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 Dr. Jeanne Novas-Busano Parish Council President GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME! God is good and the giver of goods to those are worthy St. Basil the Great Sunday, February 1, 2015 Sunday of Publican and Pharisee Epistle: Romans 8: 28-39, Gospel: Luke 15: 11-32 Orthros is at 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy is at 9:30 a.m. Ushers: Pangari Duty Team G Captains: John Stojka and George Reimnitz Team Members: Jim Marousis, Paul Sambanis, Andy Sambanis, Elaine Pieotis-Alden Acolyte Team 1 Monday Tuesday This week at St. Nectarios Presentation of Our Lord, Orthros 8:30 a.m., Divine Liturgy to follow. Coffee Time 1:00 3:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Bible Study 10:00-11:30 a.m. Baptismal Seminar 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 8:30 p.m.
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 Alex, Dino & Aleka Alex, Andrew & Eugenia Alex, Anna Alex, Vasilios & Maria Alexis, John Basil & Voula Anastasiou, Peter & Elena Andeen, Ellen Anderson, Derek & Sophia Anderson, Helen Andreou, James & Cynthia Antonakos, Mr. & Mrs. John Apostolopoulos, Konstantinos & Kaliopi Athens, Nicholas & Marina Attiah, Catherine Bacich, Michael & Mary Elaine Bakopoulos, Ismine Balkas, Fr. Peter & Presvytera Karen Beligratis, Steven & Matina Bentley, Roy & Joanna Beres, Venise G. Bilder, Nicholas & Fifi Brown, Eric & Georgia Brown, Michael & Susan Bullock, John & Nicole Burbulis, Sylvia Carenback, Lena Carenback, Mats & Litsa Chapekis, Michael & Denise Chappas, Chris C. & Frances Chappas, Konstantinos Christofidis, Barbara Cosmas, John & Denise Cotseones Sophie & Anthony Crambes, George & Mary Cumaranatunge, Tharusha & Angela Daglas, Nick & Catherine P. Darras, Nicholas Darras, William Deligiannis, Andreas & Maria Demakis, James & LeeAnn Diamond, Tom & Diane Diamond, Dean & Mary Diones, Gus & Lisa Bono Drakoulis, Niko & Vira Drakousis, Paul & Stella Droulias, Eleni Economos, Spiros & Eugenia Elliott, Helen Elliott, Mark & Elke Elliott, Michael & Joanne Euthimiou, Helen Fosses, Christos & Kathy Friscia, Cynthia Gallios, Friedl Gallios, Peter N. Ganas, George & Erin Gatsis, Nicholas & Beth
Gatt John Gerontakis, Theodora M. Geroulis, Kristen Giannikoulis, Peter & Yiolanda Gioulos, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gioulos, Angela & Garrett Glover, Kristina & Joseph Indrayo Godellas, Christopher N. & Sharon Godellas, Nicholas & Sandra Gountanis, Patty Grammas, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Gritsonis, George & Lucille Hareng, Michael & Rachelle Harris, Paul & Alexandria Heffernan, Thomas & Diane Hunter, Valerie Jacklow, Daniel & Stephanie Jetel, James & Janet Kakavas, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Kalevas, Anastasia Kantzavelos, Christ & Georgia Kaplanis, George & Angela Karavitis, Martha & Effie Katris, Dr. Peter & Mrs. Desienia Katsogianos, Fay Kladis, Nick & Peggy Kokonas, Victoria & Tim Asimos Kolimbiris, John & Diki Kolios, Harry & Theodora Kondraros, Kenny Kondraros, Louie & Jean Konstantelos, Patty & Athanasios Kostopoulos, Peter & Stella Kotsakis, Dr. George & Patrice Kotsiovos, Nikolaos & Panagiota Kounanis, James K. Kourtis, Helen Kundanis, Christine Kutrumanes, Dean & Vasi Kyriakos, Christopher & Margaret Kyriazes, Andrew & Despina Lageschulte, Philip & Eleni Lagios, Maria Lamar Melone, Bruno & Georgia Lara, Beatrice Limberakis, Constantine & Elizabeth Limperis, L. Louchios, Christopher & Maria Louckes, Thelma Maag, Robert & Millie Macnider, James & Gloria Mandarino, Despina & Daniel Manos, Paraskevi Mantas, John & Stella Matalas, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Mathews, Peter & Helen Mathias, John G. & Theodora Mathias, Tom & Kathleen McHale, Brien & Desiree McHale, Brien & Elaine McKernin, Athanasia & Joseph Mettevelis, Peter & Mary Mokakos/Peceny, Gus/Kyle Mondus, Michael & Katina Napoli, Delio & Helen Nicholas, Bess Nicholson, Nicholas & Estelle Nikas, John & Maria Noon, Christopher & Alexandra Novas Busano, Jeanne& Al Busano
