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THE BEACON
MAY/JUNE 2015
ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS
S H I N I N G
F O R T H
A Message from the Priest
May/June 2015
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen!
What a wonderful celebration of Holy Week and Pascha we
had! It was wonderful to see so many people coming to live
through the last week of our Lord’s earthly life, to witness His
Passion, Death, and glorious Resurrection. Our Lord offers us
His victory over sin and death; now that we have celebrated
these awesome Mysteries, we are commanded to put them into
practice. We hear those same words that our Lord spoke to His
disciples at the Last Supper, “If I then, your Lord and Teacher,
have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s
feet” (John 13:14), and “This is my commandment, that you
love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12). These
commands of our Lord summarize the whole meaning of Holy
Week and Pascha; they give us the blueprint for how we can
live out the Mystery of our Lord’s Death and Resurrection in
our daily lives. And when we do not live up to these commandments? Our Lord has also given us repentance as the way to
salvation, not only saying we are sorry for our sins, but putting
that sorrow into action through self-denial and renewed acts of
love.
The months of May and June redirect our thoughts and actions
to another important event: the Greek Food Festival. Our Food
I N
T H I S
I S S U E
Parish Directories
2
Prosforo Schedule
3
Liturgical Schedule
4
Stewardship Report, Donations
5-8
Parish News & Notes
Greek Ladies Aid Society News
9-11
12
News Flyers
13-19
Sponsors
20
May/June Calendar
21-22
T H E
G O O D
N E W S
Festival is an important event for a number of reasons. Financially, of course, it keeps our Church going through the year.
Although our stewards are very generous, stewardship pledges
and payments never equal the minimal budget of the church.
The Festival enables us to bridge that gap and to have the important ministries that make our Lord present within our Parish
Family and within our community at large. But, the Festival is
impossible if everyone does not take a role in it. There is something for everyone, from working on the committee to participating in workshops to working the days of the Festival, to
cleaning up afterwards. This is a particularly vital year for such
cooperation; after more than 12 years of leading successful Festivals, Charlie Neos is retiring as Festival Chairperson. Thank
you, Charlie for your dedication and hard work! Now, let Charlie’s example inspire all of us to step up and help out in the
many different details necessary to make a successful Festival. It
doesn’t happen by magic!
May and June also introduce times for school break and vacations. How wonderful is it to be given the grace to get away
from daily responsibilities and enjoy time with family and
friends, recharging our batteries to start afresh! With this great
gift, we should not forget that, even when we are on vacation,
God is not, but continues to keep us in existence and to bless us
with His presence. Try to come to Liturgy when you can during
the summer and during vacations; and, if not, at least remember
to pray. “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.” The other thing
that does not take a vacation are the expenses of the Church.
Please remember to send in your stewardship offerings, even if
you are. It is very important for the Church to continue to have
an income during the summer months; the bills certainly don’t
stop! Thank you for your continued generous support.
As I am writing this letter, I am also preparing for my own vacation. I will be away from the parish from May 12 to June 13 (I
will be back for Liturgy on June 14). The Metropolis will be
sending substitute priests during that time. Please welcome them
into our Parish Family!
May God bless us all as we continue the celebration of our Lord’s glorious Resurrection.
Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen!
+Fr. Constantine
May/June 2015 Page 1
THE BEACON
is an official publication of the
ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
7 Harris Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 * (978)465-5757
Website: http://annunciation.ma.goarch.org/
THE REV. DR. CONSTANTINE NEWMAN, PROISTAMENOS
e: mail to: priest@annunciation.ma.goarch.org
* h: (603) 692-7603 * c: (603) 953-3051
**********
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is under the spiritual and ecclesiastical oversight of
His Eminence, Metropolitan Methodios, Metropolis of Boston;
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America;
and is under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
The Beacon is a monthly parish newsletter of the
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Newburyport, MA.
Deadline for material is the 15th of each month.
