙËÓ ÔÌÔÚÊÈ Î È ÙÔ ı Ì ÙË ËÌÈÔ ÚÁ ÙÔ ÂÔ. ñ ÌÔÏfiÁËÛ ÙËÓ Á appleë ÛÔ appleúô ÙÔ Û Ó ÓıÚÒappleÔ ÛÔ. ÌÔÏfiÁËÛ ÙË apple ÏÈ Î È apple ÏÈ. ñ apple Ï ÙÔ Ì ÛÔ Î È ÙËÓ ıú applefi ÙËÓ Î Ú È ÛÔ Î È Û ÙÔ ã ÁÈÔ ÓÂ Ì Ó ÂÁÎ Ù ÛÙ ıâ ÂΠÁÈ apple ÓÙ. Ï ÃÚÈÛÙÔ ÁÂÓÓ!!

2 PAGE 2 PHAROS/º ƒo December/ ÂÎ Ì ÚÈÔ 2005 THE GREATEST GIFT November 15 marks the beginning of the Lenten period in our preparation for the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. However, the commercial aspects of Christmas started early in September urging consumers to purchase their holiday decorations and gifts early as carols played throughout the stores. Christmas cards began arriving in the mail immediately after Thanksgiving Day. Holiday parties and festivities with all the trimming abound by early December. Folks seem to be caught under the pressures of elaborate preparations and shopping for appropriate gifts. In all the hustle and bustle of readiness for this most joyous holiday it appears as though the real significance of Christmas has been minimized, assigned a back seat, or even lost. During these forty days awaiting the birth of our Savior, may we constantly keep in mind the real reason for the festivities; the significance of lights in windows, and decorated trees, of brightly lit candles on display and greeting cards. The lights are to remind us of the coming of Jesus, the Light of the World, who lights our lives, guides us, and saves us. As we shop for and give gifts, as we do charitable deeds, may we keep in mind that this is in remembrance of the greatest gift each of us has received from God - His Son Jesus. Let us not allow CHRISTmas to be further secularized and obliterated in this great nation. As we greet each other let us substitute the generic Season s Greetings and Happy Holidays with a meaningful Merry CHRISTmas! The staff of the Pharos extends a Blessed Merry CHRISTmas and a healthy, happy 2006 to all! 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Ù ÙËÓ È ÚÎÂÈ ÙˆÓ Û Ú ÓÙ ËÌÂÚÒÓ appleúèó applefi ÙË Á ÓÓËÛË ÙÔ ˆÙ ÚÔ, ÌappleÔÚÔ ÌÂ Ó ı ÌfiÌ ÛÙ ÙËÓ appleú ÁÌ ÙÈÎ ÈÙ ÙˆÓ ÂÔÚÙ ÛÙÈÎÒÓ ÂÎ ËÏÒÛˆÓ, ÙËÓ ÛËÌ Û appleô Ô Ó Ù ÊÒÙ ÛÙ apple Ú ı Ú, ÛÙ ÛÙÔÏÈÛÌ Ó ÓÙÚ, Ù Ó Ì Ó ÎÂÚÈ ÛÙÈ ÈÙÚ ÓÂ Î È ÛÙÈ ÚÈÛÙÔ ÁÂÓÓÈ ÙÈΠΠÚÙÂ. ÊÒÙ Ì ı Ì Ô Ó ÙÔÓ ÂÚ ÔÌfi ÙÔ πëûô, ÙÔ ºˆÙfi ÙÔ ÎfiÛÌÔ, appleô Ï ÌappleÚ ÓÂÈ ÙË ˆ Ì, Ì Ô ËÁÂ Î È Ì ÛÒ ÂÈ. ã Ù Ó ÁÔÚ Ô Ì ÒÚ ÁÈ Ó Ù ÒÛÔ ÌÂ, fiù Ó Î ÓÔ ÌÂ Î Ï appleú ÍÂÈ, appleú appleâè Ó Î Ù Ï ÓÔ Ì fiùè ÙÔ Î ÓÔ Ì ÂÈ Ó ÌÓËÛË ÙÔ appleèô ÌÂÁ ÏÔ ÒÚÔ appleô Ô Î ı Ó Ì ÂÈ Ï ÂÈ applefi ÙÔ Âfi. Ô ÌÔÓÔÁÂÓ Ô Èfi, ÙÔÓ πëûô. ÌËÓ ÂappleÈÙÚ Ô ÌÂ Ó Á ÓÔ Ó Ù Ãƒπ À ÎÔÛÌÔappleÔÏ ÙÈÎÔ ÁÂÁÔÓfi Î È Û ËÛÙÔ Ó applefi Ùfi ÙÔ ÌÂÁ ÏÔ ıóô. ŸÙ Ó ÈÚÂÙÔ ÌÂ Ô Ó ÙÔÓ ÏÏÔ ÏÏ ÍÔ Ì ÙÔ ÁÂÓÈÎfi ÈÚÂÙÈÛÌfi Ï ÈÔÚÙ Î È ÈÚÂÙÔ Ì Ì ÙÔÓ Ô ÛÈÒ Ë ÈÚÂÙÈÛÌfi Ï ÃÚÈÛÙÔ ÁÂÓÓ! Ô appleúôûˆappleèîfi ÙÔ º ƒ À  ÂÙ È Û fiïô Ãπ À Î È À ÀÃπ ª, 2006! - ÁÁÂÏ Ï REFLECTIONS ON THE INCARNATION The third article of the Nicene Creed teaches us the profound truth of the mystery of the Incarnation which the Church celebrates as The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Christmas). The article instructs us in the Church s unshakeable witness that the eternal Son of God was made man by the Holy Spirit and received His human nature from the All Holy, Ever-Virgin Mary. Within the Virgin Mary s womb, as the term Theotokos (God-bearer) implies, was not only an infant, child, but also eternal God. The Lord s act of receiving a human body and soul enabled the redemption of mankind from the sin, corruption and death that resulted from Adam s Fall. Many