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The Orthodox Way October, 2017
USPS 600-160, No 10
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church - 2100 Boyer Avenue East - Seattle, Washington - 98112 The Orthodox Way is published monthly. Parishioners who wish to contribute content or announcements are asked to email information to
[email protected]; or by fax to 206-631-2550. Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church reserves the right to edit, alter or reject any content.
Face to Face – Heart to Heart
I n September I had the pleasure to attend the first Metropolis Family Wellness Conference in the Pacific Northwest at Holy Apostles Greek
Orthodox Church in Shoreline. The purpose of Family Wellness Ministry is to “connect individuals, couples, families, and clergy through the heart toward healthy Christ-centered relationships.” This was the third in a series of four conferences held this year in the Metropolis of San Francisco. The conferences are designed to both teach how we can build stronger families and adopt family wellness as a way of being in our parishes. The theme was based on the parable of the good samaritan who, upon seeing a stripped, wounded, and half-dead man, went to him, bandaged his wounds, and took him to a local inn to recover. (Luke 10:25-37) The thieves who attacked the man symbolize the dark spiritual forces working to tear us away from God. The more we are separated from God the more we are more subject to our passions and the more we sin. The devil attacks us where we are weakest – our passions – using them to destroy our souls. When he does this we become like the man who is stripped and beaten. For example, if I have low self-esteem, the devil may constantly feed the thoughts that tell me I don’t matter. If I listen to those thoughts, I tend to feel shame. Shame means that I feel bad about who I am. It causes me to hide those feelings of low self-esteem. Like the man stripped of his clothes, I don’t want anyone to see me in this state. To make up for this I turn to the passions, or compulsions, which seem to fill me up or make me feel better for a time. But that feeling is short-lived. In this sense they make me like the half dead man. I am alive enough to act on my compulsions, but dead enough not to stop them. The good news is that Christ, who is symbolized by the good samaritan, is there to meet us in our passions. He does not want us to feel shame, nor does he want us to live in this half-dead state. A relationship with Christ is where we see and are seen. Shame tells us a different story. Shame says that if you see me as I really am (sins and all), then you won’t love me. This of course is a lie. Christ did not come to judge, Christ came to meet us where we are, care for us, bandage our wounds, and give us that time to heal. Christ says, “I want to see you and love you.” We understand this in the final exchange between Christ and the lawyer. Christ says, “‘So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?’ And he said, ‘He who showed mercy on him.’ Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’” Christ wants us to show mercy to each other. We do this by crossing the street the way the good samaritan did, engaging with each other in mercy and love. This is the essence of the family wellness ministry’s slogan – “Face to face and heart to heart.” There were many more thought-provoking discussions at the conference, built on the idea of meeting each other face to face and heart to heart. Even with almost one hundred people in attendance (the largest group yet at this confer-ence series), we joined in activities where we were able to do what the speak-ers were talking about. We got to know each other, in some part, on a deeper level and really connect. We walked away with great ideas as to how we can start doing this in our own homes and at Saint Demetrios. Whether you were able to participate in this conference, or you plan to attend a future one (which I highly recommend), I urge you to visit the Family Wellness Ministry web-site to learn more.
With Love in Christ, +Fr. Daniel Triant
Mission Statement: “To proclaim the Gospel of Christ in the Orthodox Tradition while creating a vibrant, loving, compassionate and supportive community.”
Inside this Issue
Serving Our Ministry 2
Bookstore News/Greek
Dance News 3
Philoptochos News–
October 2017 4
Youth Ministry News 5
Wine & Chocolate Ball
flyer/Boyer Clinic Auc-
tion Gala flyer
6
Stewardship Update 7
Monthly Calendar 8
Announcements/
Recognitions 9
2017 Stewardship
Continued 10
Memorials & Vigil
Lights/IOCC Reception 11
2017 Stewards—
Continued 12
St. Demetrios Office Hours:
9:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
Phone: 206-631-2500 Fax: 206-631-2550 Rentals: 206-631-2515 www.saintdemetrios.com
Parish Directory
Rev.Fr. Photios Dumont Proistamenos 206-631-2501, [email protected]
Fr. Daniel Triant Assistant Priest 206-631-2502 [email protected]
Dn. Perry Angelos,Deacon 425-652-2983, [email protected]
Vasilios Lazarou, Chantor
Georgine Looney Parish Council President [email protected]
Lefteris Sitaras Youth Ministry Director 206-631-2504, [email protected]
Simoni Shirland Administrative Assistant 206-631-2503, [email protected]
Maria Barbas Financial/Stewardship Admin 206-631-2505, [email protected]
Paula Charuhas-Macris Sunday School Director Ext 2507, [email protected]
Nina Varlamos, Philoptochos President 206-784-4922 [email protected]
Tedros Habte-Mezengi, Custodian
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Church Services, Epistle and Gospel Readings
Date Church Service
Oct. 1st
Oct. 7th
Oct. 8th
Oct. 11th
Oct. 15th
Oct. 18th
Oct. 19th
Oct. 20th
Oct. 21st
Oct. 22nd
Oct. 25th
Oct. 26th
Oct. 28th
Oct. 29th
2nd Sunday of Luke
Great Vespers, 5 pm
3rd Sunday of Luke
St. Philip
Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council
St. Luke the Evangelist
St. John of Kronstadt; Varos the Martyr
St. Gerasimos
Great Vespers, 5 pm
6th Sunday of Luke
Great Vespers for St. Demetrios 7 pm
St. Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer
Holy Skepi of the Theotokos
5th Sunday of Luke
ALTAR SERVERS
Oct. 1st, 15rh & 29th
Joseph Dumont, Jonathan Poiana, Nicholas Biros, Yiannis Tsantilas, Nasi Contoravdis, Niko Contoravdis, Stavros Panos, Nicholas Marcu-Visan, Theofanis Kalasountas, John Limantzakis, Zane Raissis, Jack Dickerson and Robbie and Demetre Banchero.
