THE ARCHANGELS CALL - Summer 2016 Page 1

TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS WWW.GOARCHANGELS.ORG

Feast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady,

The Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
The Feast of the Dormition of the
Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
is celebrated on August 15,
commemorating the dormition
(and in the Greek kimisis ) or
"falling-asleep" of the Mother of
Jesus Christ, our Lord. The Feast
also commemorates the
assumption into heaven of the
body of the Theotokos.
The Scriptures tell us that
when our Lord was dying on the
Cross, He saw His mother and His disciple
John and said to the Virgin Mary, "Woman,
behold your son!" and to John, "Behold your
mother!" (John 19:25-27). From that hour,
the Apostle took care of the Theotokos in his bishops and women. The bishops
own home. Along with the biblical reference
in Acts 1:14 that confirms that the Virgin
Mary was with the Holy Apostles on the day
of Pentecost, the tradition of the Church
holds that she remained in the home of John
in Jerusalem, continuing a ministry in word
and deed.
At the time of her death, the disciples ofTheotokos.
our Lord who were preaching throughout
the world returned to Jerusalem to see the
Theotokos. Except for the Apostle Thomas,
all of them including the Apostle Paul were
gathered together at her bedside. At the
moment of her death, Jesus Christ himself
descended and carried her soul into heaven.
Following her repose, the body of the
Theotokos was laid in a tomb near the
Garden of Gethsemane. When the Apostle
Thomas arrived three days later and desired
to see her body, the tomb was empty. The
bodily assumption of the Theotokos was
confirmed by the message of an angel and by
her appearance to the Apostles.
ICON OF THE FEAST
The Icon of the Feast of the Dormition of the Christ she has become the mother of all of
Theotokos shows her on her deathbed
surrounded by the Apostles. Christ is
standing in the center looking at
His mother, holding a small child
clothed in white representing the
soul of the Virgin Mary. With His
golden garments, the angels above
His head, and the mandorla
surrounding Him, He is depicted
in His divine glory. Above Christ
the gates of heaven are open to
receive the Mother of God.
The posture of the Apostles
direct attention toward the
Theotokos. On the right Saint Peter censes
the body of the Theotokos. On the left Saint
Paul bows low in honor of her.
Together with the Apostles are several
traditionally represented are James, the
brother of the Lord, Timothy, Heirotheus,
and Dionysius the Areopagite. The women
are members of the church in Jerusalem.
In front of the bed of the Theotokos is a
candle that helps to form a central axis in the
icon. Above the candle is the body of the
This great Feast of the Church and the
icon celebrates a fundamental teaching of
our faiththe Resurrection of the body. In
the case of the Theotokos, this has been
accomplished by the divine will of God.
Thus, this Feast is a feast of hope, hope in
Resurrection and life eternal. Like those who
gathered around the body of the Virgin
Mary, we gather around our departed loved
ones and commend their souls into the hands
of Christ. As we remember those who have
reposed in the faith before us and have
passed on into the communion of the Saints,
we prepare ourselves to one day be received
into the new life of the age to come.
We also affirm through this Feast that the
Mother of God intercedes for us. Through
the children of God, embracing us with
divine love.
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The Archangels Call
is the monthly newsletter of the
Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church
25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617.924.8182 Fax: 617.924.4124
Email: church@goarchangels.org
The Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church is a
parish under the spiritual and ecclesiastical shepherding of
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of the Greek
Orthodox Metropolis of Boston of the Greek Orthodox
