Saint Luke Greek Orthodox Church The MESSENGER Father’s Message- 1, 3 Ministry Contact List -2 Ministry Calendar-2 Schedule of Services- 3 Festal Highlight -3 Messages - 4-8, 13, 14 Parish Council News-4 Philoptochos-4 Youth-5, 8 Choir -5 Church School- 5 Stewardship-6 Endowment -7 Photos -5,7-11,13, 14 Dancing with Heart-9-12,14 Taste of Greece Schedule -13 Sharing Gratitude- 14 Memorials - 15 J U N E 2 0 1 8 Blessed are You, O Christ our God; Who showed the fishermen to be the wisest of all; You did send down upon them the Holy Spirit; and through them, the universe was drawn to You, O lover of mankind, glory to You – Hymn of Pentecost At what point does our Faith intersect with our daily life? Is there a connection between social media, text messaging, popular TV shows – and Pentecost? Let’s see. A few months ago, the 1980s show Roseanne was resurrected and placed on the air, with a buzz and some excitement among fans of the show. Just yesterday, it was cancelled. Such are the vicissitudes of life, the expectations we have, the power of social media and its pitfalls. Our age today is often referred to as a “social media” age. But what does this mean? Does it make of us all journalists, or reporters “on the scene?” Are we critics or social commentators, perhaps looking for a following? The speed of technological change is also accelerating faster than our social filters. If I have an opinion, or a reaction to something, I can post my thoughts immediately for distribution. The former Abbot of the Monastery of Simonopetra, Elder Aimilianos, has written: The most dreadful enemy created by post-industrial culture, the culture of information technology and the image, is cunning distraction. Swamped by millions of images and a host of different situations on television and in the media in general, people lose their peace of mind, their self-control, their powers of contemplation and reflection and turn outwards, becoming strangers to themselves, in a word mindless, impervious to the dictates of their intelligence.
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S a i n t L u k e G r e e k O r t h o d o x C h u r c hT h e M E S S E N G E R
Father’s Message- 1, 3Ministry Contact List -2
Ministry Calendar-2
Schedule of Services- 3
Festal Highlight -3
Messages - 4-8, 13, 14
Parish Council News-4
Philoptochos-4
Youth-5, 8
Choir -5Church School- 5
Stewardship-6Endowment -7Photos -5,7-11,13, 14Dancing with Heart-9-12,14Taste of Greece Schedule -13Sharing Gratitude- 14
Memorials - 15
J U N E 2 0 1 8
Blessed are You, O Christ our God; Who showed the fishermen to be the wisest of all; You did send down upon them the Holy Spirit; and through them, the universe was drawn to You, O lover of mankind, glory to You – Hymn of Pentecost At what point does our Faith intersect with our daily life? Is there a connection between social media, text messaging, popular TV shows – and Pentecost? Let’s see. A few months ago, the 1980s show Roseanne was resurrected and placed on the air, with a buzz and some excitement among fans of the show. Just yesterday, it was cancelled. Such are the vicissitudes of life, the expectations we have, the power of social media and its pitfalls. Our age today is often referred to as a “social media” age. But what does this mean? Does it make of us all journalists, or reporters “on the scene?” Are we critics or social commentators, perhaps looking for a following? The speed of technological change is also accelerating faster than our social filters. If I have an opinion, or a reaction to something, I can post my thoughts immediately for distribution. The former Abbot of the Monastery of Simonopetra, Elder Aimilianos, has written: The most dreadful enemy created by post-industrial culture, the culture of information technology and the image, is cunning distraction. Swamped by millions of images and a host of different situations on television and in the media in general, people lose their peace of mind, their self-control, their powers of contemplation and reflection and turn outwards, becoming strangers to themselves, in a word mindless, impervious to the dictates of their intelligence.
The Messenger is a publication of the Saint Luke Greek Orthodox Church of East Longmeadow, MA located at 400 Prospect Street East Longmeadow, MA 01028. For mailing use PO Box 381. To contact the Church Office: 413-525-4551; 413-525-4552 (fax) and [email protected]. To contact the Pastor call 978-587-6488 or email at [email protected].
