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The Cross+RoadsSaints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthoox Church | 60 Traverse Road | Newport News VA 23606

November 2019Volume 21, Issue #3

† From Father GeorgeTime to Reflect and Adjust

Stewardship - The Shepherd

With the arrival of the month of November wemust be aware that there does not exist a greatdeal of time remaining in the calendar Year of2019. Seems like only yesterday that weushered in the New Year and we now findourselves getting ready to usher in the New Year2020.The number 2020 is interesting. For years the

goal for many of us would be to have 20/20vision, to be able to see clearly. Whether or notwe have 20/20 vision, the question to ask is“what do we see?” One only has to read thedaily newspaper or watch the evening news tosee what is occurring around us: shootings in thestreets, conflicts overseas, domestic violence,just to name a few.The months of November and December have

wonderful holidays, holidays that put us in theright frame of mind. Are we not thankful onThanksgiving Day for our many blessings, do wenot rejoice in the birth of our Saviour onDecember 25th? Yet are these two days enoughto fill our Orthodox Christian tanks? What about

the ten other months of the year and what frameof mind should we be in?As we are encouraged to have physical

examinations once a year for our health, do wehave spiritual examinations for the health of ourChristian character? It is time for selfexaminations of ourselves. Have we in our ownway bettered the community around us?The Port Project will be at our church on

December 11th-18th. This ministry is one ofoutreach in which the homeless are given theopportunity to be fed and housed. What awonderful act of Christian unity it is when ourparish along with our partner parishes and arealty firm come together to fulfil what needs tobe done. Our parish will provide dinner andbreakfast on December 15th and 16th, your helpis needed not only on that date but for the entireweek.Let us all seize the opportunity to assist

others.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

HappyThanksgiving

It was at dusk when Dennis and I took off inour two F105B Fighter Bombers en route to arefueling mission over upstate NY. By the timewe reached the refueling track night hadovertaken us. With the absence of the moonand a thin stratus layer that veiled the stars, itwas exceptionally dark, but the tanker with itsflashing lights was clearly visible. I hooked up tothe tanker first and took on fuel. Then Dennishooked up. While he was taking on his fuel Idiscovered problems with my flight control trimsystem. Additionally, I had lost mycommunications systems. When Dennisseparated from the tanker, I was able tocommunicate my problems through hand signals.By this time weather had moved in and obscuredour vision. Without proper communications andwith flight control problems, I flew up to Dennis'swing and in a tight formation he flew me back tobase and a safe landing. Figuratively speaking, Ireached out and grabbed his wing and he tookme home. Thereafter, I jokingly called Dennismy Shepherd, for that is what shepherds do, leadthe flock home. Dennis is gone from me now.

He found his own Shepherd and has gone home.Few experience the drama that Dennis and I

endured, and there is certainly no more lonelytime than a solitary pilot in his aircraft and introuble. Yet, each of us in turn has had need of alittle help, and oftentimes an angel reaches outand touches us, sometimes in the form of astranger and oftentimes from some unseenhand. Can we not become someone's angel?What better way to exercise our humanity than tobe a lifeline, to extend our hand to someone inneed. In our daily lives we must wear the mantleof Christ even as we bear our own thorns, foraccording to John 15, we are in Him and He is inus.We are mere humans and in need of a

shepherd to keep us on a path of righteousness.There is no better place to find that path than atSts. Constantine and Helen where we gather inHis name, for He is our Lord and Shepherd andwill lead us home.Offered by Nick Vrettos,Stewardship Chairman

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NOVEMBER 17Team AYianni TsimplekisChristopher MyersMichael DaoudGabriel DaoudChristopher MichaValandi TsimplekisNOVEMBER 3 & 24Team BJames St. MartinCris CampbellSoterios TofalliKyprianos TofalliKonstantin GarofalisCarlos BritosNOVEMBER 10Team CChristos KonstantinouDean PeriNolan KrisikLandon KrisikWill EstesAlexandros BaxevanisManuel Garcia

Glory Be To GodSaints Constantine & HelenGreek Orthodox Church60 Traverse RoadNewport News VA 23606www.schgochurch.va.goarch.orgPhone (757) 596-6151Fax (757) 596-2967Email Addresses:priest@office@parishcouncil@youthdirector@[email protected] HoursMonday Through Friday9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

PriestFather George ChiorosWork 596-6152Home 597-7786Mobile 288-4487Email: [email protected]

DeaconDeacon NoahMobile [email protected]

Parish CouncilFrank Peri, PresidentJohn Dermanis, Vice Pres.Bob Demson, TreasurerZena Mageras, Asst. Treas.Kent Paumier, SecretaryGreg BicouvarisElias DoulgerakisBobby GarofalisMike Kokorelis IIGary NichollsAnastasia TheodorogiannisChantersTim SofisHarry FotiouJohn WilliamsBrian FinkGeorge PetrakosChurch SecretaryRebecca Pietronuto

