\\\\\ \Issue 1216 March 2013 Stewardship An Act of Faith
PARISH MINISTRIES Parish Council President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Asst. Treasurer JoAnn Ballassi Ann Buonocore Dino Dart Paula Dart Church Office Jeanne Fakis Sunday School Elsa Galetsa Director Yannoula Ballassi Shawn Hathaway John Fakis Dean Antipas Stephen Bellos Penny Maistros Michael Podeszwa Richard Semon Karen Stearns Choir John Fakis - Director Dora Georgeady - Asst. Director Myrtle Johnston Asst. Director Cantor George Papadopoulos Alexander Filip Altar Boys Kostas Lanis Dimitri Sferrazza Philoptochos Jeanne Fakis - President Bible Study Fr. Dean Greek School Dora Georgeady - Teacher Hellenic Dancers Nancy Bellos Sophia Karabelas Christina Anastasiou Senior Citizens Myrtle Johnston President Youth Michael Podeszwa G.O.Y.A. Bookstore Penny Maistros Web Page Julianne Swanson Order of AHEPA Demetrius E. Tasoulas - President Foundation Fund (Endowment) James Colonis Paedeia Society Stephan Nousiopoulos - President St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church 200 Hempstead St., New London, CT 06320 (860) 442-2377 FAX (860) 442-1020 Fr. Dean: (860) 389-5464 Email: office@saintsophianl.org Web Page: saintsophianl.org Facebook: Saint Sophia Church Fr. Dean A. Panagos Pastor Email: frdean@saintsophianl.org Weekly Email Please call the office to be placed on the parish weekly email list for the most up-to-date parish news. Beginning in March the Bulletin will be distributed by email to all parishioners who have forwarded their email to us. We are doing this to cut costs in mailing, paper and supplies. Sponsors of this issue of the Thank you to all who have sponsored an issue of the Orthodox Life. Your donations help to defray the cost of copying and mailing out the bulletin. Please use the form below to sponsor an issue of the Orthodox Life of St. Sophia Church in memory of a love one, in honor of a special day or person. BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP FORM Yes, I would like to sponsor an issue of the Orthodox Life Name In memory of In honor of Other (circle) Donation: $50 Please make checks payable to: St. Sophia Church. Thank you!
March Liturgical Life APPOINTED BY GOD MARCH CHURCH SERVICES Matins 9:00 am - Sunday Schedule Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Weekday/Saturday Services Matins/Divine Liturgy - 8:30 am (C) Evangelismos Chapel Sunday, 3/3: Saturday, 3/9: Sunday, 3/10: Sunday of the Prodigal Son 1 year memorial service for Helen Goulekas Saturday of Souls Holy 40 Martyrs at Lake Sebasteia Sunday of the Last Judgment FAITHFULLNESS Scripture gives us many examples of people who were faithful to God, teaching us that without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). We read about one of them in Hebrews 11, Abraham, who received many blessings because of his tested, he was willing to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. God was pleased with his faithfulness and delivered his son from death, and Abraham became known as the father of the faithful. Like Abraham, we are chosen to have unconditional faith in God, regardless of our circumstances. Our faithfulness to God might be tested at various times in our lives, but it is important not to lose faith in those times, and continue trusting in are faithful like Abraham, we will be a blessing to others as well, just as Abra- of his faith. Learn more about Abraham during the discussions. Saturday, 3/16: Sunday, 3/17: Sunday, 3/17: Monday, 3/18: Wednesday, 3/20: Friday, 3/22: Saturday, 3/23: Sunday, 3/24: Monday, 3/25: Wednesday, 3/27: Friday, 3/29: Sunday, 3/31: Saturday of Souls Macris Baptism Forgiveness Sunday 1 year memorial service for Kalliopi Lanis Vespers of Forgiveness - 7:00 pm FIRST WEEK OF GREAT LENT Great Compline 7:00 pm Presanctified Liturgy 5:30 pm 1st Salutations 7:00 pm Saturday of Souls Sunday of Orthodoxy Procession of the Holy Icons Great Vespers of the Annunciation 7:00 pm (C) SECOND WEEK OF GREAT LENT Annunciation Matins 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Presanctified Liturgy 5:30 pm 2nd Salutations 7:00 pm St. Gregory Palamas
