Updated on 9/18/2020

Saints RAPHAEL, NICHOLAS, & IRENE

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Rev. Fr. Barnabas Powell, Proistamenos

3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming GA 30040 (770) 781-5250 www.stsrni.org officeadmin@stsrni.org

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September 20, 2020

SUNDAY AFTER HOLY CROSS

Future Sts Raphael Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church

Cumming, Georgia

Today is Fast Free | No fasting restrictions.

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Welcome to Saints Raphael,

Nicholas & Irene GOC

September 20, 2020

Sunday after Holy Cross

8:45 am Orthos

10:00 am Divine Liturgy

Sunday school officially begins. Students will go to class directly

after communion.

Watch all services on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaintsRNI/live/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwK-

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Please go to our website for Service dates and

times. www.stsrni.org

Appointments with Father Barnabas:

Father Barnabas is now hearing confessions.

Please call the church office if you would like to

schedule an appointment.

Administrative Office Hours:

Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Church Office Manager: Deborah Bowen

770-781-5250

*Are you interested in being a part of the Orthodox

Church? If so, the “Journey to Fullness” classes will

resume in the Fall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights.

Please call the church office if you are interested in

attending.

Parish Council Ushers For Today:

Parish Council Members

Parish Council of 2020: Rusty Waldron, President;

John Donkar, Vice President; Tasso Kefalas,

Secretary; James Stockdill, Treasurer; Ted Bauer,

David Boyd, Kosta Bozzuto, Stephanie Crosio, Ann

Costakis Hayes, Athena Miller, Kurt Singleton, and

Greg Tzevelekos

Acolytes: Jacob Atkinson, Zackery Bethune, Spiro

Kefalas, Rutherford, James & Hales Nease, Beckett

Singleton, Aristotle & Alexander Theofilis and Jack

Waldron. Senior Acolytes: Peter Chiboucas, Tasso

Kefalas, Johnny Melts, Sy Nease and Jacob Sparks

Please say a special prayer for the following

Individuals:

Families: Theofilis, Milam

Friendly Reminder: The Orthodox Church practices “closed” communion. This means only Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared to receive the Eucharist should approach the Chalice at communion. If you have any questions, please see Fr. Barnabas after service.

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Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the Fourth Tone

Because of the finding of your holy relics, wise

one, * the Island of Lesvos has been filled fully

with the grace, * which God richly gave to you. *

You, O devout martyr Raphael, paradoxically *

appeared to many people, and you grant cures

and healings. * And therefore we the faithful re-

joice in all your miracles.

Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the First Tone

To the offspring of Ithaca, the pride and joy of

Lesvos, * monastic martyrs’ glory, let us offer to

Raphael our songs of praise; * for lately he

appeared, and pours out cures and healings to us

all. * Inexplicably he appears to believers, both in

dreams and awake, who cry: * Glory to Christ

who gave you His might. * Glory to Him who gave

you miracles. * Glory to Him who through you

fulfills our prayerful requests.

Apolytikion in honor of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas &

Irene

Having contended on Lesvos for the sake of

Christ God, you have sanctified the island since

the discovery of your sacred relics, O blessed

ones; wherefore we honor you, O Godbearing

Raphael, together with Nicholas and virgin Irene,

as our divine protectors and intercessors with the

Lord.

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal of the First Tone

Let us worship the Word who is unoriginate * with the Father

and the Spirit, and from a Virgin was born * for our salvation,

O believers, and let us sing His praise. * For in His goodness

He was pleased * to ascend the Cross in the flesh, and to

undergo death, * and to raise up those who had died, * by His

glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion for the Forefeast in the Second Tone

The life-giving Cross of Your goodness, which we the

unworthy have from You as a gift, we present to You, O

Lord, as an intercessor. Save our leaders and our nation and

keep them in peace, through the Theotokos, O only One who

loves humanity.

Apolytikion for the Consecration in the Fourth Tone

You have made the earthly beauty of the holy tabernacle of

Your glory to be like the majesty of the firmament on high, O

Lord. Make it strong forever and ever, and accept our

supplications that we unceasingly bring to You there, at the

intercession of the Theotokos. For You are the life and

resurrection of all.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

Lord, Your Church appears to us * to be like heaven * full of

light, and guides with light * all who believe in You, O

Christ. * And we who stand in it cry to You: * Savior,

establish forever this holy house.

Sunday after the Holy Cross

On this day we also commemorate:

Eustathius the Great Martyr, his wife and two children,

Our Righteous Father Eustathius, Archbishop of

Thessolonica, & Hilarion the New Martyr of Crete

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EPISTLE READING

Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2.

