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October 2018

Greek Orthodox Church 573 N Highland Street Memphis, TN 38122

Contact us at: (901) 327-8177 phone (901) 327-4440 fax www.goann.net [email protected]

Sunday Services: Orthros † 8:45 am Divine Liturgy † 10:00 am

Featured Activities this Month DOP Soup Sunday

Sunday, October 14th Following Divine Liturgy † Cotros Hall The Daughters of Penelope annual Soup Sunday benefits the Penelope House for abused women and children. Donations are requested, and all proceeds go to Penelope House.

Saints Gerasimos & Demetrios Luncheon

Mon–Thurs † 8:30 am–4:30 pm Friday † 8:30 am–12:30 pm

Sunday, October 21st Following Divine Liturgy † Cotros Hall Join us in honoring our two beloved Saints, Gerasimos and Demetrios. Our Chairpersons, Sophie Sousoulas & Zoe Anaston have planned a delicious luncheon with a menu including Chicken Riganato, Potatoes, Haricots Verts, Bread & Cake. The cost is $13 for age 13 and up; $10 for ages 7-12, and children 6 and under free. Proceeds go to benefit Philoptochos Charities.

Pastoral Visitation

Parish General Assembly

Church Office Hours:

Oct 20th-21st † Church Sanctuary His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit will make a Pastoral Visit to our Parish on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st. During this visit, he will bless the work recently completed in the Sanctuary. Please mark your calendars for this visit.

Columbus Day Monday, October 8th † All Day In observance of Columbus Day, the Church Office will be closed on Monday, October 8th.

More Than a Meal Every month, we feed 100+ people in need here in Memphis. If you would like to help, please join us for this inspiring ministry of our Parish.

Sunday, October 28th @ 12:00 noon † Cotros Hall Be sure to join us for this important meeting. We will present an update on what is happening in our Parish and nominate members for the Parish Council.

Youth & Young Adults Young Adult Barbeque & Brew

Sunday, October 14th @ 4:30 pm † Zambelis Home Bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert, and your favorite beer. Please RSVP to Kathy Zambelis.

HOPE/JOY Pumpkin Picking @ Cedar Hill Farm

Saturday, October 27th @ 1:00 pm † 008 Love Rd., Hernando, MS Don't miss this fun outing to Cedar Hill Farm. We will be meeting inside at the playground and then taking the hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick our pie pumpkin and see the corn maze and pirate ship playground. Hope to see you there!

GOYA Corn Maze & Cookout

Saturday, October 27th @ 5:30 pm † Tom’s Farm in Rossville We will roast hot dogs and marshmallows around an open fire, there will be a pumpkin patch and a corn maze. At night the corn maze is haunted. Bring chairs!

Hierarchs of the Parish

Young Adult Ministries

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople Archbishop Elder Demetrios of America Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit

Young Adult League…………………..Alexis Moore OCF @ Ole Miss……………………..Blaise Brackett

Parish Clergy Rev. Father Simon Thomas, Parish Priest Rev. Father Nicholas Vieron, Pastor Emeritus

Office Personnel Erin Bobbitt de Padilla, Office Assistant

Parish Council Ted Poplos—President John Kay—Vice President Endy Carter—Secretary Naji Nassif—Treasurer Chris Apalodimas Demie Bitinis Madeleine Donnelly Bill Joyner Diane Kavaleras Vasili Semos Harry Sinis

Seniors Ministries Young at Heart………………………Kathy Zambelis

Elpis Philoptochos President…………………………..Elizabeth Hawkins Vice President……………………...Marianthe Pilcher Secretary………………………………..Joanne Gikas Treasurer……………………………….Anne Schmitt Committee Leaders: Altar Committee………………..Laura Couloubaritsis Cookbook…………………………………Elaine Otto Elpis Bookstore.Angela Tobias & Connie Apalodimas Food Pantry……………………………….Anna Paris Makaria Coordinator………………Marianthe Pilcher More Than a Meal……………………….Cyndi Detty Prayer Circle……………………………Luane Semos Sunshine Committee……………………….Zoe Futris Visitation Committee………………..Kristine Wagner

Memphis Greek Festival

Music Ministry

Festival Director……………………..Todd Bagatelas

Choir Director & Organist…….....DoraThea Kastanas

Greek Language

Chanter Director…………………….Andrew Horvath

Greek School Teacher…………………Despina Karas Adult Greek Class……………Father Nicholas Vieron

Youth Ministries Acolytes……………………………..Daniel Shipman Sunday School Director……………….….Anna Paris Pre-K/K…………………….. Anna Paris, Naji Nassif 1-2……………… Kristine Wagner, Christina George 3-4……………... Stephanie Johnson, Pannay Guigley 5-6……….………...Renee Graves, Alexia Loughman 7-8…………………. Ken Hoover, Gabriella Stroplos 9-12……………...Ted Poplos, Elizabeth Hawkins, Chris Apalodimas, and Brian Berretta GOYA Coordinators………..Andrew & Tina Douglas JOY Coordinator……..……………….... Oratorical Festival……………….…..Kathy Zambelis Athenian Dance Troupe……Andrew & Leah Horvath Christmas Program………………………Ken Hoover St. Nicholas Summer Camp……………Father Simon

Organizations AHEPA……………………………………..John Kay DOP…………………………………..Phani Mitchell

Parish Library Docent…………………………………..Billy Benson

Ascending and Descending Greetings in Christ! This month I share with you two short articles from Sister Vassa Larin, a nun of the Russian Orthodox Church, litougiologist, and host of the online series, “Coffee with Sister Vassa.” “And He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came forth from him and healed them all.” (Lk 6: 17-19)

This is what our church existence still looks like: We are still this troubled “crowd,” seeking to touch Him, because we know that “power comes forth” from Him and “heals” us all. Christ still “comes down with us,” to the “level place” that is the sacramental reality of the Church. In this reality, we gather “to hear Him and to be healed,” as we reach out and touch Him, Who offers Himself to us, in the flesh and in His word.