Archdiocese on the Webwww.goarch.org

PhiloptochosStavroula Gailey, PresidentReligious EducationViola Allen, Frances TsimplekisCo-DirectorsGreek SchoolPaula Tofalli, Katerina SanbarChoirJackie Anas, Alexa Garrison, Gary Nicholls,Joanna VallasYouth MinistryMariam Canavos, Youth DirectorStephanie Peri, AdvisorAcolytesDeacon Noah, DirectorJOY/HOPEMariam Canavos, DirectorBookstoreElizabeth Puckett

Weekly BulletinRebecca PietronutoCross+RoadsNick VlattasGreek Orthodox Youth AssociationJames St. Martin, PresidentAdvisors: Stephanie Peri, Viola Allen,Bobby GarofalisYoung Adult League (YAL)Sydney Galoozis, PresidentGolden HeartsZoe Marcopoulos, PresidentOrder of AHEPAGary Nicholls, PresidentDaughters of PenelopeHelen Dennie, PresidentHellenic Woman’s Penelope SocietyZena Mageras (September)Hellenic Youth DancersBobby Garofalis, Director

Parish Ministries and Organizations

ACOLYTES

Apolytikion for SaintsConstantine & Helen, Equal-to-the Apostles in the Plagalof the Fourth ToneHaving seen the image of

Thy Cross in Heaven, and likePaul, having received the callnot from men, Thine apostleamong kings entrusted thecommonwealth to Thy hand, OLord. Keep us always in peace,by the intercessions of theTheotokos, O only Friend ofman.Τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου τὸν

τύπον ἐν οὐρανῷθεασάμενος, καὶ ὡς ὁΠαῦλος τὴν κλήσιν οὐκ ἐξἀνθρώπων δεξάμενος, ὁ ἐνβασιλεύσιν, Ἀπόστολός σουΚύριε, Βασιλεύουσαν πόλιντὴ χειρί σου παρέθετο ἣνπερίσωζε διὰ παντὸς ἐνεἰρήνῃ, πρεσβείαις τῆςΘεοτόκου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.NOVEMBER 3EPISTLE READINGGalatians 1:11-19Brethren, I would have you

know that the gospel which waspreached by me is not man'sgospel. For I did not receive itfrom man, nor was I taught it,but it came through a revelationof Jesus Christ. For you haveheard of my former life inJudaism, how I persecuted the

church of God violently andtried to destroy it; and Iadvanced in Judaism beyondmany of my own age among mypeople, so extremely zealouswas I for the traditions of myfathers. But when he who hadset me apart before I was born,and had called me through hisgrace, was pleased to revealhis Son to me, in order that Imight preach him among theGentiles, I did not confer withflesh and blood, nor did I go upto Jerusalem to those who wereapostles before me, but I wentaway into Arabia; and again Ireturned to Damascus. Thenafter three years I went up toJerusalem to visit Cephas, andremained with him fifteen days.But I saw none of the otherapostles except James theLord's brother.GOSPEL READINGLuke 16:19-31The Lord said, "There was a

rich man, who was clothed inpurple and fine linen and whofeasted sumptuously every day.And at his gate lay a poor mannamed Lazaros, full of sores,who desired to be fed with whatfell from the rich man's table;moreover the dogs came andlicked his sores. The poor mandied and was carried by theangels to Abraham's bosom.

November Sundays

EPISTLE READERSPlease contact Deacon Noah ifyou are interested in readingthe Epistle during the [email protected]

NOVEMBER03: Michael Landon10: Maria Stuebner (GOYA)17: Dianne Sun24: Trish Demson

Page 3The rich man also died and wasburied; and in Hades, being intorment, he lifted up his eyes,and saw Abraham far off andLazaros in his bosom. And hecalled out, 'Father Abraham,have mercy upon me, and sendLazaros to dip the end of hisfinger in water and cool mytongue; for I am in anguish inthis flame.' But Abraham said,'Son, remember that you in yourlifetime received your goodthings, and Lazaros in likemanner evil things; but now he iscomforted here, and you are inanguish. And besides all this,between us and you a greatchasm has been fixed, in orderthat those who would pass fromhere to you may not be able,and none may cross from thereto us.' And he said, 'Then I begyou, father, to send him to myfather's house, for I have fivebrothers, so that he may warnthem, lest they also come intothis place of torment.' ButAbraham said, 'They haveMoses, and the prophets; letthem hear them.' And he said,'No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead,they will repent.' He said tothem, 'If they do not hear Mosesand the prophets, neither willthey be convinced if some oneshould rise from the dead.'"SAINTS AND FEASTSCOMMEMORATEDGeorge of Neapolis the New

MartyrWinifred of TreffynnonTheodore the Confessor,

Bishop of AncyraHoly Father and New

Hieromartyr Gregory of Neapolis5th Sunday of LukeWISDOM OF THEFATHERSThe man who has once

chosen pleasure in this life, andhas not cured hisinconsiderateness byrepentance, places the land ofthe good beyond his own reach;for he has dug against himselfthe yawning impassable abyssof a necessity that nothing canbreak through. - St. Gregory ofNyssaHYMNS OF THEDAYResurrectional Apolytikion

in the Third Mode

Let the Heavens rejoice; letearthly things be glad; for theLord hath wrought might with Hisarm, He hath trampled upondeath by death. The first-born ofthe dead hath He become.From the belly of Hades hath Hedelivered us, and hath grantedgreat mercy to the world.Apolytikion for Martyrs