PARISH COUNCIL 2015
Jim Sperelakis
jim.sperelakis@dsm.com • (978) 479-6372
or spereone@gmail.com
John Patriakeas
JPatri@netzero.com • (978)-853-5802
Arthur Housiantis
houville3@gmail.com • (603) 303-6257
PARISH MINISTRIES AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Choir Director
Don Argyrople • donargyrople@verizon.net • (978) 363-5377
Ladies Aid Society
Lisa Housianitis • Lisa.Housianitis@pfizer.com
Elizabeth Keefe
ekeefepd@comcas.net
Men’s Club
Arthur Housianitis • houville3@gmail.com
John Housianitis • JCHdagreek@aol.com
Bruce Beck
beck.bruce@comcast.net
Nicholson Hall
Sandy Gearhart • (617) 974-1580
Don Argyrople
donargyrople@verizon.net • (978) 363-5377
Sunday School
Jill Argyrople • jillargyrople@verizon.net • (978) 363-5377
Brendan Cooper
brendonpcooper@gmail.com
JOY Program (Junior Orthodox Youth)
Maria Connor • mariaconnor@comcast.net • (978) 465–2554
Peter Davis
p.s.dmate@comcast.net • (978) 463–0024
Jr. & Sr. GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth of America)
Don and Jill Argyrople • jillargyrople@verizon.net
• (978) 363-5377
Axexander Newman
Andrea Jones
AndreaJones1@Comcast.net
Charlie Neos
zahc13@icloud.com • (978)358-7702
John Housiantis
JCHdagreek@aol.com
St. Basil’s Ministries
Don Argyrople • donargyrople@verizon.net • (978) 363-5377
Stewardship
Jennifer Cooper • cooper.jennifer@comcast.net •
Susan George • e_george1@verizon.net •
Eric Hansen
(978) 914-1270
May/June 2015 Page 2
Prosforo: An Offering of Faith
Of the many ways of supporting our Church, there are few which stand out as uniquely personal
offerings of faith. The offering of Prosforo bread for the Divine Liturgy is one of them. We are
thankful to all who have faithfully fulfilled this responsibility and invite more of our faithful
to make this a part of their lives as well.
Prosforo Schedule
May 3 Tina Klidaras
June 7 Lisa Housianitis
July 5 Andrea Jones
May 10 Kathy Tsiantas
June 14 Tina Klidaras
July 12 Stella Andriotakis
May 17 Anna Chetsas
June 21 Kathy Tsiantas
July 19 Lisa Housianitis
May 24 Andrea Jones
June 28 Anna Chetsas
July 26 Tina Klidaras
May 31 Stella Andriotakis
Joanna Tsiantas is responsible for the Prosforo Schedule. If you have any scheduling conflicts or requests, need
to have the Prosforo brought to the church early Sunday morning or wish to add your name to the schedule,
please contact Joanna at (978) 465–1405 or at connor5@comcast.net.
Christ is Risen from the dead,
by death, trampling down upon death,
and to those in the tombs
He has granted life.
Χριστός ανέστη εκ νεκρών,
θανάτω θάνατον πατήσας,
και τοις εν τοις µνήµασι ζωήν χαρισάµενος.
Christ is Risen!
Truly He is Risen!
Sunday & Weekday Liturgical Schedule
Sunday Servies
Orthros 8:45 am
Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
Sunday, May 3
4th Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Paralytic
The Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura
3rd Tone
5th Morning Gospel
Epistle: Acts 9:32-43
Gospel: John 5:1-15
Sunday, June 7
1st Sunday of Matthew
Sunday of All Saints
Our Holy Father Theodotos, Bishop of Ankyra
Plagal 4th Tone 1st Morning Gospel
Epistle: Hebrews 11:33-40; 12:1-2
Gospel: Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30
Sunday, May 10
5th Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
The Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot
4th Tone
7th Morning Gospel
Epistle: Acts 11:19-30
Gospel: John 4:5-42
Sunday, June 14
2nd Sunday of Matthew
The Holy Prophet Elisha
Our Father among the Saints, Methodios, Patriarch of
Constantinople
(Nameday of Metropolitan Methodios)
1st Tone 2nd Morning Gospel
Epistle: Romans 2:10-16
Gospel: Matthew 4:18-23
Father Constantine will be away from May 12 until
June 13. Please welcome the visiting priests sent by the
Metropolis.