Archdiocese of America under the jurisdiction of the
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
The Mission of the Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox
Church is to proclaim the Gospel of Salvation through the
Orthodox Christian Faith for the glory of our Triune God -
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We are a community of believers who journey towards our
Lord Jesus Christ and one another through our WORSHIP,
FELLOWSHIP, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, WITNESS, and
SERVICE. We invite all people to join us on this journey
toward the Kingdom of Heaven.
The Archangels Call is published on the first of each month.
The deadline for submissions to this newsletter is the tenth
of the prior month.
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Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church, Watertown, MA
Parish Ministry Team
Administrative Assitant: Emilia Fotiadi
Altar Boy Ministry: Ben Clark, George Stefanides,
John Kopellas, James Jumes
Armed Forces/Veterans Ministry: Mike Gregory
Athletic Ministry: John Kopellas
Bookstore: Charles & Maria Patsios, Richard & Ileana Strakus
Chantor: Costa Magimbi
Choir Director: Cynthia Alex
Computer and Internet Ministries: Manny Parasirakis
GOYA/Youth Ministry Staff: George Antonakas
Greek Language Arts Coordinator: Voula Polychronopoulos
Hellenic Cultural Center: Sean Yenowskas
Holy Cross Seminarians:
Demetri Constantine, Yanni Michaelidis
IOCC Representative: Cathy Lagoudakis
JOY Youth Ministry Staff: Nick Muellar
Kali Parea" Senior Ministry: Cynthia Alex, Drew Bilillies
Mommy & Me: Donna Levas
Parish Nurse: Marion Avtges
Philoptochos President: Leah Alvanos
Sexton: Nicholas Yiokarinis
Sunday School Director: Costas Karageorgis
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His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios
of the Holy Metropolis of Boston
The Reverend Father Athanasios Nenes, Pastor
Contact Fr. Athanasios at: Cell: 914.479.8096
Email: anenes@goarchangels.org
Parish Council
President: Costa Karageorgis Council Members:
Vice President: George Faggas Harry Chehames
Secretary: Tasos Anastasiou Tony Kapadoukakis
Treasurer: Nancy Sarris Brian Marriott
Asst. Treasurers: Charles Patsios
William Alex & Georgia Bitsikas Costa Zahos
Stewardship Chairperson: John Kopellas
Asst. Stewardship: Nick Stamos
Honorary Lifetime Members:
Ernest G. J. Anastos and Vasilios Gizanis
Dear Parish Family,
I hope that everyone is enjoying the summer.
Thank you to all for a job well done during
our 2016 Grecian Festival. As of this writing, all
the income and expenses have not yet been
calculated. We will have a complete report in
the September 2016 bulletin.
Our festival is successful year after year because of all of you.
Everyone takes time away from their families during the three
days in order to ensure our success. Thank You to everyone!
Without you, our wonderful parish family, this could not be
accomplished. You are all amazing and we are truly blessed to
have every one of you as part of our Church family. Thank you
for working as a team and putting our church first!
The Festival is a huge undertaking: it is not only 3 days long.
It goes on for weeks and months before the weekend finally
arrives. There are so many details and things that need to be
done months in advance. Please do not think that it just
happens. For this reason, I am asking everyone to consider being
on the Festival committee for 2017. Many hands make light
work. Please try to be involved in the planning of this event.
For those capable and willing, please consider joining our
Sunday School staff in September. This is a very important
ministry and we can use all the help we can get. If you are
interested in joining as a full time teacher or substitute, please
contact Fr. Thanasi or myself.
Stay safe and enjoy the rest of the summer!
Thank you for your continued support of our Parish.
Costa Karageorgis
Parish Council President
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From Father Athanasios

