Fr. Alex s Message: Ready for the Change? That change in the air it s not here yet, but one day, not too long from now, you ll feel it perceive it. You know the one. You ll trudge outside early in the morning, maybe to let the dog out or ready the car to drop your children off at school, and something will be different. It will dawn on you that the warmth and humidity of all those summer days have finally taken leave; you ll detect a little crispness in the grass where you walk, evidence of a crunchy frost. You ll look up at that deep blue early autumn sky; you ll shiver a bit as a drafty wind cruises through your backyard. Robert Frost painted a vivid picture of this coming change in one of his most beautiful and for us, most timely poems, October : O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow s wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all. The crows above the forest call; Tomorrow they may form and go. For sure, it won t be long before the winds of late September and October have taken down the leafy memories of another memorable summer. There s a little sadness in this but also a certain excitement. This change in the air can signal a fresh start, a new beginning, a new way of looking at our lives. Our children and grandchildren experience this with the start of the new school year; we can all experience something similar if we decide to let this change in the air inspire and inform us as well. Change, in the end, can be a very good thing, especially concerning our spiritual lives and commitment to the life of the Church. This fall, I ask you to join me in trying out a little change. First and foremost, let s do everything we can on Sunday mornings to put worship first. This entails being present at Divine Liturgy, ideally at least in time to hear the Gospel reading, the ultimate weekly how to live guide offered to us by the Church. Worship is so vital to our lives as Orthodox Christians that everything else we do here Cont. Pg. 2 AUG - SEP 2018 Table of Contents Liturgical Schedule 2 Stewardship 3 Youth 4, 5 Photos 6, 7 Calendar 8, 9 Community/ Outreach 10 Education/ News 11 Sponsors 12-15 Saint Philip Church 500 West Hollis St. Nashua, NH 03062 www.stphilipnh.org @StPhilipNH facebook.com/ StPhilipNashua instagram.com/ stphilipnashuanh
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE August - Sep Schedule Sundays Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am August 5: 10th Sunday of Matthew 12: 11th Sunday of Matthew 19: 12th Sunday of Matthew 26: 13th Sunday of Matthew Sep 2: 14th Sunday of Matthew 9: Sunday before the Cross* 16: Sunday after the Cross 23: 1st Sunday of Luke 30: 2nd Sunday of Luke Weekday Liturgies Aug 15: Dormition (; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am) Sep 14: Elevation of the Cross (Orthros, 9 am; Divine Liturgy, 10 am) Paraklesis 6 pm Aug 1,3,8,10 & 13 *Sep 9: Summer hours end and regular hours resume Orthros, 9 am; Divine Liturgy, 10 am. Sunday School Blessing Sep. 16, 1st Day of Classes Just before Holy Communion on this special Sunday, Fr. Alex will lead us in a blessing service for our Sunday School children and their families, as well as our teachers, as they embark on the 1st day of their 2018-19 school year. We hope and pray our students enjoy a year of learning, friendship, fun and spiritual growth. Voices of Faith This liturgical reading program, for children and adults, will continue as of Sep. 9. Contact Fr. Alex to read the Epistle throughout the fall. Ready for the Change? (continued) at Saint Philip doesn t make sense without it. Worship gives everything context and reason, from Sunday School and Choir to Parish Council and our many social events. Second, commit to learning and enrichment for our children and all of us. Within the following pages, you ll see a great deal for our youth, and parishioners of all ages, from Sunday School and JOY to Women s Prayer Group and Choir. Third and finally, let s do something daring and allow ourselves to let Christ change our lives. Personal holiness is possible