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S a i n t S o p h i a ’ s G r e e k O r t h o d o x C h u r c h 3 2 5 W a r i n g R o a d

S y r a c u s e , N e w Y o r k 1 3 2 2 4

P h o n e ( 3 1 5 ) 4 4 6 - 5 2 2 2 F a x ( 3 1 5 ) 2 5 1 - 1 6 5 4

Spiritual watchfulness and alertness. “Watch, there-fore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming” (Matthew 24:42)

I learned something new last week, and I want to pass it along to you in case you didn’t know. We’ve taken the old cupboards out of the “sink room,” the room going into the altar from the hallway, and installed new cabinets where the altar servers can keep their robes. Now they have a proper place to hang their robes, which is good. As Boris Tartakoff and I pulled the old cupboards out, we found some interesting things that had fallen behind, including a church newsletter from June 1996. In it, Fr. Costas Pavlakos wrote about the relics contained in the altar of our Church. This is what he said:

“Saturday, June 1st is the feast day of Justin the Philosopher. This saint’s relics were placed in the altar table of our church during the consecration. I would like to share a brief history of the life of Justin the Philosopher … Justin convinced the Roman Emperor Antonius with the written word to stop persecuting Christians. In his search for wisdom, Justin studied the Stoics, the Peripatetics and the Pythagoreans. He finally came to agree with Plato more than the others until he met a monk who revealed to him the Holy Scriptures. He then came to the believe that following Jesus Christ and helping others to this end was the highest purpose in life. However, he would not allow himself to be baptized until he could refute the arguments of the idol worshippers against the Christians. When he witnessed the martyrdom of several saints, he wrote his first apologia to the emperor which ended those persecutions. He saved lives in Asia by taking that decree there. He also convinced the next emperor, Marcus Aurelius, that Christians seek only souls and not lands to conquer. However, he was maligned by a pagan philosopher, Crescents, whom he had often battered in debates and never had a chance to present his apologia that challenged pagan philosophy. Crescents poisoned Justin while he was still in prison.”

Every church altar should have relics, but, well, some don’t. I thought that might be the case with our altar here at St. Sophia’s, but this answers the question. Our altar does have relics, the relics of a martyr from 166 AD. Along with the relics in our reliquary on the left side of the solea, now we have an additional blessing through the physical presence of this early and wise saint of the Church, Justin the Philosopher. As you stand before the throne of our Lord and Savior, St. Justin, pray to him for our community and for our souls! Your affectionate servant, Father David

Relics in the Altar OCTOBER 2019 NEPSIS

2019

Parish Council

Peter Manolakos President

Thomas Anthis Jr. Vice President

Dimitrios Kiritsis Secretary

Michael Copanas Treasurer

Robert Allen Nicholas Anastasiou

Joy Weatherup Anthis Stephanie Armatas

Dean Assimon George Nardone

Christopher Shiomos, OD James Telonis, MD

Honorary Board Members

James Sakezles Eleanor Theodore

VISIT THE

PARISH WEBSITE stsophias.org

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OXI DAY

October 28

IMPORTANT DATES

OCTOBER 2019 CHURCH CALENDAR

ST. GERASIMOS OF CEPHALONIA Sunday, October 20

9:00 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

ST. DEMETRIOS Saturday, October 26

9:00 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

VETERANS PLAQUE

In keeping with our past practice of honoring our veterans, we ask that any parishioners who have veterans in their families let us know who they are so they can be honored on our veterans plaque. Please do so by dropping off a copy of your veterans DD214 to the church office. If you or your family members name(s) are already on the current plaque, then you don't need to do anything. If you have any questions, please see Peter Manolakos, Parish Council President in church. Thank you.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E

Dear Parish,

They're back! On October 21 the scaffolding for the iconographers will go up in the nave. The iconographers are scheduled to begin work on November 5. The nave will be closed for services from approximately October 27 to November 30. All services during that time will be held either in the gym or in the chapel.