Psalm 27.9,1

O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.

Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus

Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not

by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our

endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent

of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself

a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been

crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now

live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

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Προκείμενον. Ήχος πλ. β'.

ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1

Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.

Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.

Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2:16-20 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα

Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ

Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ,

καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου· διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ, ζητοῦντες

δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; Μὴ

γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ

διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι· ζῶ δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν

ἐμοὶ Χριστός· ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ

παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ.

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THE GOSPEL READING

The Gospel According to Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross

and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my

sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and

forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me

and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be

ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them,

"Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the

kingdom of God come with power."

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Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38, 9:1 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν

αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν· ὃς δ᾿ ἂν

ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ

ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει

ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν

τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν

ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς· ἀμὴν

λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν

βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει.

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PRAYERS BEFORE HOLY COMMUNION

I believe and confess, Lord, that You are truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who came

into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the first. I also believe that this is truly Your pure

Body and that this is truly Your precious Blood. Therefore, I pray to You, have mercy upon me,

and forgive my transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, in word and deed, in knowledge or in

ignorance. And make me worthy, without condemnation, to partake of Your pure Mysteries for

the remission of sins and for eternal life. Amen.

How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the splendor of Your saints? If I should dare to enter

into the bridal chamber, my vesture will condemn me, since it is not a wedding garment; and

being bound up, I shall be cast out by the angels. Cleanse, O Lord, the filth of my soul, and save

me, as You are the one Who loves mankind. In Your love, Lord, cleanse my soul, and save me.

Master Who loves mankind, Lord Jesus Christ, my God, let not these Holy Gifts be to my

judgment because I am unworthy, but rather for the purification and sanctification of both soul

and body and the pledge of the life and Kingdom to come. It is good for me to cleave unto God

and to place in Him the hope of my salvation.

O Son of God, receive me today as a partaker of Your mystical supper. For I will not speak of

the mystery to Your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss, as did Judas. But like the thief, I

confess to You: Remember me, Lord, in Your Kingdom.

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PARISH NEWS

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Sts RNI’s CAMPUS CLEAN UP DAY – October 3, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Bring work gloves. John Donkar will have list of jobs that will need to be done. Kosta Bozzuto

will be on hand to direct you to the right place and to answer any questions.

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Greek Festival Drive-Thru Dates: Oct. 16, 17 and 18

We are ready to start promoting the Cumming Greek Festival's "2020 Big Fat Greek

Fundraiser". Tickets are available for purchase TODAY and may be purchased online

(www.cumminggreekfestival.com/fundraiser) or from Cumming Greek Festival authorized

sellers using cash, check, credit card. We will be supporting two local non-profits again this

year:

(i) FOP Lodge No. 82 "Cops and Kids Program"

(ii) Family Promise of Forsyth County

Please help us promote the fundraiser by sharing with friends, family, colleagues and on your

social media: www.cumminggreekfestival.com/fundraiser

Lastly, this year's Cumming Greek Festival will be DRIVE-THRU ONLY; the dates & time this

year will be:

October 16th - 18th Friday, 4pm - 8pm

Saturday, 11am - 8pm

Sunday, 12pm - 4pm

Thank you for your support to help spread the word about the fundraiser! Please let me know if

there any questions, thank you

Laura Kefalas

2020 Cumming Greek Festival - Fundraiser Chair

cell: 404-713-4410

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Father Barnabas is now hearing confessions. You will need to make an appointment with the church office and it is important that you keep your appointment.

Memorials: Father Barnabas can pray the memorial, but no koliva. He suggests that the families have Koliva at their homes but not bring it to the church.

Family Promise Dates for 2020: December 20-27; For 2021: Feb. 21- 28; May 23 – 30; July 25 – Aug 1; Nov. 7 – 14

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Financials

For the week 09/10/2020 to 09/15/2020

OPERATING ACCOUNT

Balance = $11,958.98

Income = $4,180.19

Checks & Cash Deposit = $1189.00

OnLine Giving = $2991.19

Expenses = $11,569.84

Income last 4 weeks = $20,962.28

Expenses last 4 weeks = $25,971.44

NEW BUILDING ACCOUNT

Balance = $336,474.79

Thanks to our Parishioners moving to WebPay

On-Line Giving we have maintained our

monthly income, but we are now in the

summer doldrums period, so we must be

diligent to do everything possible to offset the

cash and check donations in addition to our

On-Line Giving.