“Never confuse the person formed in the image of God, with the evil that is Let me come today, and hear Him, Who touches my heart with His grace-filled in him; because evil is but word, and also allows me to touch Him, in the physical reality of the sacraments. a chance misfortune, an Let me “come down” with Christ, at least for a while, from the exhausting chaos illness, a devilish reverie. of merely human concerns and issues, to the “level place” of communion with But the very essence of the Him. Thank You, Lord, for letting us touch You, and be healed, again and again, person is the image of as You continue to stand in our midst. God, and this remains in “Priest: Let us lift up our hearts. People/Choir: We have them (lifted up) to the him despite every disfigLord. (Eucharistic Prayer, Byzantine Divine Liturgy) urement.” St. John of Kronstadt The Eucharistic Prayer is not only a text, read (mostly) by our priest. It is also an action and an event, “done“ by the entire Church, all of us, as we gather by invitaMy Life in Christ tion of the Host of this event, our Lord Jesus Christ. And the “place“ where we get to meet our Host, if we suit up and show up to this event, is “above,“ in the Presence of God. This is an “above“ that becomes accessible to us, in our (down) here and now, as we “let ourselves“ be lifted up into communion with the GodMan Jesus Christ. It is He Who has elevated our humanity to the very Throne of “That is why we say that God, having been seated at His Father’s right hand,–and yet remains in our midst, the same subject is simultaneously both God and – by the grace of His ever-generous, ever-descending into our world, Holy Spirit. man, not dividing Him So for us, the entire Eucharist is an ascent, into the Oneness of God, and away from the fragmentation of merely human being, with its oft-contradictory cares, conceptually into a human wants, opinions, fears, and other God-less things that drag us down and cripple being with a separate individual identity and God our growth. For God, it is a descent, to meet us in our here and now, in the sacramental “above“ brought “down“ into our world by His Son, and repeatedly made the Word also with a sepaaccessible to us by the generous Self-Giving of His Holy Spirit. So let me suit up rate identity, that we may and show up for Liturgy this Sunday, letting my heart be “lifted up“ and liberatexclude any idea of two ed, as I’m invited to, from the limiting and lonely realm of the merely human. Sons, but acknowledging that one and the same subWith Love in Christ, ject is Christ and Son and Lord.” St. Cyril of Alexandria Rev. Father Simon Thomas Early Church Fathers Parish Priest

President’s Message October 2018 STRIKE THREE! Yes, the weather struck us out on the annual softball game. But being creative, the softball game turned into a family game night and corn hole tournament in Cotros Hall. The corn hole tournament was a hard -fought battle between some great teams. When it was all said and done, the winning team was Billy and Carri Benson. I personally think they were ringers. I mean, what else is there to do in Oregon? Congratulations on a great match and I hear that a rematch is being requested. So to the teams that didn’t make the finals, keep practicing. I would like to call out a few people and thank them personally. First Ken Hoover. This is the 15th annual church picnic and without Ken, it just wouldn’t happen. Ken, you do a great service to our community in many ways and this is one that ranks near the top. To the men of Ahepa, John (and Nancy) Kay, Naji Nassif and the rest of the kitchen crew, (there are too many taste testers to list) thanks for always having hot food ready for the masses. To the Vergos family who are always ready to provide the delicious food each year, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and with full stomachs. To the ladies of the DOP, who set the tables for us and provided the wonderful sweet treats at the end of the meal, we thank you for always being ready to pitch in and help. And to the community who has supported this fun filled event for 15 years, give yourselves a pat on the back and mark your calendars for some time next September for the continuing sequel. We will be blessed and honored with a visit from His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas from October 19-21. He will be with us for Liturgy on Saturday October 20 and will serve the Liturgy on Sunday October 21. I hope that you will all turn out and show him a warm Memphis welcome. It is not often enough that we get to see and interact with His Eminence. This will be a great opportunity to greet him if you have already met him and an opportunity to meet him if you have not had the chance before. You will be amazed that he remembers your name after only meeting you once. It is not often that we can have a Hierarchical Liturgy and have our acolytes serve with His Eminence and our choir and chanters singing a little different Liturgy. I personally, enjoy the Metropolitan being here with us. I hope that you all do too. I will be looking to see who is absent on Sunday the 21st. OK, just kidding. On October 28 we will be having a general assembly to review the financial information for our current year and to take nominations for a position on the parish council. This is an opportunity open to all members in good standing at least 18 years of age. It is an opportunity to help guide the church as it goes through the year. You will be able to see just how many moving parts there really are in the daily running of the church. Don’t believe me? Accept the nomination and find out. Consider it a challenge if that will help. It is truly a blessing to serve the One True Church on the council. Come get the blessing. See you on the 28th. I pray that you all have a blessed month of October. In His Service,

Annunciation Prayer List “Pray for one another, that you may be healed” (James 5:16). Prayer is an important resource for those who are in need. Please contact Father Simon or the Church Office to add/remove someone from the list. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Archbishop Demetrios of America Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Father Simon & Presvytera Stephanie and children Father Nicholas & family Parishioners of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Metropolitan Paul (Yazge) of Aleppo Archbishop Youhanna Ibrahim (Syriac) of Aleppo Nick, Helen, Alec, Maria, Zoe, Ronnie, Jeffrey, Toni, Sandy, Kosta, George, Sarantos, Alex, Nicholas, Vicki, Marcy, Cyndi, Georgia, Jimmy, Sophie, Detty Faml

Volunteers for October Acolytes:

Lee Couloubaritsis Austin Detty Jackson Detty John Donnelly Nick Douglas John Eramo

Luke Farris Max Graves Vasili Guigley Jonathan Holland Vasili Johnson Jonathan Mehrotra