Sunday, May 17
6th Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Blind Man
The Holy Martyrs Andronikos and Junia
Plagal 1st Tone
8th Morning Gospel
Epistle: Acts 16:16-34
Gospel: John 9:1-38
Sunday, May 24
7th Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
at Nicaea
Our Holy Father Symeon the Stylite
Plagal 2nd Tone 10th Morning Gospel
Epistle: Acts 20:16-18, 28-36
Gospel: John 17:1-13
Sunday, June 21
3rd Sunday of Matthew
The Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsus
3rd Morning Gospel
2nd Tone
Epistle: Romans 5:1-10
Gospel: Matthew 6:22-33
Sunday, June 28
4th Sunday of Matthew
The Removal of the Relics of the Holy Unmercenaries
Cyrus and John
3rd Tone
4th Morning Gospel
Epistle: Romans 6:18-23
Gospel: Matthew 8:5-13
Nameday Vespers at Holy Apostles Church in Haverhill
7:00 pm
Sunday, May 31
8th Sunday of Pascha
Holy Pentecost
Epistle: Acts 2:1-11
Gospel: John 7:37-52; 8:12
May/June 2015 Page 4
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
BBQ/POTLUCK LUNCHEON - On Sunday, June 7 immediately following Divine Liturgy and in conjunction
with Sunday School Graduation, the Stewardship Committee is hosting a Barbecue/Potluck luncheon.
Bring a potluck side dish or dessert to complement the Barbecue provided and cooked by the Stewardship Committee. Plans for this event are still in the works so be on the lookout for more information in
upcoming weekly Sunday bulletins and Listserv emails.
The newly designed Stewardship Pledge form is included in this issue of the Beacon. If you haven’t yet
completed one, please print this one out and bring it to church or mail it attention “Stewardship.” As always, forms are available at the candle stand in the Narthex. If you don’t see the form, please ask the Parish Council member on duty or Stacey Kevorkian, Jennifer Cooper or Susan George. On behalf of the Annunciation Church, we thank you for your commitment and generosity.
2015 Stewardship - as of April 22, 2015
The Stewardship Pledge Goal for 2015 is $82,000. To date, we have received $66,649 in pledges from a
total of 85 Stewards.
2014 Stewardship - as of April 22, 2015
The Stewardship Pledge Goal for 2014 was $80,000. We exceeded this goal with $80,670 in pledges. To
date, $78,324 has been paid. If you have not yet fulfilled your 2014 pledge, please consider doing so.
It is not beneficial to either the Church or yourself to make a pledge and not fulfill it.
# of 2014 Stewards
0-25% paid
4
3%
26-50% paid
5
4%
51-75% paid
1
1%
76-99% paid
3
2%
100%+ paid
120
90%
133 Stewards
May/June 2015 Page 5
2015 STEWARDSHIP FORM
LAST NAME
In the Gospel of Saint Matthew (6:19), Jesus
instructs us, "Do not store up for yourselves
treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy,
and where thieves break in and steal….” Often in
life, we pursue and collect those things that do not
last. We must ask, “One hundred years from now,
where will our possessions be?” Our greatest blessing is our family. As Orthodox Christians, we are
called to be stewards of this great gift. If we are
faithful to this calling, perhaps our Lord will say to
us as he did to the faithful steward, “Well done
good and faithful servant” (Mt 25:23).
FIRST NAME
NAME OF SPOUSE (IF MARRIED)
STREET ADDRESS
CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE
Treasure
HOME PHONE
In gratitude for God’s blessings, I/We commit to
Christ and His Church the following amount:
MOBILE PHONE
MOBILE PHONE OF SPOUSE (IF MARRIED)
__ $35/week ($1,820)
__ $25/week ($1,300)
__ $20/week ($1,040)
EMAIL ADDRESS
__ $15/week ($780)
__ $10/week ($520)
EMAIL ADDRESS OF SPOUSE (IF MARRIED)
Dependent Children’s given names,
Interested in making automatic payments from your
checking account? Please check the box and a
member of the Stewardship committee will contact
you.