For those who have supported the iconography project, its completion is an exciting and welcoming event. This canopy of saints and holy events that looks down upon us as we pray and give glory to God will, for many, enhance the liturgical experience. By design, that experience engages all of our senses. Our icons help us as sensual beings to negotiate the road to Noesis, our attempt to become closer to God. To all of who believed in and supported this project, many thanks.

On a different but also very important note, I must report to you that the Meet and Greet held in September was a great success. Most of the organizations and ministries were able to recruit new participants to their cause. This type of renewed engagement belies what I hope is a new energy that seems to be percolating in the church. Parishioners are stepping up, leaders seem to be reinvigorated, looking to enhance the experiences of their groups. The youth groups all have ambitious schedules. The adult groups are increasing their membership. And, what is no small thing, people are having fun. Our Lord admonishes us to love one another. When love motivates us in our organizations and ministries, these activities also help us to negotiate the road to Noesis.

And from Noesis we go to the Parish Data System. All of you on the Parish email list received an email asking you to respond and update your personal data for our records in church office. Please take the time to do this as soon as you can. For those of you who are not online, the Parish Council will assist you to complete this task during coffee hour after Sunday Liturgy.

The fall General Assembly meeting will take place (if there is a quorum so please show up) on October 27. If you are thinking of running for the council but have questions about the duties, responsibilities, and time commitment, please feel free to contact me or see me at the coffee hour. I will be happy to sit down with you to fill you in. The Parish Council elections will be held on Stewardship Sunday, November 10th.

Once again the year flies by. We are in the final quarter. Please make sure that your stewardship obligations are up to date. This is especially true for anyone who wants to run for the Parish Council. Thanks to all who are devoted to Saint Sophia's. You are the lifeblood of the Parish. Yours in Christ, Peter Manolakos Parish Council President

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STEWARDSHIP

The Stewardship Committee has, with the approval of Father David and the Parish Council, adopted the following mission statement:

"To foster a culture of faithful giving of parishioners' time, talent, and treasure in order to preserve our inheritance, maintain our

facility, staff, ministries, and programs so that we insure the long- term flourishing of St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church.”

We adopted this mission statement and will constantly refer to it so that we do not lose sight of our task. Clearly the goals expressed by this statement are the goals that we all have for St. Sophia's. We can achieve them only by embracing them and working together.

On another note, please do not forget that to be a member in good standing for the General Assembly meeting, you must have made a 2018 pledge (signed pledge card) and fully fulfilled that pledge by the end of 2018 for the year 2018, and have submitted a signed pledge card for 2019. Anyone running for the Parish Council make sure your Stewardship obligations are up to date.

Thanks to all of you who generously give time, talent, and treasure to our community . It is our pleasure to join with you in helping St. Sophia's to flourish.

The Stewardship Committee

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Sunday, October 27 General Assembly Meeting

Sunday, November 10 Parish Council Elections

Stewardship Sunday Stewardship Sunday Breakfast

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ST SOPHIA'S NEEDS YOU!

We are all familiar with completing our Stewardship card every year, pledging to contribute a certain amount of money annually. But what other ways can we be Stewards of the church?

Another way is to serve on the Parish Council !

A few of the Parish Council responsibilities:

• Oversee the everyday operations of our church building.

• Sees that everything is in good repair.

• Assist at special functions as needed.

• Maintain the church finances

• Oversee the narthex operations. • Conduct all the necessary business of our organization.

Step forward and Run for a position on St Sophia's Parish Council !

Our committee looks forward to speaking with all interested parties. Contact information for the Election Committee is as follows:

Candidate ELIGIBILITY

1. A candidate for the Parish Council must be a member of the Parish for a minimum of one (1) year prior to Election Day (November 10, 2019).

2. Candidates, including their spouse, must have PAID THEIR STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE IN FULL FOR

THE 2018 YEAR, AND HAVE PAID A MINIMUM OF ¾ OF THEIR 2019 STEWARDSHIP

PLEDGE, AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE ELECTION (Saturday, October 26, 2019).