Eli Morris Jack Shipman Abiel Tesfazion Demetri Thomas David Wassef

Epistle Readers: October 7: Endy Carter October 14: Scott McKee

October 21: Kathy Zambelis October 28: Maria Moore

Prosphoro Maker: Enosis Touliatos Ushers: October 7: Team 4: Endy Carter, Vasili Semos, & Ted Poplos October 14: Team 1: Madeleine Donnelly & Bill Joyner

October 21 Team 2: Naji Nassif, Diane Kavelaras, & Demie Bitinis October 28 Team 3: Chris Apalodimas, John Kay & Harry Sinis

Coffee Fellowship Hosts: October 7: Hosted by the Thomas Family for Elpinike & Christos to celebrate their birthdays October 14: DOP Soup Sunday Fundraiser for Penelope House

October 21: Sts. Gerasimos & Demetrios Fundraiser Luncheon hosted by Elpis Philoptochos October 28: Hosted by the Detty Family for Kalliope Lefes to celebrate her birthday

Saint James the Just, Brother of the Lord October 23rd The Holy Apostle James, the Brother of the Lord (or “Brother of God”), was the son of Righteous Joseph the Betrothed of the Most Holy Theotokos. From his early years James was a Nazarene, a man especially dedicated to God. The Nazarenes vowed to preserve their virginity, to abstain from wine, to refrain from eating meat, and not to cut their hair. The vow of the Nazarenes symbolized a life of holiness and purity, commanded formerly by the Lord for all Israel. When the Savior began to teach the nation about the Kingdom of God, Saint James believed in Christ and became His apostle. He was chosen as the first Bishop of Jerusalem. In his work De Viris Illustribus (On Illustrious Men), Jerome quotes Hegesippus’ account of James from the fifth book of his lost Commentaries: “After the apostles, James the brother of the Lord surnamed the Just was made head of the Church at Jerusalem. Many indeed are called James. This one was holy from his mother's womb. He drank neither wine nor strong drink, ate no flesh, never shaved or anointed himself with ointment or bathed. He alone had the privilege of entering the Holy of Holies, since indeed he did not use woolen vestments but linen and went alone into the temple and prayed in behalf of the people, insomuch that his knees were reputed to have acquired the hardness of camels’ knees.”

Saint Paul further describes James as being one of the persons the risen Christ showed himself to (1 Corinthians 15:3-8); and in Galatians, Saint Paul lists James with Cephas (better known as Peter) and John, as the three “pillars” of the Church, and who will minister to “the circumcised” (that is the Jews) in Jerusalem, while Paul and his fellows will minister to the Gentiles (2:9, 2:12). Acts provides clear evidence that James was an important figure in the Christian community of Jerusalem. When Peter, having miraculously escaped from prison, must flee Jerusalem, he asks that James be informed (12:17). When the Christians of Antioch are concerned over whether Gentile Christians need be circumcised to be saved, they send Paul and Barnabas to confer with the church there, and it is James who utters the definitive judgment (15:13ff). When Paul arrives in Jerusalem to deliver the money he raised for the faithful there, it is James to whom he speaks, and who insists that Paul ritually cleanse himself (21:18). Saint James presided over the Council of Jerusalem and his word was decisive (Acts 15). In his thirty years as bishop, Saint James converted many of the Jews to Christianity. Annoyed by this, the Pharisees and the Scribes plotted together to kill Saint James. They led the saint up on the pinnacle of the Jerusalem Temple and asked what he thought of Jesus. The holy Apostle began to bear witness that Christ is the Messiah, which was not the response the Pharisees were expecting. Greatly angered, the Jewish teachers threw him off the roof. The saint did not die immediately, but gathering his final strength, he prayed to the Lord for his enemies while they were stoning him. Saint James’ martyrdom occurred about 63 A.D. The holy Apostle James composed a Divine Liturgy, which formed the basis of the Liturgies of Saints Basil the Great and John Chrysostom. The Church has preserved an Epistle of Saint James, one of the books of the New Testament. The Church distinguishes between the holy Apostle James the Brother of God, and Saint James the son of Zebedee (April 30) and Saint James the son of Alphaeus (October 9).

Liturgical Calendar for October Sunday, October 7th, Third Sunday of Luke Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am

Tuesday, October 23rd, Feast of Saint James Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am

Sunday, October 14th, Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Thursday, October 25th Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am Orthrox 6:00 pm Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Saint Demetrios 7:00 Saturday, October 20th, Feast of Saint Gerasimos pm Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Sunday, October 28th, Seventh Sunday of Luke OXI Day Sunday, October 21st, Sixth Sunday of Luke Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am

Visitation Committee October: Sophie Theodore & Kristine Wagner November: Loretta Taras & Tasia Vergos

The following members of our parish family have requested visitation. For address and/or contact information please check your parish directory or contact the Church Office.

December: Anastasia Terranova & Athena Jamison January: Nancy Tashie, Jan Futris & Tina Liollio February: Vicki Hoover & Family March: Elaine Daniels & Maria Wasserman April: Cary Chiungos & Mary Katherine Taras May: Demie Bitinis, Tricia Grantham, Emily Capadalis Love, Georgia Karris June: Despina Karas & Angela Tobias July: Maria Moore & Diane Kavelaras August: Linda Nichols, Anne Schmitt, Debi Bookas September: Susanna Peters & Cathe Skefos

Alec Collis Maria Hetos Stella Nichols

Kosta Taras Georgia Smith Jimmy Smith

Please contact Kristine Wagner if you would like to volunteer to be on the 2018-2019 Visitation Committee, a ministry of the Elpis Philoptochos.