PARISH REGISTER Birth A son was born to Ken and Thea Reid on January 11, 2013. Proud grandparents are Kosta and Penny Anastasiou. A daughter was born to Rick and Nancy Constantine on February 22, 2013. Proud grandparents are Ted and Olga Constantine. Baptism The daughter of Daniel and Hali Hatting was baptized on Saturday, February 16, 2013, and was given the name Eleni (Eleanor). Sacramental sponsor was Jenifer Ruchell. Repose Mary B. Charis, beloved mother of Thomas Charis, reposed in the Lord on February 4, 2013, on her 87th birthday and was laid to rest in Pennsylvania. Charles Flynn, beloved father of Stephen Flynn, reposed in the Lord on January 3, 2013, in England. Please Consider Sponsoring the Fellowship Hour What better way to celebrate a special than by hosting the Fellowship Hour after services. The Parish Council will make the coffee and assist the hosts as needed. Sponsors for February: The Family of Evelyn Gianitsos, in her memory. Enosis Philoptochos Society The Family of Theodora Zrakas, in her memory. Thank you! Available Dates: March 3, 10, 24, 31 Parish Life Friday, 3/1: Saturday, 3/2: Tuesday, 3/5: MARCH MEETINGS AND ACTIVITES Wednesday, 3/6: Saturday, 3/9: Wednesday, 3/13: Thursday, 3/14: Friday, 3/15: Saturday, 3/16: Thursday, 3/21: Saturday, 3/23: Saturday, 3/30: DISCRETIONARY FUND Greek School 10:00 am Parish Council 6:00 pm Bible Study 10:00 am & 7:00 pm Greek School 10:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am & 7:00 pm Senior Citizens 12:30 pm Greek School 10:00 am Philoptochos 6:30 pm Greek School 10:00 am Greek School 10:00 am This support group is free to the public and deals with issues related to marriage, separation and divorce. The group will meet on February 1 and 15, at 7:00 pm. For more information, please contact support group facilitator, David Arpie at (860) 446-0057 or the Church office at 860-442-2377. MARCH Thursday, March 14th 12:30 pm Please call President Myrtle Johnston at 860-443- be at the luncheon meeting. Our Parish has a Discretionary Fund to assist our parishioners in times of need. If you would like to contribute to this Ministry of our Parish please send your contributions to the office payable to: St. Sophia Discretionary Fund 2
My Life in Christ SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY Sunday, March 24 Procession of the Icons Please bring a family icon to Church to hold during the Service of the Holy Icons. Before/After the Service of the Great Compline or you may call Fr. Dean at the church office to make an appointment Great Lent is a season when many Orthodox Christians participate in the Sacrament of Confession. Like the prodigal son, we look at our lives and decide what we must change so that we may live the way God has taught us to live. Like the father in the cide to turn toward Him. All He has to see is our sincere repentance, or change, and our desire to return to Him. His arms are always open and waiting to embrace us. The sacrament of Holy Confession is our opportunity to speak to God courageously, humbly and honestly in the presence of a priest. The priest then guides ST. SOPHIA BOOKSTORE Please come in for a closer look at all the Lenten selections for both adults and children. GREAT READS FOR LENT God Speaks from the Cross by Anthony Coniaris is an interpretation of the Seven Last Words spoken by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from the Cross;; a powerful Lenten selection. Great Week and Pascha in the Greek Orthodox Church comments and reflections on the themes of each day of Holy Week, thus making our participation more meaningful. Great Lent Unplugged, Lenten Spring, I Saw the Holy Light, and other Lenten selections. FOR THE CHILDREN Perfect For Their Easter Basket The Easter Story, Jesus, The Tale of Three Trees, The Bible for Young People, and many other beautifully illustrated selections are wonderful choices. ICONS, CDs, LENTEN COOKBOOKS AND MUCH MORE Thy Resurrection, Greek Byzantine Easter, and Hymns of Holy Week, as well as dozens of icons such as The Resurrection, The Mystical Supper, The Holy Wisdom of God are available. We also have a large selection of cookbooks for Fasting and Feasting. DECORATED PASCHA CANDLES for the children We have beautifully decorated and reasonably priced Paschal candles for the children or for your home, as well as religious and ethnic gift items for all special occasions. REMINDER Communion wine is available in the bookstore for $22.00 a bottle. LENDING LIBRARY - Please come in for an inspiring book, CD, o DVD from the wide selection in our library. 4 BROWSERS AND SHOPPERS ALWAYS WELCOME!!!!!