Glory to God for All

! My beloved!

. Another school year came to an end and already summer is

on! Another Grecian Festival took place which again this
! year was very successful and phenomenal! I am deeply
. thankful to all of you since it was you that made our Grecian
Festival a success! I was especially amazed with our youth,
! eager to offer their time and talent, by working at the
, festival! I am really proud to be your Priest, having all of
you as my church family, our Taxiarchae family!
.
8 12 ,
I would like also to strongly encourage parents to bring their

children and to participate in our Panagias Garden program,
.
which is a week program starting on August 8th until August
.
12th. For more information, please see page 3.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Your Priest,
. Fr. Athanasios Nenes

Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

The Devotional Services

During the fasting period of the Panagias Feast, August

1 to 14, the Devotional services, Paraklesis, will be
chanted every weekday at 6 PM. During the service,
we will pray for the good health of our beloved ones
by name. The names of the deceased will be prayed for , 14 , 7 ...
during the service of the Panagia's Epitaphio on August
14 at 7 PM. Please write the names on the Diptychs .
below and bring it to the church. All those who wish to , ,
contribute towards the flowers of Panagias Epitaphio 6 ..
should send their donations to the church office.

FAMILY NAME
_____________________________________
OUR
DEPARTED BELOVED
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Panagias Garden
Join us for a week of fun!
Monday, August 8 Friday, August 12
9:30 am 1 pm

Lets celebrate Panagias life together!

Snacks will be provided.

Please bring your own lunches and a
comfortable pair of shoes.
REGISTER EARLY
For a registration form, please call the
church office 617.924.8182.

Mommy & Me at Taxiarchae!

Friday, July 22 and
Friday, August 26
10-11:30 AM
Our 1st "Mommy and Me" group was small but
mighty! Christina and Donna enjoyed hanging out
with each other while Fotinoula and Ari played!
We hope you all can join us on Fridays, July 22 and August 26
from 10:00-11:30AM!

Mothers and children (newborn to age 4) are welcome to join us on

the fourth Friday of every month from 10-11:30 AM. This gathering
will be a wonderful way to meet other local Orthodox mothers and
provide our little ones with the opportunity to share in faith,
friendship, and fun!

Dads, Yiayias, and Pappous are always welcome to bring the little ones and join us!
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Parish Stewards Non-Stewards

2-day attendees $700/child $1,200/child
Dear Greek School Families, (Tuesday $300 each $500 each
The Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church is a historic AND Thursday) additional child additional child
and vibrant community. The Greek Education Program has a long 1-day attendees $675/child $1,100/child
and rich history as generations of children have experienced the (Thursday $300 each $500 each
richness and beauty of the Greek language and culture. The OR Saturday) additional child additional child
following offers a brief introduction of our program and explains
how your children can be part of this exciting educational Please note: Tuition includes textbooks, course materials and
experience. May God continue to bless you and your family. activity fees.
Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes, Pastor
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT
REGISTRATION As an incentive for early registration, we are offering a $150 per
Registration for the 2016-17 school year has begun. A $50 deposit family discount. However, your full tuition payment and
per child is required to reserve a spot for the Fall. registration form MUST be received in our office by Monday,
October 3 to qualify for this discount. After Monday, October 3,
SCHEDULE the tuition fee will be according to the payment plans described
Students have the option to attend: below.
Once a week, on Thursdays from 4-6 PM or on Saturdays for PAYMENT PLANS
10 AM1 PM; OR Pay four quarterly installments:
Twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 PM. 9/30/16, 11/30/16, 1/30/17, 3/30/17
Pay your full or partial tuition payment by credit card, check or
Greek School classes for the 2016-2017 school year will begin with cash. Makes checks payable to:
the Agiasmos Services on Thursday, September 15, Saturday, Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church.
September 17.
QUESTIONS?
The Greek School calendar corresponds with the Watertown Please contact Voula Polychronopoulos, Greek School Director at
Public School closings and vacation schedules. 617.953.6971 or the church office at 617.924.8182.

Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC)

MBCs mission is to gather Orthodox Christian youth (ages
8-18) from the Metropolis and beyond to be a part of an
unforgettable experience. Children will make lifelong
friends in this Christian community while having fun and
growing closer to Christ. Campers strengthen their faith
and establish relationships based on the camp pillars: Trust,
Honesty, Respect, Forgiveness, Openness, and Love.
2016 Summer Camp Dates:
Available Summer Sessions:
Session 3: July 11 - 17
Session 4: July 18 - 24
Session 5: July 25 - July 31
Session 6: August 1 - August 7

