July Aug 2012 newsletterR - Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek

The Word - July/August, 2012
Faith
comes
by
hearing
and
hearing
by the
Word of
God.
Romans 10:17
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Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
In Brief
Summer hours have begun in
church.
Orthos is at 8:30
and Liturgy at 9:30.
Growing up as the Daughter of an
Immigrant Priest and Presvytera.
By: Presvytera Katerina Sitaras Makiej (
I want to share with you what it was like to grow up as the daughter of an immigrant Greek
Orthodox Priest and Presvytera.
My father, The Very Reverend Fr. Nicholas Michael Sitaras of blessed memory, was one of
nine children, born in Chios, Greece. His Father was a Greek Orthodox Priest, Fr. Michael
Nicholas Sitaras, and my Yiayia was Presvytera Sophia.
My father was ordained a Priest in 1953 and served in Greece after graduating from Risario
Scholei (Seminary) in Athens, Greece. He served in Chios for seven years and was then invited to serve the Greek Orthodox Church in America by Archbishop Iakovos. His first parish
was in Morgantown, West Virginia where I was born. During his career, he also served in
Ohio, North Carolina, Maine, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Plans are being made for
Vacation Church School,
August 6, 7 & 8.
If you would like to assist, conMy mother, Presvytera Irene Manikas Nicholas Sitaras, was also born in Chios. She is very
tact Dorothy Hatzikonstantis at talented at painting, drawing, cooking, chanting, singing, gardening, and has a special love
dhatzis@verizon.net
and insight for animals.
I am the youngest of four children; Sophia, Michael, Stelios, and me, Katerina. We are all
named after our grandparents, of course. My brothers both became Priests and I married a
Priest, Fr. Christopher Makiej. My sister Sophia is married to Bill Agapion, (not a Priest, if
you can believe it). My mother lives with them now in North Carolina.
See schedule on page 3
GREEK FESTIVAL 2012
September 15,16
Please email Andrea LynchZaimes at
lynch-zaimes@comcast.net
to see how you can help
make this a great success.
Visit our web site for more
information on our church.
www.andoverorthodox.org
My father is remembered as a charming man who loved people. He always had wonderful
stories to share and he was the life of the party. My parents loved traveling and visiting
friends. They knew people everywhere and we would drive places all the time. My mother
was his co-pilot in every way. They enjoyed doing many things together. On our long drives
to see friends and celebrate liturgies, my father would quiz her on Byzantine music and ask
her to chant certain hymns by heart. She would know anything he asked her, every note and
word. He would delight at her satisfaction and joy when she chanted the hymns. And, of
course, they would then break out into chant together. It was like living in a musical. And, of
course, they would also sing beautiful Greek songs that I also am so glad I learned from them.
Many times, my mother would be my father’s chanter in Church and I, naturally, would be
right at her side, learning all the hymns and chanting with them.
My father started and gathered several parishes in Florida from Fort Myers to Melbourne to
Hollywood. On Saturdays we would drive from Fort Pierce to different places to celebrate a
liturgy for a young congregation. Then we would drive back to Fort Pierce on Saturday night
so that “Baba” could celebrate the liturgy in Fort Pierce on Sunday. When I say liturgy, I
mean orthros as well. That’s on Saturday and Sunday, because in the 70’s, most people only
had one car. Everyone had to be ready very early. So by the end of the weekend, I had chanted lots of hymns with my parents.
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PARISH DIRECTORY
Clergy
Fr. Christopher Makiej,
Parish Priest
Dn. Sal Fazio
Parish Deacon
Parish Council
Ed George, President
John Terzakis, Vice President
Jim Panagas, Secretary
Robert Trant, Treasurer
Chris Alexandrou
Leonard Banos
Jim Demetroulakos
Maria Gudinas
Jean Koulouris
Nicholas Miminos
Valerie Murphy
Steve Pithis
Peter Souhleris
Buzz Stapczynski
George Tasiopoulos
Philoptochos
Sandra Spanos Johnson, President
Chanter
Telly Papanikolaou
Choir
John Fugarino, Director
Organist
David Harvey
Altar Boy Captain
Panos Coufos
Sunday School
Dorothy Hatzikonstantis, Director
Greek School
Voula Nikitas
Christian Lending Library
Rachel Pantely, Director
GOYA Advisors
Connie Vergados, Sue Terzakis, Gina LaFortune
GOYA President
Panos Coufos
JOY Advisor
Patty Trant
Youth Choir
Pres. Katerina Makiej
Book Store Manager
Elaine Demetroulakos
Church Office
Karen Davies
Internet Ministry
Nick Kalanzakos
AHEPA
Steven Pithis
Daughters of Penelope
Elaine Kevgas
College Fellowship
Telly Papanikolaou
Young Professionals Ministry
John Makiej
Facilities
George Perakis
Archons
James Lolos
Telly Papanikolaou
Growing up as the Daughter of an Immigrant Priest and Presvytera.
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My parents served the Church with deep devotion and love. It was a beautiful touching witness of service to God. They served with joy and enthusiasm and they taught me so much
through their example. And I, too, serve with my husband, Fr. Chris, with that joy, love,
and excitement.