Oct. 8th & 22nd
Nicholas Christianson, Demetre Teodosiadis, Alex Rotar, Manoli P. Tramountanas, Manoli A. Tramountanas, Johnny Tramountanas, Peter Ales, Ethan Weigle, Steven Stanos, John Christofilis, Peter Economou Grunder, Elias Oraivej, Anthony Sitaras and Nicholas and Thanasi Sederstrom. .
Parish council servers
Oct. 1st, 15th & 29th
Georgine Looney, George Papanastasiou, Vicky Christianson, Andrew Aliferakis, Thomas Dudler, Bob Read, Evangelia Lagos.
Oct. 8th & 22nd
John Ales, John Kapelouzos, Jim Kost, Bassam Bayouk, George Tramountanas, Dale Hazapis, Michael Gikas, Pete Lymberis.
EPISTLE READERS—ARTHUR SARIDAKIS—INSTRUCTOR; Chris Macris— assistant
Oct. 1st Andriana Margaritis, in Greek and Peter Ales, in English Oct. 8th Nicholas Biros, in Greek, and Nicholas Christianson, in English Oct. 15th Evangelia Koceski, in Greek and Alexandra Koceski, in English Oct. 22nd Demetre Teodosiadis, in Greek
Fasting Type October
Strict Fast 4, 11, 13, 18, 18, 20, 25, 27
Wine & Oil Allowed 6
Orthodox Home Fellowship
A n exciting new ministry is beginning this Fall called Orthodox Home Fellowship. The idea is to bring people together for fellowship in a home of one of our church families, to spend time with one another, have a meal, and have a presentation on a
topic relevant to all of us regarding our Orthodox Christian Faith. We hope to do this on a regular basis, every four to six weeks or so. The first event will take place at the home of Chris and Vicki Pallis, on November 4th, 2017. A potluck meal will be served. We will have a very special guest and presenter to lead our first OHF, and that is Fr. Zacharias Zacharou of St. John the Baptist Monastery in Essex, England. Fr. Zacharias is a renowned theologian, and is the spiritual son of the late Elder Sophrony, and spiritual grandson of St. Silouan. He will be speaking to us about how to be an Orthodox Christian in the world today, with all it’s challenges. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to have an evening with your fellow friends from our parish, and an intimate evening with Fr. Zacharias. As the meal is potluck, we will need to know ahead of time who is coming and what you can bring for the meal. Please call the Pallis home at (206) 232-1113 or Vicki’s cell at (206) 948-2922 to rsvp. Their home address is 9600 SE 33rd Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Please note: for this event, a babysitting service is not provided.
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BOOKSTORE NEWS
T hank you for your roles in making the 2017 Greek Festival a wonderful parish-wide experience and success. We also thank our many helpers: those who set up the festival bookstore in the library, those who worked at the festival, and those who
came the day after the festival to complete the inventory and return the remaining stock to its proper home in the bookstore by the elevator. Many hands make light work and add to the joy of it all. Your bookstore enjoyed sharing in the festival success and was blessed to receive several antique icons to sell. Many were purchased and will be enjoyed by loving owners. Four remain. If you are interested in these icons, please ask your bookstore staff to show them to you. The Orthodox crosses were also a hit. A few 14K gold baptismal crosses as well as some sterling silver crosses of various designs are still available, along with sterling silver chains from Italy. Many icons are also in stock and are set up alphabetically for the male and female saints as well as by topics such as Christ, Theotokos, Angels, and Feast Days. The bookstore is also filled with books covering a wide array of topics including parents dealing with critical illness, adoption, parenting and raising Orthodox children as well as books on the Orthodox faith, prayer, and personal experiences of monasti-cism today. Come on in and look for great children's books, gift items, personal prayer supplies, prayer books, and more. Young adults: look for Special Agents of Christ and Hear Me: A Prayer Book for Young Orthodox Adults. We will be placing replenishment orders in the near future, so please let your bookstore staff know if there is a book, icon, or gift item that you need.
Dance Group News
T hank you to our St. Demetrios Dancers for representing our Orthodox church, our Greek culture, and our ministry so very well at the festival. It was a fun filled weekend with exceptional
performances! Great job!
The Greek Dance & Choral program kicked off the new year on October 2nd. Registration is still being accepted, but HURRY, you don't want to miss out on the fun! Practices are held every Monday night starting at 6:00 for kids in Pre-K (4 years old) - 8th grade and at 7:30 for 9th graders - adult. No experience required! Register today on the St. Demetrios website at: http://www.saintdemetrios.com/community/greekdance/ and come to practice on Monday night.