Book Review by Billy Benson This month’s book review is more in line with suggestions of aids to assist the Orthodox Christian with developing and maintaining a quality prayer life. Here is a quote from St. Theophan the Recluse that summarizes the need for a prayer rule quite nicely: “You ask about a prayer rule. Yes, it is good to have a prayer rule on account of our weakness so that on the one hand we do not give in to laziness, and on the other hand we restrain our enthusiasm to its proper measure. The greatest practitioners of prayer kept a prayer rule. They would always begin with established prayers, and if during the course of these a prayer started on its own, they would put aside the others and pray that prayer. If this is what the great practitioners of prayer did, all the more reason for us to do so. Without established prayers, we would not know how to pray at all. Without them, we would be left entirely without prayer. However, one does not have to do many prayers. It is better to perform a small number of prayers properly than to hurry through a large number of prayers, because it is difficult to maintain the heat of prayerful zeal when they are performed to excess.” The Spiritual Life and How to Be Attuned to It (Platina, CA: St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 1996) As in every spiritual area of our life it is important to place ourselves in obedience to our father confessor / spiritual father who knows us and can assist us in developing a practical prayer rule that we can maintain and once that can grow as we mature in our faith. Here are some suggestions to help us along. 1) The Greek Archdiocese has a wonderful app that is easily downloaded to your phone or tablet. It not only has the daily readings for us but the app has a nice collection of prayers for daily life. The daily prayers include The Morning Prayer, Evening Prayers, Mealtime along with occasional prayers and Services. I found that when I purchased this app ($1.99) for my Android tablet, I could load it on my Android cellphone too. https:// www.goarch.org/-/daily-reading-app 2) The Pocket Prayer Book for Orthodox Christians (Red Cover) by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese—This prayer book is a nice collection of daily prayers, occasional prayers, and services. Very inexpensive option that fits nicely in the pocket, purse, or lunch bag. I like to keep one of these in each of my vehicles. 3) A Prayer Book for Orthodox Christians translated by Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Boston, Massachusetts—This a one of my favorites and is a very good collection of prayers and services. Quality printed and bound, it will last for years. Included services are vespers, matins, the Divine Liturgy, along with the Akathist hymns for both Christ and the Theotokos, supplicatory canons (both small and great) and others. 4) Prayers For Orthodox Christians (CD) by Eikona: http://www.eikona.com/prayers-fororthodox-christians—One of the advantages with this prayer book is that it matches up with the Prayer Book above from Holy Transfiguration Monastery. The orthodox trio Eikona released this CD to assist us in our busy life. It makes a great CD to have in the car for commuting, the pre-communion prayers are especially nice to pray along with on your way to Divine Liturgy. Some of the prayers included are: 1. Morning Prayers 2. Small Compline 3. Small Compline (continued) 4. The Service of Preparation for Holy Communion 5. The Canon of Preparation for Holy Communion 6. Prayers Before Holy Communion These are but a few of options that can be used to help us along in our prayer rule. You can find some of these in the parish bookstore, in our library, and can be purchased online following the links provided. Prayer is communing with God, it builds faith and provides us a way to focus our lives on God in a daily manner. Without prayer, our lives cannot withstand the onslaught of the world.

Parish Ministries PHILOPTOCHOS, ELPIS CHAPTER #7041 We are off and rolling in 2018! Thanks to all of our helpers who made September such a success! At the auxiliary fair, we had fun catching up and meeting new people. We shared the mission of Philoptochos, the philanthropic arm of the Archdiocese. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has described us as, “Not only Friends of the Needy, but also Friends of God, Friends of Neighbors, Friends of Humanity, and Friends of Strangers.” We are philanthropy, fellowship and faith in action! Thanks to Sophie Theodore who organized the membership luncheon at Chickasaw Country Club. This beloved tradition provided a wonderful opportunity to spend time in fellowship together! After we gathered for some fun, many of our members then went to cook and serve those in need at the monthly More Than A Meal. See attached pictures to learn what we’ve been up to! Upcoming General Meeting Did you miss the booth at the auxiliary fair? Couldn’t’ make it to the Chickasaw luncheon? Please join us at our next general meeting! All ladies of the community are welcome to attend. When: October 2, 6pm Where: The home of Mrs. Emily Love 4807 Kingsgate Place North Memphis, TN 38117 Month of Giving As in years past, we have named October our “Month of Giving.” There are lots of ways we are partnering with local organizations to make a difference right here in Memphis! It has come to our attention that many young ladies miss school when they are on their periods because they don’t have sanitary provisions. It's an issue happening not only in Memphis, but across the country referred to as "period poverty.” These students are missing opportunities and falling behind. We have partnered with a local school to hold a “necessity drive.” Items can be brought to a collection box we will have in Cotros Hall. Please give generously as you are able. Further, we will meet to serve for More Than a Meal on October 21. For more information, please contact Cyndi Detty, Marianthe Pilcher or Joy Touliatos. Don’t forget about our beloved luncheon celebrating Sts. Gerasimos and Demetrios on October 21! Join us for fellowship with our special guest—His Eminence Metropolitan NICHOLAS of Detroit. This is one of our fundraisers and all proceeds go to support the mission and philanthropy of Elpis. Lend a hand your community and enjoy a great meal! Attention all those in the medical fields! Calling all doctors, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, radiology techs, lab technicians, social workers, physical/occupational/speech therapists! We want to thank you for your work! As we celebrate the feast of our holy unmercenary saints—Sts. Cosmas & Damian—we’d like to honor your work in the medical field (students are welcome as well!). Please contact Stephanie Poplos at 901-496-2503 or [email protected]. And, in the name of Christian charity, we invite you to bring something for the coffee hour on November 4th. National Education Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Disease: Awareness, Understanding, Support and Care The mission of our Philanthropic Initiative for Alzheimer’s Disease is to promote awareness regarding the many facets of this disease as well as to help those individuals afflicted by this terrifying disease and those that love and care for them. Of the top 10 causes of death in America, Alzheimer’s is the only disease without any effective treatment or cure. The committee has gathered educational information from organizations, such as the Alzheimer’s Association, the Bright Focus Foundation, and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement founded by Maria Shriver, as well as collected materials from books, videos, and websites. It is our goal that all of this information will assist our community in caring for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease, who cannot advocate for themselves. We hope a cure will soon be found for this tragic disease. For more information, please visit: http://www.philoptochos.org/outreach/educational-initiatives/alzheimers-disease-awareness-understanding-support -and-care

ELPIS AT THE AUXILIARY FAIR

ELPIS MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

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CHICKASAW COUNTRY CLUB

ELPIS SERVES AT “MORE THAN A MEAL”

Please join us for our annual luncheon!