Ascepsimas, Joseph &Aeithalas in the Fourth ModeThy Martyrs, O Lord, in their

courageous contest for Theereceived as the prize the crownsof incorruption and life fromThee, our immortal God. Forsince they possessed Thystrength, they cast down thetyrants and wholly destroyed thedemons' strengthlesspresumption. O Christ God, bytheir prayers, save our souls,since Thou art merciful.Seasonal Kontakion in the

Second ModeO Protection of Christians that

cannot be put to shame,mediation unto the creator mostconstant: O despise not thevoices of those who havesinned; but be quick, O goodone, to come unto our aid, whoin faith cry unto thee: Hasten tointercession and speed thou tomake supplication, O thou whodost ever protect, O Theotokos,them that honor thee.

NOVEMBER 10EPISTLE READINGGalatians 2:16-20Brethren, knowing that a man

is not justified by works of thelaw but through faith in JesusChrist, even we have believed inChrist Jesus, in order to bejustified by faith in Christ, andnot by works of the law, becauseby works of the law shall no onebe justified. But if, in ourendeavor to be justified in Christ,we ourselves were found to besinners, is Christ then an agentof sin? Certainly not! But if Ibuild up again those thingswhich I tore down, then I provemyself a transgressor. For Ithrough the law died to the law,that I might live to God. I havebeen crucified with Christ; it isno longer I who live, but Christwho lives in me; and the life Inow live in the flesh I live by faithin the Son of God, who loved me

and gave himself for me.GOSPEL READINGLuke 10:25-37At that time, a lawyer stood

up to put Jesus to the test,saying, "Teacher, what shall I doto inherit eternal life?" He said tohim, "What is written in the law?How do you read?" And heanswered, "You shall love theLord your God with all yourheart, and with all your soul, andwith all your strength, and withall your mind; and your neighboras yourself." And he said to him,"You have answered right; dothis, and you will live." But he,desiring to justify himself, said toJesus, "And who is myneighbor?" Jesus replied, "Aman was going down fromJerusalem to Jericho, and he fellamong robbers, who strippedhim and beat him, and departed,leaving him half dead. Now bychance a priest was going downthat road; and when he saw himhe passed by on the other side.So likewise a Levite, when hecame to the place and saw him,passed by on the other side. Buta Samaritan, as he journeyed,came to where he was; andwhen he saw him, he hadcompassion, and went to himand bound up his wounds,pouring on oil and wine; then heset him on his own beast andbrought him to an inn, and tookcare of him. And the next day hetook out two denarii and gavethem to the innkeeper, saying,'Take care of him; and whatevermore you spend, I will repay youwhen I come back.' Which ofthese three, do you think, provedneighbor to the man who fellamong the robbers?" He said,"The one who showed mercy onhim." And Jesus said to him, "Goand do likewise."SAINTS AND FEASTSCOMMEMORATED8th Sunday of LukeOur Holy Father Gregory,

Bishop of AssaErastus, Olympas, Rodion,

Sosipater, Quartus, and Tertios,Apostles of the 70Of these Saints, Olympas and

Rodion became disciples ofPeter, the chief Apostle, andcame to Rome, where they werebeheaded by Nero. The othersreposed in peace, having

become bishops: Sosipater ofIconium, Quartus of Beirut, andErastus of Paneas, or Paneias(which was also called Caesareaof Philippi); Saint Erastus hadbeen chamberlain of the city ofCorinth (Rom.16:23).Orestes the Martyr of

CappadociaSaint Orestes was from

Tyana of Cappadocia. Duringthe persecution of Diocletian,this Martyr's ankles were piercedwith long nails; being bound to awild horse and violently draggedby it, he gave up his spirit in theyear 289.Holy Father Arsenius of

CappadociaWISDOM OF THEFATHERSThe example of the good

Samaritan shows that we mustnot abandon those in whomeven the faintest amount of faithis still alive. - St. Ambrose ofMilan, Two Books of St.Ambrose, Bishop of Milan,Concerning Repentance,Chapter 11HYMNS OF THE DAYResurrectional Apolytikion

in the Fourth ModeHaving learned the joyful

proclamation of the Resurrectionfrom the Angel, and having castoff the ancestral condemnation,the women disciples of the Lordspake to the Apostles exultantly:Death is despoiled and ChristGod is risen, granting greatmercy to the world.Seasonal Kontakion in the

Fourth ModeToday, the most pure temple

of the Savior, the precious bridalchamber and Virgin, the sacredtreasure of God, enters thehouse of the Lord, bringing thegrace of the Divine Spirit. TheAngels of God praise her. She isthe heavenly tabernacle.

NOVEMBER 17EPISTLE READINGGalatians 6:11-18Brethren, see with what large

letters I am writing to you withmy own hand. It is those whowant to make a good showing inthe flesh that would compel youto be circumcised, and only inorder that they may not bepersecuted for the cross of(Continued on Page 7)

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KOLIVAIf you would like to purchaseKoliva for memorials, you maycontact:Mary Graham andChristine Fulmore 595-7871Helen Nicholls 817-8215Athena Savvas 589-1484

Church Registry / Announcements

BIRTHS:Our sincere congratulations and best wishes

to Vicky and Marc Ailstock on the birth of theirdaughter October 9. Proud maternalgrandparents Phil and Chrysoula Siokis.NA SAS ZISI !!!!!!