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Pastor- Fr. Panteleimon Klostri
2018 Parish Council Nick Vamvilis Judy Lelas-George Joe Dasco Christos Nikolis Dorsey Cokkinias Assaad Hallak John Foscolos Bill Sakel Harry Georgiades George Katsoulis
Philoptochos President - Maria Londo Vice President - Melissa Kaitis Treasurer - Vaceleci Zaharis Secretary - Rosanne Desautels Corresponding Secretary - Evangelia Tsikrikis Past President/Advisor - Dorsey Cokkinias
Ministries Chanters -Elias Zovas and Aristidis Zaharis
Choir Director - Toni Rizas Organist- Eun Jin Lee
Endowment Fund Chair - John Piponidis GOYA Advisor -Kathy Kalaitzidis
JOY Advisor - Sarah Kirchner
Memorials - Maria Laware
Messenger - Editor - Maria Londo
Stewardship Chairs - Joe and Meghan Dasco
Sunday School Director - Priscilla Johnson Assistant Director - Leia Georgeopolus
Outreach Committee - Harry Georgiades & Parris Ochsner
Facilities Committee - Jim Danalis. Jeffrey Clay
Administrative Assistant - Helen Adamo
S a i n t L u k e G r e e k O r t h o d o x C h u r c h
4 0 0 P r o s p e c t S t r e e t E a s t L o n g m e a d o w , M A 0 1 0 2 8
GOYA 3rd Sunday of the month following Liturgy (unless otherwise stipulated)
JOY 3rd Friday of the month 6pm-7:30 unless otherwise announced
Endowment Meeting 2nd Tuesday @6:30
40 to 4 Club/Hope -seeking a volunteer coordinator and meetings TBA
Miles to Smiles- Walking Ministry, TBA
Health Ministry- Monthly Blood Pressure during coffee hour, TBA
O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, intercede with our Merciful God, that He may grant our
souls remission of sins — Apolytikion of Saint Luke
Pastor- Fr. Panteleimon Klostri
2018 Parish Council Assaad Hallak — President Judy Lelas-George — Vice President Joe Dasco — Treasurer Christos Nikolis — Secretary Dorsey Cokkinias John Foscolos Evangeline Gouzounis Bill Sakel Harry Georgiades George Katsoulis Nick Vamvilis
Philoptochos President - Maria Londo Vice President - Melissa Kaitis Treasurer - Vaceleci Zaharis Secretary - Rosanne Desautels Corresponding Secretary - Evangelia Tsikrikis Past President/Advisor - Dorsey Cokkinias
Ministries Chanters -Elias Zovas and Aristidis Zaharis
Choir Director - Toni Rizas Organist- Eun Jin Lee
Endowment Fund Chair - John Piponidis GOYA Advisor -Kathy Kalaitzidis
JOY Advisor - Sarah Kirchner
Memorials - Maria Laware
Messenger - Editor - Maria Londo
Stewardship Chairs - Joe and Meghan Dasco
Sunday School Director - Priscilla Johnson Assistant Director - Leia Georgeopolus
But here is the key: “impervious to the dictates of their intelligence.” Our intelligence is granted by God for good use, for helping the Other in their need. Our intelligence wants to draw closer to God, but is being prevented by our will, which wants to see what messages we have received “in the morning watches.” He wrote these words in the 1990s, before the age of Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram. In the 1990s, one would still need to turn on the television or the computer; now, all it requires is looking at one’s phone. But the Scripture says, “from the morning watch until night, from the morning watch, let Israel trust in the Lord.” How do we make the Lord the first and last effort of our lives each day? I suggest the following simple rule of life: do not look at your phones, turn on the television, or learn the news (any news), without first having said your prayers. And when you rest at night, do nothing after having sad your evening prayers. It is important for us to train our intellect to make our first offering of the day to God, in the same way as our first offering when we enter church is to light a candle. Then perhaps, with all the distractions attending to us every day, we may have fewer regrets about the words we say and those we choose to receive. As we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, remember that the Holy Spirit has been given to us so we can be of good use in the service of God. If God can make of fishermen, widely considered by their age to be simple people, “all wise,” then certainly He can make of the over-informed in our age the properly informed. Let it be so! Come Holy Spirit! Amen.