Sts. Gerasimos and Demetrios Sunday, October 21st


Menu will include: Chicken Riganato, Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, Cake

Proceeds benefit Philoptochos Charities and Missions


$13 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 7-12 Children 6 and under FREE

Our Spiritual Father Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit will be joining us for this special luncheon. Chairpersons: Sophie Sousoulas & Zoe Anaston

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OCTOBER IS OUR MONTH OF GIVING

Many young ladies miss school when they are on their periods because they don’t have sanitary provisions. It's an issue referred to as "period poverty.” We have partnered with a local school to hold a “necessity drive.” Items can be brought to a collection box we will have in Cotros Hall. Please give generously as you are able. Further, we will meet to serve for More Than a Meal on October 21. For more information, please contact Cyndi Detty, Marianthe Pilcher or Joy Touliatos. See you there!

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ELPIS BOOKSTORE Come see our new selection of icons. Don’t see your icon? We will be more than happy to order it for you.

We have Orthodox based children’s books for all ages.

The holidays are approaching. We have many lovely items that would make meaningful gifts. And remember, all proceeds go to our scholarship program.

Be sure to check out our beautifully wrapped It’s Greek to Me Cookbook, apron & kitchen accessories. They make the perfect gift for the Culinarian’s Kitchen!

YOUNG AT HEART Join our Young at Heart ministry on Thursday October 18th at 11:30 am in Cotros Hall. If you haven't attended before, now is the time to join us as we begin our first gathering this Fall. Everyone 50 years of age and older are invited to join us. We will begin with a delicious lunch ($4.00) followed by a Fall Pumpkin craft. If you work, please join us during your lunch hour if you are nearby. We have SO much fun together! We would LOVE to have you included. Hope to see you there!

Come join YOUNG AT HEART for our FALL LUNCHEON and PUMPKIN PROJECT! Everyone in their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s + are invited to JOIN US! A delicious lunch will be served for $4.00 Thursday, October 18th 11:30 am in Cotros Hall Stop by during your lunch hour from work if you can! We always have such a great time together – why don’t you join in THE FUN and FELLOWSHIP!

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YOUTH MINISTRIES SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday school classes are back in full swing! If you have not yet registered your child(ren), please see Anna Paris. It is never too late to join our Sunday school program. We have wonderful dedicated teachers with a fantastic curriculum. Sunday school begins at age 4 with Pre school and goes to 12th grade. We are so happy to welcome the Moynihan family into our church. Please make them feel apart of our church family when you see them. Teachers Pre-K /KK Anna Paris, Naji Nassif 1st/2nd Kristine Wagner, Christina George 3rd/4th Stephanie Johnson, Pannay Guigley 5th/6th Renee Graves, Alexia Loughman 7th/8th Ken Hoover, Gabriella Stroplos 9th-12th Ted Poplos , Elizabeth Hawkins, Chris Apalodimas, and Brian Berretta Note from Father Simon: It is important that the children and their teachers receive Holy Communion first, so they may have as much time as possible to learn about our precious Faith. Parents, since we are now saying the Prayers Before Holy Communion together, please wait until these prayers have been completed before taking your children to the Narthex to line them up for Holy Communion. Once our youth have received, the ushers will dismiss the faithful row by row. Thank you for your assistance! HOPE/JOY Welcome to all the HOPE/OY families at Annunciation! HOPE & JOY are the children’s ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. HOPE is the ministry for the Kindergarten through 2nd grade children, & JOY, the Junior Orthodox Youth, is the ministry for the 3rd through 6th grade children. Since HOPE & JOY are ministries, the programs reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life. Please watch the weekly bulletin & the monthly Epistle for upcoming events! JOY As we begin a new 2018-2019 school year we want to welcome all JOY Members (Junior Orthodox Youth) to participate once a month in an activity together! All children Toddlers up to 5th grade and older siblings welcome too! Please mark your calendars for these future activities and watch for updates; any questions contact Presvytera Stephanie Thomas 209-640-1301 or [email protected]. October 27th: Pumpkin Picking at Cedar Hill Farms again!!! Thank you to Allison Vinograd for coordinating our October gathering! http://gocedarhillfarm.com/seasons/pumpkin-patch Don't miss this fun outing down to Hernando, MS meeting at Cedar Hill Farms at 1pm. We will be meeting inside at the playground and then we will be taking the hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick our pie pumpkin and see the corn maze and pirate ship playground. Hope to see you there! JOY 2018-2019 Calendar: October 27th- Cedar Hill Farms 1pm pumpkin patch social, Allison Vinograd host November TBD- Kellye Farris host December 2nd (tentative)- Christmas Caroling with GOYA to our shut-ins January TBD- Need Host Family and Activity Suggestion? February TBD- Making Valentines, Anne Schmitt host March TBD- Painting Rocks for St. Jude - Service Activity, Madeleine Donnelly host April 20th- Saturday of Lazarus (Divine Liturgy, breakfast, folding palm crosses, church cleaning) April 26th- Youth Retreat following Royal Hours (get a letter for excused absence of Religious Holiday from Fr. Simon) May TBD- Need Host for End of the Year Party!

What’s happening in GOYA? GOYA is open to all youth in grades 6th through 12th. We focus on fellowship, service, and how to bring our Orthodox teachings into our daily life. All are welcome!

October Activities Fall Break GOYA Room Clean Up Day Since many of us are on fall break this week, let’s gather at church and clean up the GOYA room. Look for more information soon!