and expected! We are called not only to be Orthodox Christians for a half hour or hour on a Sunday but each and every day. The way we think, speak, make decisions, act, carry ourselves all of it can and should be guided by our relationship with Christ. Change is hard but, again, it can be good. And anything worth doing usually has its challenges. There s a change in the air, and it s nothing to be scared of but a challenge you and I can embrace. Fr. Alex The Elevation of the Holy Cross Is celebrated each year on Sept 14. Reveals the extent of Christ s suffering for our sake and the depth of His love. Reminds us that we are called to take up our own crosses and to follow Him throughout our lives. Challenges us to view the Cross not as jewelry or just another symbol but a way of life and central to our identity. Approaching the Faith: Can I Become Orthodox? Many members of our parish family who are not yet Orthodox Christian may wonder about how one enters into the Faith. For some, Chrismation may be sufficient for others, Baptism and Chrismation will be the proper route. But for all, there is a clear, approachable and inspirational course of study, prayer and reflection that can be accomplished with Fr. Alex. He would be very happy to explain the process and answer questions. Please contact him to begin this joyous endeavor. Come and See 32
stewardship Progress Report for 2018 Stewardship Giving As of July 24, the financial aspect of our Stewardship giving status at Saint Philip is as follows: 74 Committed Stewards have offered 2018 Commitment Cards, with a total pledged amount of $54,745 109 non-committed Stewards have offered a total amount of $40,112 The total combined Stewardship offering thus far totals $94,857 While we appreciate the generous, thoughtful giving of all our Stewards, please do not neglect completing your 2018 Commitment Card, which helps us plan for each year and, most importantly, takes into account the time and talent aspects of Stewardship, in addition to the financial aspect. In the end, all three must be enacted within our parish to fulfill our mission of bringing the Gospel to the world. St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church 500 West Hollis St. Nashua, NH 03062 Phone: P: 603.889.4000; office@stphilipnh.org F: 603.889.3763 Rev. Fr. Alex Chetsas: fralex@stphilipnh.org Office Staff Cheryl Petren, & Office Sophie Manager Theoharis: Maryanne Squeglia, office@stphilipnh.org Financial Administrator W Office - F, 9 Hours: am - 1 pm M - (Summer F, 10 am - Hours) 2 pm Help Reaching Us Reach Out You Do Are you you have receiving friends weekly or family emails members and other not electronic current communications electronic mailing from St. list Philip? who might If not, like we on our to may receive not Come have an & See, updated the email Weekly for ebulletin you and/or and other your resources? family. Please If so, help reach us stay out close to them to you and by invite contacting them to the contact office the with Church your email. Office Thanks! today. What Could $5 A Week More Mean? One of the goals of the Stewardship Committee is to keep our parishioners informed as to the importance of being a committed Steward of Saint Philip. This is one of the goals of the recently initiated $5 A Week More Program. We launched the program by sending out a letter to 375 parishioners to express the urgency of building on our current giving levels; this letter was carefully worded in hopes that each of us would reflect on just what the Church means to us and that we would continue to support Saint Philip as an important part of our lives. While we received a total of 34 responses specific to the $5 A Week More Program, there was also an overwhelming number of other gifts from our faithful towards pledges and diverse offerings. Our sincere thanks go out to all these individuals for their generosity. And while it is still early, we anticipate success and remain hopeful that others will join us in this very important campaign. Please help us make 2018 a breakout