BAPTISM:The infant daughter of George and Andrea

Lawton was baptized in our Church October 9and given the name Anastasia Elisabeth by hergodmothers, Marina Forsyth and MariaRoditis. Our best wishes to the newly-baptizedinfant and our sincere congratulations to herparents, grandparents, godparents and herentire family.NA SAS ZISI!!!!!!!

ILL AND NEEDING OURPRAYERS:We wish a complete and speedy recovery to

Fr. Ted Penchak, Nick Vretakis, and HarryBaltzis who have been ill and recentlyhospitalized. GET WELL SOON!!!

DEATHS:Our sincere condolences to the family of

Kaliopi Delligan who died October 6 and whosefuneral service was held in our Church October10.MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL !!!!!

REFRESHMENTSWe thank all those

parishioners who served ashosts for the coffee after theLiturgy for the month ofOctober. The hosts forNovember are:Nov. 3: M/M S. Kamsuik, Ms.

Maria Kaoudis, M/M J'Karatsikis, Ms. MariaPoulimenosNov. 10: Dr./M Mike

Kokorelis, M/M Mike Kokorelis,M/M B. PearceNov. 17: M/M D. Graham,

Ms. Katherine Haramis, M/M J.Konstantinou, M/M J. KrisikNov. 24: M/M G. Lumpkin,

Ms. A. Markos, Mr. GeorgeMarkos, Mr. M. Markos

ACTS OF KINDNESS SPECIAL PROJECTDO YOU FEEL THANKFUL FOR

THE MANY BLESSINGS YOU ENJOY?WOULD YOU LIKE TO “PAY IT

FORWARD” BY HELPING OTHERS?IF SO, WHY DON’T YOU

CONSIDER JOINING OUR ACTS OFKINDNESS (AOK) TEAM?Sponsored by Philoptochos, this

program is open to all parishioners(men and women alike!) as well as theirfriends and neighbors. You canvolunteer your time or treasure in twodifferent ways:Help us by serving a picnic lunch to

patients undergoing chemotherapy atVirginia Oncology (Pt. Warwicklocation). Your time commitment wouldbe less than 2 hours, once every coupleof months, and you will work withanother team member.Help us by making a donation of cash

or a gift card to be used to purchasecookies and chips to supplement ourlunches. Bags of cookies and chips aregladly accepted as well.If you would like to find out more

about Acts of Kindness, please contactDianne Sun at [email protected] 868-8411.

A wonderful project of the GreekOrthodox Metropolis of New Jerseyaiming to serve our senior citizens bythe building of the Saint DemetriosHousing for Active adults in PerthAmboy, New Jersey with thegroundbreaking taking place onSaturday November 2nd. The PhilotimoHousing Development Corporationintends to serve the spiritual andphysical needs of elderly OrthodoxChristians by at this time building 27units on the grounds of the SaintDemetrios Church in Perth Amboy. Thiswill be a beautiful Christmas project forour Parish of Saints Constantine andHelen to support. A special offering willbe passed in our Church on SundayDecember 8th. Those who would like tomake personal donations to this projectare encouraged to do so. For moreinformation please contact FatherGeorge.

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PHILOPTOCHOSCongratulations to our own

Vicky Mignogna Smith whoearned her Doctor ofEducation degree inEducational Leadership witha specialization in Curriculumand Instruction. We are veryproud of you, Vicky. KE SEANOTERA !!!!!!!!!!!!Ladies, remember that

Sunday, November 3, on theFeast Day of Saints Cosmasand Damianos, Philoptochoswill hold its customaryTrisagion Service for alldeceased members ofPhiloptochos. We will also passa special tray the proceeds ofwhich plus $100.00 more fromour treasury will go to the HolyPatriarchate to help fund itscharitable endeavors. Please,be willing to pass the tray if youare asked to do so.Please, do not forget that our

AOK effort continues its visits tothe patients receivingchemotherapy infusions atVirginia Oncology. Please,support us in this project in anyway that you can - becoming amember of the team that doesthe visitations, or contributing inwhatever way you can. Youmay do so by makingsandwiches that the membersof the visiting team can bring tothe patients, donating bags ofcookies, potato chips orsupporting the projectfinancially. We and the patientswe serve thank for yourcontibutions. If you want toknow how you can help, please,call Dianne Sun - H: 868-8411,C: 8701252. Many, manythanks for yourconsideration.While speaking of our AOK

project, we must say a specialTHANK YOY to Dianne Sunwho has taken over thecoordination of this project fromour previously most capablecoordinator, Ellie Costulis, whoalso deserves our sincerethanks. Dianne is doing a greatjob keeping the project going.Dianne is a valuable member ofour Parish contributing greatlyto a number of endeavors within

our Church Community. Diannehas organized the Greeters'program, puts together theWelcome New MembersSunday and serves the Churchand the Parish in many, manyways. THANK YOU, Dianne.We are grateful and proud tohave you as a member of ourChurch Community and ofPhiloptochos.Our obligations to the