of the early Church Fathers believed that the fact of the Incarnation alone served humanity s salvation because through it man s fellowship with and likeness to God was restored. The English word Incarnation is derived from the Latin word which means to become flesh. The assumption of flesh, that is, the assumption of the fullness of human nature by the eternal Word of God is reflected in the complete name given to the celebration of Christmas by the Church: The Nativity According to the Flesh of Our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ. How wondrous, how amazing, how incomprehensible that God should become man! It is this great mystery that we attempt to understand as we in The Spirit gaze at the traditional Orthodox icon of the Nativity. We see in it the familiar and beloved elements of the Gospel narrative of the Lord s birth one star, a shepherd, the angels, the manger, etc. But, we must always remember that the helpless child we see wrapped in swaddling clothes is the promised Messiah, the prophesied Savior of the world and the Only Begotten Son of God Who enapted Himself in utter humility in order to destroy the power of Satan and establish the Kingdom of God. This is dramatically symbolized in the icon by the contrast of the Christ child s white clothing against the darkness of the cave in which He has been laid. This inexplicable union of humanity with divinity in order to bring about humanity s salvation is one supreme meaning of Christmas. The second Person of the Trinity, without ceasing to be full God, became truly and fully man. This truth is repeatedly emphasized in the Church s Christmas hymnography. It is nowhere more powerfully expressed than during the Ninth Hour on Christmas Eve when the Church sings, He who holds the whole creation in the hollow of His hand today is born of Virgin. As we proceed through the Nativity fast towards the feast day of the Lord s birth, we must all prayerfully reflect on the meaning and significance of the Incarnation and fervently ask our Savior that He be born as never before into the manger of our hearts and that His divine light dispel any darkness that he may find in them. -Bill Poulos

3 ÂÎ Ì ÚÈÔ /December 2005 PHAROS/º ƒo PAGE 3 PHAROS REMINDER IN AN EFFORT TO HAVE THE CURRENT ISSUE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOMES PRIOR TO THE FIRST OF THE MONTH, WE MUST HAVE YOUR ORGANIZATION S ARTICLES IN THE CHURCH OFFICE BY THE 12TH OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH, IF POSSIBLE. PLEASE YOUR ARTICLES TO THE SECRETARY OF OUR CHURCH MARIA SALPEAS AT: msalpeas@stnicholasmd.org THE PHAROS IS YOUR PUBLICA- TION. THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO REACH ALL THE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. PARISH NEWS ST. NICHOLAS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTIONS The election of five members to the St. Nicholas Board of Trustees will be held on Sunday, December 18th. A letter from the Election Committee is forthcoming. Absentee ballots will be available in the church office for those unable to vote on December 18th. ST. NICHOLAS NAME DAY DANCE Come join us for a true Greek Glendi at the St. Nicholas Social Hall on Saturday, December 3, The evening will include: cocktails and Mezedakia in the Atrium from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; dinner and open bar from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (cash bar after 9:30 p.m.); and dancing and singing with ZEPHYROS. Donation is $ To reserve