3. Applications may be obtained at the Church Office from the Secretary, a Parish council Member, or a Board of Elections member. Electronic copies are also available.

4. The application requires two (2) countersigning witnesses. Witnesses must be eligible voters, with their stew-ardship paid in full for 2018, and a completed and submitted Stewardship pledge card for 2019. It is the can-didate’s sole responsibility to verify their co-signers are in good standing per this rule to avoid embarrassment and disqualification.

5. The deadline for submitting candidate applications to any member of the Board of Elections or to the church office is on or before Sunday, October 20, 2019, when eligibility will be verified. Applications submitted after October 20, 2019, will not be accepted. Resume information will be published to the Community. A resume form is attached to the petition.

Diane Peters 622-3318 (H) dcpeters312@gmail.com

George Koulouris 445-0502 (H) 415-1889(C) GeorgeKoulouris@gmail.com

Liz Steinberg 447-4445 (C)l LSteinberg@signaltg.com

Jeanne Sarigiannis 699-4896 (H) jsarigia61@verizon.net

Alexandra Tavlarides 345-2301 (C) atavlar1@twcny.rr.com

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New Parish Data System Implementation Your Response is Needed for this Transition

We are well in the process of transitioning to our new Parish Data System that will more efficiently manage information on each parishioner of our church. To those that have already submitted a family registration form, we thank you for taking the time to enhance our data system.

At some point last month, you should have received an email with a link to simply review your family's information and update accordingly. If you did not receive that email, there are a few ways to update your information. There is an online link to the family registration form on the church website, http://www.stsophias.org/forms/registration-form. You may also contact Chris Shiomos at cshiomos@twcny.rr.com for that missing email or stop by our registration booth on Sundays during coffee hour to complete the form.

For those submissions that are received before October 13th, you will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate for the Philo-Sophia Bookstore. So, don't delay! Thank you in advance for your participation

SUPPORT OUR MISSION THIS FALL

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New Online Stewardship Contribution/Donation

Opportunity Available Now

It’s that time of the year again. The busy summer months are over, the weather is getting colder and St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church is ramping up for our fall stewardship drive. Many of our members make increased contributions during this time, and we appreciate those gifts. Along with our recent enhancements of our Parish Data System, you now have the opportunity to make your stewardship contribution or any donation through our online portal. This year, help support our stewardship drive by donating electronically. St. Sophia’s offers a variety of eGiving options that take the work out of giving. Make a one-time stewardship pledge or set up recurring gifts online from your computer or tablet by visiting our giving webpage at www.stsophias.org under “Online Donation”. Or give on the go with your smartphone using our GivePlus mobile app. Any stewardship contribution or donation made in the month of October will be processed without any bank transaction fees to the church. So, don’t delay!

Your stewardship pledge donations help fund our projects and events throughout the year. They also keep our doors open and our mission alive. Thank you for your generosity during this year’s fall drive!

SUPPORT OUR MISSION THIS FALL

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

Philoptochos is in full swing for our 60th anniversary year! We had a successful planning meeting in September and look forward to being active in delivering great programs to our St. Sophia community and committed to delivering on our philanthropic endeavors. Reminder that our Orthodox Prison Ministry Drive will continue through to Sunday, October 13th. When you see our lantern of hope, please respond with your heart! Give as much as you can, as often as you can. Check out our informational flyer on the candle stand and on the bulletin board! Sunday, October 20th is our annual Spaghetti Dinner that benefits the Jamesville Dewitt Ecumenical Food Pantry (JDEFP). Come with your family and enjoy the wonderful luncheon utilizing the delicious tomatoes from our Community Garden to make the sauce. Look out for the table on Sunday to get your tickets! On Saturday, October 19th, Philoptochos is sponsoring a wine tour. Philoptochos has procured a bus which will be stocked with food and beverages as we visit three wineries around Cayuga Lake. Stop by our table on Sunday to sign up. First come, first serve. The only cost is for the wine tasting tickets. Everything else is covered by Philoptochos. See Anna Romanowski or Floria Panels for information. In September, we finished the six week course on Living with Chronic Conditions. The program was wonderful. Starting on October 21st and going through Dec. 11th we are co-sponsoring another course: Fall Workout Program scheduled Monday and Wednesdays between 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. If you have arthritis, and/or you want to increase your strength, balance and posture come and join us! It is free of charge. Please contact Liz Steinberg (315) 447-4445 if you would like to join us. Finally, new members are always welcomed!

