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MAY/JUNE 2016

Featuring

Calendars 2-3

Father’s Message 4

Stewardship Update 5-6

Philoptochos 7-8

Sunday School 9-10

Greek School 11-12

AHEPA 13-14

Daughters of Penelope 14

Scholarships 15

Notes 16

Advertisers 17-22

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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

Worship**Fellowship**Charity

As we approach the end of our south Florida winter season, we have our winter residents

and visitors returning “up North” to their homes and churches. The Saint Catherine

Philoptochos Society has been blessed with their enthusiasm and charitable deeds.

We thank you all. See you in the fall with God’s Speed!

With the upcoming Biennial Clergy Laity Convention in Nashville, TN July 3-8, 2016,

there is much planning, conferences, lectures, etc. in the works. A request from

National Headquarters was received to us, from Dee Nicolaou, President of the Atlanta

Metropolis, to obtain 10 years (if possible) of the total financial philanthropic outreach

disbursed. This would account for the donations, scholarships, etc. up and above the

routine National and Metropolis annual commitments. This information will be shared

for the delegation knowledge of the generous philanthropic work accomplished by

Philoptochos across the nation. We were given a 2-day deadline to report this data with

many apologies for the short notice. Nine (9) years of monetary donations from our

chapter alone added up to $185,000. AXIOS!

Congratulations to our Saint Catherine Church Philoptochos Ladies for all the success-

ful years and for this Ecclesiastical year.

“IT TAKES TEAMWORK TO MAKE THE DREAM WORK”

REMEMBER...the last meeting for the church calendar year is TUESDAY, MAY 17th.

It will be a COFFEE & PASTRY Reception.

Board of Directors Meeting at 11:00am and General Meeting at 1:00pm

Christos Anesti!

Sophie H. Caras, President

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AHEPA FAMILY CHARITIES OF THE PALM BEACHES

CHRIST is Risen!

In keeping with the spirit of the Liturgical Cycle of Lent, the members of the AHEPA

Charities committee met on April 4, 2016 for the purpose of funding groups that provide

services in the community related to our mission. The committee consists of Ken

Spillias, Pat Pavlakos, George Matsoukas, and with input from Sister Theodosia along

with George Magalios and follow up discussions with Betsy Pascal, both Ex Officio

members as Presidents of AHEPA and Daughters. Funds are provided because of

AHEPA’s stewardship of its housing program in partnership with HUD. AHEPA 18

Apartments at 4370 Community Drive, West Palm Beach has provided excellent

affordable housing for qualified seniors since its doors opened in 1995.

The mission of AHEPA Family Charities which was established in 1999 is to …”support

educational, cultural, medical, health care and social programs that enhance the dignity

of all members of the community…” Since the year 2000, the Charity has dispersed

$76,000 to local non profit groups that do work related to our mission. Place of Hope

servicing foster children, Paint Your Heart Out assists elderly seniors, Palm Beach

County Food Bank, Legal Aid Society, Alzheimer Community Care, Seagull Industries

for the Disabled and FAU Paideia Program are some of the past recipients. We have

most consistently funded healthy mothers healthy babies, which provides prenatal care

to mothers in need.

In the past two years the committee has made a concerted effort to learn about and to

fund underfunded agencies that are making a difference in our community. Our

mentors are the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties and the

Quantum Foundation.

This year’s recipients of AHEPA Family Charities funds include:

1. Family Promise ($2,000) which provides temporary shelter, transportation,

meals and comprehensive case management for families who are experiencing

homelessness. They partner with local faith congregations to provide shelter.

Each host congregation offers participants a place to sleep for one whole week,

three to four times per year. The hosts also supply breakfast, lunch and dinner

meals. Volunteers are the heart of the program. They prepare meals, tutor both

children and parents, transport guests to job interviews and work.

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They assist participants in finding jobs and housing, and share specialized skills,

such as resume writing, financial planning and parenting.

2. No One Buried Alone ($1,000) is a palliative/medical care program conducted

with JFK Hospital, the Catholic Diocese of the Palm Beaches and Human Services.

This nonprofit was established in 2011 to provide a dignified burial for those

individuals who have no one to bury them. Since the first service held in 2011, 543

individuals have been buried at Queen of Peach Catholic Cemetery. The director

is Fr. Dr. Gabriel Ghanoum.

3. Speak Up For Kids ($1,000) is an advocacy program for children abused, neglected

or abandoned by their parents. Trained caring adults speak up for these children

before a judge decides their fate. Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County, Inc. is

an all-volunteer nonprofit that provides financial support to the state-funded

Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program of the 15th Judicial District. In Florida,

volunteer GALs serve as the eyes, ears and arms of the courts, making

independent recommendations based on the individual needs of each child.

There are more that 1,300 abused and neglected children in Palm Beach County.

Since 2008, Speak Up has recruited, trained and provided support to the county’s

GALs, enabling these needy children to have a voice in their future.

4. Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies provides prenatal support to mothers who

need care. Fifty-one percent of children born in Palm Beach County live in

poverty. AHEPA Family Charities has provided support to this worthy nonprofit

for 10 years.

We encourage you to visit AHEPA 18 Apartments on Community Drive and join us in

helping us serve the 98 families living in the facility when we offer programs during the

Christmas, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays. AHEPA and Daughter

volunteers prepare and serve special luncheons at these times.

Thank you for your support.

George Matsoukas, Chairman of AHEPA FAMILY CHARITIES

SAVE THE DATE…..MAY 15, 2016

Daughters of Penelope

Celebrating Past Presidents and Penelope of the Year!

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THANKS TO OUR FAITHFUL VOLUNTEERS!

A Prayer of Resurrection for

each Sunday

Having seen the Resurrection of Christ,

let us worship the Holy Lord Jesus, the only

sinless one. Your Cross do we worship,

O Christ, and Your holy Resurrection do we

hymn and glorify. For You are our God, we

know no other but You, we call upon Your

name. Come all the faithful, let us worship

the holy Resurrection of Christ; for behold

through the Cross, joy has come in all the

world. Ever blessing the Lord, we extol His

Resurrection. For enduring the Cross for us,

He destroyed death by death.

~This prayer is offered by the priest before incensing

the Holy Altar prior to the Great Entrance

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soothing, beautiful, and elegant environment, using the latest

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Come and visit for a free consultation!

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Dr. Lena Habib’s passion for dentistry is demonstrated in her impeccable work and

attention to every detail. She treats her dental patients with compassion, honesty, and

respect, just as she would treat a family member.

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Phone number 561.630.0044

Compliments of

Dr. John S.Ledakis John S. Ledakis, DDS, Director

Restorative

Robert Goldman, DDS, DSC Periodontics & Implants

Robert A. Gittess, DDS Endodontics

4512 N Flagler Drive / Suite 301 / West Palm Beach, FL / 33407

[email protected] 561-863-9894

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Lamplighter.

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Dear Parishioners:

It’s that tIme of year agaIn…. This time of year we find a number of our parishioners and friends

leaving for their summer homes. If this applies to you, please let the

church office know so that you will continue receiving the Lamplighter

and other printed communications.

Thank you!

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2016 PARISH COUNCIL

Officers

President: George Psoinos 561.373.2797 (Cell)

Vice President: Jimmy Theodossakos

Secretary: Ellen Syris

Treasurer: Chris Christoforou

Financial Secretary: Nick Mitsinicos

Members

Hercules Apostolidis, Joanne Dalber, Joy Kastanias,

Ann Linardos, Eleni Manolis, Diana Patrick

ENDOWMENT FUND

Vicki Sarides, Recording Secretary

PHILOPTOCHOS

President: Sophie Caras 561.632.3000

Vice President: Demetra Galazoudis

Corresponding Secretary: Mary Stamboulis

Recording Secretary: Popee Valentine

Treasurer: Diana Patrick

Membership Chairman: Joanne Dalber

Board Member: Sue Chiungos

CHURCH MINISTRIES

Acolytes Spiritual Advisor: Father Andrew Maginas 561.833.6387

Cantors Theodore Rougas 561.586.8735

Choir President: Karen Helstrom 561.214.4800

Organist/Director Eirene Werts 561.747.6250

GOYA President: Maria Panais 561.704.0877

Heart of Greece Dancers

President: Sophia P. Manolis 561.602.3226

Greek School PTO President: Antigoni Panagoulias 561.758.9262

Teacher: Eleni Manolis 561.641.2404

Stewardship Diana Patrick 561.968.5848

Sunday School Director: Antonia Theodossakos Esopakis

561.373.1886

PARISH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND MINISTRIES

AHEPA President: George Magalios 561.523.4888

AHEPA #18 Apartments President: Steve Pavlakos 561.704.8641

AHEPA Family Charities President: George Matsoukas 561.585.0245

Cretan Society President: Pantelis Esopakis 561.351.6980

Daughters of Penelope President: Betsy Pascal 561.626.7772

Senior Citizens Club President: Maria Balasis 561.641.2977

Lamplighter Official Monthly Publication

Saint Catherine

Greek Orthodox Church

West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

April 2016

VOLUME NO. 4

EDITOR

Father Andrew Maginas

Phone: 561.833.6387

Fax: 561.833.6391

Email:

[email protected]

DEADLINES

All editorial copy and pictures for

publication in the Lamplighter should be sent to the office by the

15th

of the preceding month.

PARISH SECRETARY

Laura Mine

Email: [email protected]

CHURCH CARETAKER

David Germán

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

September - May

Mon - Thurs: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Closed Lunch: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Closed Fridays year round

FATHER ANDREW’S OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Thurs: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES

Father Andrew 561.313.0654

Demetrios Theodossakos

561.371.7447

CHURCH WEBSITE

www.stcatherine-wpb.org

METROPOLIS WEBSITE

www.atlmetropolis.org/

ARCHDIOCESE WEBSITE

www.goarch.org

Important Info give us a call

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