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Greetings to all! We hope you are enjoying

a beautiful summer! Our chapter enters our From our Parish Nurse
Summer recess for July and August,
reconvening again in September.
On June 25, AHEPA and the Daughters of
HEALTH AND
Harris J. Booras Penelope held the annual District 8 WELLNESS MINISTRY
Chapter #406 Convention in St George's Greek Orthodox
Church Community Center, Lynn,
MA. President John Abate and Treasurer Constantine Lagos
represented our Chapter "Harris J. Booras" #406.
Many of our Brothers, who usually attend this function,
were not able to attend this year because they were
volunteering their efforts and time to support our churchs THIRD THURSDAY
GRECIAN FESTIVAL, which was very successful. July 21 and August 18
A major part of the discussions centered on updating our
District 8 bylaws and how to raise enough funds to
support the 25 scholarships/year, in view of dwindling
investment income. Many ideas were discussed and the
Scholarship Committee was charged to develop a suitable
plan for 2016-2017
Limited participation is expected this year for
Delegates to our Supreme Convention in July 24-29, 2016
in Las Vegas Mirage Hotel. There is still time to book hotel PHILOTIMO CHAT GROUP
rooms at a special rate until 6/30/2016. Check with
JOIN A FRIENDLY GROUP:
AHEPA.org
Special meetings are scheduled, with dates to be GET CREATIVE. MAKE CONNECTIONS,
announced, to discuss plans and details for the Celebration LINGER OVER COFFEE
and Benefit fundraiser in mid-October, 2016, as well as other
discussions and proposals for the benefit of the Order of
Thursdays, July 21 and August 18
AHEPA. MEN and WOMEN ARE WELCOME
Good news: It seems our "Socrates" team of 3, who won
the HHT Trophy last year. will re-try for a 2nd win this year!
Each of the 3 winners of the team are awarded $1,000! Any May God watch over our
local Watertown team to try next year?! Plan ahead! For service men and women
info call A. Vulgaropulos at 781-704-7870 or C. Lagos at and their families, who
617-935-1746 or email stanlagos@gmail.com.
Please, pay your Membership Dues ($70.) for 2016 if you
continue to sacrifice each
have not done so. Thanks to all members who have day for our freedom.
already paid theirs! Please, recruit friends or family members
who may be interested in joining AHEPA. New innovative
ideas are needed to sustain and expand our chapter
membership and contribute to AHEPAs causes.
Fraternally,
Constantine B. Lagos,
Treasurer/email communications Fallen Asleep in the Lord
Please let us know if a brother is sick or in need. Contact our Remember in your prayers our
president, John Abate or any officer of our chapter. Contact
numbers as follows: brothers and sisters
who passed from this life
John Abate, president: 617.797.9499/617.484.5946
Basil Patsios: 617.923.9209/897.928.1803
May 4 Ioanna Tembelopoulos
May 13 Elaine Bucuvalas
Athanasios Vulgaropulos: 781.704.7870
May 30 Nicholas C. Kyriakos
Constantine Lagos: 617.935.1746 June 17Charles Daskalos
Demetri Tsatsarones: 781.893.5988/781.266.8001 June 19 Garifalia Martinos
George Loridas: 617.926.8674/617.775.4574 Eternal be their memory
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Philoptochos
Chapter of the Good Samaritan
Member of the National
Ladies Philoptochos Society
Best Wishes to our Newlyweds
Thank you all for your overwhelming commitment to
Philoptochos. I am extremely grateful for your support of Married on June 11
our Festival. Thank you to those who volunteered their George Pirint & Janice Ryan
time, to those who baked, and to those who made
monetary contributions, all contributing to a successful Koumbaro is Lazaros Pirint
weekend!
On the eve of Agios Panteleimon, Tuesday, July 26, the Married on June 12
Philoptochos will host a special coffee reception. If you are Konstantinos Kollias & Xeni Mitropoulos
planning on bringing an Artoklasia, please contact the
church office or myself. Desserts and fruits are most Koumbaroi are
welcomed during this reception. Iraklis & Paulina Vasilopoulos
With Love and Appreciation,
Leah Alvanos and the Board of Philoptochos
We wish you many years of happiness!