Parish Life FLOWERS FOR THE CHURCH REQUESTED DURING LENT Flowers for the Salutation Services $ 35 Flowers for Procession of the Holy Cross $ 75 The Icon of the Akathist Hymn $ 75 Flowers for Holy Week will be listed in the April Bulletin PRAYER REQUESTS Please remember in prayer the Mimi, Mary, Helen, Mari, Peter, Athena, Barbara, Alexandra, Jacquelyn, Efrosine, John, Helen, Jeffrey, Peter, Tom, Catherine, Mary, Angeliki, Despina, Dodi, Joseph, George, Richard, Sophia, Karl, Antigone, Donna, Caryn, Dottie, Ernest, Tia, Helen, Nita, Alexandria, Constantine, Calianthe, Parish Clean Up Saturday, April 20 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stop & Shop and ShopRite CA$H for CAUSES This is a great fundraising opportunity, because we all purchase groceries all year long! You can now simply do your weekly grocery shopping with gift cards! Purchase gift cards from the Church and the church keeps a profit from each card purchased!! Get your cards on Sundays in the community center after services or during the week from the Church Office.. The cards are available in $50 and $100 increments. 3 PARISH OUTREACH We have made a commitment to work at the New London Community Meal Center (Soup Kitchen) on the second Friday of each month. We need 6 to 8 volunteers each month to do prep work, serve, do dishes and clean up. We start at 4:00 pm and finish about 6:30 pm. Please see or call Elene Mosher at 443-2569 or Irene Synodi at 464-7429, or call the Church Office at 442-2377 to volunteer your time. Upcoming Dates: February 10 & March 9 DAFFODIL DAYS The American Cancer Society will once again welcome spring to Connecticut with their annual Daffodil Days celebration. St. Sophia is taking part in this celebration - we have purchased daffodils to adorn the altar the week of March 22. Parishioners may donate a bunch or two in memory of a loved one or for the continued good health of a family member or friend. The daffodils are $10 a bunch. You may donate daffodils by calling the Church Office.