National for the month ofNovember are: A contributionto the EcumenicalPatriarchate thru the specialtray plus the $100.00 from thePhiloptochos Treasury whichwill benefit the philanthropicprograms and the charities ofthe Patriarchate; and acontribution to the NationalSisterhood of Presvyteres(APC-NSP)Benevolent Fundwhich provides short termsupport for clergy and theirfamilies in time of crisis.Ladies, please keep in

mind that our VasilopitaBaking dates are:December 3, 4 and 5.We ask our patrons thatthey place their order assoon as possible. Youmay order yourVasilopites bycalling Barbara France(703)216-2562, ChristineMignogna (804)815-0183or Stavroula Gailey (757)880-1816. The cost is$10.00 a loaf.

This is one of our majorfund-raising projects, so, ladies,please make it a point to beavailable on those dates to offeryour help. As always, thank youfor your service to our Society.Also, a big thank you to ourpatrons for their continuedsupport.

Our next meeting will beMonday, November 4, withhostesses Angela Gionis andChristine St. Martin. Themeeting begins withrefreshments at 6:30 p.m. andfollowed by the businessmeeting at 7:00 p.m. DO BETHERE!!

HELLENIC WOMAN'SPENELOPE SOCIETYThe Hellenic Woman’s

Penelope Society (HWPS) willmeet on Thursday, November 7,2019 at the Hellenic Centerbeginning at 6:30 pm. SandraStirbet will preside and CleoPileggi will serve as hostess.The month of November is a

very memorable time for us. InNovember, 1929 our societycame into existence. OnDecember 5, 2019 we willcelebrate our 90th Birthdayjointly with our Christmas partyat Angelo’s Restaurant on J.Clyde Morris Boulevard.Details of the celebration will

be included in the Decemberissue of Cross+Roads.On Friday, November 22nd

we will have our ANNUAL FALLBAKE SALE PASTRY PICK-UPat the Hellenic Center from10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Pastrypreparation will take place onTuesday, Nov. 19th (baklava,finikia and koulourakia),

Wednesday, Nov. 20thth(kourabiethes and finikiadipping), Thursday, Nov.21st(bagging of orders) and Friday,Nov. 22nd (order pick-up.)PLEASE REMEMBER: ALL

PASTRIES ARE PRE-ORDERED. THOSEINTERESTED INPURCHASING OURDELICIOUS PASTRIES MUSTPLACE THEIR ORDERS ONOR BEFORE NOVEMBER14TH BY CALLING MARIKAANTHONY AT 757.596.6909.We extend our

congratulations and best wishesto Vicky Mignogna Smith, whorecently completed all therequirements on her doctoratedegree, from Old DominionUniversity, in EducationalLeadership with a concentrationin curriculum and instruction.We are very proud of you Vickyand wish you continued successin all of your future endeavors.Happy Thanksgiving to All!

Church, Club, and Community News

Deacon Noah presented vestments as a giftfrom Parish on October 13

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Youth Ministry

(Top) GOYA Bush Gardens Howl-O-Scream

(Middle) Thank you to ourGOYAN Yianni Tsimplekis forreading the Epistle on Sunday

October 13th.(Bottom) Thank you to the

Garofalis’ for hosting our firstGOYA Hangout on October 6th(Right) Young Adult Night at

Schooners

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November Sundays at Saints Constantine and Helen(Continued from Page 3)Christ. For even those who

receive circumcision do notthemselves keep the law, butthey desire to have youcircumcised that they may gloryin your flesh. But far be it fromme to glory except in the cross ofour Lord Jesus Christ, by whichthe world has been crucified tome, and I to the world. Forneither circumcision counts foranything, nor uncircumcision, buta new creation. Peace and mercybe upon all who walk by this rule,upon the Israel of God.Henceforth let no man troubleme; for I bear on my body themarks of Jesus. The grace of ourLord Jesus Christ be with yourspirit, brethren. Amen.GOSPEL READINGLuke 12:16-21The Lord said this parable:

"The land of a rich man broughtforth plentifully; and he thought tohimself, 'What shall I do, for Ihave nowhere to store mycrops?' And he said, 'I will dothis: I will pull down my barns,and build larger ones; and there Iwill store all my grain and mygoods. And I will say to my soul,'Soul, you have ample goods laidup for many years; take yourease, eat, drink, be merry.' ButGod said to him, 'Fool! This nightyour soul is required of you; andthe things you have prepared,whose will they be?' So is hewho lays up treasure for himself,and is not rich toward God." Ashe said these things, he criedout: "He who has ears to hear, lethim hear."SAINTS AND FEASTSCOMMEMORATEDGregory the Wonderworker &

