ST. NECTARIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 133 S. Roselle Road (847) 358-5170 phone Palatine, Illinois 60067 (847) 358-5193 fax Rev. Fr. Peter G. Balkas, Protopresbyter website: www.stnectariosgoc.org Rev. Fr. Simeon Johnson Dr. Jeanne Novas-Busano Deacon Zacharias Zaharis Parish Council President GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME! God pours himself out in an ecstasy of love. St. Nicholas Cabasilas Sunday, April 5, 2015 Palm Sunday Epistle: Philippians 4:-9, Gospel: John 12:1-8 Orthros is at 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy is at 9:30 a.m. Ushers: Pangari Duty Team B Captains: Eleni Lageschulte and Dr. John Alexis Team Members: Nick Gatsis, George Kalantzis, Mike Sakellaris Acolyte Team 2 There is no Coffee Hour today. All those receiving Communion must be baptized or chrismated Orthodox Christians. This week at St. Nectarios 4/6 7:00 p.m. Holy Monday Service of the Bridegroom 4/7 7:00 p.m. Holy Tuesday Evening and Hymn of Kassiani 4/8 3:30 p.m. Holy Unction Service 7:00 p.m. Holy Wednesday Service of the Mystical Supper 4/9 7:00 a.m. Vesperal Liturgy 7:00 p.m. 12 Gospel Readings, Procession of the Christ 10:00 p.m. Vigil of the Cross 4/10 5:00 a.m. Kouvouklion dressing 9:00 a.m. Royal Hours 3:30 p.m. Apokatheilosis 7:00 p.m. Lamentations 4/11 8:00 a.m. Holy Saturday Morning Vesperal Liturgy 11:15 p.m. Holy Saturday Evening/Canon of Resurrection in Church and Great Hall 12:15 a.m. Pashal Liturgy in the Church
Dates to Remember April 4/6 7:00 p.m. Holy Monday Service of the Bridegroom 4/7 7:00 p.m. Holy Tuesday Evening and Hymn of Kassiani 4/8 3:30 p.m. Holy Unction Service 7:00 p.m. Holy Wednesday Service of the Mystical Supper 4/9 7:00 a.m. Vesperal Liturgy 7:00 p.m. 12 Gospel Readings, Procession of the Christ 10:00 p.m. Vigil of the Cross 4/10 5:00 a.m. Kouvouklion dressing 9:00 a.m. Royal Hours 3:30 p.m. Apokatheilosis 7:00 p.m. Lamentations 4/11 8:00 a.m. Holy Saturday Morning Vesperal Liturgy 11:15 p.m. Holy Saturday Evening/Canon of Resurrection in Church and Great Hall 12:15 a.m. Pashal Liturgy in the Church 4/12 11:30 a.m. Pascha Easter Sunday/Agape Easter Egg Hunt to follow 4/13 Bright Monday The Church Office will be closed 4/14 7:30 p.m. Greek Fest Meeting 4/16 7:30 p.m. Parish Council Meeting 4/17 Zodochos Peghe, Orthros 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy to follow. 4/18 10:00 a.m. Animal Blessing 4/23 Feast of St. George Orthros 8:30 a.m., Divine Liturgy to follow.