My Life in Christ The Sacraments Holy Unction In this sacrament, you are anointed with oil that has been blessed to give you strength in healing physical and spiritual sickness. It is offered to all during Holy Week and on request at other times. Marriage In the sacrament of marriage, a couple stands in front of God, commits them- selves to a union and are united as one in the eyes of God. This is path set forth for the benefit of their spiritual growth and union with God. Ordination In this sacrament, the priesthood is given to an individual, and he is endowed with the spiritual powers to carry out his work. Baptism and Chrismation He who believes and is baptized will be saved (Mark 16:16). Baptism is the beginning of the Orthodox Christian life, where one is cleansed from all past sins and sealed with the Holy Spirit. It is how one joins the Church and becomes part of the body of Christ and becomes able to participate in all the Sacraments for spiritual benefit. Chrismation is the anointing of the Holy Chrism, which is the seal of the Holy Spirit. It is a sacrament normally done right after Baptism. Holy Communion, Confession and Holy Unction are interrelated because they serve for the healing of the body and soul. Make participation in worship and the sacraments of the Church a regular and integral part of your life. 5 WEDNESDAY STUDIES IN THE FAITH The Book of Exodus Morning Study - Evening Study March 3 March 10 March Topics 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Great Lent Presanctified Liturgy at 5:30 pm Followed by Lenten Pot-luck Dinner Bring a favorite Lenten dish to share. Abraham A discussion of Abraham offering a rare vision of hope God of Abraham Children of Abraham People of Abraham Jews Christians Muslims Legacy of Abraham A Journey to the Heart Of Three Faiths
A New Energy Source AMBIT ENERGY Affiliate fund raising program for St Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church E-Mail: www.ssgoc.joinambit.com Our Church community has entered into an agreement with AmbitEnergy, an electric power provider company, which we will receive fund raising dollars by participating in the power conversion program that is offered. This program is a win-win situation for our community by offering competitive pricing for you who use CL & P electric power in their homes and businesses. The rates below show the usage costs. Residential Electrical rates of.0759 cents per KWH. Commercial Electrical rates.078 cents per KWH. Parishioners who convert their power source to AmbitEnergy, besides receiving a reduced competitive rate, will also be helping earn money for the Church and its needs in an almost effortless way. Our Church will receive thru the Affiliate program $2 per parishioner customer each and every month they are on the program. There is no cost to you for switching your power to AmbitEnergy. The cost shown is a fixed cost for one year which can be renewed giving you a low cost rate. In addition, The Ambit Energy Company offers incentives to their customers that no other service providers do. Upon signing the Ambit contract the parishioner customer receives a complimentary vacation -day/2-night vacation at selected destinations. Further they will receive travel rewards consisting of 1 point for each 1 KWH used which are gathered each and every month go towards greater travel packages. Free Energy Power: Parishioner customers can bring to Saint Sophia additional customers which the Church gets credit for each and every month. When 15 customers have been converted by the parishioner customer, they in turn will be qualified to receive free power equal to the AMBIT portion of their bill each and every month as long as the 15 people are on the program. To enter into the program you can go on the computer to www.ssgoc.joinambit.com, which brings up the church web site. On the main page enter your zip code and click either residential usage (.0759 cents) or Commercial usage (.078 cents) click show me my rates and this allows to select your fixed 12 month rate. Click the sign up button and type in the information needed to finish the form application. At the end and completion press enter and you will receive a membership conformation in your email box with your individual account number. At the bottom you will also find your voucher reward information. It is essential to call the verification telephone number (866) 942-6248 which will accept you as a verified customer. Thank you for your help in our fund raising endeavor. 6