In XC, + Father Panteleimon
Schedule of Services Orthros, 8:30,
Divine Liturgy 9:30
SUNDAY SERVICES
June 3- Sunday of the
Graduation and Scholarship Sunday
June10- 2nd Sunday of Matthew
June 17- 3rd Sunday of the Matthew
Happy Father’s Day
June 24 - Nativity of John the Baptist
WEEK DAY SERVICES
June -29th Sts Peter and Paul
Apolytikion of Apostles Peter and Paul Fourth Tone
First in prominence among the Apostles, and teachers to the Universe, intercede to the Master of all for peace in the world and for our souls
great mercy.
Kontakion of Apostles Peter and Paul Second Tone
O Lord, receive unto the enjoyment of Your good things and Your rest, the steadfast preachers of
Godly words, the pinnacle of Your
Disciples. Receive their pain and death above
every sacrifice, for You alone know the hearts of
men.
S a i n t Pe t e r w a s f r o m Bethsaida of Galilee, the son of Jonas and brother of Andrew the First-Called. He was a fisherman, unlearned and poor and was called Simon but renamed Peter by the Lord Jesus Christ. He became an Apostle and inseparable from the Lord, he r ece i ved comp le te forgiveness after denying Christ thrice from his fear of danger.
Paul, the chosen vessel of Christ, glory of the Church and Apostle of the Nations and teacher of the whole world. He was a Roman citizen, an expert in Law and a pharisee. From the beginning he was a most fervent zealot for the traditions of the Jews and a persecutor fo the Church of Christ. His zeal turned to a love of Christ after a light from Heaven spoke to him s a y i n g , “ S a u l , w h y persecutest thou me?” The h e a v e n l y v o i c e a n d brilliance blinded him and both his bodily and spiritual eyes were opened to the knowledge of the Sun of Righteousness, following his b a p t i s m a n d d i v i n e revelat ion the Apost le Ananias.
N E W S
Dear St. Luke Parishioners,I want to wish each and everyone a great warm, healthy and joy full spring season. Some are welcoming their youth back from college, and some are awaiting in warm anticipation the end of the school year to start their vacation. Anyway we look at it, the change is coming. The Youth/Children have to adapt to the end of their freedom and in parallel the parents have to adapt to the busy life again. Either way, we look at it; it’s going to be a full fun, loving family time. The youth are going to drive the parents crazy and the parents are going to drive the youth crazy (the civilized clash of the generations and the distanced point of views).
The church in return is turning the clock backwards so you may enjoy the longer summer days with your friends and family and the chance to accomplish your summer chores.
I want to take a moment to give a tribute to a dear friend and fellow parishioner Anastasia Manitsas. Ann was wonderful in welcoming my family and me to St. Luke. When I was the Chairperson of the Stewardship way back, Ann was a great inspiration and a shining candle. She helped me understand the position and the responsibilities that came with it, in a time when the Church had a mortgage and in financial difficulties. Ann also was a wealth of knowledge in world politics. We used to have great discussions about the US and the World. She was very sensitive to my heartbreak over the Lebanese war. Whenever there was fighting in
Lebanon, she would call me and ask me about my family followed by a sweet prayer. She knew what was going on in Lebanon when half of the world had no clue. May Ann’s Memory Be eternal and May the gates of Heaven welcomes her with white roses. Good Night my friend.
I want to Thank Jim Danalis, and the entire Facilities Committee, for the nice job on the bathrooms. We are blessed to have you on board. I want to thank Harry Georgiades on doing a wonderful job with the ushering schedule and coordination. Harry appreciates any volunteers that come forward.
The Taste of Greece Drums is beating. We would like to see a great number of parishioner’s participation. Please volunteer to help in any caliber that suits your passion and expertise.
We need more involvement from everyone. We have many events and celebrations that need committee leaders to chair and see these events through. Please volunteer to chair or serve these events and celebrations.
Helen, Father and I welcome your calls and emails, so we may add you to our list of volunteers. Please see Helen to share with you the calendar of all the dates and events.
I pray that the blessings of our Lord and Savior be upon all of you,
Assaad Andrew HallakParish Council President
P A R I S H C O U N C I L
P H I L O P T O C H O S I hope everyone is having a wonderful spring.