BUY SEE's CANDY! - On October 2nd the dance ministry also launched their first fundraiser of the year. Get your Christmas shopping done early, order a couple boxes for Thanksgiving, or just buy chocolate for yourself (why not?)! All dancers are selling See's Candy during the month of October and November. Find a dancer..... buy some candy. Dancers will be available on Sundays to take your order or contact Sophia Katinas at [email protected] or Demetra Biros at [email protected].
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Philoptochos News October 2017
Please Join Us for the Sinatra Chocolate Wine Ball Sunday, November 12th please join Camp Agape Northwest for an elegant evening at Herban Feast. Our 9
th annual celebration will feature a seasonal dinner menu, Washington wines and choc-olatiers, and the music of Frank Sinatra. Proceeds from the event will benefit Camp Agape, a camp for children with cancer and their families. Again this year there will not be an auction. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com for $100 or if purchased by Sunday, October 9th only $90 per person. Tables of 10 are available for $875. Camp Agape will have a table at the festival to tell the story of our camp and tickets will be available there. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 425.772.1605.
Plan USA Kay Betts announced at our September meeting that our chapter will be adopting a new child from Zimbabwe named Reutendo Oyo. She recently received a letter from Reutendo thanking our chapter for sponsoring her and telling us about her family. Kay has worked tirelessly in this ministry and we are grateful she will be continuing to share our Philoptochos chapter news with Reutendo. Thank you Kay! September Philanthropy Witness Now Available The September 2017 issue of the Philanthropy Witness, the monthly National Philoptochos newsletter can be found at: http://www.philoptochos.org/assets/files/newsletter/National%20Newsletter%2009.15.pdf Take a moment to read what Philoptochos is doing across the country, you will be amazed.
Saint Demetrios Philoptochos Contacts:
President: Nina Varlamos [email protected] 206.499.0369
Camp Agape NW: Georgia Gianacos Steenis [email protected] 206.419.6867
Jubilee Women’s Shelter and Dress for Success: Georgene Karambelas [email protected] 206.829.9337
Sunshine: Mary Damascus [email protected] 509.951.2975
St. Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter: Helen Kalasountas 425.641.0472
Visitation: Kay Betts [email protected] 206.546.2370
Upcoming Meeting Schedule: All are welcome to attend our meetings and events:
▪ October 8th – regular meeting at church after Divine Liturgy
▪ October 19th – cook for St Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter
▪ October 25th – cook for Jubilee Women’s Center
▪ November 5th – Memorial for departed Philoptochos Sisters
▪ November 12th - Sinatra Chocolate Wine Ball at Herban Feast
▪ November 16th - cook for St Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter
▪ November 19th – Make A Difference Sunday
▪ November 22nd - cook for Jubilee Women’s Center
▪ November 30th - cook for St Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter
Your Sister in Christ, Susan Reichmann, Philoptochos Advisor 425.772.1605 [email protected]
Message from President Nina Once again I would like to thank all of the Philoptochos ladies who work so diligently year after year at our festival. They cook and bake all summer long and our church is known for the delicious results that sell out every year. Their cheerful faces are everywhere during the festival and I am so grateful for all their hard work on behalf of our parish. We could not do it without you, thank you ladies! Matthew Gray Here is a link to the news story about Matthew: http://www.king5.com/mobile/ article/news/local/father-of- wsu-student-who-fell-out-dorm- window-demands-better-safety- features/468792823
You can read about his progress at the caringbridge site the family has started: https://www.caringbridge.org/ visit/matthewgray His friends have started a "gofundme" to help defray some of the costs. If you feel moved to donate the link is below: https://www.gofundme.com/ matthew-grays-medical-fund The Gray family is extremely grateful for everyone's prayers which they believe has made a huge difference in Matthew’s recovery. They also really appreciate the messages people are posting on Facebook and the caringbridge site. Please keep praying for Matthew and his family Andrea, Jim, Abby and Elizabeth. They feel that love will create miracles in their journey.
Make a Difference with Philoptochos and the Children of Our Parish
At the National Board meeting held in New York City in May 2015, Author Nick Katsoris presented the Loukoumi Make A Difference Day Project which encourages children to do their very own good deed on National Make-A-Difference Day. In 2015 over 40,000 children participated in Make-A-Difference Day. The goal is to teach our children to do good deeds and to make a difference in the world. The presentation may be viewed at: http://bit.ly/1EZf9t1. Since 2015, a number of Philoptochos Chapters in several Metropolises successfully participated in Make-A-Difference Day, as did elementary schools nationwide and even in Greece. Our goal is to engage in this “cross-generational” initiative (i.e., Philoptochos and children), during the entire month of October, not only to make a difference but also to do so in honor of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios’ Name Day which is on October 26th. Since 2015, our Philoptochos has provided cards in which Sunday School students said “thank you” to Veterans for their service. The cards were then sent to the local VA hospital for distribution to the Vets. This year we will also again be making “get well cards” for patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital. As members of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, we have always acted to alleviate suffering and provide comfort to all. Indeed, as Philoptochos chapters and members, distinguished by a long history of making a difference, we are the ideal partners for our children in this initiative, bringing together the energy of our youth and the talent and teaching of the Philoptochos. If you would like to join us on November 19th, please contact Susan Reichmann at [email protected] or call 425.772.1605.