Greetings: FROM THE PRESIDENT February was a short but busy month for St. Sophia. Parish Council Youth - The youth collected six large pots full of food for the Gemma Moran/United Way Food Bank and collected $205 that will be used to help sponsor a walk for the New London Hospitality Center New London Hospitality Center at 2 pm on Palm Sunday.. Look for more info next month on sponsoring and joining the walk. We thank the youth for participating in this endeavor. What a wonderful life lesson they learn in helping others. Oratorical Festival The youth of our parish will present their speeches to us on March 10th. On the 30 th of this month they will attend the District Festival at Holy Trinity in Danielson. This festival strengthens their understanding and appreciation of their identity as Greek Orthodox Christians, and cultivates spiritual growth and maturity. Festival and hope to see a contingent from New London. Facilities - The Facilities committee is working on a ten year CIP (Capital Improvement Plan). This is critical for us in budgeting and planning for the future. We are in the process of marking all exits to the building. Please be aware of your surroundings and look for these signs. Clean up of the storage area is being planned. If you are available to help, please let Steve Bellos know during coffee hour. Choir - Invites new members. If you are interested, please contact John Fakis. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Bible Study- evening session as in the morning! The Finance Committee is in the process of auditing the books for 2012. We have consolidated accounts for better control and have opened a Maintenance/Designated Donations account. All funds for those purposes are held separate from the Operating Funds in the Checking and Money Market. A challenge to you St. Sophia runs on Stewardship! We all know that Stewardship is made up of Time, Talent and Treasury. Maybe you are teaching Sunday School, chanting, singing, cooking, or baking. Perhaps you are dyeing eggs, sewing Altar Boy robes, making Palm Crosses. You cleaned up during coffee hour, shoveled and sanded the sidewalk, and cooked for the soup kitchen. The list goes on and on. We thank you for all that you do. We cannot do this alone, many hands make light work. And every little bit helps. This month we will be inviting you to take part in a Change Challenge. You will find cups in the Narthex marked St. Sophia Runs on Stewardship. Please take a cup home and fill it with spare change. Return your cup to the Narthex and you will be entered into a drawing for a Grocery Card as a thank you. Speaking of Grocery Cards- or Shop Rite cards EVERY Sunday during coffee hour. To date we have earned in interest all year. It also has the potential to earn $26,000. If 100 families purchased a $100 card each week, we would earn $26,000. Please note that with Stop and Shop you may use the card to buy your gas at their gas stations in Waterford and East Lyme. As we enter into the Triodion in preparation for lent we need to remain focused on the meaning of the season. We do not make this journey alone, but together as a Church Family. Yannoula 7 ST. SOPHIA FINANCIAL REPORT 1/1/13-1/31/13 Income Stewardship $ 20,299.00 Candles 1,911.00 Trays 1,069.05 Memorial Donations 420.00 Bulletin 200.00 Bookstore 349.00 Coffee Hour 15.00 Greek School 300.00 Christmas donations 350.00 From Dev. Fund to pay loan 11,000.00 Fund Raisers 7,343.00 Total Income $43,256.05 Expense Salaries/Benefits $18,997.82 Utilities 2,481.67 Maintenance 756.05 Archdiocese Commitment 4,000.00 Designated donations 5,140.00 Greek School 277.05 Office Expense 1,427.90 Sunday School 16.95 Bookstore 166.04 Toshiba Lease 259.17 Fund Raisers 2,507.50 Loan Payment 31,362.49 Insurance 5,652.25 General Expense 96.78 Postage 182.80 Christmas /Epiphany 1,278.41 Total Expenses $ 74,582.88 Overall Total ($ 31,326.83) Operating Funds of the Parish as of 1/31/13 Checking Account Balance $ 9,942.06 Money Market Balance - $ 30,977.68 Restricted Funds/Loan Balances as of 1/31/13 Foundation Fund Assets - $394,623.98 St. Sophia F.F Loan Balance $ 71,082.00 Kavarnos Fund - $ 31,972.72 (after icon ceiling project is completed & paid for) Development Fund Acct. - $ 964.31 Chelsea Bank Loan Balance - $299,999.00 Maintenance/Discretionary Acct - $ 7,530.15
Philoptochos News On Thursday, February 21, the Philoptochos raiser which benefited local victims of Hurricane Sandy. In lieu of a formal meeting members and guests enjoyed a variety of teas, finger sandwiches and desserts. President Jeanne Fakis went over committees and chairmen for the various upcoming events. THANK YOU to all who have already given their 2013 stewardship (minimum $25) and a reminder that stewardship/membership donations are due by April 15 th. Please join today and help us reach our goal of 100% increase in our membership. Our A TASTE OF CHOCOLATE event was postponed due to the blizzard and was rescheduled for February 24. A report will be in the April bulletin. Thank you to Stephanie Panagos for chairing this event which benefited the American Heart Association. OUTREACH: Irene Synodi and her committee continue to cook meals for the Soup Kitchen on the 2nd Friday