Welcome to the newest members

of our church family!
Recent Baptisms
May 14Aikaterini Kalogeras May 21Margarita Fotiadi
Parents: Nicholaos and Eugenia Mother: Emilia
Godfather: Constantine Mourlas Godmothers: Eleni Vidalis &
Katie Patsaouras
May 15Nikoletta Aslanidis
Parents: Anastasios and Sotiria May 22Jason Michael Schalebaum
Godfather: Adam Kepentzis Parents: Jason and Stephanie
Godmothers: Christine Garcia &
May 21Eliana Fotini Nentis Christine Vovolis
Parents: Dimitrios and Fotini
Godparents: Despina Michaelidis and May 29Michael Vidianos
Anastasia Tsiantulas Parents: George & Paula
Godfather: Argirios Petropoulos
June 4Theodore Charles Stanley
Parents: Robert & Laura
Godparents: Christy Patalano &
Brian Stanley
June 4Grace Amelia Alex
Parents: John & April
Godmother: Ellen Mia Murphy
June 5Nikolaos Giannantonio
Parents: Alex & Angela
Godmother: Alexis Biliouris

Wondering what to do with the little ones during the summer months? Visit
the programs of the Watertown Family Network on Thursdays and Fridays
starting July 14 and running through July and August at the Brigham House -
341 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. Each day there will be music and a theme. Drop by and enjoy the
lazy, hazy days of summer with the Watertown Family Network. Check out the website:
www.watertown.k12.ma.us/wfn
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# of
Amount Range
Pledges
2 10,000
7 $2,000-$4,000
35 $1,000-$1,999
76 $500-$999
89 $300-$499
114 Less than $300
Mr. & Mrs. John Abate
Mr. & Mrs. John Achladianakis
Mr. Thomas Agathopoulos
Mrs. Evelyn Alex
Mr. & Mrs. John Alex
Mr. William Alex
Mrs. Stella Alexander
Ms. Leah Alvanos
Mr. & Mrs. Tassos J. Anastasiou
Ms. Christine Anastos
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest G. J. Anastos
Mr. & Mrs. George Andritsakis
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Andritsakis
Ms. Paula Antipas
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Antonakas
Mr. & Mrs. Jos.&Fontaine Anzalone
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Armstrong
Mr. & Mrs. John Asimakopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Aslanidis
Mr. & Mrs. James Avtges
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Avtges
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Avtgis
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Avtgis
Mrs. Phanie Bakalos
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Baker
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ballas
Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Baras
Mrs. Diane Beldekas
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Berlis
Mr. & Mrs. James Berlis
Mrs. Alice A. Bililies
Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Bisbas
Mr. & Mrs. Drosos Bisbas
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bitsikas
Mr. & Mrs. George Bratsis
Mrs. Emily Briguglio
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brooks
Mr. & Mrs. Aristides Cagos
Miss Isminy Cagos
Mrs. Hope Carras
Mr. & Mrs. Frank D. Catrickes
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Chehames
Mr. & Mrs. George Chiklakis
Mr. & Mrs. George Christakis
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Christakis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Christakis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter N. Christakis
Mrs. Filipiada Christodoulopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Clark
Mrs. Christine Cokkinias
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Colivas
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Colivas
Mrs. Aphrodite Condell
Ms. Dorothea Coston
Mrs. Christine Cotter
Mr. Nicholas Coufos
Mrs. Lily DAgnese
Mr. & Mrs. Christos Dafnoulellis
Ms. Katherine Danis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Darviris
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Daskalos
Mr. & Mrs. Konstantine Davos
Mrs. Mina Davos
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Davos
Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Davos
Mr. & Mrs. Chr. Deamantopoulos
Total pledges received:
Total offerings received:
Due towards pledged amount:
Number of Stewards:
Largest pledge thus far:
.
Mr. & Mrs. Efth. Deamantopoulos
Mr. Nicholas Delegas
Mr. & Mrs. Orestes Demetriades
Mr. George Demos
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Demos
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Der Boghosian
Mrs. Christine DiFilippo
Mrs. Karen DiGiovanni
Ms. Joyce Dovinos
Mrs. Afrodite Economos
Ms. Aliki Eleftheriades
Mrs. Angeliki Eliadis
Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Evriviades
Ms. Kalliope Fabrikarakis
Ms. Maria Fabrikarakis
Ms. Adrianne Faggas
Mr. & Mrs. George Faggas