baptismal names and birthdates:
Given name and Baptismal Name
__ More/Other
Birthday (M/D/Y)
Planned giving
Given name and Baptismal Name
Birthday (M/D/Y)
Please send me information on making a
planned gift to the Church
Given name and Baptismal Name
Birthday (M/D/Y)
Given name and Baptismal Name
Birthday (M/D/Y)
May/June 2015 Page 6
2015 Stewards as of 4/22/15
Anderson, George and Sharon
Andriotakis, Louis and Stella
Argyrople, Anita (Dido)
Argyrople, Don and Jill
Beck, Bruce & Kimberley Patton
Boucher, Al and Bonnie
Bruno, Mark and Roseanne
Chadwick, Cathleen
Chetsas, Leon and Anna
Chmiel, David and Andrea
Christo, Julia
Connor, Edmund &
Joanna Tsiantas
Connor, Kevin and Maria
Cooper, Brendon and Jennifer
Costas, Kevin
Cusack, Michael
Davis, Peter and Dorothy
Dollas, Christopher and Mary
Dollas, Mary
Dubus, Andre and Fontaine
Dussi, John and Gina
Falite, Irene
Faskianos, Mrs. James
Fiasconaro, George and Elaine
Gentile, Amy
George, Barbara
George, Emery and Susan
Gigis, Stella
Gogolos, John and Patricia
+ Deceased
Gravel, Elaine
Gravelle, Nathan and Jennifer
Greene, Helena
Halkiotis, Penelope
Hansen, Eric and Diane
Haraktsis, Anastasios &
Aikaterini
Healy, Thomas
Heath, Warren and Patricia
Housianitis, Arthur and Lisa
Housianitis, John
Janos, Mark and MaryAnn
Jansen, Ryan and Jennifer
Kacoyanis, Geoff and
Catherine
Kacher, Bill and Andrea Jones
Kacher, Eleni
Keefe, Zachary and Elizabeth
Kevorkian, Jeff and Stacey
Kipe, Ellie
Lagasse, Niki
Lagoulis, James
Lam, Marie
Malonis, Chris and Mary
Mamakos, Michael and Kara
Mamakos, Peter and Anna
Mansour, Louis and Eugenia
Mansour, Stephanie
Markos, Frank and Suzanne
Markos, T. Sammy
Mathieu, Connie
Stewardship = 3 T’s… Time, Talent & Treasure
Matthews, Byron and
Helen
Matthews, John and
Christina
Matthews, Paul and
Christine
Matthews, Peter and Teri
Papanickolas-McGrath,
Rose
Micu, Marius and Ileana
Monoxelos, Milton and
Rena
Neos, Charles & Patricia
Yanakakis
Newman, Fr. Constantine
& Pres. Anna
Panas, Ann
Panas, Joanna
Panas, Peter
Pantelakis, Theodosios
and Gayle
Patriakeas, John & Joan
Riley, Peter and Ruth
Sawyer, Tepsie
Schaeffer, Frank and Genie
Schaeffer, John and Becky
Smith, Don and Gladys
Spaneas, Mary
Sperelakis, James
Stickney, Raymond and
Cleo
Sullivan, Eugene
Tsiantas, Kathy
Tsiplakis, Ioannis and
Rhonda
Varoudakis, Joanne
May/June 2015 Page 7
Donations Report
"Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not
reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver"
We wish to thank those who made recent donations to the Annunciation Church:
Anonymous
Don & Jill Argyrople
John & Gina Dussi
Tina Klidaras
Don & Gladys Smith
Elaine Gravel
Audrey Cooper
Falite Family
Chris Nahatis
Christus Synodinos
Elaine Rallis
Gabriele Atkinson
Jamile Nabhan
Joanne Panas
Joanne Varoudakis
Mary Dollas
Pauline Rallis
Stacey Kevorkian
Susan & Emery George
John & Pat Gogolos
John & Elizabeth Donabedian
Charles Neos & Patricia Yanakakis
Presbytera Anthoula & Father Peter Day
Anastasios & Aikaterini Haraktsis
Christos & Mary Malonis
Al & Bonnie Bouchard
Brendon & Jennifer Cooper
Anna & Peter Mamakos
Byron & Helen Matthews
Diane & Eric Hansen
Francis & Regina Schaeffer
Fontaine & Andre Dubus
Joanna Tsiantas & Ed Connor
Melinda & James Patrick
John & Joan Patriakeas
Andrea Jones & Bill Kacher
Maria & Kevin Connor
Peter & Dorothy Davis
Paul & Christine Matthews
Arthur & Lisa Housianitis
Deborah Sousane
Mary Spaneas
Gabriel Koukkos
Ruth Riley
Anita Argyrople
Charles Papoulias
Barbara George
Cathleen Chadwick
Cornelia Mathieu
Ekaterine Tsiantas
Euthemia Gilman
Gayle F. Irish
Joanne Hight
Julia Christo
John P. Matthews
Panayotis S.
Sarah Nabhan
Stella Gigis
Terzis Family
We wish to thank those who made donations in Loving
Memory of Constance Karambelas:
Joanna Panas
Family of Constance Karambelis
We wish to thank those who made donations to St. Basil’s
Ministries:
Patrons of St. Basil’s Kitchen Community Services of Newburyport
"But this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly;
and he who reaps bountifully will also reap bountifully"
(II Corinthians 9:6-8)
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Commemorative Tile Wall Project
Christos Anesti!