Thank you to all the faithful who have made their 2015 financial stewardship pledge to the church. Our 2015 Operational Budget is $871,858, and includes a $592,356 financial stewardship goal as approved by the General Assembly in November 2014. Adamis, Constantina Akouris II, Thomas J. Akouris, Maria Albans, Jim Alden, Joseph & Elaine Alevras, Marilyn Alex, Andrew & Eugenia Alex, Anna Alex, Anna & Jason Grey Alex, Dino & Aleka Alex, Tom & Christina Alex, Vasilios & Maria Alexandrou, Philippos & Nitsa Alexis, John Basil & Voula Anastasiou, Peter & Elena Andeen, Ellen Anderson, Derek & Sophia Anderson, Helen Andreou, James & Cynthia Angelopoulos, Helen Antonakos, Mr. & Mrs. John Antoniou, Connie Apostolopoulos, Konstantinos & Kaliopi Arvanitis, Ted & Michelle Athans, Dean Athens, Nicholas & Marina Attiah, Catherine Bacich, Michael & Mary Elaine Bakopoulos, Ismine Balkas, Fr. Peter & Presvytera Karen Bauman, Eric & Nadine Beligratis, Steven & Matina Bellas, George & Linda Bentley, Roy & Joanna Beres, Venise G. Betevis, Dean & Krisula Bilder, Nicholas & Fifi Brown, Eric & Georgia Brown, Michael & Susan Bullock, John & Nicole Burbulis, Sylvia Carenback, Lena Carenback, Mats & Litsa Catalano, Stella & Joseph Chapekis, Michael & Denise Chappas, Chris C. & Frances Chappas, Konstantinos Chiambas, Drs. Alexander & Christina Chioros, Peter G. & Priscilla Chresanthakes, Peter & Ligia Christakos, Theodore & Jennie S. Christofalos, Ourania Christofidis, Barbara Christopoulos, Dr. George & Lilly Connolly, Patrick & Vasiliky Cosmas, John & Denise Costis, Dr. Dennis & Jan Cotseones Sophie & Anthony Couston, Thomas & Kathrine Crambes, George & Mary Cumaranatunge, Tharusha & Angela Daglas, Nick & Catherine P. Darras, Nicholas Darras, William Deligiannis, Andreas & Maria Demakis, James & LeeAnn Demas, Anthony & Sophia Demeros, George & Helen Diamond, Dean & Mary Diamond, Tom & Diane Diones, Gus & Lisa Bono DiVito, Frank & Angela Drakoulis, Niko & Vira Drakousis, Paul & Stella Droulias, Eleni Economos, Spiros & Eugenia Economou, Eleni Eleftheriou, Photis & Maria Eliou, Mike & Kiki Elliott, Helen Elliott, Mark & Elke Elliott, Mike & Joanne Euthimiou, Helen Fosses, Christos & Kathy Fosteras, Nicholas & Anna Maria Foutris, Tess Friscia, Cynthia Gallios, Friedl Gallios, Peter N. Ganas, Christopher & Patty Ganas, George & Erin Gatsis, Nicholas & Beth
Gatt John Geary, David & Frances Georgakopoulos, Nick & Mary Lee Gerontakis, Theodora M. Geroulis, Kristen Geroulis, Samantha Geary, David & Frances Georgakopoulos, Nick & Mary Lee Gerontakis, Theodora M. Geroulis, Kristen Geroulis, Samantha Giannaris, Cpt. John & Guo Hong Giannikoulis, Peter & Yiolanda Gioulos, Angela & Garrett Gioulos, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Glover, Kristina & Joseph Indrayo Godellas, Christopher N. & Sharon Godellas, Nicholas & Sandra Gountanis, Garyfallia Gountanis, Patty Grammas, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Gritsonis, George & Lucille Gust, Lawrence J. & Mary Gatt Hahn, Andrew & Nicole Haniotes, John Hankins, Zoe. Haralambakis, Frank & Lee Ann Hareng, Michael & Rachelle Harris, Paul & Alexandria Heffernan, Thomas & Diane Hengstler, Dylan & Elaine Hunter, Paul & Tiffany Hunter, Valerie Iliopoulos, George & Joy Jacklow, Daniel & Stephanie Jetel, James & Janet Johnson, Kim & Kent Jost, John & Effie Kachudas,Akrivoula Kakavas, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Kalantzis, Joanna & Peter Kalevas, Anastasia Kaludis, Peter & Olga Kanetis, Bill & Jean Kantzavelos, Argiris & Elizabeth Kantzavelos, Christ & Georgia Kaplanis, George & Angela Kapsimalis, Kostas & Gloria Karavitis, Martha & Effie Katris, Dr. Peter & Desienia Katsikas, Bessie Geroulis Katsogianos, Fay Kavalos, Helen A. Kavathas, Dino & Penny Kazaglis, Jeffrey & Leah Kazas, Chris & Rebecca Kitsos, Gus Kladis, Nick & Peggy Koelper, Crystal & James Kokkinos, John & Helen Kokonas, Victoria & Tim Asimos Koliatsis, Alexia & Chris Kolimbiris, John & Diki Kolios, Harry & Theodora Komotos, John & Anna Kondraros, Kenny Kondraros, Louie & Jean Konstantelos, Patty & Athanasios Korizis, George & Sandra Kostopoulos, Peter & Stella Kotsakis, Dr. George & Patrice Kotsiovos, Nikolaos & Panagiota Koumoundouras, Stratigoula Kounanis, James K. Kourtis, Helen Koutavas, Jerry & Georgia Kukla, Mark P. & Dr. Panorea Kundanis, Christine Kutrumanes, Dean & Vasi Kyriakos, Christopher & Margaret Kyriazes, Andrew & Despina Lageschulte, Phillip & Eleni Lagios, Dr. Peter & Maria Lamar Melone, Bruno & Georgia Lara, Beatrice Lembessis, Maria Lialios, Christopher & Josephine Limberakis, Constantine & Elizabeth Limperes, Louis & Constance Liosatos,Gerris & Ria Louchios, Andrew Louchios, Christopher & Maria Louchios, Emmanuel & Athena Louckes, Thelma Maag, Robert & Millie Macnider, James & Gloria Makarounis, Alex & Ellen Mamalis, Mario & Anna Marie Mandarino, Despina & Daniel Manos, Paraskevi Mantas, John & Stella Marousis, Dean & Kathy Marousis, James & Georgia Matalas, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Mathews, Peter & Helen Mathias, John G. & Theodora
Mathias, Tom & Kathleen Matsas, Demetrios & Louisa McHale, Brien & Desiree McHale, Brien & Elaine McKernin, Athanasia & Joseph Meggos, Ilias Menoudakis, Anastasia Menoudakis, Constantine Metalios, Nicholas Mettevelis, Peter & Mary Mondus, Michael & Katina Montissori, Efrossini Mule, Angie Napoli, Delio & Helen Nicholas, Bess Nicholson, Nicholas & Estelle Nikas, John & Maria Noon, Christopher & Alexandra Novas Busano, Dr. Jeanne & Al Novas, Lorraine Nye, Ronald & Anastasia Pablecas, Gus M. & Gail Panagakais, Anna/ Bahramis,Gregory Panagakis, Helen Panagakis, James & Eleni Panagakis/Bahramis, Anna/Gregory Panfil, Timothy & Elaine Panou, Argyiousi & Vasiliki Papadopoulos, John & Fotini Pappas, Evdoxia Pappas, Nick & Pauline Pappas, Peter Pappas, Theodore & Christina Pappas, Tommy M. & Georgina Pasek, Stephen & Margo Pastorello, Angela Peceny,Kyle & Mokakos, Gus Perrelli, Anthony & Peggy Pessimisis, Sarah Petropoulos, Paul & Susan Phillips, Peter & Gina Photopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Photos, Fred & Sophie Pissios, Pete & Polly Poulakidas, Evan Poulos, Dennis Chris Prevas, Nick & Tina Psarros, Harry & Rosa Raftis, Steven & Lucia Rasiarmos, Bessie G. Regopoulos, Evan & Maria Regopoulos, Steve & Elaine Reilly, Matina Reimnitz, George Relias, Dr. & Mrs. Gary C. Rizos, George & Tara Patryn Rodis, John & Vivian Rokkas, Theofani & Stacy Russo, Annette & David Sakelaris, Ted & Elizabeth Sarantopoulos, Dimitrios & Dionisia Sarantopoulos, Drs. John & Christina Sarelas, Alex & Elayne Sassaris, John & Stacy Schmidt, Kitsa Sellis, Angelo P. & Elaine Serigos, Anthony & Marsha Sfondilis, Mina & George Shubalis, William & Alma Siatis, Perry C. Sizopoulos, Athanasios & Nicole Sizopoulos, Constantine & Irene Skoubis, John & Ephie Skouras, Bess Slania, Jennie & Daniel John Slovick, Rena & Tyler Smyrniotis, George & Anna Solley, Richard & Mary Sue Sourounis, George & Christina Spanos, Stamata Spatoulas, Tom & Katerina & Evangelos Stamas, Peter Stamatis, John & Maria Stankowicz, Denalyn Stankowicz, Matthew & Falon Stathopoulos, Peter & Christine Sellas Strategos, Jeanne Taormina Effie & Leonard Thanopoulos, Vasiolios & Catherine Theodosis, Paul & Ioanna Thomas, Robert & Paula Tompary, Alexa Tompary, Michael & Renee Trakas, Panagiota Trakas, Voula Tsangos, Steve & Victoria Jensen Tsoulos, Gus & Ann Tziavaras, Bill & Dionaura Tzouras, Tom & Stacie Uddin Faisal & Eliana S. Varon, Michael & Cindi Vasis, Paul & Mary Vavasis, Andrew & Theana Veremis, Bill & Staci Vichos, Peter & Karen Vlachos, Vasilios Bill & Georgiann