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PHILOPTOCHOS COFFEE HOURS

Everyone is invited to join us for Coffee Hour each Sunday following the Divine Liturgy. The list of ladies serving from October 6 through November 10 is listed below. If you are not able to help serve on the designated Sunday please find an alternate. If you are unable to find an alternate please contact Maria Allis at (315) 492-3783. If you are no longer able to serve at coffee hour contact Maria Allis to be removed from the volunteer list. If you would like to be added to the list of volunteers for coffee hour please contact Maria Allis at the above number.

Just a reminder that there will be no regularly sponsored Coffee Hours on Stewardship Sunday, Godparents Sunday and Cheesefare Sunday. Also, there will be no regularly sponsored Coffee Hours during the months of July and August.

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Fees for sponsoring a Coffee Hour are as follows, payable to Philoptochos:

$50.00 Fee Philoptochos will provide and serve the coffee, milk, sugar and juice.

Parishioner must provide pastries.

$150.00 Fee Philoptochos will provide and serve the coffee, milk, sugar, juice and pastries.

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October 2019 Ladies Volunteering To Serve Coffee Hour

A special thank you to the following ladies of our community who have volunteered to donate their time to serve coffee:

October 6, 2019

Georgia Kousmanidis, Helen Kovacevski, Anthoula Malelis, Zoe Malelis

October 13, 2019

Katina Levos, Georgia Marinos, Frieda Meskos, Patricia Meskos

October 20, 2019

Pasta Dinner—No Coffee Hour

October 27, 2019

Anastasia Mihou, Vickie Mihou, Floria Panels, Garyfallia Papageorge

~ Also, for the first two weeks of November 2019 ~

November 3, 2019 Diane Peters, Angela Potamianos, Zoia Robinson, Anna Romanowski

November 10, 2019

Elizabeth Sakellariou, Jeanne Sarigiannis, Vicky Shiomos, Margaret Scopelianos

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Sunday, October 20, 2019 after Divine Liturgy

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Tickets: $10.00 Adults

$5.00 Children 6 to 12 FREE Children 5 & Under

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Menu: Baked Ziti, Meat Balls, Salad, Bread, Beverage and Dessert

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Take Out Available

Enjoy a great meal! Support a great cause!

To Benefit JDEFP Jamesville Dewitt Ecumenical Food Pantry

PHILOPTOCHOS

COSTUME

JEWELRY

DRIVE

Attention ladies, we are still at it, collecting costume jewelry for our ever popular upcoming costume jewelry sales! Costume jewelry donations are accepted year round to the Church office, to the attention of Kathy Harmand.

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PHILOPTOCHOS

CLOSET

CLEANOUT

Philoptochos continues to collect gently used clothing and household goods for the poor and less fortunate in our area. For this ongoing charity drive, look for the collection boxes that are located in the lower lever. Donated items can be dropped off at any time—just stop by! These donations are greatly appreciated by the recipients. Thank you for your donations to this very worthy cause.

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PHILOPTOCHOS FALL WORKOUT PROGRAM

Do you suffer from Arthritis?

Would you like to increase your strength, balance & posture?

How about preventing falls,

reduce stress & increase relaxation?

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU !

Sponsored by OASIS and Philoptochos

FREE—There is No Charge for this program

This program begins on Monday—October 21, 2019 and continues through Wednesday—December 11, 2019

We will meet in the Lower Level Social Hall On Mondays & Wednesdays

from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

If you are interested…. Contact Elizabeth Steinberg at (315) 447-4445

Registration is Required

UPDATE ON PHILOPTOCHOS CHARITY CAMPAIGN FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRY

We've had a very positive response from the congregation on this collection for Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry. Will you help us make our goal of $1,000 dollars? You still have two Sundays in October to contribute. Final collection is Sunday, October 13. Remember, we may not be able to visit a prisoner but we can all certainly support an organization that sees the face of Christ in the incarcerated, affirms their dignity and enlightens their future. Be a part of this transformation!! Yours in Christ, Toni Dalakos, program coordinator

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CHOIR

Choir Rehearsal is held on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm

and we welcome everyone to join our Choir

JAMESVILLE DEWITT ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY

The Jamesville Dewitt Ecumenical Food Pantry depends on the generosity of the community to meet the needs of families who use the pantry every month

Following are Food Items needed: Pasta Sauce, Canned Vegetables, Fruits, Pasta or Rice Side Dish Packets,

Potato Side Dishes, Soups, Tuna, Peanut Butter, Canned Pasta Meals, Hamburger Helper, Baked Beans, Canned Red Kidney Beans,

Pancake Syrup, Juice, Canned Fruit, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Mustard, Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa Mix, Cake Mix, Cookie & Brownie Mix, Frosting, Oatmeal

Following are Personal Hygiene Items needed: Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Body Wash, Toilet Paper, Kleenex

Thank you for your generosity and support!

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Join Us For

GREEK SCHOOL

Wednesdays

at 5:30 PM

October 2019 Memorials

Eternal Be Their Memory

October 6, 2019

• Memorial Service for Andrew Voutsinas (1 Year)

October 13, 2019

• Memorial Service for Athena Tzivani Zhang (3 Years)

October 27, 2019

• Trisagion Prayer for Fotios Panagiotatos (14 Years)

SUNDAY SCHOOL

NEWS

We are off to a good start at Sunday School. We look forward to a wonderful year. For October, we will hold classes immediately after Communion through 11:45 am. Please make sure that your children get to the head of the line for taking communion and/or to get their adithero so they get to class. If you have not registered your child, there are forms on the foyer area table and the teachers will have forms. I would like everyone to fill out a form this year and would appreciate your cooperation. Also, on the table will be the Sunday School Calendar that lists the classes and special events that have been scheduled to date.

Sunday School Classes: After communion to 11:45am

• Oct. 6th

• Oct. 12th – Group Sunday School at the Lower Level – Special Project on the Church Layout

• Oct. 19th

• Oct. 26th Yours in Christ, Liz Steinberg Sunday School Director

August 2019 Sacramental Registry

Baptism

• Athanasios Son of Matthew & Alexa Estock

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October 2019 Coffee Hours

October 6, 2019

• In Memorial of Andrew Voutsinas given by the family

October 13, 2019

• In Memorial of Athena Tzivani Zhang given by the family

Mark Your Calendars !!!!!!!

JOY ORNAMENT

MAKING

Saturday—Nov 23

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Sponsored by JOY

FALL

HARVEST

PARTY

For St. Sophia’s Youth

Open to All Age Groups

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Lower Level Church Social Hall

Bring your little pumpkin

to our patch of fun!

Games, Prizes, Crafts & Treats!

Church appropriate

costumes please!

no devils, scary costumes or

inappropriate attire

thank you!