On Behalf of James Stockdill, PC Treasurer

David Chapman, PC Assistant Treasurer

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Don’t forget to fill out your Capital Campaign cards which are in the Narthex.

Envelopes are included. You can place them in the boxes on the tables in the Narthex.

Give on-line at https://stsrni.org/plc-donations

The Future

Sts RNI

Greek Orthodox

Church

Cumming, Georgia

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2020-2021 Health and Safety Plan

COVID-19 Protocols

The church will follow all HIPAA requirements and respond to Federal (CDC), State (Georgia Department of Health), and local recommendations. Sts RNI will be proactive and our community

needs to be prepared to adjust as required for each circumstance.

Sts RNI has the ability to physically distance students and teachers, provide masks for those students once they are outside the classroom, conduct increased cleaning and disinfection, as well as monitor the

temperature of the students. Sanitizing dispensers are located in each classroom and each teacher and

child is required to clean their hands as they enter the classroom and upon leaving the classroom.

Sts RNI is prepared to send the class lessons virtually to each parent who requests virtual learning on any week. Sts RNI is prepared to send all students the lessons should the conditions within the church,

county or state call for the closure of the church building.

All teachers and staff will be instructed on the best hygiene and health practices.

Anytime a student or staff member travels within the buildings in the halls, restrooms, or sanctuary, a face mask must be worn. The church has masks on hand if the person/persons do not have one.

Approved leaders only enter classrooms (no parents or anyone not responsible for that class)

Students and teachers should not come to church if they feel sick, test positive or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19

Cleaning and Disinfection

Extra cleaning and disinfection practices will take place throughout the church buildings. Every classroom will have a supply of gloves, wipes, sanitizing spray and paper towels to use to clean

desks and tables once the class is over.

Surfaces and objects in high traffic areas or frequently touched will be sanitized regularly using approved disinfectants.

All rugs will be removed from the classes and the carpets will be disinfected on a regular basis.

Any rooms used by a person who tests positive for COVID-19 will be closed off for 24 hours and then cleaned and disinfected.

Food and Water

Water fountains will be turned off and not available.

No food will be allowed in classrooms until further notice.

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School Materials

Supplies like pencils, glue, erasers, scissors and markers will be kept in labeled pouches and individual boxes in each classroom.

There will be certain supplies that remain within a classroom. Toys, games, manipulatives that can be sanitized will be used, but not shared between students or classrooms.

Staff will sanitize classroom materials as needed using approved disinfectants.

No personal toys, games or books will be allowed in classrooms. This includes personal iPads and personal cell phones.

When leaving the Classroom once the lesson is over

There will be 2 monitors each Sunday in the hallways to help any teacher or student. The classes will leave one class at a time. The monitors will guide the students down the hallway and into the Narthex to

leave through the double doors.

Parents will pick up the students at the front of the building.

THERE WILL BE NO COFFEE HOURS IN THE PLC. Doors to the PLC will be locked since we will be holding classes in there on Sundays.

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STS RNI CALENDAR FOR SEPT./OCT. 2020

You can access updated calendar anytime on line at http://stsrni.org/ under Upcoming Events.

Date Time Event

Sept 20 – Sun

8:45 am

10:00 am

Sunday after Holy Cross

Orthos

Liturgy

Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion

Sept 23 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers

Sept 26 - Sat

5:00 pm Falling Asleep of St. John the Theologian

Great Vespers

Sept 27 – Sun

8:45 am

10:00 am

1st Sunday of Luke

Orthos

Liturgy

Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion

Sept 30 - Wed 6:30 pm

Vespers

Oct 3 - Sat 10 am – 1pm Sts RNI Campus Clean Up Day

Oct 4 – Sun

8:45 am

10:00 am

2nd Sunday of Luke

Orthos

Liturgy

Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion

Oct 6 – Tues 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting

Oct 7 - Wed 6:30 pm Paraklesis to Sts Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Service

Oct 10- Sat 5:00 pm Great Vespers

Oct 11 - Sun

8:45 am

10:00 am

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

Orthos

Liturgy

Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion

Oct 14- Wed 6:30 pm Vespers

Oct 15 - Thurs 7:00 pm Depression /Bipolar Support Group Meeting (PLC)

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Oct 16 - Fri 4-8 pm Greek Festival Drive Thru Begins