You are invited to participate in our 100th Anniversary Celebration, by purchasing a personalized engraved ceramic tile for our new Commemorative
Tile Wall. Our 100th Anniversary Commemorative
Tile Wall, dedicated to the legacy of the parishioners of Newburyport Annunciation Greek Orthodox
Church (1917 – 2017), will be located in the lower
lobby on the large wall outside Nicholson Hall. This
display of tiles will greet everyone who enters and
be a testament to our faith in God, show appreciation for our Annunciation Church and the love we
have for our families and friends who have been
blessed by this establishment over the past 100
years! Your personal message will be engraved on
a glazed ceramic 3” x 6” tile for $100.
We had a wonderful retreat on Good Friday. There
were 33 students in attendance. Melinda cooked a
delicious lunch for us. We made prosforo with Andrea
and we worked on crafts planned for us by
Presbytera. Our high school class taught the students
about Christ's final week on earth. Easter cards were
made for the Baker children. Thank you to everyone
who worked at our retreat. It was a very blessed and
inspiring day.
Regular classes will continue throughout May. We
will be finishing up our icon workshops. Our year will
end on June 7.
— Jill Argyrople
Sunday School End of Year BBQ
Sunday, June 7th
Sponsored by the Stewardship Committee
Join us in the courtyard after church for a fun barbecue on Sunday, June 7th to celebrate our Sunday
School children and their teachers. The Stewardship
Committee will provide the grill chef, hot dogs and
burgers. Please bring your favorite cook-out salad or
dessert to share. A Sign-up Sheet will be available in
the Narthex closer to the date. We will need to know
the number people planning to attend in order to
purchase the appropriate amount of meat and
beverages. Everyone is welcome and we look
forward to this summer festive event! Please contact
a member of the Stewardship Committee with any
questions.
Remember a loved one
Express Gratitude
Set your name in stone for years to come
Our centennial celebration is the perfect opportunity
for you to leave your permanent mark on Annunciation Church. Your donation will help to maintain this
beautiful church for future generations to come.
You can reserve your tile today by using the order
form attached. Additional order forms are in the
Narthex. Contact Susan George 781-248-4255 or
annunciationgoc2@gmail.com with any questions.
Annunciation Church Scholarships
This year we are blessed to offer to graduating high
school seniors two scholarships. The Evangelism
Scholarship and the Michael P. Klidaras
Scholarship. Forms for both are to be found in this
issue of the Beacon. Submissions are due by
Sunday May 17th and may be given to any member
of the Parish Council or the Evangelism Team.
May/June 2015 Page 9
Memorial Day 2015
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL 2015
Cemetery Visitation Schedule
July 24, 25 & 26th
9:00 am
Highland Cemetery
9:45 am
Oak Hill Cemetery
10:35 am
Amesbury Cemetery
11:15 am
Salisbury Cemetery
12:00 noon
Quaker Cemetery
12:30 pm
Belleville Cemetery
It’s that time of year! Festival meetings are underway. Please watch for meeting times in the Sunday
Bulletins. Please consider chairing a workshop.
Look for details regarding workshop dates and
please consider attending as many workshops as
possible. This is our biggest fundraiser and we
need everyone’s time, talents and treasure to make
this year THE BEST FESTIVAL EVER!
These times are approximate and depend a great
deal on the length of the Trisagion at each cemetery
and the amount of traffic.
Father Constantine will not be here for the
Memorial Day Cemetery Visits. The Parish
Council is working to secure a visiting priest.
Please watch for updates regarding the cemetery
Visits.
May/June 2015 Page 10
CHRONIA POLLA!
May
May Dates
CHRONIA POLLA!