your table call John Chrissomallis on or the Church Office at ST. NICHOLAS FEAST DAY On Monday, December 5th, our Church will celebrate the Great Vespers of St. Nicholas beginning at 7:00p.m. The Orthodox Clergy of Baltimore will be attending. Come and take part in this great celebration of our Church s Name Day. Following the Great Vespers, the Ladies of the Philoptochos Society will sponsor a coffee hour. On Tuesday, December 6th, Orthros will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD AND POINSETTIAS Deadline for the Christmas Card is Tuesday, December 6th. IF you would like your name to appear in the Community Christmas Card, please fill out enclosed form and return to the church office. Donation is $ Anyone wishing to donate Poinsettias to decorate the altar and the church may make a donation of $20.00 per plant to the Church Office. STEWARDSHIP LUNCHEON A Stewardship Luncheon will be offered on Sunday, December 11th following Church services along with a Power Point presentation on Stewardship. Everyone is invited to the Large Social Hall for the luncheon gathering and to learn more about how we are to support our Church. PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our Food Drive for November and remind you that we will continue collecting items for the Family Crisis Center through December 10th. Due to the increase in postage and the 300 cards mailed every month, it was voted at our last meeting to discontinue immediately, our monthly reminder cards for our general meetings. Since we are a philanthropic organization, we felt the money could be used for better causes. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your continued support. A mailing has been sent to all members informing them of the changes. Everyone is welcome to join us at our meetings which are scheduled as follows: Wednesday, January 4, 2006, 7:00 p.m. (Christmas Party/Donation) Wednesday, March 1, 2006, 7:00 p.m. (Variety Coffee Night) Wednesday, April 12, 2006, 7:00 p.m. (Fruit Fondue Night) Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 7:00 p.m. (Last Meeting/Martini Night) If a need arises to change these meetings, it will be posted in the Sunday bulletin. Information is also available on the Philoptochos Voice Mail by calling the Church office at [the correct extension is prompt 1 (English), prompt 5 (Philoptochos)]. December Events St. Nicholas Vespers will be held on Monday, December 5, followed by a reception sponsored by our Philoptochos. Thank you in advanced to all for their donations of sweets. On Wednesday, December 7, Philoptochos will sponsor a trip to Radio CityMusic Hall in New York City. Tickets are $85.00 and include the show and transportation. For further information, contact Renee Themelis at On Saturday, December 10, at 1:00 p.m., join us for our annual Christmas Tea and bring a friend. Donation is $5.00. On Sunday, December 18, we will have our Vasilopita Bake Sale. Donation is $ Anyone wishing to place advanced orders, please call Evangelia Saliaris at or contact any of the board members. On Sunday, January 8, 2006, Philoptochos will give a Luncheon to benefit St. Basil s Academy. As we prepare to celebrate the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we thank you, the community, for your generous contributions and for giving us the opportunity to help those less fortunate. May God grant you and your families a very Blessed Christmas. GOYA NEWS Congratulations to our Boys A team who took third place at the St. Demetrios Basketball