C o m m u n i t y B u l l e t i n SUNDAY SERVICES 8:15 a.m. Matins & Divine Liturgy PARAKLESIS Every Tuesday through Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Resumes Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. OTHER SERVICES OCTOBER 25 TH TO NOVEMBER 30 TH Mon. Oct. 26, 9 a.m. Matins & Divine Liturgy - St. Demetrios the Great Martyr Sun. Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m. Great Vespers for Feast of St. Nektarios Mon. Nov. 9, 9:00 a.m. Matins & Divine Liturgy - St. Nektarios Fri. Nov. 13, 9:00 a.m. Matins & Divine Liturgy - St. John Chrysostom Fri. Nov. 20, 6:00 p.m. Evening Divine Liturgy - Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple Tues. Nov. 24, 6:00 p.m. Evening Divine Liturgy - St. Katherine the Great IN THIS MAILING: November Calendar Adult Religious Education Veteran s Day Tribute & Military Ministry Sunday St. Nektarios Feast Day Celebration Metropolis Family Life News Youth Ministry News Donation Center Newcomer Sunday & Community Brunch Stewardship Report OCTOBER 2015 Opera Carolina Christmas Concert Young at Heart Christmas Dinner Garden of the Life-Giving Spring Philoptochos Announcements ST. NEKTARIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 5108 KUYKENDALL RD. CHARLOTTE, NC 28270 WWW.STNEKTARIOS.ORG PH: 704-708-4669 Share your St. Nektarios testimonials In celebration of the feast day of St. Nektarios on November 9, we are encouraging everyone to share a story of witness or healing performed through the intercessions of St. Nektarios the Wonderworker. Please submit by Wednesday, November 4, to the office or Niki Kleto at nkleto@stnektarios.org. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (YAM) The YAM November Social will be held on Friday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. Come out for dinner and bowling. YAM and senior GOYA will be participating in a service project on Saturday, November 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Beds for Kids on S. Tryon Street. Watch your email and church publications for more information. Veteran s Day Tribute & Military Ministry Sunday We will honor our veterans on Sunday, November 1, with a memorial service for our departed service members, followed by coffee hour in honor of our military personnel and veterans. For event information, please contact John Nichols at 704-807-0094. To submit names and give notice of your attendance, contact Niki Kleto by Friday, October 30 at 704-708-4669 or nkleto@stnektarios.org. Second Trays Periodically, we pass a second tray on Sundays to support those causes beyond St. Nektarios. In November, we have one opportunity to offer our assistance: November 1 to benefit the Patriarchate Thanking you in advance for your contributions. Office Closed The office and buildings will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving. Youth Basketball calling all 8th graders St. Nektarios 8th grade Basketball is now in the process of sign-ups. If you are interested in playing, please email Deidre at Demetriastj@yahoo.com. Deadline for sign-ups is Nov.1st. Better Late than Never Book Club Join the club which meets at 7:30 pm on the last Tuesday of the month at the Starbucks on Rea Rd. in the Trader Joe s shopping center. Autumn Reading Schedule: Tuesday, December 8: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis The group is always welcoming new members. For more information, please contact Maria Demakis at maria_p29@hotmail.com. BEYOND ST. NEKTARIOS Speaking to Secular America: How the Church is Reaching Out to the Non-Religious in Our Society Conference at Hellenic College Holy Cross, Oct. 28 to 30. This event will be in conjunction with the inauguration of HCHC s 21 st President, Very Reverend Christopher T. Metropulos, DMin, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. OCF Workdaze Diakonia Center Nov 6 to 8. A free event for college students and Young Adults, 18-25. RSVP by Oct. 30. Questions? Email Mary Anna at southeaststudent@ocf.net Save the date! Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Columbia, SC, Vespers - Nov. 20, 2015, Consecration - Nov. 21, 2015. CHURCH GOVERNANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS PARISH COUNCIL The November Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. If you would like an item added to the agenda, please contact the church office no later than Wednesday, November 11. Parish council elections - Sunday, November 15 Notice of Parish Council elections will be mailed the first week of November. PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET & OPEN BUDGET MEETING - Monday, November 16, 6:00 p.m. A copy of the completed proposed budget will be available at the information center by Nov.8. An Open Budget Meeting will be held at Monday, November 16, 6:00 p.m. Per the by-laws (Section 3), the Open Budget Meeting is the only time that Parishioners will have the opportunity to discuss the items in the budget. Any member in good standing objecting to the final determination on any line item at the Open Budget Meeting may then request at this meeting that the item be marked for discussion and subsequent vote [at the budget assembly to be held on December 6, 2015]. Per the by-laws, the Assembly can discuss only items marked at the Open Budget Meeting. If no line items are marked, then the Proposed Budget is voted up or down in its entirety.