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Youth Ministry News Youth Ministry News Youth Ministry News
Mommy & Me Next meeting Sunday, October 1 Join us in the small hall (unless otherwise noted) directly after communion (think of it as pre-Sunday School!) for a bit before moving down to coffee hour. In each meeting we discuss a subject that affects our children and community, and share ways to support one another--our Orthodox Christian faith and our culture are at the center of these conversations. For more information, and to join the St. Demetrios Mommy & Me Facebook group, please contact Pres Michelle Triant at [email protected]
Family Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 28
All Family, Friends, Brothers and Sisters of HOPE & JOY Youth are invited to our annual Harvest Festival on
Saturday, October 28th.
Activities include the GOYA Maze of Mystery, Family Games, Costume Contest, Prizes and much more!
Activities begin at 5 pm. with dinner served at 5:30 pm. Admission is $5 per person
We hope to see you there!!! Please RSVP to Lefteris Sitaras at 206-631-2504
Orthodoxy on Tap Join us for a six-week Book Club beginning on Oct. 3 Orthodoxy on Tap is for all college students and young adults. This ministry is a chance for us to meet and talk about our faith in a social environment. Beginning in October we will meet to discuss Everywhere Present: Christianity in a One-Storey Universe by Stephen Freeman. If you would like to join us, please contact Lefteris Sitaras or Fr. Daniel Triant. Books are available at the St. Demetrios Bookstore. "Have you ever referred to God as the Man upstairs ? Most Chris-tians living in a secular society have unwittingly relegated God and all things spiritual to the second storey of the universe: a realm we cannot reach except through death. The effect of this is to banish God, along with the saints and angels, from our every-day lives. In Everywhere Present, popular blogger and podcaster Fr. Stephen Freeman makes a compelling case for becoming aware of God s living and active presence in every moment of our lives here and now. Learning to practice your Christian faith in a one-storey universe will change your life and make possible the living, intimate relationship with God you've always dreamed of."
Philotimo Scholarship Competition for Grades 6 - 12 Apply by Friday, October 6
The Washington Oxi Day Foundation is offering the following scholarships to five Greek-American students
(Grades 6-12) who best describe "philotimo"
First Place: $2,000 scholarship and an invitation to the Foundation's October 26 black tie gala in Washington, DC, where the winner will be recognized Second Place: $1,000 scholarship (two) Third Place: $500 scholarship (two)
To apply: 1. Watch the Foundation's video 'The Greek Secret' on the sub-ject of philotimo at www.oxidayfoundation.org/video-the-greek-secret/ 2. In 500 words, or less, answer one of the following ques-tions: * What does philotimo mean to you? * What are some extraordinary examples of philotimo that you have seen? * What are some of the things you can do in your daily life to exhibit philotimo? * How can philotimo improve your life? 3. Submit your answer to the Foundation via email at [email protected] by Friday, October 6.
Winter Orthodox Youth Retreat January 13 - 15, 2018.
REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1
This year's speaker will be Fr. Jeremiah Vollman from St Paul Orthodox Church. Come join him for a weekend of fun activi-ties, games and discussion on how to come to the awareness of God and ultimately to own your own faith.
Enjoy fun outdoor activities, Fire on Father, games, dancing, and more! WHO: Junior & Senior High School Teens (7th-12th Grades) WHEN: Saturday, January 13th - Monday, January 15th 2018 WHERE: Cedar Springs Camp in Lake Stevens, WA COST: $160 YOUTH. Deadline for registration is Dec.4. Register at www.tinyurl.com/orthodoxretreat
For more information contact Tina Soubeih at [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteer at www.tinyurl.com/pnworthodoxvolunteers or con-tact JoyAnn Wise at [email protected].
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Boyer Children’s Clinic Inspiring Journeys Auction and Gala November 4, 2017- Fremont Studios
To purchase tickets and for complete event information please visit the event website: www.boyercc.org
CAMP AGAPE NW WINE & CHOCOLATE BALL
BOYER CHILDREN’S CLINIC AUCTION GALA
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OUR 2017 STEWARDSHIP PROGRESS
Stewardship update