Tournament held on November 5th at Towson University. Congratulations also to our youth for a wonderful demonstration of their involvement in our church on Youth Sunday, November 13th. Their participation made us all proud. Bravo pethia. We would like to express our gratitude to our Ladies Philoptochos Society for supporting our youth and donating the Bingo Night proceeds to our organization. We would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Hatzidakis, Mr. and Mrs. Zervos, and Mr. and Mrs. Sakellis for their donations toward the purchase of new uniforms for all of our Goyans. A special thank you goes to Mrs. Zervos for her hard work finding sponsors and researching the purchase of the uniforms. Thank you also to Mrs. Fantis for coordinating the purchase of sweatshirts in our team colors. On Friday, December 2nd, our Goyans will again be decorating the Community Christmas Tree, donated by John Lallas, in our church atrium. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please mark your calendars!!! The St. Nicholas Basketball Tournament will be held on February 11th & 12th at Goucher College. We need food donations and any assistance you can give us. Please call Persifoni at or Maria at Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year. PTA NEWS AND EVENTS The Annual Greek School Halloween Party, held on Friday, October 28th, was a great success! It was wonderful to see all our Greek School students in costume and enjoying the great music and food. We would like to thank all the parents for taking time out of their busy schedules to bring their children and for contributing assorted snacks and refreshments. Our Annual Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 9th in the main social hall. There is no charge for Greek School Students. Adults pay $5.00 and non-greek School students pay $3.00. There will be music by a D.J., food, desserts, games and a special visit by a surprise guest. All parents are encouraged to bring their children for a night of holiday festivities and fun. Hope to see you there! Any questions, please contact the Greek School PTA (410) GREEK SCHOOL CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: December 5 and 6 December 19 through January 2, 2006 Greek School resumes on January 3, 2006 SUNDAY SCHOOL The Sunday School staff and students would like to wish everyone a very Blessed Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. The Sunday School annual Christmas Play will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2005, following the Divine Liturgy in the Large Social Hall. Please come see our children as they re-enact the most beautiful story - Christ s Birth. This will be the last day of Sunday School. Classes will resume on January 8th, See page 4

4 PAGE 4 PHAROS/º ƒo December/ ÂÎ Ì ÚÈÔ 2005 PARISH NEWS From Page 3 HELLENIC GOLDEN COINS The Hellenic Golden Coins would like to invite everyone to a Sunday Brunch Fundraiser, on December 4, 2005, to benefit the costume fund. Brunch will be served buffet style in the large social hall. Donation $ Please support the dance group in purchasing new costumes. Also, we are missing many costumes that are difficult to replace. If any of these costumes are in the possession of previous members, please return them to the church during dance practices held on Wednesday evenings, 6:00-7:30 pm or call Despina Moniodis at GREEKTOWN CDC The Greektown CDC would like to announce a Holiday Decorating Contest for all homes and businesses in Greektown. Judging will take