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JUNIOR GOYA

Open to ALL Saint Sophia Youth

in 5th Grade to 8th Grade

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Junior GOYA Fall Event

(Parents Included)

APPLE PICKING at Beak & Skiff

Monday—October 14, 2019

(Columbus Day)

Meet at 10:00 am

at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard

Lafayette, New York

R.S.V.P. you are coming to either:

Mary Scaringe (315) 480-5178

Theone Kalkinis (315) 383-3298

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Mark Your Calendars

for our NEXT MEETING :

Sunday—October 6, 2019

after Church Services

AHEPA News Chapter #37 Syracuse, NY

Greetings AHEPANS and Parishioners. As we move forward with our events, we are looking to another successful year. We met and worked hard, exchanged ideas and planned our events during the summer meetings in June, July, and August and now we can enjoy the fruits of our labors. We thank you for the sacrifices you are making, out of your busy lives and the continued support you give to our AHEPA Chapter 37, to our Parish and our community. We have accomplished a lot with the great teamwork existing in our organization. Our AHEPA Home is a model as to how a project of its’ kind should be run. Our AHEPA 37 Syracuse Foundation is supporting many worthwhile projects for needy people in our community. Our chapter has an active role in the AHEPA District 6 (N.Y. State) and at the National Level. We have contributed for the aide of the fires in Attica –Greece, contributed for the support of the Greek Independence Day Parade in N.Y. City, provided, support/attended conferences at St. Basil’s Academy, and continuing the growth of our scholarship fund which benefits our parish youth, and honoring all veterans by various programs. We can stop here because the list can go on and on. You and your families have done it and continue doing. We preserve the values of our Orthodox Faith and Hellenism. Our membership growth since April 2019 is at 50%, where other organizations have negative growth or are at a standstill. There is no limit of what we can accomplish as we continue working together for a common cause. You are encouraged to attend our Initiation Luncheon Event on October 19th Saturday 1:00 pm at the lower level of our church. At that time we will have the privilege to have with us visitors from various N.Y. chapters, distinguished guests such as George Pappis - Past President Albany chapter, Mike Koutsourades - President Albany chapter, Demi Pamboukes -Past Governor District 6, Chris Pappis - District 6 Secretary, Lou Katsos -District 6 Governor, and Thomas Dushas -Supreme Governor of region 3. This is more than a regular initiation meeting, as we will have the honor of having our chapter acting as host of a Regional AHEPA Meeting. Please make your reservations to attend by contacting me by October I, 2019 by phone, text, or e-mail. Take the time to read the letter of yours truly and Brother Lou Katsos, AHEPA D6 Governor, which went out to the entire district, so you can realize the important role of our chapter. Thanks to you is working. Sincerely, Mike Labatos, President AHEPA Chapter 37 315-427-7628 AlphaRealtyOfSyracuse@gmail.com

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AHEPA News Chapter #37 Syracuse, NY

From: Louis Katsos, AHEPA D6 Governor

To: AHEPA D6 Leadership

Brothers please mark your calendars for an upcoming AHEPA Ritual of Initiation by AHEPA Chapter 37 that as with all Ritual Initiation events, we consider very important. To the extent that both I and Brothers Tom Dushas Region 3 SG., Demi Pamboukes D6 PG., and Chris Pappis D6 Sec. will be in attendance and as distance at times keeps us from meeting more often we ask that the other Chapter Officers and members, particularly from the region attend, if it works with your schedule. After the Initiation and lunch, Brother Tom and I would like to have a brief discussion with those in attendance on the latest relating to AHEPA, Regional District 3 and the District 6 initiatives we are taking, as well as upcoming D6 events. Enclosed please find Brother Michael Labatos’, President of AHEPA Chapter 37, invitation to Chapter 37’s upcoming Ritual of Initiation.