Scholarship and Graduating Sunday is June 3, please join us in celebrating our graduates. In addition, Philoptochos will be hosting coffee hour, so join us for some delicious goodies and if you would contribute please feel free and it is appreciated.
In preparation for fall events, we will be doing our back to school supply drive. Keep your eye out for more information to come. Have a wonderful June!
Maria LondoPhiloptochos President
N E W S …
GOYA
Hope/JOY
Sunday School
We hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather!
We had a very successful World Vision fundraising dance on May 18th. Everyone had a wonderful time and we raised money for a good cause. We will be having a year-end event in June to wrap up the year! We thank all who support GOYA as we continue to pursue our ministry.
Philippos Dimitrolgou GOYA President
We had our last get-together and had a great time. We watched Wall-E, a super discussion followed with some planting of pots for the home, to reinforce the lesson. The older kids are moving up to Jr. GOYA and we will need one or two new parent volunteers to assist/ co-lead with Hope/Joy. It’s not difficult or too time consuming. If you are interested in helping keep your children learning and excited about the faith- Please speak with Father or Sarah Kirchner. Sarah has graciously offered to remain involved to assist the new co- leaders. Hope/Joy is for elementary children ages 4-12.
I would like to thank all our dedicated students and teachers who helped us through another year. Wishing you all a safe and fun filled summer, that we may ALL come back ready to take on another productive school year in September. Once again, we must remind ourselves that the future of our Blessed St. Luke is in the hands of our children. Let us all make them feel welcome in EVERY THING we do. Keep them involved so they will begin to fill our shoes in the future.
God Bless, Priscilla Johnson
Outstanding Attendance
Luke Rizos, Alexander Krzywicki, Peter Krzywicki, Charlie Rizos, Alexander Coulouras, Chrysanthe Coulouras, Daniel Kirchner, Alesandra Christakos, Juliana Swain, Ryan Clay, Joshua Kirchner, Teddy Klostri, Timothy Londo, Anthony Coulouras, Aleco Dimitroglou, Thomas Coulouras, Sophia Clay, Irene Dimitroglou, Maria Dimitroglou, Philip Dimitroglou
CHOIREnd of year choir get-together will be held on Thursday, June 14th
Dear Fellow Parishioners:
The following is the Stewardship Report that was presented at the General Assembly held on May 6, 2018.
So far in 2018, we have 123 pledges of time, talent, and treasure of which the total amount for treasure is income of $97,373. The average pledge is $792 per steward. We also have 47 parishioners who are giving but who have not submitted a pledge. While we truly appreciate everyone’s support, it’s important to pledge not only so we know who is available to volunteer for one of our many ministries, but we rely on our pledge of treasure to help us budget our finances. Though you may be one that g ives generous ly wi thout pledging, we just want this to serve as a reminder that we do use this information to help us plan.
With regards to the 123 pledges we have received to date, approximately 50% are for less than $500 and only 8 pledges are for $1500 or more. The financial reality is that the average pledge needs to double from where it is today to pay for our operating costs and annual budget.
Last month, the Stewardship Committee mailed each parishioner a letter with their quarterly statement. In all of the letters that went out, we stressed the fact that involvement in our community was our priority. This has been our underlying message that we have tried to communicate. This is why we have “Stewardship Witnesses” come in front of the parish to speak about a particular ministry that they have identified with and have been involved with and how it has enhanced their relationship with God.
It is up to the people of our parish to get involved and stay involved to continue the vitality of our church. Please be mindful that during the summer, while you may be on vacation, our bills and commitments do not take a break. Please don’t forget to submit your weekly stewardship and take part in the different ministries that meet throughout
the summer, including the many baking workshops that are scheduled to prepare for the The Taste of Greece. We can’t do it without your help!
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to reach out to us.
God Bless,
Joe and Meghan Dasco
Stewardship Message
T r e a s u r e r ’ s R e p o r tFirst Quarter Treasurers Report
The Following Is a Summary of Our Financial Statement for The Three Month Period EndingMarch 31, 2018
Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2018 Budget Jan - Mar 2018Stewardship Income Including Loose Offerings $ 58,032 $ 47,769 $ 45,000 Other Income* $ 28,446 $ 37,656 $ 7,875 Total Operating Income $ 86,478 $ 85,425 $ 52,875
* Other income includes a $10,000 restricted donation and 6,464 received from the Endowment Fund in ( 2017)and 27,862 in proceeds received for Dancing with Heart ( 2018) which were not included in the budget .