A D U L T R E L I G I O U S E D U C A T I O N Weekday Classes in November Tuesday Morning Journey through the Scriptures -- led by Fr. John at 10:30a.m. Wednesday Sunrise Scripture Study -- led by Fr. John at 7:00 a.m. at Park Place Restaurant Wednesday Evening History of the Church & Faith -- led by Gerry Clonaris at 7:00p.m. Nov. 4: The Great Schism Nov. 11: The Catastrophic 4th Crusade Nov. 18: The Fall of the Byzantine Empire NOTE: No Classes the week of Thanksgiving Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you. Matthew 7:7 Veteran s Day Tribute & Military Ministry Sunday Join us as we honor our veterans! November 1, 2015 Memorial Service for our departed service members Special Fellowship Coffee Hour recognizing and honoring all of our military personnel and veterans. Please dress in uniform and notify the office of your attendance so you can be recognized. Bring photos, medals and other memorabilia to display during coffee hour. Items should be dropped off at the office by Friday, Oct. 30. Event information contact John Nichols, 704-807-0094 To submit names and give notice of your attendance, contact Niki Kleto by Oct. 30 at 704-708-4669 or NKleto@stnektarios.org
To have the names of family commemorated during the Feast Day, please submit the names to the church office by November 4 th in writing, in person, by mail, fax or via email. Indicate if living or reposed. St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church 5108 Kuykendall Road, Charlotte, NC 28270 Phone:704-708-4669 Fax: 704-846-6094 Email: office@stnektarios.org Website: www.stnektarios.org
11/1 Faith & Fun w/ MICHA; Trivia Teams; bring your phone; PRIZES!!! 11/8 Mission Bake Sale after Liturgy; Greek Dance Performances at dinner after Vespers for Feast Day 11/7 SAT AM SAT. Morning BAKE cookies & other 11/15 treats; Package for sale at coffee hour on Sunday Night Out at Piedmont Social House; bowling, darts, ping pong, arcade games, more; + food 11/7 SAT PM Light the Night Walk uptown 11/21 @4:30; sign up online: LighttheNight. SAT Org; find Charlotte and St. Nektarios 11/22 GOYA Honors Frank Cockinos team SAT SR GOYA Beds for Kids 9-noon Watch for email. 15 yrs and up JR GOYA Sunday at reg time making sandwiches for Urban Ministry Center WATCH FOR DETAILS ABOUT THESE EVENTS VIA EMAIL or on ST. NEKTARIOS FACEBOOK PAGE If you have not been getting our emails, please email Elaine Miller. If you are on Facebook, request to join our page.
Food for Matthews HELP Center Most Urgent need is for: Canned beans- pinto, kidney, black, navy Canned chicken Instant mashed potatoes Canned veggies- mixed, corn, peas, carrots, green beans Pork and beans Jelly Instant grits Hamburger/Tuna/Chicken Helper Hearty soups Newcomer Sunday & Community Brunch To welcome our newest members and offer an opportunity for those interested in our parish to get to know us. Sunday, November 22, 2015 Newcomers, join us as our guests at the Community Brunch Following the Divine Liturgy Everyone is invited to stay after brunch for a special time with Fr. Steve Learn our parish history Hear about & tour the sanctuary Ask other questions you may have about parish life Newcomers, please RSVP to the church office by Nov. 17 by phone (704-708-4669) or by email to kclewell@stnektarios.org.
Save the Date December 12, 2015 St. Nektarios Christmas Musical Event Presented by Opera Carolina At St. Nektarios The Garden of the Life-Giving Spring The Garden Site Update Construction In progress! Pavers may still be purchased. Orders received after October 25th may be installed in the second phase of construction. Forms are available in Spiritual Life Center or call church office for more information. Our Goal is 100% participation
St. Nektarios Ladies Philoptochos Society Presents A Dress for Success Christmas Annual Christmas Brunch & Fashion Show along with a Children s Pajama Parade Saturday, December 5, 2015 10:00 a.m. St. Nektarios Fellowship Hall To benefit: Dress for Success Charlotte and A Child s Place With DOOR PRIZES RAFFLE TICKETS SILENT AUCTION $40 per adult $20 per child under 10 Before the fashion show and brunch... Enjoy an array of breakfast hor d oeuvres as you stroll among the dining tables to view and vote for your favorite Christmas centerpiece. These centerpieces will be handcrafted and donated by some of our Philoptochos members and parishioners. Prizes will go to 1st and 2nd place winners. At the same time enter your silent auction bid for a chance to win and take home one or more of the fabulous center pieces. Brunch will feature your choice of Quiche Lorraine, Crab and Asparagus Quiche, or Vegetable Quiche each with seasonal fresh fruit medley; pancakes & bacon for the children. We will have assigned seating again this year and will accept individual RSVPs as well as for a full table of 8. For purchase of a full-table we must have all attendee s names as well as full payment before location of table is assigned. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, November 1. All RSVPs and payments are due by December 1. Please see reverse for detailed information on donation of centerpieces and our clothing drive for Dress for Success Charlotte and PJ donations for A Child s Place.