Mrs. Athena Fillios
Ms. Georgia Flamburis
Mrs. Angela Flionis
Ms. Paula Floudaras
Ms. Aimilia Fotiadi
Mr. & Mrs. George Fotis
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Fotopoulos
Mr. Christopher Foundas
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Frasca
Mr. & Mrs. George Gartaganis
Mr. & Mrs. Marinos Gartaganis
Ms. Olga Geanacopulos
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Georgantas
Mr. Bill George
Mr. & Mrs. Lefteris Georgiadis
Mr. & Mrs. John Georgopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. James Georgoudis
Ms. Katerina Geragonis
Ms. Koula Geragonis
Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Gerasimos
Mr. & Mrs. John Giacoumakis
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Giannantonio
Mr. & Mrs. Konst. Gougoulias
Mr. Michael Gregory
Ms. Evelyn Haralampu
Mrs. Helen Haralampu
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Evan Harris
Ms. Barbara Harrison
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Hodgetts
Mr. & Mrs. William Hunter
Ms. Esther Gistis Ingram
Mr. & Mrs. James Jumes
Mr. George Kacos
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Kacoyanis
Mrs. Anastasia Kakis
Mr. & Mrs. Perikles Kalavantis
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kalivas
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Kalivas
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kalivas
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Kalogeras
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kaloyanides
Mrs. Mary Kanellias
Mrs. Paraskeve Kantges
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kapadoukakis
Mr. & Mrs. Dmitri Kapalis
Mr. Charles Karafotias
Mr. Costas Karageorgis
Dr. & Mrs. Athanasios Karagiorgos
2016 Stewardship Summary as of June 26, 2016
$173,747 Thank you to the following stewards who have
sent in their 2016 pledges. Our goal for 2016 is
$144,399 $300,000. As of June 26 we have received
$29,348 pledges equal to 58% of our goal.
If any names have been mistakenly omitted from this
323 list, please notify the church office and we will make
corrections in our next bulletin.
$10,000
,
Mr. & Mrs. George Karalis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Karalis
Mr. & Mrs. Kyriakos Karamoutsos
Mrs. Sophia Karidoyanes
Mr. & Mrs. Haralam. Kartsagoulis
Ms. Christine Katsioules
Ms. Constance Katsos
Dr. Theodoulos Kattamis
Mrs. Betty Kefalas
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Kinas
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Knell
Mr. Christopher Kokoras
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Kolokythas
Mr. & Mrs. Dionisios Kontos
Mr. & Mrs. James Kontos
Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas J. Kontos
Ms. Sandra Kontos
Mr. & Mrs. John Kopellas
Mrs. Mary Kopsiaftis
Ms. Irene Koronas
Mr. & Mrs. John Kosko
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kotsiras
Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Kotzampaltiris
Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Koufos
Ms. Angeline Kounelis
Mrs. Evangelia Kounelis
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kourepenis
Mr. Steven Kourepenis
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Koutovas
Mr. & Mrs. Periklis Koutsouris
Mr. & Mrs. John Lagadinos
Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Lagos
Mr. & Mrs. John Lagoudakis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Lalooses
Mr. & Mrs. James Lambrianidis
Ms. Maria Lambrianidis
Mrs. Tula Lambros
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Lappas
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Latzanakis
Mrs. Evanthia Lemonias
Ms. Frances Levas
Mr. & Mrs. Konstantine Levas
Ms. Despina Lianos
Ms. Lemonia Litopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. George Loridas
Mr. & Mrs. Yiannis Loumbrinis
Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Lucente
Drs. Nicolaos & Ourania Madias
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Madis
Mrs. Denna Magos
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Makrides
Mrs. Bess Manousos
Mr. & Mrs. Simeon Margios
Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Marios
Mr. & Mrs. Rudolf Markic
Dr. & Mrs. Brian Marriott
Mrs. Irene Martinos
Mr. & Mrs. George Masteralexis
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mastro
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Matsas
Mr. & Mrs. Duane McDonald
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew McDonald
Presbytera Penelope Metaxas
Ms. Stella Metaxas
Ms. Diana Meyers
Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Michael
Mr. & Mrs. Alex. Michaelidis
Ms. Despina Michaelidis
Mrs. Evangeline Miller
Ms. Gabriela Mitevska
Mr. & Mrs. Athan. Mitropoulos