place on December 18, Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants. John E. Gavrilis has confirmed with the city that the Streetscape Project that will run through Greektown is scheduled to begin in the summer of Additional CCTV cameras will soon be installed along Eastern Avenue. These cameras are being installed through a Homeland Security grant that the Greektown CDC received. The Greektown CDC continues to hire off-duty uniform police on foot patrol in our community. They supplement the effort of the Southeastern Police District. If you see a crime, call 911. Community Clean Ups and dumpsters have helped to keep cur community clean. The next date for a dumpster in Greektown is December 17, Please put trash in trash cans and sweep your sidewalks and curbs. Call 311 to report neighbors who don t. Believe in your community! John E. Gavrilis GREEK ORTHODOX COUNSELING AND SOCIAL SERVICES (GOCSS) The holiday period is upon us and it can be difficult. The Greek Orthodox Counseling and Social Services (GOCSS) encourages you to seek support with difficulties you are encountering during this time. Of course, we will continue to offer help with doctor appointments, transportation, immigration issues, and translation, among other services. Please call the GOCSS at and leave a message. Someone will contact you. In addition, we provide a free English class that meets the needs of beginning, intermediate and advanced students. We encourage you to attend this class at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. The class is taught every Tuesday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Instruction takes place in the church library. You do not have to pre-register to attend the class. Please call Maria Salpeas at between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily (except Wednesday between 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.), for further information. O π OÀ π OÀ ª ÃO πoà ÂÚÈÌ ÓÔÓÙ Ù ÃÚÈÛÙÔ ÁÂÓÓ... «..ÛÎ ÊÙÔÌ È Ù Ê ÁËÙ, ÙËÓ ÔÈÎÔÁ ÓÂÈ ÌÔ, Ù ÒÚ, Ù Ó Ú Ù ÚÈÛÙÔ ÁÂÓÓÈ ÙÈÎ Î È Ù ÛÙÔÏ È. 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Orders can be placed at the church office or (2) Dinner-dance on Saturday, January 28, (3) Miss Greek Independence Day Fashion Show tentatively scheduled for Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel. The names of the entrants from each church participating in the parade will be accepted until January 9, Call for further information. The next meeting of the committee will be on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Nicholas Church. We need EACH Greek fraternal organization to become an ACTIVE part of our parade by sending a representative to our meetings for your input and ideas. We would like to see each organization enter a float in the parade for being participants in this event is much more meaningful than being mere spectators on the sidelines. Let s work together to make the 2006 parade the best one yet! THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM The Walters Art Museum will be exhibiting the Sacred Arts and City Life: The Glory of Medieval Novgorod from November 19, 2005 thru February 12, Precious ecclesiastical objects from churches highlight the cultural achievements of its Golden Age. The exhibition introduces an array of icons, sculpture, textiles, metal work and archeological finds never before shown outside Russia. For further information call or go to