John & Margaret Ales Andrew & Vicky Aliferakis Nick & Terri Alvanos Steven & Koreen Anast Rothopi Andrews Fr. John & Presv. Anna Angelis Theodore & Kim Angelis Dn. Perry & Francesca Angelos Evangelos & Magdaline Angelou Basil Anton Costas Antonopoulos Ioanna Antonopoulos & Michael Moser Nikolaos Antonopoulos George & Dina Apostolou K. G. & Kostoula Apostolou Serafim & Eva Apostolou Clifford & Theodora Argue Patricia Arvanitidis Brent & Rhea Aslin John & Stella Athans Niko & Kiriaky (Carrie) Avlonitis Nancy Aziz Zacharou Babarakos James & Katherine Babington Pat Bacolas Samuel & Traci Baird William (Corky) & Dina Bakamus Josh & Eleni Banchero Christa Barbas Thomas & Maria Barbas Earl & Barbara Bardin George Bariames & Eleni Athans Loula Barker Frances Barnecut Greg Bartell & Fotini Georgiadou Bassam & Duaa Bayouk Gabriel Bayouk George & Alice Bayouk Lena Bayouk Brandon & Molly Bede Anastasia Bekris Hristos & Diamando Bekris Arvid Berg & Sophia Zervas-Berg Joel & Danielle Bergman Kay Betts Panagiotis & Demetra Biros Mark & Georgiana Bitzes Neena Blackwell Maria Bollman Andrew & Rosalie Boulieris Gus Boutsinis Josh & Ashley Brockmeyer Jeffrey & Allison Brooks Theodora Broutzakis Frank & Shelley Buhler Mark & Maria Burke
2017 Stewards: Andrew & Alicia Delegans Steve Calandrillo & Chryssa Deliganis- Calandrillo John & Rachel Calash Nick & Vanessa Carkonen Paul & Paulette Carkonen Eleni Carras Elias Carras Susanna Cerasuolo Douglas & Jillian Chandler John & Patricia Chigaras Effie Chriest Ron & Vicky Christianson Eleni Christo James Christo Constantinos & Jeannine Christofilis Demetre & Katherine Christofilis John & Helen Christofilis Anastasios & Voula Christophilis Dino & Nikki Christophilis Margo Christophilis Kosta & Maria Christopoulos Daniel &Vicky Cohen Marie Collins Jeffrey & Katie Comstock Madeline Conom G. Paul Constantine O. George & Kay Constantine Tom & Evelyn Contoravdis Olivia Contos Dino & Cynthia Cooper Gus & Margaret Cooper Maria Cooper Jerry & Eva Costacos Barbara Cotton Maria Cotton Gus Courounes Nicoleta Courounes Renee Courounes Dale & Marianna Crane Donald & Laura Crews Rick & Vickie Cuevas Christos Dagadakis & Judith Turner- Dagadakis George & Angela Dalas Mary Dallas-Smith Mary Damascus Sofia Damascus Daniel & Angela Daoura Marguerite Daoura George & Alexandra Delegans Sam & Vicki Deliganis George Demonakos Nicholas & Stella Demonakos Gregory & Kate Demopulos Peter & Diane Demopulos Presv. Artemis Demopulos
Ryan & Demetra Dennis Christina Derezes Sophia Derezes Dimitrios & Maria Devekos Nick Diafos & Athena Modonas-Diafos Andy & Athena Dickerson Panagiotis & Voula Dikeakos Stephanie Dikeakos Vasili & Katherine Dikeakos John & Aksenia Dikun John & Julie Doces Thelma Doces Gus & Gregoria Dounis Robert & Janie Drumhiller Thomas Dudler & Pandora Christie Kenneth & Kristina Dudunakis Fr. Photios & Presv. Katherine Dumont John & Arianna Dumont Robert Dunbar & Andrea Tsiakilos-Dunbar Pace & Angeliki Ebbesen Anastasia Economou Chris & Marla Economou Mary P. Economou Thomas & Michelle Economou George Economy & Eva Economou-Economy Sophia Eitel-Mcshea & David Mcshea Nicole Ellis Helen Exarhos Joseph & Zoe Facilla Sameh Farah Nicolette Farmasonis Petros & Colleen Farmasonis Yemane Fecadu & Sharon Glein Alex & Anna Fleet Georgios & Maria Flemetakis Matthew & Alexandra Flugstad Irene Fotes Ioannis Fotopoulos Dora Fournarakis Loukas & Zoe Ganoulis Nick Ganoulis James & Romana Garner Demos Gennaios Panagiotis & Nicoletta Gennaios Meletios & Theodora Geokezas Evan George Harry & Mary George Tyler & Anastasia Geving Konstantinos & Mary Ann Giakoumatos Kyriakos & Sandi Gianotas Michael & Wanda Gikas Elaine & Lars Giusti Robert & Danielle Griffith Efy Grivas James & Shawn Hages Joan Hanna (Continued on Page 10)
T hank you to all of our 2017 St. Demetrios stewards who have returned your signed pledge cards and contributed to our parish! Your continued support is welcomed and
appreciated. If you haven’t become a steward yet and would like to, please visit our website (http://www.saintdemetrios.com/stewardship/stewardship-pledge) and sign-up online. You may also download a stewardship card, sign, and return it to the office.
The Stewardship Committee
Goal $500,000
Amount Received $354,867
Amount Remaining $145,133
Total Stewards 504
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Announcements
New Arrivals
C ongratulations to the proud parents, Carlos and Eleni Jimenez on the birth of a baby girl, Lucia Evangelia,
born September 8, 2017, weighing 6 lbs., 14 oz. The proud grandparents are Demetre and Evangelia Lagos and Luis and Evelyn Jimenez. “Na sas zese!”
Baptisms
C ongratulations to Christina Pallis and Michael Celestine whose daughter, Mila Anastasia was baptized on
September 10, 2017. Her sponsors are Elli and Brandon Johnson. “Na sas zese!”
Yiayia & Friends Luncheon
O ur next Yiayias & Friends luncheon will be on Thursday, October 5, at Acropolis Pizza and Pasta,
located at 500 Central Way in Kirkland. Time is 11:30 a.m. There is some parking available. The restaurants appreci-ate knowing how many to expect so they can adequately accommodate us. For questions and reservations, please contact me, preferably by email: [email protected] (or alternately by phone: 509-951-2975). Those who wish to carpool may meet at the church at 11:00 a.m.