Fraternally yours, Brother Lou Katsos, AHEPA District 6 Governor

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To: AHEPA D6 Leadership

Dear Brothers,

AHEPA Chapter 37 in Syracuse cordially invite you to our special Initiation event 1:00 pm Saturday October 19th at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church 325 Waring Road Syracuse, N.Y. We are honored that we will have with us Brothers Lou Katsos D6 Governor, Chris Pappis D6 Secretary, Demi Pamboukes D6 Past Governor, Tom Dushas Supreme Governor Region 3 and brothers from chapters within our District. We will start with refreshments followed by the Initiation Ritual of new members followed by lunch, and continue with a brief regional meeting/discussion as suggested by Supreme Governor Tom Dushas and Governor Louis Katsos. Place your reservation with Brother Michael Labatos, President AHEPA Chapter 37 AlphaRealtyOfSyracuse@gmail.com 315-427-7628

Fraternally yours, Brother Michael Labatos, AHEPA Chapter 37 President

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ATTENTION ALL VETERANS

HELLEN (GREEK) VETERANS AMERICAN VETERANS

AHEPA Chapter #37 would like to identify Hellen (Greek) and American Veterans of St. Sophia’s Parish. This event includes deceased Veterans also.

An event “Honor The Veterans” will take place November 9, 2019—Saturday 1:00 pm at the gymnasium of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Deadline for registrations, reservations and materials to be in is October 1, 2019. You do not have to be an AHEPAN to participate.

Please fill the registration form and mail to St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church and write on the envelope, attn: AHEPA Chapter

or email to Michael Labatos at AlphaRealtyofSyracuse@gmail.com Veterans First Name __________________________ Last Name _________________________

Please circle one: Deceased? Yes No If deceased full name of person filling this form: _______________________________________

Veterans or Fillers Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ email ________________________________ Phone ___________________________________ Circle one: Where served - Hellas (Greece) or USA Years served from _______ to ________ You may provide old pictures, new pictures and a short story of the Veteran Circle one: Branch of service- Army Navy Airforce Marines National Guard

Military rank ______________________ Number of people attending the event _________ Person making the reservations: Name _______________________________________________

Phone ________________________________ email ___________________________________

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OCTOBER 2019

Program Schedule For Cable Television All Programs Air on Spectrum (Time Warner) Cable Chanel 98

in Onondaga County

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Sunday Programs at 7:00 pm

Oct 6—Worship in the Old Testament Oct 13—Worship in the Old Testament Oct 20—The Church as the Kingdom of God Oct 27—The Beautitudes

Monday Programs at 7:00 pm

Oct 7— Orthodoxy & Other Faith Traditions Oct 14— Orthodoxy: Faith in Action Oct 21—The Orthodoxy Faith on Social & Moral Issues Oct 28— Saints & Martyrs in the Orthodox Church

Family Classic TV Sponsored by St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church

Sundays at 6:00 pm ~ Sir Lancelot with William Russell Sundays at 6:30 pm ~ The Adventures of Robin Hood with Richard Greene Sundays at 8:00 pm ~ Cisco Kid with Duncan Renaldo & Leo Carrillo (2 episodes) Thursdays at 8:30 pm ~ Sherlock Holmes with Ronald Howard Fridays at 8:00 pm ~ Jim Bowie with Scott Forbes (2 episodes)

And on Verizon FIOS Chanel 29 in Onondaga & Cayuga Counties… Sunday Programs at 6:30 pm & 7:00 pm

(with a repeat on Thursday at 8:30 pm & 9:00 pm)

Sunday Programs at 6:30 pm (with a repeat on Thursday at 8:30 pm)

Oct 6— The Glory Suffered Oct 13—The Glory Revealed Oct 20—The Glory Shared Oct 27—The Glory Proclaimed

Sunday Programs at 7:00 pm (with a repeat on Thursday at 9:00 pm)

Oct 6—Creation History in Genesis, part 14 Oct 13—Creation History in Genesis, part 15 Oct 20—Creation History in Genesis, part 16 Oct 27—Creation History in Genesis, part 17

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FOR YOUNG ADULTS In Their Twenties

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church—October 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY 6:00 PM BOOK STUDY