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7 ÂÎ Ì ÚÈÔ /December 2005 PHAROS/º ƒo PAGE 7 DONATIONS IN MEMORIAM MAKARIA LUNCHEONS Makaria luncheons, which are traditionally held following funerals, can now be provided in the St. Nicholas Social Hall. Anyone wishing to arrange a Makaria luncheon should contact the St. Nicholas Church offices at for additional information. PETE T SAMBIKOS Mrs. Eftihia Sazaklis Ms. Anna Nicholas John & Sofia Zervos Ms. Katherine Flezanis Ms. Alice A. Khoury Milton & Irene Sarris Ms. Joyce Diacopoulos James & Lucille Smith Ms. Eugenia Chrisofos Stone Wall Day Care Mr. & Mrs. Gus Diacoloukas Mrs. Sophie Agelopas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cardiges Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Pantelides Daniel & Irene Peyser Mrs. Maria Georgas Mr. & Mrs. John Burdusi IRENE GIANNAS Mr. Michael Angelou Mrs. Maria Georgas Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Pikounis MOSKOS T SAKIRIS Mr. Michael Angelou Mrs. Maria Georgas KALLIOPI KONTOUDIS Ms. Maria Kontoudis Ms. Maria Ipsilantis Niko & Vaso Karanikolis Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Roros Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Flora Moniodis Saint Nicholas DIAMONDS Mr. & Mrs. Gerasimos Galiatsatos Mr. & MRs. Michael Cardiges Mr. Paul Stamatis Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Pikounis EFTIHIA XENAKIS Mrs. Kiki Vavakas & Family CONSTANTINE GUS MICKLOS Mrs. Katina Micklos John & Carole Micklos Tom & Christine Nadolny VASILIOS FRANGESKAKIS AND STERGOULA GEORGIOU Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Pantelides HOMER KEVAS Mr. & Mrs. George Tsampos GEORGE MENTIS Mr. Panagiotis Mentis DENA MENAGIAS Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Pikounis J OHN J OHNS Mrs. Amalia Bilis Mr. & Mrs. Gus Diacoloukas LIBRARY DONATIONS TO HONOR MR. & MRS. GEORGE & ANGELINE SFAKIANOUDIS 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Julie Tsakalas Ms. Maria Salpeas Mr. & Mrs. George Soulikas applefi ÙËÓ ÛÂÏ 6 apple Ú Î Ï ÛÙÂ Ó ÙËÏÂÊˆÓ ÛÂÙ ÛÙÔ Î È Ó Ê ÛÂÙ ÙÔ Ì Ó Ì Û. appleôèô ı ÂappleÈÎÔÈÓˆÓ ÛÂÈ Ì Û. apple appleï ÔÓ, apple Ú Ô ÌÂ Ì ı Ì Ù ÁÁÏÈÎ ˆÚ Ó, ÁÈ Ú Ú Ô Î È appleúô ˆÚËÌ ÓÔ Ì ıëù. Ô Ì ıëì Á ÓÂÙ È ÛÙËÓ ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ ÙÔ Á Ô ÈÎÔÏ Ô, Î È fiappleôèô ı ÏÂÈ ÌappleÔÚÂ Ó ÙÔ apple Ú ÎÔÏÔ ı ÛÂÈ. ÓÂÙ È Ì ÊÔÚ ÙËÓ Â ÔÌ, Î ıâ Ú ÙË Ú, applefi ÙÈ 7-9 Ì.Ì. ÛÙËÓ ÎÎÏËÛÈ ÛÙÈÎ µè ÏÈÔı ÎË. È Ó Û ÌÌÂÙ ÂÙ ÂÓ ÚÂÈ ÂÙ È Ó appleúô-âááú Ê ÙÂ. Ú Î Ï ÛÙÂ Ó ÙËÏÂÊˆÓ ÛÂÙ ÛÙÔ ÔÈÓÔÙÈÎfi Ú ÊÂ Ô applefi ÙÈ 9 apple.ì. ˆ ÙÈ 3 Ì.Ì. Î ıëìâúèóò, ÂÎÙfi ÂÙ ÚÙË applefi 9 apple.ì. ˆ 12 ÙÔ ÌÂÛËÌ ÚÈ, ÁÈ appleâúèûûfiùâúâ appleïëúôêôú Â. ƒ 25Ë ª ƒ πoà appleèùúôapple ÙË Ú Ï ÛË appleâê ÛÈÛ fiappleˆ Ë Ú Ï ÛË ÙË ıóèî Ì ÔÚÙ ÙË 25Ë ª ÚÙ Ô Á ÓÂÈ ÙËÓ ÚÈ Î, 26 ª ÚÙ Ô, 2006, ÛÙÈ 2 Ë ÒÚ ÙÔ applefiáâ Ì. È Ó ÌappleÔÚ ÛÔ ÌÂ Ó ÓÙÈÌÂÙˆapple ÛÔ Ì ٠ÍÔ ÙË Ú Ï ÛË ÚÂÈ fiì ÛÙ ÙË appleúôûˆappleèî Ô ıâè fiïˆó Û, 1. appleô Ï Ì ÃÚÈÛÙÔ ÁÂÓÓÈ ÙÈÎ ÓÙÚ Î È ÃÚÈÛÙÔ ÁÂÓÓÈ ÙÈÎÂ Ú ÛÈÓ Â, ÊÚÂÛÎÔÎÔÌÌ Ó Î È Î Ù appleú ÛÈÓ ÁÈ Ù Ûapple ÙÈ Û Ó ı ÏÂÙ ÁÈ ÙÔ ÎÔÈÌËÙ ÚÈÔ. ªappleÔÚ ÙÂ Ó ÒÛÂÙ ÙËÓ apple Ú ÁÁÂÏ Û ÛÙÔ ÔÈÓÔÙÈÎfi Ú ÊÂ Ô Ó ÙËÏÂÊˆÓ ÛÂÙ ÛÙÔ Ô Ì ÙÔ ÃÔÚfi, ÙÔ ÙÔ, 28 π ÓÔ Ú Ô, 2006, ÛÙË ÔÈÓÔÙÈÎ ıô Û ÙÔ Á Ô Oπ O π A ÈÎÔÏ Ô. 3. apple ÂÈÍË ªfi, appleúfi ÂÈÚ ÂÈ appleúôáú ÌÌ ÙÈÛÙ ÁÈ ÙËÓ ÚÈ Î, 19 ºÂ ÚÔ Ú Ô, 2006, ÛÙÈ 3 Ì.Ì. ÛÙÔ ÂÓÔ Ô Â Ô Best Western. ÙËÛË Û ÌÌÂÙÔ ÙÒÓ appleô ı apple ÚÔ ÛÈ ÛÔ Ó ÙËÓ Ìfi applefi Î ıâ Û ÌÌÂÙ Ô Ì ÛÙËÓ Ú Ï ÛË ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ, ı Á ÓÂÙ È ÂÎÙ Ì ÚÈ Î È ÙËÓ 9Ë π ÓÔ Ú Ô, Ú Î Ï ÛÙÂ, Ó ÂÓ È Ê ÚÂÛÙÂ Ó ÙËÏÂÊˆÓ ÛÂÙ ÛÙÔ ÁÈ appleâú ÈÙ Úˆ appleïëúôêôú Â. ÂappleÔÌ ÓË Û ÓÂ Ú ÛË ÙË Ú Ï ÛË ı Â Ó È ÙËÓ ÂÙ ÚÙË, 7 ÂÎÂÌ Ú Ô, 2005 ÛÙÈ 7:30 Ì.