June
June Dates
Max George
May 02
Joanna Tsiantas
Jun 01
James Pentelakis
May 04
Adam Gravelle
Jun 05
Ellie Kipe
May 05
Don Smith
Jun 05
Marianthe Mountzuris
May 06
Stella Andriotakis
Jun 06
Demetri Connor
May 07
Lauren Karipis
Jun 06
Anya Housianitis
May 07
Marius Micu
Jun 12
Connie Mathieu
May 09
Steven Pazar
Jun 12
Peter Panas
May 10
Euthemia Gilman
Jun 15
Romain Tsiplakis
May 11
Evan Karipis
Jun 16
Tina Papadopoulos
May 13
Roseanne Bruno
Jun 19
Anthony Bruno
May 14
Ileana Micu
May 15
Alex Keefe
Jun 27
Joanne Varoudakis
May 16
Jun 28
Angela Patriakeas
May 17
Stephen Davis
Rose PapanickolasMcGrath
Michael Falite
May 18
Kevin Connor
May 19
Sandra Theodorou
May 21
Kara Mamakos
May 22
Genie Schaeffer
Emory George
May 24
May 25
Georgia Kacher
May 26
Matthew Mountzuris
May 26
Sophia Yavorski
May 26
Melinda Patrick
May 27
Diana Uttley
May 27
MaryAnn Janos
May 28
Jun 28
May/June 2015 Page 11
The Greek Ladies Aid Society 2014 Members
Andriotakis, Stella
Chadwick, Cathleen
Chetsas, Anna*
Christo, Julie*
Connor, Maria
Cooper, Jennifer
Davis, Dorothy
Dollas, Mary*
Dussi, Gina
Falite, Irene
George, Susan
Georgopoulos, Tracey
Gigis, Stella
Hansen, Diane
Haraktsis, Ekaterini
Hight, Joanne
Housianitis, Lisa
Katsoulis, Irene
Klidaris, Laura
Klidaris, Tina
Lam, Marie
Machiros, Chrysanthe*
Malonis, Mary
Mamakos, Anna*
Mamakos, Kara
Mathieu, Connie*
McGrath, Rose
Monoxelos, Rena
Panas, Joanna*
Patrick, Melinda
Patton, Kimberley
Rallis, Mary*
Schaeffer, Genie
Spaneas, Mary*
Stickney, Cleo
Tikellis, Daphne
Tsiantas, Joanna
Tsiantas, Kathy
Varoudakis, Joanne
Wescott, Bunny
If your name is not listed, please consider joining and/or
renewing your membership. 100% of the $15.00 dues
goes towards helping those less fortunate. Please see
Lisa Housianitis president, or Diane Hansen, treasurer,
to sign up.
* Complimentary membership if over 80 years of age.
May/June 2015 Page 12
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Evangelism Team Scholarship Application
Name_______________________________________________
Home Address________________________________________
Parent Names_________________________________________
1.
Briefly identify the post high school education program you will be attending (college students please write about the program you are attending) and tell us why you have chosen to
enroll in this program. If you are currently a college student, tell us about your major(s) and
goals.
2. As an Orthodox Christian, Jesus gives us a mandate to preach the gospel to all people. Write
an essay explaining how you do this in your daily life. Explain how people know you are an
Orthodox Christian. Please include specific examples that illustrate and support your essay.
3. Active participation in both Sunday School and GOYA during your high school years is a
requirement of this scholarship for current high school students. Write an essay that tells
about your participation in both Sunday School and GOYA during your 4 years of high school.
Explain how you set your priorities when faced with conflicts between church involvement
and school or sports activities.
Current college student applicants, please write an essay that tells us how you live your
Orthodox faith within the prayer life of the Church and on campus. How do you set your
priorities when faced with conflicts between church involvement and college life.
4. Write an essay summarizing your record of community service in the church community and
your school or home community. Select one experience to explain in detail how this has had
an impact on your life.
Responses to the above questions should be typed and attached to this application
Please submit at least one letter of reference. People at church already know you; the scholarship
committee will be interested to see what your teachers say about you.
Please submit this completed application to Fr. Constantine Newman by Sunday, May 17, 2015.
____________________________________ ______________________
signature
date
May/June 2015 Page 13
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Evangelism Team Scholarship Guidelines
As part its mission, the parish evangelism team has established a scholarship for graduating high school
students and current college students in our parish.
Students interested in applying for this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
1. You are a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Newburyport, MA.
2. You have been accepted at a program of post high school continuing education or are currently a
college student who has not previously been awarded this scholarship.
3. Submit a completed application for this scholarship to Fr. Newman by the date specified on the
application.
4. During your high school years you have been an active participant in the Sunday School for high
school students and the GOYA youth program. If you are submitting this application as a college student, then modify the response to inform the committee how you live your life as a practicing Orthodox Christian.
5. You demonstrate an understanding of the role of evangelism as an Orthodox Christian and give
evidence of sharing your faith with others.
6. You have a demonstrated record of community service in the church community and your school
or home community.