year where we inspire you to revisit the importance of your Church. Help us move the needle of $5 A Week More from 34 to 134. We appreciate all that you do for our Church and hope that together, we can finish strong in 2018. Finally, remember that extra yellow $5 A Week More envelopes are in the Narthex, and that you can give online anytime at our Stewardship Page: stphilipnh.org/stewardship/. Every Member Campaign Approaching the Church Flooring Initiated back in 2013 with the support of our parish General Assembly, our Every Member Capital Campaign has since enabled significant improvements to our campus, especially the brilliant refinishing of our dome and towers back in the late summer and fall of 2017. Along with appropriate action to make our sidewalks safe, our campaign s major focus, now, is the flooring of the Narthex, Nave and Sanctuary. The committee has been meeting regularly to discuss needs and possibilities, and we are working with an architect to develop an appropriate, beautiful and timeless design to present to our faithful. More to come soon, and thanks to all for your ongoing support. Contact Jorge Panteli to learn more about the Every Member Capital Campaign: jpanteli@comcast.net. Come and See 3
youth Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young Sunday School Bette Gioffre & Tippy Johnston, Co-Directors Dear Sunday School Families: Summer is flying by and our Sunday School Ministry will be here before you know it. Online registration will be available by Sep. 1, and we ask everyone to register this year, even if you have already done so in the past: stphilipnh.org/ministries/sunday_school_2018/ registration.php. We will have our Ministry Fair on Sunday, Sep 9, and right after Divine Liturgy and during the Stewardship Luncheon, we will host a Sundae Bar on behalf of Sunday School (thank you to Mary Panos for donating these yummy treats). Parents, we need you and your children to help serve. Classes will resume on Sep. 16. Our classes run K - Grade 12; we are still looking for teachers and assistants, especially for our 6/7 Grade Class. If you re interested, please reach out to either of us. Parents will receive regular emails throughout the year, but feel free to contact us with any questions: Tippy: TippyJohnston@mheducation.com Betty: betteam2@yahoo.com Dates to remember ***Sep. 9: Ministry Fair & Sundae Bar ***Sep. 16: First Day of Classes Hands Up for Our Youth! Get Involved in the Fall! It s time to consider the youth ministries and programs of our parish and ask ourselves, What am I waiting for? It s time to get involved time to put our hands up and say, I m in! Your time and talent are wanted within our youth ministries in 2018-19. As the Sunday School piece above reminds, teachers are needed for the fall. In addition, parent leaders are needed for JOY, Family Night and more. Please contact Tippy or Bette regarding Sunday School and Fr. Alex to help with other youth ministries. Fellow GOYAns: I m honored to have the opportunity to serve as your GOYA President this year. Congratulations to my fellow officers and leaders for 2018 2019! Vice President: Elaine Danas Secretary: Katerina Juris Treasurer: TBD Outreach Chairs: Margo Liakos Fellowship Chair: Thomas Johnston & Bram Chetsas Parish Council Representative: TBD I am very excited to be working with everyone this year. I know that it will bring lots of fun & fellowship. Please feel free to contact me (ealton926@yahoo.com) with any ideas about GOYA. And make sure to save these dates for upcoming events. Sep. 9: Ministry Fair & Sundae Bar Let s all register for GOYA, staff the GOYA table & help with the Sunday School Sundae Bar Sep. 16: Sunday School & Important Planning Meeting Join us for Divine Liturgy and the kick off of Sunday School classes. Afterwards, we ll have snacks & meet to plan future events all GOYAns are encouraged to attend! Greek School The thistledown's flying, though the winds are all still, On the green grass now lying, now mounting the hill, The spring from the fountain now boils like a pot; Through stones past the counting it bubbles red-hot. John Clare, Autumn GOYA Evmorfia Alton This fall, we ll look forward to the start of Greek School classes, for children and adults, on Oct. 3. Registration will also take place on this day. The tuition for our classes is $100 for the year ($50 for each additional child). Our program is approachable, faith -building and fun for all ages. Have questions or want to learn more about Greek School? Contact George Kitsis: bettyb214@aol.com. Contemplating the End of Summer Come and See 34