Mrs. Irene Morris
Ms. Priscilla Moskos
Mr. Constantine Mourlas
Mrs. Joan Moutafis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Moutafis
Ms. Andrea Natsios
Fr. Athanasios Nenes
Mr. & Mrs. Fotios Nentis
Mr. Evangelos Nichols
Mrs. Georgia Nikas
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Nikolaidis
Mr. & Mrs. Charles ORourke
Mr. Dean Orfanos
Mr. & Mrs. John Orfanos
Mr. Matthew Panos
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Papakyrikos
Mr. & Mrs. Efstr. Papaporfiriou
Mrs. Soultana Papavassiliou
Mr. & Mrs. Chris. Papayannopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas J. Pappas
Mr. & Mrs. Spiros Pappas
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Parasirakis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Patalano
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Patsios
Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Patsios
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Patsios
Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Patsios
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Pattas
Mrs. Caliope Psinakis Patterson
Mr. & Mrs. Vlasis Phillips
Mr. George Pirint
Ms. Ellea Polimou
Mrs. Virginia Politis
Mr. & Mrs. N. Polyhronopoulos
Mr. Michael Popas
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Poravas
Mr. & Mrs. Savvas Pratsinakis
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Racheotes
Ms. Nancy Rallis
Mr. & Mrs. Parrish Rice
Mrs. Maria Roberts
Ms. Elaine Romano
Mrs. Eleni Romneos
Mrs. Katherine Sakorafas
Mr. & Mrs. William Salamanis
Mrs. Bette Salimbas
Mr. Steven Salimbas
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sarantos
Mr. & Mrs. George Sarris
Mrs. Lucy Sarris
Mrs. Alyce Savas
Mrs. Anna Savas
Mr. & Mrs. Eleftheris Savvides
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Seegers
Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Siannas
Mr. & Mrs. Euripidis Siannas
Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Siannas
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Sikellis
Mrs. Catherine Smerlas
Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Smerlas
Mrs. Christine Smerlas
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Ms. Donna Smerlas
Ms. Iris Speros
Mrs. Anna Speros/Mr. Peter Speros
Mr. Vassilios Spirounis
Mr. & Mrs. Kosta Spyropoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Stamatakos
Mr. & Mrs. Athan. Stamatopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stamos
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stanley
Mr. & Mrs. George Stathas
Mrs. Georgia Stavropoulos
Mr. & Mrs. John Stavropoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Spiros Stavropoulos
Mrs. Vasiliki Stavropoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Aristidis Stefanis
Mr. & Mrs. Pantelis Stefanis
Mrs. Christine Straggas
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Strakus
Mrs. Kathy Sturgis
Mr. & Mrs. David Sullivan
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. William Taymor
Mr. Dionysios Tembelopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Elias Tembelopoulos
Mrs. Thomai Theodorakos
Mr. & Mrs. Costas Tingos
Mr. & Mrs. Ike Tingos
Mr. & Mrs. William Tragakis
Mrs. Irene Travlos
Ms. Efthalia Triarhou
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Tripoli
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Trodden
Mrs. Patricia Tsacoyianis
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Tsatsarones
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Tsoumbanos
Mr. & Mrs. Aristidis Tziavas
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Tziavas
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Tzouvelis
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Usechek
Mr. & Mrs. James Vafiades
Mrs. Julie Vahos
Stamo & Ekaterini Vangelatos
Mr. & Mrs. John Varsamis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Varsamis
Mr. Charles Vasiliades
Mrs. Iphigenia Vasiliadis
Triphon Vlagopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. George Vouloukos
Ms. Christiana Vovolis
Mr. & Mrs. George Vrahliotis
Mr. Athanasios Vulgaropulos
Mrs. Julia Welch
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Wuorinen
Mr. & Mrs. William Zagorianakos
Mr. & Mrs. Costa Zahos
Mr. & Mrs. Vassilis Zannis
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios V. Zarkadas
Mr. & Mrs. Demos Zevitas
Thank you
so much!
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July and August 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunday Schedule: Orthros: 8:45, Doxology, Divine Liturgy: 9:45AM 1 2
Weekday Liturgies: 8:30 AM
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2nd Sunday of Matthew
Epistle: Romans 2:10-16
Gospel: Matthew 4:18-23