of each month, the same day parishioners of St. Sophia serve. Thank you to all who have donated the ingredients for the meals. Anyone wishing to do so should see Irene. COLLEGE OUTREACH: Our college students are remembered often with cards, goodie bags and gift cards. Christmas cards were sent with a $5 bill enclosed asking the students to use the money in an act of kindness. Several students sent thank you notes letting us know what they did with the money. Thank you to Stephanie Panagos for heading the committee. METROPOLIS RETREAT: See below for information on the Metropolis Philoptochos Third attending should see me. SPRING FUND RAISERS PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON: April 28 with set up on Saturday, April 27. EASTER AGORA/TSOUREKI SALE: The agora will feature fasting and feasting foods for your shopping convenience and at the same time you will be helping our many philanthropic causes. More information will be in the April bulletin. : being planned for Sunday, June 16th. Just as we did book which will honor our fathers, grandfathers, sons, brothers, uncles, etc. A memorial service and artoclasia will take place followed by the fellowship hour. A flyer and sign up sheet will be in the April bulletin TALENT SHOW: A Parish Talent Show will take place on May 18th. We sponsored one many years ago and it was a huge success. This will be a family event and will feature talented youth and adults of our parish, pizza and grinders and desserts. Sign up sheets will be available in the Community Center shortly or you can call me at the church office to sign up. HELP IS NEEDED! ALL WELCOME!! Please volunteer your help for these fundraisers. Information on set up & pricing for the agora and the baking of the tsourekia will be posted in the April bulletin. The membership will meet on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 pm. Join us and be a part of this important organization. Submitted by President Jeanne Fakis Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Third Annual Lenten Retreat for Women Sisters, Mothers, Aunts, Daughters and of course Friends! Friday, March 29 - Saturday, March 30, 2013 Arrive Friday afternoon between 4 & 6 pm Depart Saturday afternoon St. Methodius Retreat House, Contoocook, NH Suggested donation: $50 Includes one night lodging, three meals and retreat program Enjoy the grounds of the lovely retreat center, experience the retreat, share a meal and make some new friends 8
Stewardship - An Act of Faith The First Ark The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil. And the LORD was sorry that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. So the LORD said, "I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the ground, man and beast and creeping things and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them." But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. Genesis 6:5-8 Because Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord, the Lord commanded him to build an ark. We have to use our imagination to see what faith Noah had to respond to God. Here he was, nowhere near a body of water and the Lord commands him to build an ark, a boat, a and very large one at that! God called to Noah and Noah responded in faith! You can imagine how crazy his friends thought he was. Day in and day out, they would pass by and laugh at him as he worked away at this project. Everyone thought he was crazy. His We all know what happened. The rain began to fall and the floods came and the water began to rise. Scripture says the windows of the heavens were opened and the rains fell on the earth for forty days and forty nights. It was in the six-hundredth year of his life that Noah led the parade of his sons and their wives and the beasts and all the things that creep upon the earth into the ark. As the waters rose, the ark floated to safety. It was saving ark that came into being because The Lord calls each of us to service in His ministry. How do we respond to His call? 9 2013 STEWARDSHIP REPORT 1/1/13-2/18/13 Number of Pledges 81 Pledged Amount $ 76,635.00 Largest Pledge to date $ 5,000.00 Average Pledge $ 946.12 in our Stewardship Program. Please send in your pledge today and give of your TIME, TALENT and TREASURE Help us meet our budget in 2013! Our budget is $445,932 With 350 supporting families/individuals it means that in 2013 it will take $1,200 per family/individual to operate our parish This is $100 a month! COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS High School Seniors continuing their education at a university or college are reminded to apply for the AHEPA Scholarship Award and the Philoptochos Memorial Scholarship. Applications may be obtained from the Church Office after March 20th. Please note that the deadline for applications and transcripts are as follows: AHEPA Scholarship May 15, 2013 Applicants must be children or grandchildren of AHEPANS Applications and transcripts to be mailed to: John Fakis, 1 Tanglewood Drive, East Lyme, CT 06333 Philoptochos: Postmarked no later than May 20th Applications and transcripts are to be mailed back to the Church. Only those applying will be considered