youth...but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Graduates & Award Winners Our parish is proud of our high school, college and graduate school graduates, as well as our scholarship and campership recipients. Well done and congratulations! HIGH SCHOOL Alice Elaine Danas Milford High School (Assumption College. Major: Biotechnology) Jeffrey Johnston John Stark Regional High School (Coastal Carolina University. Major: Business) Cassandra Moore North Middlesex Regional High School (Savannah College of Art & Design. Major: Performing Arts; Minor: Acting for the Camera) Paige Zacharakis North Middlesex Regional High School (University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Major: Biology/Behavioral Neuroscience) COLLEGE & GRADUATE SCHOOL George Dimitri Floras Southern New Hampshire University Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing (Pursuing professional basketball abroad; planning to work in marketing in the future) Christina Katsioulis Nashua Community College Associate of Small Business Entrepreneurship (Pursuing a bachelor s degree) Margarite Anne Bechis University of Pittsburgh Medical School Doctor of Medicine (Doing her residency in Northern Colorado) SCHOLARSHIPS & CAMPERSHIPS Agape Scholarship Jeffrey Johnston AHEPA Scholarships Jeffrey Johnston & Casey Moore Dikos Award Alice Danas MBC Camperships Denise Gioffre, Christina Juris, Stephen Johnston & Thomas Johnston JOY Picnic, Ice-Cream Making & Flower Planting Sunday, Sep. 30 Join us for our first event of the 2018-19 year on the 30th, when our JOY children and families will enjoy a picnic, ice-cream-making project and flower planting. Parents and younger siblings are warmly invited to join us for all the learning and fun. We ll begin right after Sunday School. The event is rain or shine; see the flyer on Pg. 15 and posted around Saint Philip for further details please share it with friends. Parents, so enough supplies are picked up, please confirm your child s/family s participation by 9.21: abchetsas@hotmail.com. Saintly Lives: Saint Euphrosyne, Sep 25 Saint Euphrosyne (408 450) was a person of great faith, even from her early childhood. Her Father, Paphnutius, was wealthy and offered her a luxurious, comfortable life. But this did not sit well with Euphrosyne; she felt as if she were being calling to a more humble life. So she made a promise to God to live quietly in prayer and be married only to His Church. But Paphnutius wanted what he thought was best for his daughter, so he began pressuring her to marry a wealthy young man. To avoid breaking her sacred vow, she had to act. So she renamed herself Smaragdus, disguised herself as a man and entered a monastery. In later years, her father, who was bereaved at losing his precious daughter, came to the monastery in search of advice and comfort. Though he didn t recognize her, he received consel from his very own daughter, who had been living as a monk all this time. Shortly before her passing, she revealed the long-kept secret to her father, assuring him that she had lived the best life possible, one lived close to God. Getting Practical: So often in life, we know that God is guiding us in a certain direction. Oftentimes, this direction is not the easiest one, and it is very easy to instead follow paths that are not good for us. The life of Saint Euphrosyne inspires us to follow our holy instincts. Share this story with your children, grandchildren and Godchildren! Come and See 35