A Dress for Success Christmas Saturday, December 5, 2015 Models wanted 6 Ladies and 15 boys and girls between ages 2-12 For our fashion show. During our show we will also have a PJ parade where the kids will parade down the runway in their new PJs. If interested please contact Timira Cockinos 704-842-9348 Donation Collection Dress for Success Charlotte & A Child s Place Drop off your donations in the Spiritual Life Center between Sunday, Nov. 1 Sunday, Dec. 6 Dress for Success Charlotte: What: 1. Suits, separates and professional attire in season, in style, on hangers and clean 2. New or next to new shoes and purses 3. Accessories, including scarves and jewelry please put jewelry in clear, Ziploc type bags to avoid breakage and tangling. 4. If you would wear it to work, to a work related function, or consign it, then that is what Dress for Success Charlotte is looking for. Where to drop off: Hanging items can be hung on the clothing rack inside downstairs lobby next to the collection bins. Please place the shoes, purses and accessories in the bin indicated for Dress for Success Charlotte. When you drop off your donation take a DFSC receipt for your tax records; donations are tax-deductible. A Child s Place: What: 1. New PJs boys and girls, any style, sizes newborn to 14 Where to drop off: Place in collection bin marked A Child s Place PJs in downstairs lobby. 1st place winner 2014 Are you crafty? Get ready! 2nd Annual Christmas Centerpiece Silent Auction and Competition Looking for 27-30 Centerpieces To be used on the dining tables during the brunch and then sold through a silent auction as part of our fundraiser. Brunch attendees will vote for their favorite centerpiece. First and second place winners will receive a fabulous prize! Centerpiece Guidelines & Information Be proportionate in size to fit on a 5' round table which will be set with 8 place settings. Christmas theme with no restrictions on types of material or decorations, be creative! Bids for the centerpieces will begin at $20 but we hope they will sell for more so please value your centerpieces accordingly. Live plants or flowers will need to be maintained by the donor if turned in prior to Dec. 2. Put your name and phone # on bottom of your donation. The first 15 centerpieces donated by November 19 will be silent auctioned between Sunday, Nov. 22 Sunday, Nov. 29 with the auction open to all parishioners. Those centerpieces will still remain in the Hall to be used during the brunch and also for the contest. The winners of the auction for those centerpieces will be notified the afternoon or evening of November 29. You will be able to pay for them any time between Nov. 29 Dec. 5. and picked up after the brunch on Saturday or on Sunday. Additional centerpieces will be auctioned off during the silent auction at the beginning of the brunch and will be included in the contest as well. These must be delivered by Wednesday, December 2. A sign-up sheet will be at the Philoptochos table during coffee hour beginning November 1 or contact Dee Drobonick at dee.drobonick@allentate.com or 704-641-5960 to let her know you want to participate. This donation is tax-deductible and will be considered an in-kind donation. To receive a donation confirmation for your taxes, turn in your cash register receipts for the centerpiece materials to Dee by December 31, 2015. A Dress for Success Christmas December 5, 2015 Reservation Form with payment must be received by December 1, 2015 Assigned Seating Only First & Last Name Phone ( ) Indicate your Quiche choice in Line 1 below. If purchase is for more than one person or for a table of 8, please list names of all attending and Quiche choice below. # of adults x 40.00 = #of Children x 20.00 = Total payment of $ 1 2 3 First & Last Name (Please print) Lorraine Bacon & Onion Quiche Choice Vegetable Crab & Asparagus Please return reservation form along with payment to: Philoptochos Christmas Brunch St. Nektarios Church 5108 Kuykendall Rd. Charlotte, NC 28270 4 5 6 7 8 For more information contact: Dee Drobonick dee.drobonick@allentate.com 704-641-5960 or Ana Levantis alevantis@gmail.com 301-642-0696