** Total expenses in 2018 includes approximately $5,500 in charitable contributions to send GOYANS to ProjectMexico these will be funded through the Endowment Fund,
Romeos & Juliets The Endowment FundAt our May meeting the Endowment Committee reviewed a number of Endowment Fund Grant Applications from our ministries and parishioners. We will be presenting these application requests to the Parish Council for their approval.
The application requests recommended are the following: 1) The approval of transferring from the Endowment Fund $17,197.69 to a restricted account This money is equal to the 50/50 split between St. Luke and the Shriners Hospital for Children from the Dancing With Heart event held on April 28, 2018. 2) The approval of $1,500.00 to the choir for the purchase of new binders, copy paper and new choir robes.
3) The approval of $1,090.00 for reimbursement of camp fees for Thomas and Anthony Coulouras.
4) The approval of $1,303.00 for reimbursement of expenses incurred by Thomas Coulouras and his mother Christine to attend the St. John Oratorical Festival in Chicago, IL. Thomas will be representing the Boston Metropolis, as well as St. Luke, as the winner of the Junior Division of the Boston Metropolis.
5) The approval of $495.00 to pay the expenses incurred by the GOYA for a dance benefiting World Vision.
We will be reviewing the Madeline Speer Knava Memorial Scholarship applications this month. We anticipate awarding the scholarships on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
We look forward to receiving more Endowment Fund Grant Applications from our ministries as we endeavor to fulfill the mission of the Endowment Fund.
Thank you and God Bless you,
David Arthur Charles Bonatakis, Jr. Jordan Chatis Kathleen Kalaitzidis Susan Metzidakis John Piponidis - Chair
These are the Sundays in June that are open for anyone
wishing to make an offering to their friends, family and new friends yet to
be.
Fellowship time /coffee hour is another vital ministry of church- please consider signing
up to assist in coordinating this time.
June 24
We thank you in advance for helping to continue this tradition.
We wish also to thank everyone who assisted in making fellowship hour such a success and jumping in for the month of May. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
At the last get-together of the
Romeos & Juliets Tula Karamallis’s 94th birthday was
celebrated! Congratulations sweet Tula and
Happy Birthday!
Our next outing is on 6/28 at the Whistling Swan
502 Main St Fiskdale, MA
Stephano Donzell
Graduating from Ellington High School, Ellington CT.
He will be going to Connecticut Eastern State University to study Human Resources.
Maria Kaitis
Graduating from Edwin O. Smith High School, Storrs, CT
She will attend Northeastern University in the fall to study Chemical Engineering
Madeline Londo
Graduating from West Springfield High School, West Springfield MA
She will be attending Sacred Heart University in the fall to study in the Health Sciences, Physician’s Assistant Program.
Congratulations to Our Graduates
"Dancing With Heart" 2018 - A Recap
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Luke, in a charitable partnership with Shriners Hospital for Children - Springfield, presented the second annual "Dancing With Heart" fundraiser. All was much the same as last year's event...well, not quite all!
After last year's full house event, we knew we could not accommodate another person in our own Fellowship Hall. So, the search was on to procure a larger venue. After visiting the Cedars Banquet Hall and discussing the evening with the on-site event manager, we knew we had found a match.
Last year, each of our non-professional dancers chose a charity that was close to their heart for which they would dance. We wanted to change it up a bit deciding to choose one charity for which all dancers performed. Half of the net profit raised would go towards that charitable beneficiary. And, we found that perfect charity in our own backyard...Shriners Hospital for Children-Springfield.
After having 8 non-professional dancers perform last year, we wanted to increase the number a bit providing a fuller program. This increase would also necessitate a ballroom dance studio with a larger staff of instructors. We were exceptionally lucky to have found the Ballroom Fever Dance Studio in Enfield, CT.
And so, in August, the planning began. The result...a sell out two months before the evening of the event.!! Who would have thought that would ever happen.