Sunday, October 14 Ionian Village Meeting for Interested Parents and Students Ionian Village Summer Experience is an opportunity for students, grades 9-12, to travel to Greece for a 20-day excursion. For more information about IV, visit www.ionianvillage.org. We will meet in the GOYA room immediately after Sunday School

Saturday, October 27 Corn Maze and Cookout We’ll roast hot dogs and marshmallows around an open fire, there will be a pumpkin patch and a corn maze. Tom’s Farm in Rossville. www.tomsfarm.org

September Recap

We went to Main Event and showed off our bowling skills!

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Department of Religious Education (800) 566-1088 Ÿ religioused.goarch.org 2019 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Topics Junior Division (Grades 7–9)

1. Martyrs of the Church and some of the early monastics are both described as “athletes.” What does it mean to be an athlete for Christ? 2. On January 30 , the Church celebrates the Feast of the Three Hierarchs: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, and St. John Chrysostom. Select one of these Church Fathers and discuss his contribution to the Church. th

3. Discuss the significance of water in the Church – Baptism, Theophany, holy water, etc. – and what this suggests about our responsibility for the natural world. 4. Discus the new commandment of John 13:34: “Love one another, even as I have loved you…” What does it mean to love one another as Christ loved us? 5. In 1 Timothy 6:10, St. Paul writes, “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” How should Orthodox Christians relate to money and wealth? Senior Division (Grades 10–12)

1. Many of the Church’s services employ objects from the natural world (such as wheat, wine, oil, or water) in order to confer a blessing upon the faithful. Why does the Church do this, and what does this suggest about our responsibility for the natural world? 2. From ancient Greece to the present, politicians have aligned themselves with religious concepts and constituencies. How is an Orthodox Christian to discern whether today’s politicians do this out of genuine piety or in order to manipulate the electorate? 3. The hymns of the Church contain the whole of its theology. Pick one hymn from the Lenten or Holy Week period and describe how it speaks to you personally. 4. Describe how science and technology should always be at the service of humanity and, ultimately, of God, in harmony with His purposes. 5. In view of St. Paul’s exhortation in Colossians 3:16, “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom,” discuss the importance of being biblically literate today.

YOUNG ADULT LEAGUE

Since 2013, we have been on the forefront of creating and shaping Christ-centered, Kingdomoriented ministry that's been helping generations of Orthodox Christians around the world. Our Mission Y2AM helps introduce youth and young adults to Christ. Y2AM inspires them to live out their relationship with the Lord and His Church on a daily basis. We are a ministry team of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Take some time and listen to our Pop Culture Coffee Hour Podcasts at http:// www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/popculture. Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez talk about pop culture, theology, and whatever else is on their minds. They might even make you laugh. Maybe. “Pop Culture Coffee Hour” is a joint production of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Ancient Faith Radio. Other Y2AM great resources: The YouTube Channel series: The Trench https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbyQMR-_r8bLfaqiwxQ9sOpKhtHuiia0m The Ladder: a Blog https://www.y2am.org/web/blog/y2am/theladder Please follow us on our Facebook page https://bit.ly/2LDGqFB to find out what we’ve been up to and what’s coming next! October Barbeque Event We will be having a YAL BBQ Party at the Zambelis Home on Sunday, October 14th at 4:30 pm. Please contact Alexis Moore at 901-828-3982 or Kathy Zambelis at 901-359-1055 for questions.

You are invited to join us for Barbeque and Brew! Michael & Kathy Zambelis will be hosting an outdoor Barbeque at their home for our YAL group SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14th 4:30 pm 215 Andy Cove Collierville TN *RSVP to Kathy at 901-359-1055 Please let Kathy know what you will be bringing: Appetizer, Side dish or Dessert You are welcome to bring YOUR favorite BREW! Looking forward to seeing you there!

PARISH NEWS & EVENTS PASTORAL VISIT FROM HIS EMINIENCE METROPOLITAN NICHOLAS Oct 20th-21st † Church Sanctuary His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit will make a Pastoral Visit to our Parish on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st. During this visit, he will bless the work recently completed in the Sanctuary. Please mark your calendars for this visit. GREEK SCHOOL CLASSES BEGIN Greek School Classes will begin the week of October 8th. Please check with Despina for exact times and days for your class. PARISH ASSEMBLY The Fall Parish Assembly will be held on Sunday, October 28th, 2018 in Cotros Hall after Divine Liturgy. We will begin taking nominations for the 2019 Parish Council at that time.

September Notices Births: Elisabeth Anna Buring, September 2nd, Daughter of Jacob & Michele Buring Chrismations: James “Joseph” Moynihan,September 15, Sponsor Billy Benson Mary Moynihan, September 15, Sponsor Elaine Daniels Kailey “Kalliroe” Moynihan, September 15, Sponsor Elpinike Thomas Gracie “Photini” Moynihan, September 15, Sponsor Constance Poplos Abigail “Anastasia” Moynihan, September 15, Sponsor Zoe Johnson Penelope Moynihan, September 15, Sponsor Koren Deitz Weddings: Charles Smith & Emily Melonas, September 29th Deaths: Cornelia Varnavas, September 7th Memorials: Presvytera Bess Vieron, 1 Year Memorial, September 2nd Memorial Contributions (In Memory Of): Chris Demopoulos by: Ted & Stephanie Poplos Maria Futris Griffin by: Anna Paris Connie Ray by: Katherine Abraham, Ted & Stephanie Poplos Cornelia Varnavas by: Zoe Anaston, Maria Apalodimas, Anastasia Barlow, Jerry & Julia Couloubaritsis, Manuel & Susanna Peters

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AHEPA/MEN’S GROUP

Welcome to AHEPA! AHEPA Mission statement: To promote the ancient Hellenic ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, integrity, and family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism. Watch for our news and events coming later this fall!