Oct 17 - Sat 11-8 pm Greek Festival Drive Thru

Oct 18 - Sun

8:45 am

10:00 am

12-4 pm

Luke the Evangelist

Orthos

Liturgy

No Sunday School Classes Today

Greek Festival Drive Thru

Oct 20 - Tues 9:00 am

10:00 am

Orthos

Liturgy – Gerasimos

Oct 21 - Wed 6:30 pm

Vespers

Oct 22 - Thurs 6:15 pm

6:30 pm

9th Hour Prayers

Liturgy - James, Brother of the Lord

Oct 24 - Sat 5:00 pm Great Vespers

Oct 25 – Sun

8:45 am

10:00 am

6th Sunday of Luke

Orthos

Liturgy

No Sunday School Classes Today

Oct 28 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers

Oct 31- Sat 5:00 pm Great Vespers

See calendar of events at www.StsRNI.org website for September’s calendar.

http://www.stsrni.org/

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STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT FOR 2020 (101 as of 9/18/2020)

Go to StsRNI.org website under Giving and fill out your Stewardship Card online

Avery, Tori

Bauer, Ken (Ted) & Kim

Bethune, Richard & Sophia

Bevill, Vicki

Birozes, Anthony & Mary

Birozes, Mabel

Birozes, Renee

Bowen, Deborah

Boyd, David & Michelle

Bozzuto, Kosta & Carolyn Tuthill

Bright, Perry & Georgia

Brooks, Elijah

Brown, Dan & Sophia

Brueggen, Geoff & Elise

Buzyna, George & Helen

Capobenedetto, Tonia & Scott

Chapman, David & Marie

Chason, Russell & Chyrisse

Chiboucas, Peter & Elizabeth Veronneau

Christy, Rick & Jan

Condos, Connie

Conner, Michael & Artemis

Crosio, Russell & Stephanie

Dominick, Mark & Lisa

Donkar, George & Alexis

Donkar, John & Athena

Foxhall, Chris & Liz

Gasper, Bill & Margaret

Guano, Robert & Jennifer

Hadjisimos, Chrisoula

Hadjisimos, Demetrios & Glykeria

Harmon, Georgia

Hagen, Harald & Stamatia

Hauge, Mike

Hayes, Ann Costakis

Heflin, Sean

Heflin, Todd & Lynn

Henning, Robert & Ana

Hutka Steven & Linda

Jackson, Reed & Stephanie

Johnson, Brent & Nichole

Johnson Jennie

Kefalas, Tasso & Laura

Kelly, Terry & Tammy

Koronis, Nektarios & Elaine

Kouloumberis, Peter & Leah

Koulouris, Stanley & Suzanne

Lopez, Leon & Frances

Lucher, David & Lynne

Lytle, Archie & Florence

Maheras, Tina

Maniatis, Dimitris & Vasiliki

Marvos, Todd & Ann

McCart, Al & Helen

McGiboney, Geoffrey & Nicole

Melts, John & Rebecca

Milam, Bill & Mary

Miller, Matthew & Athanasia

Missos, Evangelos & Lisa

Mortakis, Dean & Tania

Nease, Sy & Mary

Page, Michael & Catherine

Panos, Alex & Jennifer

Panos, Nicolas & Theodora

Pappas, George

Pappas. Gregory & Mary

Pantazopoulos, Constantinos and Evelyn

Patrick, John & Evon

Plakiotis, Charles Gus

Ponton, Marilyn

Popa, Mihai & Heidi

Porter, Bill & Nancy

Powell, Fr. Barnabas & Pres. Connie

Ralston, Luke & Liz

Ryan, Chad & Joanne

Singleton, Kurt & Jennifer

Sofikitis, George & Anna

Sofikitis, Stamatia (Estelle)

Sparks, Dennis & Laura

Stockdill, James & Jennifer

Tanis, Jack & Georgi

Taylor, Benjamin

Taylor, Patrick & Hollie-Marie

Theofilis, Gary & Barbara

Thompson, Steve & Thalia

Trainer, Edward & Ann

Tubbs, Brian & Jennifer

Tzevelekos, Greg & Evie

Tzevelekos, Niko

Tzortzis, Dimitri & Elleni

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Uhl, John & Natalie

Vamvakias, Plutarch & Tina

Vanerstrom, Len & Marina

Waldron, Rusty & Christine

Walters, Tim & Diane

Willis, Mike & Dora

Wilson, Jake & Katherine

Zazanis, Georgios & Thalia

Zavlanos, Stephanie

Zis, Nikolas & Joanne

Zourzoukis, John & Mildred

Zukerino, Theodore Kazazakis and Aphrodite

Levendakis