Fast forward to the evening of April 28th, the Cedars Hall was bursting at the seams...560 people in attendance. We could not fathom the sight we saw...560 people did not sound as large as it looked. Our committee, like the
spokes of a well-oiled wheel, did w h a t they do so well assuring that the wheel turned smoothly throughout the evening. From tickets and seating, to hors d'oeuvres, to raffle purchases, to desserts, to photography and videography, to intermittent social dancing, to the main show...all in all, we can say that the working partners of the affair were nothing but fabulous, and together we made a memorable evening.
Yes, we are aware that certain things were none too perfect. Working on an event in a new venue was a bit difficult...much different than using our own hall which we have set up many a time in so many different ways that we could probably do it with one eye shut. There was much to learn. Our committee has already met to discuss this year's event and what we have learned from it. We will meet again to discuss some ideas for improving next year's event. We have identified areas to be looked at...ease of viewing, excessive wait time at the bar, ability to move between the tables, even distribution of the sound system, and abundance of food (of which we heard varying opinions). Yes, you are reading correctly...an event of this magnitude takes approximately 9 months of planning.
Dancing With Heart
Although we have identified areas we can improve upon, we can definitely say that most of the feedback we have received has been nothing but positive...from the food offered, the performance of the dancers, the social dancing, and the charity chosen.
On May 17th, four of our DWH committee members and our 1st place dancer were invited to attend the Shriners Board of Governors monthly meeting. A case study was presented by one of their doctors regarding the history that brought the patient to Shriners; the medical plan provided for the patient; the outcome of these services, as well as the continuing care plan. It was most interesting and touching. The patient and his mom were there and participated in the discussion.
They answered questions from the group and shared the more personal side of how their lives were affected. Additionally, a portion of this meeting was dedicated to group donations. We were excited to present our check in the amount of $17,197.69 (one half of the event's net profit). Our targeted donation moved an on-going campaign one step closer to the goal of a new in-patient acute care rehabilitation unit on the premises. Our day ended with an educational and heartwarming tour of the hospital. When reflecting on the day, there is no other conclusion than to realize that reaching out into our community in a way never done in the past, working with people of different skills, beliefs, and talents lends us to know that we did the right thing; that we are wrapping our arms around and bringing folks into the welcoming and warm St. Luke way!
Dorsey and Judy
Dancing With Heart…..Quotes From the Night
“This has been the greatest night out we’ve had in a long time!!!”
“Congrats to Dorsey, Judy and their DWH committee. You did an awesome job! Shriners Hospital thanks you for your event. It was a privilege to play a small part in the evening.”
“Thank you so much for all you did in putting this event on…together we all rocked the event!!”
“Very happy to support Shriners Hospital for Children by attending an event like this.”
“THIS DID THE TRICK. WE ALL NEED MORE MUSIC AND DANCING IN OUR LIVES.”
“YOU ALL DID A MARVELOUS JOB.” “Your congregation and Shriners Hospital thank you for your effort.”
”Do you believe you did this?” (No we couldn’t believe we did it!!!)
“Had a great time…all the dancers did a great job!”
“This is quickly becoming one of my favorite events…seeing and talking to everyone, watching a great show, and enjoying a relaxed night out.”
“ To DWH…What an honor to dance at this great event supporting Shriners Hospital for Children. A lot of funds were raised, and I am glad I was asked to be part of this group of amazing, brave, and good- hearted people. Thanks to all my
fellow “celebrities” who took part. We did good!!!!”
“Awesome, hard working committee. Kudos, your dedication was honorable.”
“Food and entertainment was the best!”“My feet are still dancing!”
“We ate, we drank, we watched, we danced…we had an extraordinary evening!”
“Such extraordinary choreography…combining dancing and fun entertainment.”
“Such a fun night…so nice to spend a little ‘kid free” time with friends. We’ll be back next year!”
“Best night in a long time. Great job DJC and JLG and committee for all you do to support St. Luke and Shriners Hospital for Children.”
“It was a heartwarming event. Glad I could be part of it.”
“We had a lot of fun Saturday night and think you and the committee did a wonderful job!”“The dancers were great , and I love how many folks got up to dance during the breaks…the
”DJ” played all of the right songs.”
“Craig and David did a really good job as emcees.”