10 11 12 13 14 15 16
3nd Sunday of Matthew
Epistle: Romans 5:1-10
Gospel: Matthew 6:22-23
Metropolis of Boston Camp Session 3 July 11 to 17 p.6

17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Sunday of the Holy Philotimo Chat Mommy & Me
Fathers Group p. 7 p.4
Epistle: Titus 3:8-15
Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19
Metropolis of Boston Camp Session 4 July 18 to 24 p.6

24 25 26 27 28 29 30
5th Sunday of Matthew St. St. Panteleimon Kali Parea
Epistle: Romans 10:1-10 Panteleimon Orthros and Divine Cruise p.12
Gospel: Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1 Vespers p.8 Liturgy 8.30 AM
7 pm

Metropolis of Boston Camp Session 5 July 25 to 31 p.6

31 2 3 4 5 6
6th Sunday of Matthew August 1 Paraklesis Paraklesis Paraklesis Holy Holy
Epistle: Romans 12:6-14 Paraklesis 6 PM p.3 6 PM p.3 6 PM p.3 Transfiguration Transfiguration
Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8 6 PM p.3 Vespers in Lowell Orthros and
7 PM Divine Liturgy
8.30
Metropolis of Boston Camp Session 6 August 1 to 7 p.6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13
7th Sunday of Matthew Paraklesis Paraklesis Paraklesis Paraklesis Paraklesis
Epistle: Romans 15:1-7 6 PM p.3 6 PM p.3 6 PM p.3 6 PM p.3 6 PM p.3
Gospel: Matthew 9:27-35
Panagias Garden p. 4
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
8th Sunday of Matthew Dormition of the Philotimo Chat
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Theotokos Group p. 7
Gospel: Matthew 14:14-22 Orthros and Divine
Liturgy 8.30
Dormition of the Theotokos
Great Vespers and Lamentations
7 PM p.3

21 22 23 24 25 26 27
9th Sunday of Matthew Mommy & Me
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 p.4
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-34

28 29 30 31
10th Sunday of Matthew
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16
Gospel: Matthew 17:14-23
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Pictures from our Kali Parea Winery Tour and Lunch at

Colonial Inn in ConcordJune 9
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See the back cover for our next
Kali Parea Outing on July 29!
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25 Bigelow Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472-2041

Thank you to our friend, Drew Join us on

Bililies of Alternative Leisure Trips
for putting together a fabulous trip
Friday
for our summertime get-together! July 29
Our day will begin at 8:30 AM with coffee and muffins in the Metaxas Hall.
After coffee, our bus will take us for a relaxing ride to Gloucester Harbor, where we will board the
Beauport Princess Cruiseline. During our three-hour cruise, we will enjoy a delicious luncheon
buffet, featuring salad, Baked Haddock, Chicken Piccata and Butternut Squash Ravioli, all served
with exquisite sauces and toppings, roasted potatos and vegetable. For dessertChocolate
Mousse!
Dont miss this chance to enjoy a beautiful day with our Taxiarchae friends and family! Invite
your friends to join us!
Date: Friday, July 29, 2016
Fee: $59 per person includes bus, cruise and lunch. (Cash bar available)
Depart: Taxiarchae at 9:30 AM (Coffee and muffins at 8:30 AM)
Return: Taxiarchae at approximately 3:30 PM
Please NOTE: Because we are reserving a section of the ship, there will
be no refunds for last minute cancellations.
For reservations, please call Cynthia Alex directly at 781.862.8434
and leave a message or email cindialex1@gmail.com THANK YOU
for coordinating this trip!
Reservations and payment must be made in advance. Per coast Drew C. Bililies, President
guard requirements, we must submit the names of all passengers 781.275.0023
in advance. www.alctrips.com