Thank You For Festival Donations
W e wish to thank the following Festival Sponsors:
Chris and Vicki Pallis —Platinum Sponsorship Christina Economou Grunder—Silver Sponsorship Also, we wish to thank George and Happy Tsantilas of ‘Acropolis Pizza & Pasta’ for the donation of 1500 Lbs. Flour, Evan Voltsis of ‘Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta’ for the donation of 250 Lbs. Flour; Andrew and Rosalie Boulieris, George and Alexandra Delegans, Margie Pallis, James and Shawn Hages and George and Zoe Stamolis for their monetary donation. Your generosity is truly appreciated!
A NOTE FROM PC PRESIDENT,
GEORGINE LOONEY
T hank You on behalf of the Parish Council—we would like to thank ALL Festival Volunteers for a successful
2017 Festival. The work, energy and time you all give is appreciated and valued. We can’t do it without all of you!
Thank you, Georgine Looney
Lecture Presentation
A Lecture titled the “Greek Economic Crisis-Causes and Impact” will be held on Thursday October 19th in the
Small Hall at St Demetrios and presented by Prof. Andreas Stathopoulos of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. He will discuss the build-up to the Greek economic crisis and the challenges of Greece’s eurozone participation. Dr. Stathopoulos received his Ph.D in Finance and Economics from Columbia University and teaches undergraduates at the UW along with research work focusing on international finance and macroeconomics. Join the discussion.
PAPOUTHES GROUP (Group for Grandfathers)
S omebody suggested to form the Papouthes Group, similar to Yiayia & Friends group and meet once a month on the
first Monday of each month. Our first meeting will be held November 6th, 2017 at St. Demetrios Fr. Homer Library, 11:00 am to discuss the details of this group and the scope.
Please contact Manuel Tramountanas at 206-783-4466 or [email protected]
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
I t’s that time again to celebrate St. Demetrios Day and to submit Parishioner of the Year names to honor our
wonderful volunteers as a ‘Parishioner of the Year’. Please submit your nominees to the Parish Council by October 15th, 2017 via email: [email protected], or to the Church Office.
Sunday School Update
T hank you to the many parents and grandparents for your generous donations to the Sunday School Program. God
bless you!
September Supper for Jubilee Women’s Center
O ur low- income sisters and neighbors were treated to a delicious dinner, compliments of Maria Cooper, in
memory of her husband, Paul. Maria’s daughter, Katina Ruh and sister, Eleni Christo helped to make the sunny September evening more beautiful for the residents. Donated meals are always much appreciated, as the residents don’t receive them every day. Thank you Maria, for your years of generosity and support.
If you would like information on how to provide a meal, donate clothing or volunteer at Jubilee Women’s Center, please contact Georgene Karambelas at 206 817 2523, [email protected] or www.jwcenter.org
Post-Festival Dinner Meeting
T here will be a Post-Festival Dinner meeting on Monday, October 9, 2017, at 6:30 pm. Chair people and
(volunteers) will be asked to offer feedback for their booths/areas. Please plan to attend!
Our Condolences
W e express our Deep Condolences to Barbara Janjic and her family for the passing of her
mother, Joann West. May her memory be eternal!
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2017 Stewards—Continued
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William Hanna & Manal Alsharif-Hanna Dorothy Haskell George Hatziantoniou & Elizabeth Economou-Hatziantoniou Neil & Terri (Karis) Hawdon Dale Hazapis Helen Heuer John & Maria Hillman William & Angelea Hoeft Patrick & Vickie Howard Mary Hulbush Stavros & Elsa Ioannou Peter & Demetra Jacobsen Joe & Virginia Jarek Carlos Jimenez & Eleni Lagos-Jimenez John & Emilie John James & Pota Johnson Jeff Jones & Angela Sourapas-Jones Phillip & Melissa Joost Gerry Kaelin & Christina Demopulos- Kaelin Helen Kalasountas Panagiotis & Rena Kalasountas Jim Kaloris George & Christina Kaltsounis Maria Kaltsounis Vicky Carras Kangles John & Virginia Kapelouzos Maurice & Carmen Karagiorgos Jim & Georgene Karambelas Joanna Karas & Thomas Pallua Tim & Nadine Karas Francine Karavias Anthony & Sarah Karis Nick & Nancy Karis Terry & Hannah Karis Georgia Karvountzi Christine Karzmar Michael Karzmar Nicholas & Kalliopi Katholos Matthew & Sophia Katinas Alexis Katsafanas Jean Katsandres Gregory & Angela Kavounas Stephen & Ann-Marie Keeney Michael & Laura Kemmerer Peter & Hana Kenny Timothy & Sofia Kenny Bishara & Diane Kharoufeh David & Leila Kirske Brian & Jiovanna Koceski Alexander & Leta Kolios Arthur & Fannie Kolios Evyenia Kollia & Naguib Youssef Sophia Kollias Vivie Kollias James & Patti Kost Maria Kost Louie & Vicky Kotsakis Petros & Regina Koumantaros Toula Koutlas Charles & Nikki Krekas Helene Krikris Curtis & Alexandra Kruse Gary Kuhar Dena Kusulos