Vlahakis, Greg & Maria Vlahakis, Gregory & Maria Vlahos, Andreas & Antonia Vlahos, Andreas & Antonia Vlahos, Thea & John Damalas Vogel, Matthew & Maria Voutiritsas, Christ & Christine Voutiritsas, George & Lori Vranas, Gus & Dena Williams, Caroline Wirtz, Brent & Evangelia Wnukowski Jr., Tom & Theodora M. Wonais, Alexis Zahareas, Ted (Tryphon) & Maria Zahareas, Tryphon & Maria Zaharis,Deacon Zacharias & Diakonissa Mary Zaharis, John & Annessa Zavacos, Jennifer Zaverdas, Constantine & James Zografos, James & Penny As of 03/18/2015 Holy Week Volunteer Opportunities Holy Thursday: 10:00 am Trim / prepare flowers Location: Gymnasium/Kitchen Contact: Sia Sarantopoulos Holy Friday Morning: 5:00 am Decorate Kouvouklion (Age 15+) Location: Solea Contact: Sia Sarantopoulos 8:00 am Wrap 1,200 Red Eggs Location: Gymnasium Contact: Eugenia/Christine Holy Friday Evening: 10:00 pm Vacuum/sweep floors in Church, Narthex; Clean pews Contact: Karen Vichos Holy Saturday Morning: 8:30 am Clean Kouvouklion (Age 15+) 11:30 am Change runners in Narthex, Chanter Stand, Pulpit; Decorate Solea with Easter Lillies Contact: Karen Vichos Registration for the 2015-2016 School Year is Now Open! Registration forms can be found on our website www.stnectariosgoc.org. Our Day School offers a variety of early childhood programs for ages 2-5 yrs. old. For more information, contact Paula Thomas pthomas751@gmail.com
Come Learn Greek With Us Greek School Registration for the 2015-2016 school year opens Wednesday, April 1st. The Greek School Ministry offers a variety of programs for children and adults: Traditional Greek Program (Tuesdays & Fridays) Conversational Greek Program (Wednesdays) High School for students 12-15 who have completed their Greek Elementary education Dance Classes for children ages 6-14, even if not enrolled in Greek school (Wednesday or Friday evenings) Private Tutoring Program for those looking for a more individualized approach. Adult Greek Conversation Program (Tuesdays) 2015 SUMMER IMMERSION CAMP: Looking for a fun way to immerse your child in the Greek language? This camp will broaden and reinforce your child s conversational skills by using crafts, games, music, dance and other creative activities! The camp runs Monday, July 6 th Friday, July 10 th, 9:00 am 12:30 pm. An Early Registration Discount is available for registrations received by Monday, April 13 th. For more information or to obtain the registration packets for any of the above programs, please visit the church s website, www.stnectariosgoc.org or contact Sofia Bishop at sofiabishop@hotmail.com. 2015 Golf Outing Thursday, May 28 th starting at 12:30 pm at Makray Memorial Golf Club $75 Lunch and Golf $125 Lunch, Golf and Dinner $50 Dinner Only For reservations contact: John Alexis jalexismd@gmail.com 773-919-1155 Jeffrey Kazaglis jeffreykazaglis@yahoo.com- 224-500-8153 George Reimnitz reimnitz@wintrust.com 847-347-3617 or call the Church Office
Baklava Diples Egg Dye Karidopita Koulourakia Kourambiethes Melomakrona Red Eggs Tsourekia