May Their Memory Be Eternal With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the souls of Your servants where there is no pain, nor any sorrow, nor any sighing, but Life everlasting.. Please fill out this form with the first names of your loved ones whom you wish to be commemorated during the Divine Liturgies of the Saturday of the Souls and on Good Friday. Please return to Father Dean. For the Repose of the Souls of the Departed Servants of God
Youth Ministry Parish Oratorical Festival Sunday, March 10 Following the Divine Liturgy several of our youth will present the speeches they have prepared for the Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. Youth Lock-In Thursday, March 28 To Friday, March 29 7:00 pm to 7:00 am Information can be found in the Sunday School Newsletter Ready for a Challenge! Join hands around America as we set out to feed the world! Thursday, May 2 Through Saturday, May 4 30 Hour Fast! More and More details will follow! SAVE THE DATE District Retreat April 12-13 in Cranston, RI Teenage Lock-In Friday Night April 12 Beginning at 7:00 pm Youth Program - Saturday, April 13 10:00 am Registration 2:00 pm Closing Deadline for registration is April 11 Free will offering Sponsored by the Metropolis SUSOUPER BOWL OF CARING Thanks for bringing in canned goods for the local food pantries! 11 We collected $205 which will be sent to the New London Homeless Hospitality Center
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March 2013 Sunday Services Matins 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am St. Sophia Web Site www.saintsophianl.org St. Sophia Facebook Site - St. Sophia Church Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Group 7:00 pm Greek School 10:00 am 3 THE PROGIDAL SON 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 year memorial for Helen Goulekas Parish Council Meeting 6:00 pm Bible Study 10:00 am and 7:00 pm Choir Practice 5:30 pm SATURDAY OF SOULS Matins/Liturgy 8:30 am Greek School 10:00 am 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SUNDAY OF THE LAST JUDGEMENT Oratorical Festival FORGIVENESS SUNDAY 1 year memorial for Kalliopi Lanis Vespers of Forgiveness 7:00 pm Bible Study 10:00 am and 7:00 pm Senior Citizens 12:30 pm Choir Practice 5:30 pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Great Lent begins Great Compline 7:00 pm Presanctified Liturgy 5:30 pm followed by Lenten Pot Luck God of Abraham presentation 7 pm Choir Practice 5:30 pm Philoptochos 6:30 pm Group 7:00 pm 1st Salutations 7:00 pm SATURDAY OF SOULS Matins/Liturgy 8:30 am Greek School 10:00 Macris Baptism SATURDAY OF SOULS Matins/Liturgy 8:30 am Greek School 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ANNUNCIATION 31 SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY Great Vespers of the Annunciation7:00 pm ST. GREGORY PALAMAS Matins/Divine Liturgy 8:30 am Presanctified Liturgy 5:30 pm followed by Lenten Pot Luck Children of Abraham presentation 7 pm Choir Practice 5:30 pm Youth Lock-in 7:00 pm 7:00 am 2nd Salutations 7:00 pm Greek School 10:00 am
St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church 200 Hempstead Street, New London, Connecticut 06320 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID New London, CT Permit No. 272 PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY TIME VALUED MATERIAL Saint Sophia Church Capital Campaign Our parish of Saint Sophia has a variety of concerns that need to be addressed over the next few years. One comprehensive fundraiser to manage these needs will provide an organized platform to address all areas in timely and efficient manner. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOALS $300,000 towards CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Including the Church Roof, Community Center roof and flooring Updating kitchen equipment $450,000 towards FISCAL STABILITY Including payment of bank debt, Funding the Endowment And Capital Maintenance Funds $50,000 towards PARISH MINISTIRIES Youth Ministries, Campus Ministry and Religious Education for all ages. Feast of the Annunciation March 25th Sunday, March 24 Great Vespers of the Annunciation Annunciation Chapel 7:00 pm Monday, March 25 Matins - 9:00 am Divine Liturgy - 10:00 am In Celebration of Greek Independence Day Flag Raising 11:30 am Saint Sophia Church I ask that when approached for your commitment, please remember that St. Sophia is uniquely our responsibility and step forward George Ballassi, Chairman of the Capital Campaign Greek School Students will present their annual Greek Independence Day