Harold Kusulos Peter & Rachele Kyriacou Steven & Annie Kyriakides Kostas & Linda Kyrimis Marty Kyrimis Steve Lacey & Lana Georges George Ladas Demetrios & Evangelia Lagos George & Eleni Lagos Nina Lagos Michael & Lena LaMarche James & Sharon Langus Julie Legeros Ken & Irene Lehman Dean & Kathleen Lentgis Thomas Leonidas Jeffrey & Tina Lewis John & Polette Limantzakis Johnny & Lucy Limantzakis Bill & Florence Lolos Glen & Georgine Looney Sophia Looney Theodore Looney George & Giannoula Lymberis Paul & Rebecca Lymberis Pete & Olga Lymberis Chris & Paula Macris Greg & Mia Macris Wendell & Demitrula Madison Emanuel & Dina Magoulas Stellios & Sandy Makratzakis Louis & Mary Malesis Helen Malevitsis James Malevitsis Perry & Eleni Malevitsis Samuel Mallos Bechara & Xiomara Mallouk Collin & Demetra Manaois Nicky Manitaras Kostaq & Gerta Mano Georgia Manolakos Demetris & Emily Manolopoulos Stilianos & Kari Manos James & Mary Lou Manus Mark & Nikoletta Marciniak Stephanos & Paula Margaritis James Markezinis John & Kelly Markezinis Anthony & Alexandra Maroussis George & Deena Maroutsos Jean Mastor Niki Mastoropoulos Constantine & Areti Mavromatis Dionysios & Jesicca Mavromatis Vera Mazoonin Lillian C. McDermott David & Georgia McFarlan Sam & Tania McIntosh Marty McLean & Anthea Grvas-McLean Christina Meletis Ann Mentis Pipena Mercouriadis Michael & Kelly Meyers Michael & Elaine Michaelidis Renato & Irisi Millo Thanasi & Sophia Millo
Andreas & Irene Mitalas Katherene Mitalas Chuck & Anne Mitsakos Walter & Frances Moldskred Alexandros & Maria Moroseos James Morris & Vickie Kolios Carol Mykris Sandra Mykris Bettyann Nassar Peter Neckas Sandy Neckas James & Stella Nelson Michael & Elaine Newtson John & Joann Nicon Maria Nikolidakis Adam & Anastasia Nowland James & Carolyn O’Donnell Shirley Olsen Charlie & Tina Olson Insaf Oraivej Irene Palios Stella Palios Bill Pallis Chris & Rebecca Pallis Chris & Vasiliki Pallis Christina Pallis Elli Pallis Margie Pallis Evangelos & Anastasia Pampoukas Alice Panagakis Georgia Panagiotopoulos John & Lisa Panagiotou Sam & Colleen Panagiotou Evgenia Pangopoulos Yiannis & Johnette Panopoulos Alexander & Christina Panos Artemios & Rebecca Panos Steve Panos Diane Panteleakos Stephen Panteleakos Gregory & Stellee Papadeas George Papanastasiou Konstantinos & Errin Papanastasiou George & Lora Pappas Norman & Frances Parr Jason & Angela Patrao Peter & Patty Pecora Christopher & A. Ellie Pedersen Dennis & Angeliki Pedersen Irene Peterson Helen Petratos William Phillips Harry & Alethea Platis George P. & Courteney Plumis Kristina Plumis Paul & Pamela Plumis Ted & Kim Plumis David & Toula Poletti Theologia Polizos Andonios & Evangelia Polychronopoulos Nikolaos & Charikleia Poulias Lia Preftes Eleftheria Proios Christos Psichos & Tammy Kangyu-Psichos Trevor & Maria Rain-Water (Continued on Page 12)
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Memorials and Vigil lights
Memorials and Holy Altar Candles for October 15th
Memorials and Holy Altar Candles from last month
A Memorial Service was offered in loving memory of Fr. Stephen Avramides (four years since his passing), and Elizabeth, Fischer and Ian Angelis and Vasileios Avramides, by Loukianos Avramides and Fr. John and Presv. Anna Angelis and Family.
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light was offered on September 14th, 2017 in loving memory of Dean Stephas, by his mother, Penelope Sakellaris and Family.
Memorials and Holy Altar Candles for October 8th
A One-Year Memorial Service, the Eight Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights and the Coffee Hour are offered in loving memory of Dorothea Mootafes, by her friends at St. Demetrios.
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory of Tom Pallis (thirty-five years since his passing), by his wife, Elli Pallis, their children and grandchildren.
A Three-Year Memorial Service, a Holy Altar Table Vigil Light and the Coffee Hour are offered in loving memory of Irene Stotz, by her daughters, Heather and Lindsay Stotz.
The Eight Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in loving memory of George Kost (six months since his passing), by his wife, Maria Kost, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory of Jack Rottle (twenty-six years since his passing), by his daughters, Margaret and Cathy Rottle.
25th Anniversary IOCC Reception
Featuring Local Wines & Heavy Hors D'Oeuvres
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Come and celebrate IOCC's 25th Anniversary
and learn about ongoing humanitarian programs in
Greece, Syria, Ethiopia, and around the world. ..........................................................................................
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Thursday, October 26, 2017
7 pm — 9 pm St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 2100 Boyer Avenue East | Seattle, WA 98112
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Memorials and Holy Altar Candles for October 22nd
A One-Year Memorial Service, a Holy Altar Table Vigil Light and the Coffee Hour are offered in loving memory of John Babarakos, by his wife, Lula Babarakos, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service, a Holy Altar Table Vigil Light and a donation to the Philoptochos are offered in loving memory of Carrie Markezinis, Michael and Katina Markezinis and Anastasios Markezinis (five years, thirty-three years, twenty years and eighteen years since their passing), by James Markezinis and Family.