Holy Week St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Come and See 36
Ministry Awards Banquet Graduation Sunday Come and See 7
1 Aug & Early Sep 2018 Overview Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Our summer service hours continue in August & early Sep: Orthros, 8:30 am; Liturgy, 9:30 am Paraklesis, 6 pm AUG 1 2 3 4 Paraklesis, 6 pm 10th Sunday of Matthew Liturgy, 9:30 am 5 Holy Transfiguration 6 (@Transfiguration Church, Lowell) Liturgy, 9:30 am Parish Council, 7 8 9 Paraklesis, 6 pm Women s Prayer Group & Bible Study, Paraklesis, 6 pm 10 11 11th Sunday of Matthew Liturgy, 9:30 am 12 Health & Wellness Ministry, 10 am 13 14 15 16 Dormition Liturgy, 9:30 am 17 18 Paraklesis, 6 pm Stewardship, Agape Nashua Soup Kitchen Service, 4 pm 12th Sunday of Matthew Liturgy, 9:30 am 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Agape Nashua Soup Kitchen Service, 4 pm Compassionate Friends, Choir Rehearsal, Women s Prayer Group & Bible Study, 13th Sunday of Matthew Liturgy, 9:30 am 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEP 1 Choir Rehearsal, 14th Sunday of Matthew Liturgy, 9:30 am 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Choir Rehearsal, Come and See 8
Sep 2018 Overview Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday before the Cross Orthros, 9 am Liturgy, 10 am - Ministry Fair, Stewardship Luncheon & Sundae Bar 9 10 11 12 13 14 Holy Cross Health & Wellness Orthros, 9 am Ministry, 10 am Liturgy, 10 am Agape General Membership Mtg, Stewardship, Choir Rehearsal, 15 Sunday after 16 the Cross Orthros, 9 am Liturgy, 10 am - Sunday School blessing & 1st day of class - GOYA Mtg 17 Agape Nashua Soup Kitchen Service, 4 pm Compassionate Friends, 18 Choir Rehearsal, 19 20 Agape Nashua Soup Kitchen Service, 4 pm 21 22 1st Sunday of Luke Orthros, 9 am Liturgy, 10 am - Sunday School 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Choir Rehearsal, 2nd Sunday of Luke Orthros, 9 am Liturgy, 10 am - JOY Event 30 8th Sunday of 22 Memorials Matthew Liturgy, 9:30 am 16 17 23 May their memory be eternal! Charles MacDonald (1 yr) May 24 Nicholas Doulos (1 yr); Evelyn Loulakis (1 yr); Panayota Mandravelis (2 yrs); Peter Kouletsis (3 yrs); Arthur Doulos (5 yrs); Dale Cooney (6 yrs); 9th Sunday & Stella of 29 Cooney (9 yrs) 30 June 3 31 Demetrious Matthew Econopoulos (3 yrs) & Vasiliki Liturgy, Econopoulu 9:30 am (5 yrs) June 10 Stephen Norris (40 days) June 24 Emanuel Athenais (40 days) & Evmorfia Dimopoulos (40 days) July 22 24 18 19 20 21 Elevation of the Holy Cross, Sep 14 Our faithful are invited to bring basil to Saint Philip for the Feast of the Cross, which will help adorn the beautiful processional tray and be distributed after Divine Liturgy on the Choir 14th, Rehearsal, as well as used during the Sunday School blessing on 6:30 the pm 16th. Thanks in advance for sharing! 25 26 27 28 Sponsoring Fellowship Hour Contact the Church Office to sponsor Fellowship Hour on a special Sunday this late summer or fall. Sponsoring is a wonderful way to remember a loved one or mark a special Choir family Rehearsal, occasion. Contact the Church Office to learn more 6:30 or confirm pm a sponsorship. Thanks to our recent sponsors: Kathy Cooney & the Kouletsis Family (In memory of Dale Cooney, Stella Cooney, Arthur Doulos, Nicholas Doulos, & Peter Kouletsis) June 3 Valeras Family (In memory of Demetrious Econopoulos & Vasiliki Econopoulu) June 10 Agape (In memory of Evmorfia Dimopoulos) July 22 Come and See 7 9