Bishop of Neo-CaesareaSaint Gregory was born in

Neocaesarea of Pontus toparents who were not Christians.He studied in Athens, inAlexandria, in Beirut, and finallyfor five years in Caesarea ofPalestine under Origen, by whomhe was also instructed in theFaith of Christ. Then, in the year240, he became bishop of hisown city, wherein he found onlyseventeen Christians. By thetime the Saint reposed about the

year 265, there were onlyseventeen unbelievers left there.Virtually the whole duration of hisepiscopacy was a time ofcontinual, marvellous wondersworked by him. Because of this,he received the surname"Wonderworker"; even theenemies of the truth called him asecond Moses (see Saint Basilthe Great's On the Holy Spirit, ch.29).Righteous Mother Hilda of

Whitby9th Sunday of LukeGennadios I and Maximus,

Patriarchs of ConstantinopleAnastasios the New MartyrWISDOM OF THEFATHERSI cannot be silent about the

story of Hesychius the Horebite.He passed his life in completenegligence, without paying theleast attention to his soul. Thenhe became extremely ill, and foran hour he left his body. - St.John Climacus, Ladder of DivineAscent. Step 6: OnRemembrance of Death, 6thCenturyHYMNS OF THE DAYResurrectional Apolytikion

in the Plagal First ModeLet us worship the Word, O ye

faithful, praising Him that with theFather and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who wasborn of a pure Virgin that we allbe saved; for He was pleased tomount the Cross in the flesh thatHe assumed, accepting thus toendure death. And by Hisglorious rising, He also willed toresurrect the dead.Apolytikion for Gregory the

Wonderworker in the PlagalFourth ModeBy vigilance in prayer, and

continuance in the working ofwonders, thou didst acquire thineachievements as a surname;wherefore, intercede with Christour God, O Father Gregory, toenlighten our souls, lest we sleepin sin unto death.Kontakion in the Fourth

ModeToday, the most pure temple

of the Savior, the precious bridalchamber and Virgin, the sacredtreasure of God, enters the

house of the Lord, bringing thegrace of the Divine Spirit. TheAngels of God praise her. She isthe heavenly tabernacle.

NOVEMBER 24EPISTLE READINGEphesians 2:4-10Brethren, God who is rich in

mercy, out of the great love withwhich he loved us, even whenwe were dead through ourtrespasses, made us alivetogether with Christ (by graceyou have been saved), andraised us up with him, and madeus sit with him in the heavenlyplaces in Christ Jesus, that in thecoming ages he might show theimmeasurable riches of his gracein kindness toward us in ChristJesus. For by grace you havebeen saved through faith; andthis is not your own doing, it isthe gift of God: not because ofworks, lest any man shouldboast. For we are hisworkmanship, created in ChristJesus for good works, which Godprepared beforehand, that weshould walk in them.GOSPEL READINGLuke 18:18-27At that time, a ruler came to

Jesus and asked him, "GoodTeacher, what shall I do to inheriteternal life?" And Jesus said tohim, "Why do you call me good?No one is good but God alone.You know the commandments:'Do not commit adultery, Do notkill, Do not steal, Do not bearfalse witness, Honor your fatherand mother.' " And he said, "Allthese I have observed from myyouth." And when Jesus heard it,he said to him, "One thing youstill lack. Sell all that you haveand distribute it to the poor, andyou will have treasure in heaven;and come, follow me." But whenhe heard this he became sad, forhe was very rich. Jesus lookingat him said, "How hard it is forthose who have riches to enterthe kingdom of God! For it iseasier for a camel to go throughthe eye of a needle than for arich man to enter the kingdom ofGod." Those who heard it said,"Then who can be saved?" Buthe said, "What is impossible with

men is possible with God."

SAINTS AND FEASTSCOMMEMORATEDHermogenes, the MartyrPhiloumenos and Christopher

the MartyrsAfterfeast of the Entry of the

Theotokos into the TemplePeter, Archbishop of

AlexandriaOur Holy Father Clement,

Pope of RomeWISDOM OF THEFATHERSLove of money is the worship

of idols, a daughter of unbelief,an excuse for infirmities, aforeboder of old age, a harbingerof drought, a herald of hunger. -St. John Climacus, The Ladder ofDivine Ascent, Step 16:2,7 andStep 17:1, 6th CenturyHYMNS OF THE DAYResurrectional Apolytikion

in the Plagal Second ModeAngelic powers were above

Thy tomb, and they that guardedThee became as dead. AndMary stood by the grave seekingThine immaculate Body. Thouhast despoiled Hades and wastnot tried thereby. Thou didstmeet the Virgin and didst grantus life. O Thou Who didst arisefrom the dead, Lord, glory be toThee.Apolytikion for Afterfeast of

the Entry of the Theotokos inthe Fourth ModeToday is the prelude of God's

good will and the heralding of thesalvation of mankind. In thetemple of God, the Virgin ispresented openly, and sheproclaimeth Christ unto all. Toher, then, with a great voice letus cry aloud: Rejoice, O thoufulfilment of the Creator'sdispensation.Seasonal Kontakion in the

Fourth ModeToday, the most pure temple

of the Savior, the precious bridalchamber and Virgin, the sacredtreasure of God, enters thehouse of the Lord, bringing thegrace of the Divine Spirit. TheAngels of God praise her. She isthe heavenly tabernacle.

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Father George, Tim and Anna Sofis atFirst Landing State Park for the FatherSavas Memorial Mission Walk on

October 12, 2019

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Parish Council Minutes - September 16, 2019I: Call to Order &Opening Prayer:Present: Father George

Chioros, Frank Peri, JohnDermanis, Zena Mageras,Robert Demson, GregBicouvaris, Elias Doulgerakis,Anastasia Theodorogiannis,Bobby Garofalis, MichaelKokorelis, Gary NichollsAbsent: Kent PaumierGuest: NoneThe meeting convened at

18:30 with an opening prayerby Father George. Thefollowing items werediscussed:II: Minutes:• Mageras – motion

to approve the meetingminutes of the 19 Aug 19meeting; seconded byKokorelis, passedunanimously.III: Correspondence:

NoneIV: Treasurer’s Report:

Bob Demson & ZenaMageras attached withminutes.• Question from last

month’s budget on the SpringFestival Actuals VS Budgetthe amounts reported are thecorrect.• Demson – Motion to

transfer the $9,930.00balance from TowneBankOrgan account into theTowneBank Maintenance/Reserve also transfer theWells Fargo Maintenance/Reserve to the TowneBankMaintenance/Reserveaccount and close the WellsFargo account; seconded byDermanis, passedunanimously.• Donations go into

the general fund andallocated specific donation/fundraiser.V: Visitor’s Comments:NoneVI: Committee Reports:• Youth Ministry – Mariam

Canavos

o September 9th Ihad a meeting with the YouthDirectors from Norfolk,Virginia Beach and Richmondto discuss upcoming events.o October 11-12

Virginia Beach lock in. We willmeet Friday night at St.Nicholas and attend the Fr.Sav mission walk onSaturday.o Nov 1-2 YAL/ OCF

retreat in Williamsburgo Nov 3rd JOY/HOPE

Fall Festivalo Nov 9-10 Norfolk

basketball tournament.Bringing a boys B teamo December 7th lock-

in hosted by us. We will go toBush Gardens Saturday nightand everyone will head homeafter the Liturgy Sundaymorning.o GOYA social on

October 6th hosted by theGarofalis’o October 12th

Schooners Young AdultSocialo I’ve been talking

with CNU student AnnaThomas. She will now be ourcontact person at CNU. Weare in the process of settingup our first meeting andplanning monthly events forthe upcoming yearo Basketball has

started back up onWednesday evenings. Wehad our first practice lastweek with 6 that attended.o Sunday school

started back up onSeptember 8th. There arecurrently 16 signed uphowever more have beenattending so we are workingon getting everyoneregistered.o We are starting a

girls basketball team.Natasha Britos and AthenaKokolis will be the coaches.Practice will be Tuesdaysfrom 6pm-7:15pm

o Church websitesyouth page is being updated.All forms forJOY,HOPE,GOYA andSunday School registrationforms will be updated alongwith a live calendar.• House Committee –

Barbra Franceo Bible breakfast has

resumed and is still low onattendance as their regularspeaker is not available.September Shipyardbreakfast, which was the dayafter Labor Day, was justbelow average.o We had 2 rentals

since last meeting, aQuinceanera on August 24thand the Kiwanis SeafoodShag on September 14th .Both events went very well.The Kiwanis have alreadyrequested September 19,2020. Teddy was ofinvaluable help hooking upthe band outside and makingsure none of his lines weredamaged when their tentswent up.o Upcoming Rentals/

lmportant Dates:� September 21 st —

Quinceanera� September 28th —

Caged Bird Show� October 5th —

Quinceanera Fashion Show� October 17th - 19th

— Fall Festival� October 27th — Fall

General Assembly� Open weekends

thru end of 2019 — Dec 21 &Dec 28� Open weekends

Jan thru July 2020 — Jan 4,Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, July18o As new rental

bookings are coming in veryquickly (5 since last meeting),I ask again that all clubs andorganizations let me know assoon as possible when theywould like their events

scheduled as far into thefuture as possible so that Ican get them on the calendar.o One ice machine

has begun working again. Ihave been in contact with thelocal Ice-O-Matic distributor.They can get us areplacement icemaker (notincluding bin) for $2950 whichmakes approx 400 lbs ofice/24 hrs. If we pay $3040,we can get a machine thatmakes 500 lbs of ice/24 hrs. Ibelieve $100 additional costto make 25% more ice wouldbe a good idea. If we want toreplace the bin, a 30-inch-wide bin is $1062. A 48-inch-wide bin is $1495 plus $125for an adapter plate.Kokorelis – Motion to order

replacement icemaker for$2950; seconded byDermanis, passedunanimously.• Festival Committee –

John DermanisFall Festival Dates 17 – 19

Oct. Meeting is 2 Oct 19 at19:00.• Maintenance Committee

–Doulgerakiso Finished arch need

to decide on coloro Cut tree down in

front of the church.o Power washed the

left side of the churcho Picking up the trash

around the dumpsters in backof the Hellenic Center• Stewardship

Ministry – Nick Vrettos:Met with the committee and

working with Father George.All Steward of the Year formsneed to be turned in by 27Oct 19.VII: Priest’s Report –

Father George• 21 & 22 Sept – His

Eminence MetropolitanEvangelos visit for BarryHendricks ordination.o 21 Sept – Vespers