“Fun event-great cause. Thank you”
“The DJ
rocked!”“So Fun!!!!”
“Thank you all. It
was a fun night.”
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T a s t e o f G r e e c eTaste of Greece workshops are going into full swing OPA!!!
We are pleased to recognize Melissa Kaitis as our Parishioner of the Year. Melissa is a tireless laborer doing the Lord's work, involved as she is fully in our parish life.
Melissa has been and continues to be involved in several of our parish ministries: Parish Council (past), Philoptochos (currently Vice President), and Choir (current member). She has been involved in GOYA and has coordinated and led the 30 Hour Famine. She has also been one of the main leaders/coordinators for Breakfast with Saint Nicholas, having designed and made games for the children, as well as prepared the hall for this yearly event. She supports the Taste of Greece and coordinates the Food Outreach baskets: including shopping and putting the baskets together for Westover Air Base and homebound and elderly parishioners who receive special gift baskets during Pascha and Christmas.
Melissa and her husband Argirios have also raised their daughters, Maria and Sophia, as active youth in the parish and our ministries.
We are pleased to honor Melissa Kaitis. Her enthusiasm for Christ, dedication, joyful disposition that supports others, and selfless service makes a difference in our parish, the lives of our parishioners, and the larger community.
Congratulations to the newly Illumined Alexandra
on May 12thNa sas Zeesi!
Thank you all for the cards and well wishes- John Chrisant
To my Saint Luke Family, Thank you for all my calls, cards and prayers for my recovery from the shingles and thank you also for all my calls, cards and prayers for my brother Tom who passed away in April. God
Bless you all, much love, Doris
S h a r i n g G r a t i t u d e
We wish to CONGRATULATE
Lt. Col. Charles Coulouras on his retirement from the Air Force on June 1st, after 28
years. We thank you and your family for your service and dedication. God Bless you!
Dear Dorsey, On behalf of all the children who are lovingly cared for by Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, our sincere thanks to you and your Dancing with Heart committee, for organizing and providing a wonderful community event . We appreciate your thoughtfulness in choosing Shriners Hospital as the recipient of your good will and cheer. This tremendous donation to the hospital will help brighten the days of the children who need our specialty services and bring us closer to the campaign goal for the new Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation unit. As a nonprofit organization, Shriners Hospitals relies on donations like yours to carry out our mission and transform the lives of children every day. This picture showcases an indelible mark of compassion and caring you have displayed which ultimately makes our community a better place. It is our hope you will display it proudly and raise awareness about Shriners Hospitals for Children-Springfield. Lee Roberts Public Relations Specialist
M e m o r i a l sIn memory of Tony DelisAnn FlynnSandy MillerGregory and Mary GeorgiadesPauline SpallinoMr. and Mrs. Robert BolducCalliope Hoffman
In memory of Anastasios PhilisMichael and Christine KennedyVicki and Lou LaRocheCharles Bonatakis,Sr.Tom and Maria Laware
In memory of Peter, Mike and John VamvilisPatricia Vamvilis
In memory of Rose HallettWayne Hallett
In memory of Angelina TougasDoris Renault
In memory of John AhladasSandy Miller
In memory of Katherine DieterAnn Flynn
In memory of Stavros MalestaMichael and Artemis RomellMaureen Mandeville and Kenny MazzilliMaryanne and John StearnsTed and Maria CarellasJon ArsenaultConnecticut Insurance DepartmentJames LytrasCatherine Yurkunas
May His Memory Be Eternal Dr. George Moraites fell asleep in the Lord on May 8, 2018 and his funeral
was held on May 14, 2018.
May His Memory Be Eternal Stavros Malesta, fell asleep in the Lord on May 2, 2018. His funeral was held on May 5, 2018.
May His Memory Be Eternal Tom Stavris fell asleep in the Lord on May 13, 2018 , his funeral was
held May 18, 2018.
We pray !at !eir memo"es be eternal, and !at !ey rest among $ "ghte%s, and !at $ consolation of $ saints be wi! !eir families.
M e m o r y E t e r n a l
May Her Memory Be Eternal Anastasia (Ann) Manitsas recently fell
asleep in the Lord on May 25, 2018 and a private funeral is being held.