COMMUNITY/OUTREACH 2018 Festival Reflections The 2018 St. Philip Greek Food Festival is now a distant memory, and we are pleased to report that it was wildly successful, despite the torrential rains on Saturday. Our Friday sales smashed previous records, and we sold out of everything by Saturday evening. We all deserve a huge round of applause and, on behalf of the Festival Committee, a warm thanks to all that played a role in our success. As for numbers, we grossed a grand total for the 2 days of $150,000! This included $80,900 on Friday and $64,800 on Saturday and $4,300 miscellaneous, including vendors and donations. Our Ad Book contributed an additional $20,500. What is significant is that we grossed what many other festivals do in 3 or 4 days in just 2 days! Planning for 2019 is underway; see the enclosed Festival insert and get involved! Outreach Snapshot Welcome Committee This committee of our Parish Council strives to welcome new individuals and families into our Church, helping them connect with our ministries. Daughters of Penelope A Possibility for the Next Generation The Giving Box We are interested in reviving a Daughters of Penelope (DOP) chapter in Nashua for women ages 18 and older. DOP was established in 1929 with the objective of promoting Hellenism, education, philanthropy, civic responsibility and family/individual excellence. We are hopeful that women in our greater Nashua area would be interested in resurrecting the local chapter. Among the national projects the DOP supports are Cooley s Anemia, women s domestic violence centers in Alabama and Brockton, Massachusetts, as well as scholarship programs to worthy high school and college students. Several Nashua students have been the recipients of scholarships from District 9 DOP over the years. To learn more, kindly contact Diana Paskaley (603.889.1368; charliediana@comcast.net) or Vicky Kallan (603.424.3925; Vgkallan@comcast.net). An informational meeting is forthcoming, and please spread the word about this opportunity. Throughout August and September, please bring canned and non-perishable items to the colorful Giving Box in the Fellowship Hall for our ongoing ministry to the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter. Highly desirable items include peanut butter, oatmeal, cereal, granola bars, pasta and soup. Remember, action on behalf of those in need is a vital part of our Christian Faith try picking up a few items for the box every time you grocery shop! Stay Connected Stay Stay Connected Connected MINISTRIES/PROGRAMS MINISTRIES/PROGRAMS ADULT/GENERAL ADULT/GENERAL MINISTRIES/PROGRAMS Chanting ADULT/GENERAL Chanting Theodore Theodore Persakis Persakis 978.256.4351 Choir Chanting 978.256.4351 Fr. Theodore Alex Persakis 603.889.4000 Every Choir 978.256.4351 Member Jorge George Panteli Karakantas 603.809.6301 Food Choir Festival 603.889.6484 Jamie George Pappas Karakantas 603.883.8770 Health/Wellness Every 603.889.6484 Member Fr. Alex Doug Philipon 603.889.4000 Library Every 603.893.3922 Member Fr. Doug Alex Philipon 603.889.4000 Orthodox Food 603.893.3922 Festival Life Fr. Alex Jamie Pappas 603.889.4000 Outreach Food 603.883.8770 Festival Committee Stephanie Jamie Pappas Norris 603.882.8022 Pan-Orthodox Health/Wellness 603.883.8770 Charities Maryanne Katherine Squeglia Richo 603.866.4150 Parish Health/Wellness 603.689.5044 Council Ed Katherine Marden Richo 603.318.6675 Stewardship Orthodox 603.689.5044 Life Doug Frank Philipon Edelblut 603.893.3922 Welcome Lending 603.661.7730 Committee Library Greg Fr. Danas Alex 978.833.7255 Women s Outreach 603.889.4000 Prayer Committee Group Maryanne Stephanie Squeglia Norris 978.866.4150 YOUTH OCMC 603.882.8022 Maryanne Squeglia Altar Parish 978.866.4150 Service Council Daniel Malcolm Gioffre Paradise 617.429.9132 GOYA Orthodox 603.860.0239 Life Marisa Daniel Donati Gioffre 603.801.9026 Greek Stewardship 603.661.7730 School George Joe Pappo Kitsis 603.669.9041 Hellenic Outreach 603.860.4827 Dance Committee Troupe Maria Stephanie Donati Norris 603.801.1948 JOY Welcome 603.882.8022 & Family Committee Night Brandy Greg Chetsas Danas 508.653.0561 Sunday Parish 978.833.7255 School Council Bette Malcolm Gioffre Paradise 508.380.2913 Women s 603.860.0239 Prayer Group Maryanne Squeglia Stewardship 978.866.4150 GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS Joe Pappo Agape 603.860.4827 Ladies Society Sia Juris 603.888.4681 AHEPA Welcome YOUTH Committee Allan Greg Galster Danas 978.925.9116 Pan-Macedonian Society Charles Paskaley 603.889.1368 Come and See 3 10