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE October is an exciting month for the Daughters: We will be hosted one of our favorite events: our Penelope House Luncheon on October 14th. Proceeds from this luncheon goes to the Penelope House in Mobile Alabama. Please support this special event. Each year we are honored to support Lester Center by giving them Halloween Candy to offer a safe environment for children on Halloween Lester Center is a wonderful facility offering a place where students to go after school for homework help, sports, or any needed counseling. Of course, everyone always enjoys the wonderful AHEPA/DOP Baseball game and delicious BBQ dinner provided by the Vergos Family of the Rendezvous! Due to weather - we moved our Annual Picnic to the church hall this year! Even though we missed the fun baseball game, we did not miss out on FUN! All those who attended enjoyed all the inside games we had available, especially the "Corn Hole" Contest!! The winners were Billy & Carri Benson! What a wonderful tradition our church family enjoys every year! The Daughters Sisterhood Luncheon was such a wonderful success! We were so happy to have so many of our members as we as some newly reinstated members who will be joining us again. Our President Phani Mitchel served a delicious luncheon. Father Simon came and blessed our group as we begin our New Year,.

AHEPA & DOP SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES ANNUAL COMMUNITY PICNIC & CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AT MORTON’S MUSEUM

DOP SISTERHOOD LUNCHEON & INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE “ SOUP SUNDAY”

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14TH MENU ALL YOU CAN EAT “CORN CHOWDER” SOUP CRACKERS/DRINKS ALL DONATED PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT: PENELOPE HOUSE SHELTER, MOBILE AL. FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

Stewardship Report Our Archdiocesan Regulations and Parish By-Laws define Stewards as those who participate regularly in the life of the Parish, as well as contributing towards the financial well-being of the Parish by offering stewardship and/or filling out a Stewardship Card. Below is a list of all Stewards of the Annunciation. Those denoted with an (*) have submitted their Stewardship card to the Stewardship Committee. If you have not submitted a Stewardship Card, please contact the Stewardship Committee or the Church Office.

2018 List of Stewards Katherine Abraham Tiffany Adams *George & Theodora Alekos Zoe Anaston Speros Angelakis *Chris & Connie Apalodimas *Maria Apalodimas Michael & Annie Arcamuzi Nick & Anne Argol *John & Diane Avgeris Todd & Cyndi Bagatelas *Steven & Anastasia Barlow Matthew Barre & DoraThea Kastanas James & Olivia Beard, II Frank & Penelope Bennett *Billy & Carri Benson *Demetra Bitinis *John & Deborah Bookas Janet Boosalis *Shawn Branum *Angela Buchanan Claude Burdikoff Jacob & Michele Buring *Richard Caldwell Dean Carayiannis *Endy Carter *Mary Chagaris Catalin & Anca Chelsoi Cary Chiungos *John Chulos *Charles & Connie Cotros George & Laura Couloubaritsis Jerry & Julia Couloubaritsis *Elaine Daniels George Deitz & Kristine Wagner *Helen Demas Chris Demopoulos Chris & Shawn Demos Alexander Denton Anna Denton *Greg & Cyndi Detty *John & Madeleine Donnelly Andrew & Christina Douglas *Vasilios & Georgia Douklias Ioiannis Drosos & Regina Kolaitis Bruce & Helen Erskine Phillip & Kellye Farris *Nick & Marty Fox

*Pete & Jan Futris Steve & Zoe Futris *Evangelia Gallagher *Christina George *Bill & Niki Gikas Joanne Gikas Ronald & Patricia Grantham Alan & Renee Graves Kevin & Pannayiota Guigley Sarantos & Catherine Hatzigeorgiou Charles & Elizabeth Hawkins Laurentiu & Mihaela Herbei *Sandy E Herbert *Maria Hetos Spence Holland Tony & Ramonda Hong Nathan & Stephanie Hooker Ken & Vicki Hoover *Andrew & Leah Horvath Ann Alexander Howard Koula Hristopoulou *Cristina Hunter Dorothy Huston *Athena Jameson Al & Tina Jennings *Bill & Denise Joyner George & Dimitra Kakales Vasilios & Stavroula Kakales *Mary Kapos Jim & Despina Karas Antonios Karaziotis & Beverly Sanderson *Georgia Karris *Diane Kavelaras Erin Kay *John & Nancy Kay Maureen Kay *James Kennedy Nadar & Toni Khalaf Sarkis & Jenny Kish Bessie Kolapanas Harry & Jenny Koniditsiotis John & Cornelia Koniditsiotis *Kalliope Lefes *Tina Liollio George Limberakis Kevin & Alexia Loughman Samya Louza Tom & Emily Love

*Aklilu Maasho & Nigisti Amdetsion Irini Manousakis Pete & Amelia Maragos *Yolanta Matika Gus Mavraganis *James Scott McKee & Weilin XI *Bobby & Nicole McNulty Anshuman Mehrotra *Emily Melonas Peter & Kathryn Melonas *James & Susan Meng *Gus Michalas *Michael & Madeline Michalopulos Allen & Lydia Mims Tom & Phani Mitchell Mary “Toni” Montgomery *Alexis Moore *Mike & Maria Moore *Tommy & Kyndall Moore *Steven & Jennifer Morris Robert & Kathy Morrison Valerie Mosby Naji & Rebecca Nassif *Nick & Linda Nichols Michael & Linda Nix Mitch & Linda Obradovic Abraham Ogbasion Asmelash & Asmeret Ogbasion *Stefan & Mary Osborn Greg & Elaine Otto Sterling & Patricia Owen IV *Demetri & Elleni Papastefan Maria & John Papastefan Alexandra Pappas Andrew & Jenny Pappas Maria Pappas *Anna Paris *Dorothy Paris *Evangeline Paris Dennis & Odette Patrikios Basil & Bethany Paulus *Manual & Mary Beth Peters Manuel & Susanna Peters Spero & Elena Peters Derek & Marianthe Pilcher *Vasile & Maria Popa *Ted & Stephanie Poplos John & Maria Poulos *Chrysanthe Preza & Einir Valdimarsson Elizabeth Ramage *Scott & Nancy Reed Patrick & Katherine Riederer Alex Roiniotis James “Pete” Ruby Roxanna Sabghi Terri Sarantidis