Ì. ÛÙËÓ ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ ÙÔ Á Ô ÈÎÔÏ Ô, Î È ı ÂÍ ÎÔÏÔ ı ÛÔ Ó ÔÈ Û Ó ÚÈ ÛÂÈ Î ıâ ÏÏË Â ÔÌ applefi ÙfiÙÂ Î È Ì ÚÈ ÙËÓ ËÌ Ú ÙË Ú Ï ÛË. ËÙÔ Ì applefi fiïô ÙÔ ÏÏÔÁÔ Ó Ï Ô Ó ÂÓÂÚÁfi Ì ÚÔ ÛÙËÓ Ú Ï Û Ì ÛÙ ÏÏÔÓÙ ÓÙÈappleÚÔÛÒappleÔ ÙÔ ÛÙÈ Û Ó ÚÈ ÛÂÈ Ì, Ó appleô Ó ÙËÓ ÁÓÒÌË ÙÔ Î È Ó Ì ÒÛÔ Ó ÙÈ È Â ÙÔ. ı Ï ÌÂ Ó Ô Ì ÙÔ ƒª Î È ÙÔ apple ÚÂ Ï ÓÔÓÙ Πıâ ÏÏfiÁÔ ÛÙËÓ Ú Ï ÛË, ÈfiÙÈ Â Ó È appleèô ÛËÌ ÓÙÈÎfi Ó Û ÌÌÂÙ ÂÈ apple Ú Ó Â Û È appleïfi ıâ Ù. ÂÚÁ ÛÙÔ Ì fiïôè Ì ÁÈ Ó ËÌÈÔ ÚÁ ÛÔ Ì ÙËÓ Î Ï ÙÂÚË Ú Ï ÛË applefi Î ıâ appleúôëáô ÌÂÓË, ÙËÓ Ú Ï ÛË ÙË 25Ë ª ÚÙ Ô ÁÁÂÏ Ï.

8 PAGE 8 PHAROS/º ƒo December/ ÂÎ Ì ÚÈÔ 2005 Calendar for December/January Friday, December 2: GOYA to decorate Community Christmas Tree in the Church Atrium Saturday, December 3: St. Nicholas Name Day Dinner Dance, 7:00 p.m. Cocktails & Mezedakia in Church Atrium; 8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Dinner in main social hall Sunday, December 4: 9 a.m. Orthros, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Dance Group Brunch Monday, December 5: 7:00 p.m. Great Vespers of St. Nicholas followed by Coffee hour. Tuesday, December 6: Feast of St. Nicholas - 9 a.m. Orthros, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy. Wednesday, December 7: 7:00 p.m. GOYA meeting Friday, December 9: Greek School Christmas Party Saturday, December 10: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Philoptochos Christmas Tea Sunday, December 11: 9 a.m. Orthros, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Stewardship Luncheon to follow Monday, December 12: St. Spyridon - 9 a.m. Orthros, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy. Thursday, December 15: St. Eleftherios - 9 a.m. Orthros, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy. Sunday, December 18: 9 a.m. Orthros, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy. Stewardship Commitment Sunday; Sunday School Christmas program. CHRISTMAS SERVICES Please note that due to the fact that Christmas is on a Sunday, there are changes to the program due to the typikon of the Church. The typikon determines how and when liturgies are celebrated and when changes are made from the norm. Saturday, December 24 - Christmas Eve: 8:00 p.m. Great Hours 9:00 p.m. Great Vespers of Christmas Eve, followed by the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Church will conclude by 10:30 p.m. Choir to sing Christmas Carols and host the Coffee Hour. Sunday, December 25 - Christmas Day: 9:00 a.m. Orthros, 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy of St. Basil for Christmas Day SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31: St. Nicholas New Years Eve Dinner Dance 9:30 p.m. Appetizers - 10:30 p.m. Dinner - Dancing until 4:00a.m. Sunday, January 1- New Years Day: 9:00 a.m. Orthros, 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy of St. Basil Thursday, January 5: Eve of Epiphany - 9:00 a.m. Hours, 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Friday, January 6: Epiphany - 9:00 a.m. Orthros, 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Saturday, January 7: St. John the Baptist - 9:00 a.m. Orthros, 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 520 S. PONCA STREET BALTIMORE, MD NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID BALTIMORE, MD PERMIT NO DECEMBER 2005 Rev. Fr. Manuel J. Burdusi, Pastor Tel.: Fax: DATED MATERIAL PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF ST. NICHOLAS, BALTIMORE, MD