EDUCATION/NEWS Agape Updates Greetings to our members and all parishioners! Event Updates & Notes General Membership Mtg., Sep. 10,. In addition to our existing members, all women of our parish are invited to join us for dinner, friendship and planning. Contact Chickie Pitarys (603.465.3763) or Dorina Iviniciu (603.320.6006) for details on this event. The Agape Yard Sale is slated for Oct. 6. Please begin to put aside your used furniture, toys, books, tools, costume jewelry, etc. More details to come! Nashua Soup Kitchen: 3rd Monday & Thursday of each month, 4 pm. Volunteers are always needed to help serve. Contact Sia Juris: 603.888.4681. Prosfora Offerings. Your prayerful baking efforts, or willingness to purchase Prosfora, are greatly appreciated and needed. Contact Elaine Vrouhas: 978.256.7009. Altar Cloths: An Opportunity to Give Over the last year, we have made a significant effort to grow and improve our collection of Altar cloths, so we can properly vest our Sanctuary during the great feasts of the year. Funding for a gold and blue set is still needed; the cost is roughly $3,000 per set. If you would like to fund a set, even partially, in memory of a loved one or just in support of our Church, your generosity is welcome. Please contact Fr. Alex for further details. Orthodox Life In 2017-18, we enjoyed several excellent events, ranging from our viewing and study of Clint Eastwood s Gran Torino to our Lenten series focusing on the pastoral challenges of the Church. Fr. Alex is grateful to all those who participated. Plans are already being forged for the fall. Have an idea? Please contact Fr. Alex in August. Women s Prayer Group/Bible Study Join us for the continuation of our summer study of Bloom s Beginning to Pray: August 9 & 23, beginning at 6 pm (please note new start time). Our fall schedule is forthcoming please keep an eye out for it! Want to learn more about our ministry? Contact Paula K for details: boston1020@jetmail.7.com. Health/Wellness Joe Collet Our Health & Wellness Ministry has been especially active this summer, with our Long Term Health Care sessions, and more is on the way! All parishioners are invited to our next Blood Pressure Clinic/Exercise/ Therapeutic Massage sessions, slated for August 13 & September 10. BP Clinic: 10-11:30 am; Exercise: 10:30-11:30 am; TM: by appointment. We hope our parishioners find these offerings helpful and relevant; if you have a suggestion for a future offering, please share it. Some ideas we re working for the future include a painting evening for adults, a seminar on the New Hampshire opioid and medication abuse epidemic, eye health care education & AED training and basic life support skills. Our goal is your health, physical and spiritual. For a massage appointment or other items, contact Joe Collet: joecollet@comcast.net. Ministry Fair, Stewardship Luncheon & Sundae Bar Sep 9 Our vibrant ministries and programs will be well-highlighted during the Ministry Fair following Divine Liturgy. In addition, we will enjoy a delicious luncheon sponsored by our Stewardship Ministry, a Sundae Bar offered by our Sunday School and a special entertainer for our children. Please join us for this important day for our parish family, and thanks to our Stewardship and Sunday School Ministries for taking the lead. Come and See 3 11
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Stewardship $5 More Effort What would just $5 more a week from us all mean to our parish? Please make a sincere effort to join this important movement at Saint Philip. Read all about it on Pg. 3! Altar Flowers Contact the Church Office to sponsor. Donati Family June 24 (in memory of Charles & Anna Pappas) Dragoumanos Family July 15 (In memory of Peter & Georgia Dragoumanos, Helen, Rita, Sam & Paul) Lilian Papadopoulos July 22 (In memory of Emanuel Athenais) Pavlidis Family July 29 (In memory of Charles & Vissaltos Pavlidis) Baptisms Lucas Tango June 3 Roderick Wild June 10 Tyler Frias June 16 Anthony Garcia July 22 Chrismation Lauren Saylor July 13 Weddings Stephanos Valeras & Amy Kiloski June 2 James Kastrenos & Lauren Saylor July 7 Funerals Stephen Norris May 30 Nicholas Pappas July 3