Nye, Ronald & Anastasia Pablecas, Gus M. & Gail Panagakis, Helen Papadoppoulos, Fotini & John Pappas, Evdoxia Pappas, Peter Pappas, Theodore & Christina Pasek, Stephen & Margo Pastorello, Angela Perrelli, Anthony & Peggy Phillips, Peter & Gina Photopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Pissios, Pete & Polly Poulakidas, Evan Poulos, Dennis Chris Prevas, Nick & Tina 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 Russo, Annette & David Sarantopoulos, Dimitrios & Dionisia Schmidt, Kitsa Sellis, Angelo P. & Elaine Shubalis, William & Alma Sizopoulos, Athanasios & Nicole Sizopoulos, Constantine & Irene Skouras, Bess Slania, Jennie & Daniel John Slovick, Rena & Tyler Solley, Richard & Mary Sue Sourounis, George & Christina Stamas, Peter Stamatis, John & Maria Stankowicz, Denalyn Stankowicz, Matthew & Falon Stathopoulos, Peter & Christine Sellas Strategos, Jeanne Taormina Effie & Leonard Thomas, Robert & Paula Trakas, Panagiota Trakas, Voula Tsangos, Steve & Victoria Jensen Tsoulos, Gus & Ann Tziavaras, Bill & Dionaura Uddin Faisal & Eliana S. Veremis, Bill & Staci Vichos, Peter & Karen Vlahakis, Gregory & Maria Vlahos, Andreas & Antonia Vlahos, Thea & John Damalas Voutiritsas, George & Lori Voutiritsas, Christ & Christine Williams, Caroline Wirtz, Brent & Evangelia Wnukowski Jr., Tom & Theodora M. Wonais, Alexis Zaharis, John & Annessa
Dates to Remember February 2/14 1 st Saturday of Souls, Orthros 8:30 a.m., Divine Liturgy to follow. 2/19 Feast of Saint Philothei, Orthros 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy to follow. 2/21 2 nd Saturday of Souls, Orthros 8:30 a.m., Divine Liturgy to follow. YM Ski Trip to Lake Geneva 2/22 Glendi following the Divine Liturgy 2/23 Great Lent begins 2/25 Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6:00 p.m., Lenten Lecture 7:00 p.m. Lecturer: Nick Kalinosky Topic: The Prophets Challenge to the Ancient Kingdoms 2/28 3 rd Saturday of Souls, Orthros 8:30 a.m., Divine Liturgy to follow. March 3/1 Ministries Fair during Coffee Hour 3/2 YM Night 6:30 p.m. 3/4 Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6:00 p.m. Lenten Lecture 7:00 p.m. Lecturer: Dr. Ary Christofidis Topic: Marriage and Family as Icons 3/11 Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6:00 p.m. Lenten Lecture 7:00 p.m. Lecturer: Fr. Simeon Johnson Topic: The Light of Christ Enlightens All 3/18 Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6:00 p.m., Lenten Lecture 7:00 p.m. Lecturer: Nick Kalinosky Topic: The Prophets Challenge to the Ancient Kingdoms 3/25 Annunciation Orthros 8:30 a.m., Divine Liturgy to follow. April 4/1 Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6:00 p.m. 4/4 Lazarus Saturday, Orthros 8:30 a.m., Divine Liturgy to follow. 4/5 Palm Sunday, Orthros 8:30 a.m., Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
We Need You! We are seeking volunteers to support the following very important ministries: Stewardship Ministry Meets one weekday evening per month to strategize on how to grow our community. Guild Ministry Meets once a year, prior to Holy week. Ushers in the Narthex and Church one Sunday every 7 weeks. Welcome Ministry Meets a few times a year. Greets parishioners one Sunday, every 6 to 8 weeks. Awakening Ministry Meets twice a year as a group. Meets one on one throughout the year with the Community, seeking positive input on ways to improve and to get input on how to engage the community in the ministries and the church.
Come Learn Greek With Us Interested in learning the Greek language or refreshing your skills? A new session of the Adult Greek Conversational program begins on Tuesday, February 3 rd. Class is held on Tuesday evenings at the church from 7-9 pm. For more information or to obtain the registration packet, please visit www.stnectariosgoc.org or contact Sofia Bishop at sofiabishop@hotmail.com Registration For The 2015-2016 School Year is Now Open! Forms can be found on our website. The Day School will be hosting an open house on Saturday, February 21 st from 10am-12pm.