*Eric & Anne Schmitt Theresa Schnepf Vasili & Luane Semos *Daniel Shipman Harry & Magda Sinis Tom & Susan Sinis *Harry & Catherine Skefos Vasilios & Eleni Skoutakis *Jimmy & Georgia Smith *James & Sophia Sousoulas *Thomas & Stasia Spentzas Pandora Stamson Steve & Joy Steckler *Dimitri & Mary Katherine Taras James Taras *Kosta & Loretta Taras *David & Christine Tashie George & Cecile Tashie *James & Nancy Tashie John Tashie Judd & Debbie Tashie Anastasia Terranova Amanuel & Brur Tesfazion *Lee & Yiota Theodore *Sophie Theodore *Fr. Simon & Presvytera Stephanie Thomas Gregg & Lorrie Tingle Andrew Tobias *Richard & Angela Tobias *Gabriel & Enosis Touliatos Sarah Touliatos Maria Trif PEtrisor & Angelina Tudor Millicent Underwood *Konstantine & Julia Valelis Mary Verges *Alex Vergos John & Ellen Vergos *Tasia Vergos Theodore Vergos Lee Vieron *Fr. Nicholas Vieron *Paul Vieron *Allison Vinograd *Stephanie Walker *Magdi & Amira Wassef Maria Wasserman *Vasiliki Whitten Helen Xenos Jeanne Ybos *Nick & Georgia Zaharopoulos *Chris Zambelis *John Michael Zambelis *Michael & Kathy Zambelis William & Julie Zdancewicz

As of September 30, 2018 2018 Stewardship Cards: 89 Stewards: 207 2018 Amount Pledged: $241,485.00 Amount Received to date: $189729.34 Amount Received from September: $18,063.34

As of September 24, 2017: 2017 Stewardship Cards: 94 Stewards: 204 Amount Pledged: $193,758.00 Amount Received to Date: $236,467.44 Amount Received in September: $15,021.00

OCTOBER 2018 SUNDAY

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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 Bible Study 4 5 2 Library Open Choir Practice 6:30 10:00 am—2:00 pm 6:30 pm pm—8:00 pm Elpis General Meeting 6:30 pm at home of Emily Love 9 10 11 12 Library Open 10:00 Choir Practice 6:30 - 2:00 pm pm—8:00 pm

7 THIRD SUNDAY OF LUKE Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am 40 Day Memorial for Chris Demopoulos Nursery Available 10:00 am—12:00 Noon Sunday School 11:00 am Coffee Fellowship hosted by the Thomas family for Elpinike & Christos on their birthdays DOP Board Meeting 12:00 Noon 14 SUNDAY OF THE SEVENTH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am 40 day Blessing _ Elisabeth Anna Buring Sunday School 11:00 am Nursery Available 10:00 am—!2:00 Noon DOP hosts Soup Sunday for Penelope House 12:00 Noon GOYA Meeting for Students & Parents e: 2019 Ionian Village Trip 12:00 Noon in Library YAL BBQ 4:40 pm at Home of Zambelis Family

8 Columbus Day Parish Offices Closed

15 Parish Council Meeting 6:15 pm

16 Library Open 10:00 - 2:00 pm

21 SIXTH SUNDAY OF LUKE Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am Pastoral Visit from His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas Nursery Available 10:00 am—12:00 Noon Sunday School 11:00 am Sts. Gerasimos & Demetrios Luncheon 12:00 Noon in Cotros Hall More Than a Meal Serving Team 3:00 pm—GSL

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23 Feast of Saint 24 Bible James Study 6:30 Orthros 9:00 am pm Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Library Open 10:00 - 2:00 pm

28 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF LUKE 29 OXI DAY Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am Nursery Available 10:00 am—12:00 Noon Sunday School 11:00 am Parish Assembly 12:00 Noon Coffee Fellowship hosted by the Detty family to honor Kalliope Lefes on her birthday

30 Library Open 10:00 - 2:00 pm

17 Bible Study 6:30 pm

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18 19 Young at Heart Luncheon 11:30 am Choir Practice 6:30 pm—8:00 pm

25 Orthros 6:00 pm Divine Liturgy 7:00 pm

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13 DOP Set up for Soup Sunday 10:00 am

20 Feast of St. Gerasimos Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Pastoral Visit from His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas Elpis Cooking & Set up for Luncheon 9:00 am 26 Feast of 27 Saint Deme- JOY Outing—Cedar trios Hill Pumpkin Patch 1:00 pm GOYA Event—Corn Maze & Cookout 5:30 pm at Tom’s Farms

FRIENDS OF THE METROPOLIS

When you support the Friends of the Metropolis

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Clergy/Parish Support

Fully fund the general expenses of the Metropolis office, including programs and travels.

Develop and provide instructional seminars and services for clergy and parishes.

Outreach/Missions

Youth Ministries

Create opportunities to introduce our faith to society. Participate in inter-Christian and interfaith activities. Provide quick responses to national and international disasters.

Support the youth & young adult ministries, including our summer camps, as well as the activities of a full-time Metropolis Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries.

Education

Leadership

Enhance various scholarship opportunities, adult education programs, and support Metropolis students at Hellenic College/Holy Cross.

Organize Clergy-Laity Conferences, Oratorical Festivals, Youth Worker and Religious Education Training, and Adult Education Seminars.

Hellenism

Special Programs

Develop programs for Hellenic Cultural Outreach, including language, history, and arts.

Continued website development, hospitality to visiting dignitaries, charity and philanthropy.

campaign, you are part of a greater outreach that proclaims with one universal voice that God is truly our hope and our rock of salvation. Because of your devotion to the Friends program, ministries and programs are implemented on a Metropolis-wide basis which strengthen and enhance our faith and our joint ministry of service. I would like to invite you to join forces with the faithful throughout the Metropolis of Detroit in support of the ministries which are part of the Office of the Metropolitan. Thanking you for your kind and generous response, I remain, with paternal blessings and prayers, +NICHOLAS Metropolitan of Detroit

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