The Eight Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights and a donation to St. Demetrios are offered in loving memory of Demetrios (Jim) Mitalas (fifteen years since his passing), by his loving wife, Kathy Mitalas and his children, Vickie and Jeff Stenfors, Stacy and Bryan Taylor and grandchildren Katherine, Michael, Jimmy and Jake.
Two Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in loving memory of Efthimios Kollias (thirty-one years since his passing), by his wife, Vivie Kollias and Family.
Holy Altar Candles for October 1st
Two Holy Altar Table Vigil Lights are offered in loving memory of Athanasios and Magdalene Koulouris and Kosta and Spiro Koulouris, by Pota and James Johnson and Family.
Holy Altar Candles for October 29th
A Holy Altar Table Vigil Light is offered in loving memory of Marianne Nicoletta (Laskares) Mulenos (eleven years since her passing), by her Husband Jerry and her children Jim (Suzanne), Chris (Kim), Geri and Demetra (Spiro) and her eleven grandchildren.
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2017 Stewards—Continued
Nicholas & Anastasia Raissis Robert & Despina Read James Retelas Nick & I. Nina Retelas Evie Rigas Todd & Feletsa Robinson James & Nina Rogers Erik & Nicole Rolfness Cathy Rottle Adele Rottle-Williams Chris Roumeliotis Kary Roumeliotis Christina Routos Ted Routos Emanuel & Marilyn Rouvelas Mark & Angelique Saffle Dina Saites Dena Sakelaris John & Penelope Sakellaris Pantazis & Katina Samolis Philip & Barbara Sancken Arthur Saridakis Angelos & Penelopi Savranakis Nikoletta Scarlatos Patrick & Ioanna Schmidt George Seal & Alithia Squires Eric & Eleni Sederstrom James Sfekas & Deborah Huang Iyad & Christina Shahwan Michael & Elaina Shemeta Anthony & Maryann Shenoda Annette Shepherd Athanasios & Terri Shinas Simoni Shirland Tanya Shirland Christos & Agapi Siskos Demetrios & Stamatina Skepetaris Justin &Nicole Skinner Nikolaos & Brenda Skokos Alexander & Vassie Skoulis Vladimir & Elena Smagley Sofia Smetheram Andrew & Kayla Sophinos Elene Soudas John Soudas Alicia Sourapas Steve Sourapas
Stavros & Aimee Sourelos Vagios & Fanoula Sourelos George & Joanna Staikos George & Thalia Stamatoyannopoulos John Stamatoyannopoulos & Lisa Strate George & Zoe Stamolis Gregory & Vicky Stamolis Vasilike Stamos Achilleas Stamoulis & Artemis Antipas Steven & Sarah Stanos Thelma Stasinos Alexi J. Stavros John A. & Dimitra Stavros Peter A. & Maria Stavros Phyllis Steen Kevin & Georgia Steenis Andy & Joann Stergachis Madalin & Laura Stoica Michael & Christine Stollings Heather Stotz Lindsay Stotz Robert & Alvia Swegle Elizabeth Takis George & Julie Takis Marco & Christina Tapia Kina & Stefan Tatchukova Linda Tavernarakis Bryan & Stacy Taylor Kevin & Angela Taylor Stephen & Georgia Teodosiadis Nick & Cindy Theodorou Perry & Billie Jo Therson Carl & Blanca Thomas Vance & Alexa Thompson Spyros & Niki Todoulos Christto & Dorothea Tolias Kegan & Nichole Tosto Evangelia Tountas Antonios & Antonia Touras Harry & Angela Tourikis Athan & Cindy Tramountanas Emmanuel Tramountanas George & Dana Tramountanas T George & Diamanto Tramountanas James & Barbara Trehearne
George & Thelma Treperinas Sam & Elly Treperinas Steve & Cindy Treperinas Fr. Daniel & Presv. Michelle Triant Vasilios & Dionisia Tsafos Angelos Tsakopoulos & Katerina Lagos-Tsakopoulos George & Eftihia Tsantilas Sotirios & Angelina Tselios Nick & Vera Tsiakilos Nicholas Tsiakilos, Jr. Stavros Tsitsis George & Susan Tsoukalas Michael & Jodi Tveit Ioannis & Linsey Tzanidis Dometios & Georgia Tziotis Ourania Tziotis Yiannis & Katerina Tziotis Liz Valauri & Ivan Orton Jordan & Emily Vardell Eleni Varlamos John & Karin Varlamos Kosta & Judy Varlamos Nick & Eleni Varlamos Vasili & Nina Varlamos Ivan & Ianita Velkov Costas & Meena Vellis Demetrios & Aspasia Voltsis Evangelos Voltsis Elliott & Demetra Waldron J. Robert & Effie Walker Kent & Alexi Weirich Joann West Brett & Yvonne Willard Vivian Williamson Darren & Alexis Wilson Daniel & Mary Wright James & Jeretta Wright Demetra Xenos John Xenos Spiros & Voula Xenos Angelos & Mary Xidias Jim & Harriet Young John & Andreanna Zafiropoulos Nicholas & Lizabeth Zardis Gus & Diane Zotos John & Mary Ellen Zoulas