2 5:30 PM GREEK SCHOOL 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL

3 6:00 PM PARAKLISIS

7:00 PM BIBLE STUDY

4 5 10:00 AM GOYA PITA MAKING 2 :00 PM TO 6:00 PM AHEPA CAFENION

6 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 3RD SUNDAY OF LUKE GOYA PITA SALE JUNIOR GOYA MEETING

7 8

9 5:30 PM GREEK SCHOOL 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL

10

11 12 10:00 AM ROMANIAN LITURGY

2 :00 PM TO 6:00 PM AHEPA CAFENION

13 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY SUNDAY OF THE ECUMENICAL COUNCIL

14 JUNIOR GOYA EVENT 10:00 AM APPLE PICKING AT BEAK & SKIFF APPLE ORCHARD IN LAFAYETTE 5:30 PM JESUS PRAYER GROUP

15 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY 6:00 PM BOOK STUDY

16 5:30 PM GREEK SCHOOL 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL

17 6:00 PM PARAKLISIS

7:00 PM BIBLE STUDY

9:30 PM COLGATE OCF

18 19 1:00 PM AHEPA EVENT INITIATION LUNCHEON

5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS

20 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 6TH SUNDAY OF LUKE

ST. GERASIMOS OF CEPHALONIA

SPAGHETTI DINNER TO BENEFIT JDEFP

21 5:30 PM JESUS PRAYER GROUP

22 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY

23 5:30 PM GREEK SCHOOL 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL

24 10:00 AM—2:00 PM SPIRITUAL COURT 6:00 PM PARAKLISIS

7:00 PM BIBLE STUDY

25 JOY SPONSORED

FALL HARVEST PARTY 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

26 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY ST DEMETRIOS 2 :00 PM TO 6:00 PM AHEPA CAFENION 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS

27 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 7TH SUNDAY OF LUKE

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

28

OXI DAY

29 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY

30 5:30 PM GREEK SCHOOL 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL

31 6:00 PM PARAKLISIS

7:00 PM BIBLE STUDY

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PHILOPTOCHOS BUS TRIP TO

CAYUGA LAKE WINERY

1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM PHILOPTOCHOS

FALL WORKOUT PROGRAM

1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM PHILOPTOCHOS

FALL WORKOUT PROGRAM

1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM PHILOPTOCHOS

FALL WORKOUT PROGRAM 1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM PHILOPTOCHOS

FALL WORKOUT PROGRAM

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church—November 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS

3 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 5TH SUNDAY OF LUKE TRAY COLLECTION FOR STS. COSMAS & DAMIAN

4 5:30 PM JESUS PRAYER GROUP

5 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY 6:00 PM BOOK STUDY

6 5:30 PM GREEK SCHOOL 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL

7

8

9 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY ST. NEKTARIOS NOON AHEPA LUNCH EVENT

5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS

10 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 8TH SUNDAY OF LUKE PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY STEWARDSHIP BREAKFAST

11

5:30 PM JESUS PRAYER GROUP

12 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY

13 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 5:30 PM GREEK SCHOOL 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:00 PM YOUTH COMMITTEE MTG

14 6:00 PM PARAKLISIS 7:00 PM BIBLE STUDY

15 NATIVITY FAST BEGINS

16 10:00 AM ROMANIAN LITURGY 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS

17 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 9TH SUNDAY OF LUKE

18 5:30 PM JESUS PRAYER GROUP

19 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY 6:00 PM PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING

20 5:30 PM GREEK SCHOOL 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL

21 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY ENTRANCE OF THE THEOTOKOS 6:00 PM PARAKLISIS 7:00 PM BIBLE STUDY

22 23 10:00 AM GOYA PITA MAKING

10:00 AM JOY ORNAMENT MAKING

5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS

24 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 13TH SUNDAY OF LUKE GOYA PITA SALE

25 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY ST. KATHERINE THE GREAT MARTYR 5:30 PM JESUS PRAYER GROUP

26 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY

27 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL

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29 30 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY ST. ANDREW FIRST CALLED APOSTLE 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS

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VETERANS DAY

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

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