It is anticipated that Evangelism Team Scholarships will be awarded after the Divine Liturgy on the
first Sunday in June.
Amount of the awards will depend on the Evangelism Team’s fund raising efforts. A portion of the
funds raised will be placed in a long term endowment account for scholarship assistance. Specific
guidelines for the Scholarship Endowment Fund will be created at the inception of this aspect of the
scholarship program.
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The Michael P. Klidaras Memorial Scholarship
$500 Award
The Michael P. Klidaras Scholarship has been established by the loving family of Michael P. Klidaras to honor his
memory. Michael was a long time member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Newburyport until his untimely
death in a tragic automobile accident. He is remembered for his commitment to both faith and family; this scholarship
is to preserve his memory and to promote Orthodox values in daily life.
The Michael P. Klidaras Scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating high school senior who meets the following
qualifications:
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has a demonstrated record of active involvement in the religious and cultural life of Annunciation Church during
middle and high school years
is routinely present at Divine Liturgy and other worship services of the parish
regularly receives the Holy Eucharist
is enrolling in a 4 year degree granting program at an accredited college or university
whose family are stewards (giving of time, talent and treasure) in good standing for at least the most recent 2 years
Name
________________________________________________________________
Address
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Name of High School _____________________________________________________
Name of intended College/University ________________________________________
On a separate piece of paper, please submit an essay of approximately 500 words detailing how growing into adulthood as an Orthodox Christian at Annunciation Church has helped shape you into the person you are and how to you
plan to keep your Orthodox faith a vital part of your life in college and the years beyond.
Please submit both this form and your essay to Fr. Constantine Newman at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, PO
Box 575, Newburyport, MA no later than Sunday May 17, 2015.
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ANNUNCIATION LADIES AID SOCIETY
DANIEL L. LYNCH PHARMACY
5 Harris Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
Dorothy Davis, President
t: (978) 463–0024
173 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
Louis Andriotakis, Pharmacist
t: (978) 462–2232
CLIPPER CITY TOUCH FREE CARWASH
GREEK ORTHODOX MEN’S CLUB
104B State Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
Armie Sancartier, President
t: (978) 697–8291 / f: (978) 462–2348
e: a.sancartier@comcast.net
P.O. Box 575
Newburyport, MA 01950
Arthur Housianitis & John Housianitis, Co-Presidents
MARK L. JANOS
1 Merrimac St., Unit 6
Newburyport, MA 01950
Office 978-992-4050
Cell
617-240-8311
charlesneos@kw.com
Attorney At Law
6 Harris Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
t: (978) 465–2043
f: (978) 465–6321
CHARLES NEOS
Realtor, KELLER WILLIAMS
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MAY 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
31
Fri
1
Sat
2
Divine Liturgy
9:30 am
Church Group
Retreat at the
Heritage Retreat Center
3
4
Divine Liturgy
9:30 am
St. Basil’s Kitchen
Greek Food
Festival Mtg
5
7pm
6
7
8
9
13
14
15
16
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
Stewardship
Mtg 7 pm
GLAS Mtg
7pm
10
11
Divine Liturgy
9:30 am
St. Basil’s Kitchen
Greek Food
Festival Mtg
12
Parish Council
7pm Mtg 7 pm
17
18
Divine Liturgy
9:30 am
St. Basil’s Kitchen
Greek Food
Festival Mtg
7pm
24
25
Divine Liturgy
9:30 am
St. Basil’s Kitchen
MEMORIAL DAY
Cemetery Visits
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JUNE 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
2
1
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
3
4
5
6
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
23
24
25
26
27
St. Basil’s Kitchen
Stewardship
Greek Food
Mtg 7 pm
Festival Mtg 7pm
7
8
Divine Liturgy
9:30 am
Sunday School
Graduation
BBQ & Pot
Luck
Luncheon
St. Basil’s Kitchen
14
15
Divine Liturgy
9:30 am
Greek Food
Festival Mtg
9
7pm
Parish Council
Mtg 7 pm
St. Basil’s Kitchen
Greek Food
Festival Mtg
7pm
21
22
Divine Liturgy
9:30 am
St. Basil’s Kitchen
Greek Food
Festival Mtg
7pm
28
29
Divine Liturgy
9:30 am
St. Basil’s Kitchen
Greek Food
Festival Mtg
30
7pm
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The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
P.O. Box 575
7 Harris Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
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