Service at 18:30 followed by

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1 FridaySaints Comas & Damianos9:00 am Orthros10:00 am Divine Liturgy1-2 Fri/SatYoung Adult/OCF RetreatWilliamsburg3 Sunday5th Sunday of Luke8:45 am Orthros10:00 am Divine LiturgyPhiloptochos Tray forPatriarchateTrisagion for St. HelenPhiloptochos MembersParish Council ElectionsJOY/HOPE Fall Festival4 Monday6:30 pm Philoptochos Meeting5 Tuesday5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Greek School6 Wednesday6:00 pm Paraclesis7:00 pm Adult Education7:15 pm Choir7 Thursday6:00 pm HWPS8 FridaySynaxis of the Archangels9:00 am Orthros10:00 am Divine Liturgy9 SaturdaySaint Nektarios9:00 am Orthros10:00 am Divine Liturgy9 -10 Sat/SunNorfolk Basketball Tournament10 Sunday8th Sunday of Luke8:45 am Orthros10:00 am Divine LiturgyTrisagion for Veterans12:00 Noon AHEPA/DOP11 Monday6:30 pm Veterans’ DayTrisagion/Artoclasia13 WednesdaySaint John Chrysostom9:00 am Orthros10:00 am Divine Liturgy5:00 pm-8:00 pm Greek School6:00 pm Paraclesis7:00 pm Adult Education7:15 pm Choir15 FridayNativity Fast Begins6:30 pm Holy Unction atAnnunciation, Norfolk

16 SaturdayBaptism 11:00 am17 Sunday9th Sunday of Luke70th Anniversary Luncheon8:45 am Orthros10:00 am Divine Liturgy18 Monday6:30 pm Parish Council19 Tuesday5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Greek School20 Wednesday6:00 pm Paraclesis7:00 pm Adult Education7:15 pm Choir21 ThursdayEntrance of the Theotokos9:00 am Orthros10:00 am Divine Liturgy23 SaturdayDOP Pre-Holiday Bazaar10:00 am – 3:00 pm24 Sunday13th Sunday of LukeStewardship Sunday8:45 am Orthros10:00 am Divine Liturgy25 MondaySaint Katherine the Great Martyr9:00 am Orthros10:00 am Divine Liturgy26 TuesdaySaint Stylianos10:00 am Divine Liturgy5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Greek School28 ThursdayThanksgiving DayOffice Closed10:00 am Divine Liturgy29 FridayOffice Closed30 SaturdaySaint Andrew the First Called9:00 am Orthros10:00 am Divine Liturgy

Dinner at James RiverCountry Clubo 22 Sept – 9:00 AM

Orthros. 10:00 AMHierarchical Liturgy.Ordination will take placeafter the consecration of thegifts. The Philoptochos willhost the reception afterchurch in the Hellenic Center.• 25 Sept –

Paraklesis at 6:00 PM withAdult Education to follow.Subject of classes will be theLord’s Prayer.• 29 Sept – New

Member Sunday withreception to follow.• 3 Oct – Father and

Trish Demson are attendingan organizational meeting forPORT at Mary ImmaculateHospital.• 6 Oct – Church

Musicians Sunday to honorour choir members andchanters for their service tothe parish throughout theyear.• 12 Oct – Father

Savas ConstantinouMemorial Family MissionWalk. Father will be walking.• 27 Oct – Fall

General Assembly• 28-31 Oct – Father

will be attending theArchdiocese Clergy Retreatin San Antonio, Texas• LED Lights – Teddy

Fotiou has ordered all the

light fixtures and shouldarrive this week.• Tray for Hellenic

College – Holy Cross raised$331.00.• Nomination

Committee for Parish CouncilElections on Sunday, 3 Nov19.VIII: Unfinished Business:• Organ installation

complete – Need to orderdonor plaqueVIII: New Business:• Demson to get cost

estimates for hiring abookkeeper.• Update job

descriptions – ActionPersonnel Committee• Honorarium for His

Eminence and Deacon.Dermanis – Motion for anHonorarium of $1000.00 forHis Eminence and $200.00for his Deacon seconded byKokorelis, passedunanimously.IX: Adjournment:Fr. George offered the

closing prayer at 20:03. NextPC meeting will be 21 Oct 19at 1830.X: Certification:Respectfully SubmittedKent M. Paumier, Secretary

Sunday Services8:45 a.m. Matins10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Religious Education(Following Holy Communion, Sep-May)Christian Fellowship(Following Divine Liturgy in Hellenic Center)

Mission StatementThe mission of Saints Constantine & HelenGreek Orthodox Church in Newport News,Virginia is to keep, practice, and proclaimthe Orthodox Christian Faith. The work andministry of our Parish will includeproclaiming the Gospel, sanctifying thefaithful through God's grace in worship, theDivine Liturgy and the Sacraments, andenhancing their spiritual life. We will fulfill thegreat commission of our Lord and SaviorJesus Christ by inviting others into theChurch through Baptism and/or Chrismation,educating them in the Orthodox Faiththrough the establishment of programs,schools and philanthropic activities, andimplementing Christian ministries.

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