My father’s chanting and celebration of the liturgy was like art. It surpassed art because he
had such humility. The Holy Spirit moved in him, and his voice had this rich deep timbre
and beauty. When we humbly use our gifts to glorify God, He blesses us, and then, we truly
shine. And for Holy Week there are no words to describe the beauty. When “Baba” would
process around the Church on Holy Thursday chanting “Simeron Kremate”, (Today Being
Hung On The Cross) with the Cross of our Lord on his back, the tears would pour from my
eyes. Then on Good Friday we chanted the Lamentations and I had the honor of wearing
my white dress and being a “Myrofora”. (How thrilling)! On Holy Saturday we would
brighten the darkness with “Defte Lavete Fos”, (Come Receive the Light), and just when
you thought it couldn’t get any better, we chanted the hymn of all hope and joy, “Xristos
Anesti”, (Christ Is Risen) as we celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord.
As incredibly rewarding as our life in Church was, my most precious personal memories
were with my family at my sister’s home in Greensboro, NC. We would gather for holidays
and summer vacations. We would get together in her living room after our delicious meals
and sing and chant. My brothers played guitars, my parents played mandolin, I played piano, my sister conducted, and we all sang. And my parents would tell great stories of their
youth and our youth, tell jokes, laugh, and show love and affection for each other. We still
gather at Sophia’s house, at least twice a year, and it is so wonderful because now our children will have memories like these too.
Growing in Christ, and growing in my relationship with my husband and children are the
most important things in my life. When we focus on these things, we will be whole people
and we can then be vibrant members in our parishes and communities.
I especially love the music of our Church and have recorded two CD’s of Byzantine Chant
in English and Greek. I feel so blessed to have been able to do this. Music is very powerful
and I feel a calling to make our Byzantine music more available to people. My parents
taught me through their example to use my gifts to glorify God. In this way, we spread joy
and love and find our purpose in this life.
Fr. Chris and I have been so blessed to have our sons, Nicholas, 13, and Michael, 11. It is
so incredible to watch them grow in Christ, and use their talents to glorify God. We are so
proud of them.
While it is my priority to care for them, it is still important to continue to grow as a person.
It is important for my children to see me grow as a person, too. So, I manage to continue
practicing music. And although it is certainly a blessing to practice Byzantine music, I also
love Classical, Musical Theater, Greek Art and Folk Songs, and popular songs. And I serve
the Church by singing in our Choir, conducting the Youth Choir, leading Women’s Faith
and Fellowship discussion, teaching Greek School, and teaching voice and piano privately.
Sometimes I am invited to sing at other Churches throughout the Archdiocese, and it really
is rewarding. When God gives you a gift, it is important to give it back.
With Cable and Internet TV, another vehicle is available to get the message of the Gospel
out to the world. Fr. Chris and I discuss topics that pertain to our lives and faith in a show
called “Orthodox Life Today”, broadcast right here in Andover on Cable TV and on the
Internet through our YouTube channel. Check it out.
My parents are wonderful and have filled my life with love and warmth. They have taught
me through their example what really matters in life. With the grace of God, they showed
me how to find my purpose. It is my desire to do the same for my sons. With the wonderful
man I married, it is happening. Glory to God!
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Elizabeth Xaros Bigelow, Editor
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The Bookstore
Parish Council Notes
Dear Friends,
Much of the Parish Council’s June meeting focused on plans
for our upcoming Greek Festival. A two-day event is planned
this year (September 15 and 16) which will offer all the usual
fun-filled and delicious attractions. We hope you have
marked your calendars and told your friends and neighbors
about it. And better still, we hope you have carved out at least
an hour or two to volunteer. Andrea Zaimes, Pam Smith and
other Festival Committee members stand ready to sign you
up for what will be a wonderful display of food and
culture. However, it’s made wonderful largely by the coming
together of our entire community which is needed to staff the
Festival’s many features. List-serve notices will be issued
throughout the summer seeking your support and donations,
so watch for them!
We wish to inform parishioners that the bookstore will be closed
for the months of July and August, opening again the Sunday after
Labor Day, September 9th. Also, we are planning to be available
for Festival attendees during the weekend of September 15th. Do
come by and say hello and view some of our new items. If, during
the summer you find that you need something we could help you
with, please feel free to e-mail me at elained5@comcast.net.
Elaine Demetroulakos
Bookstore Manager
The Andover Country Day School has moved into the classroom area, and is getting ready for its opening on September
17. They will spend the summer unpacking and preparing for
the start of the school year. We welcome the program which
has educated children ages 2.9 to 5 for over 43 years. In getting ready for them, we did a good deal of housekeeping and
rearranging of storage areas, which was badly needed. If you
take a walk through in early or mid-September, I think you’ll
enjoy seeing the area that will house the School as well as our
own Sunday school and Greek school children.
We hope you are enjoying the season, and will continue to come
to church in July and August. While Fr. Chris is on Sabbatical
leave, visiting clergy will celebrate liturgy with us each week.
Happy Summer!
Ed George,
Parish Council President
Greek School
Graduation
Metropolis of Boston (MBC) Summer Camp 2012
(for youth ages 8-18)
Family Camp: July 5th-July 8th
All ages, campers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult)
Session 2: July 9-July 15, Youth Session: Ages 8 - 18
Session 3: July 16-July 22, Youth Session: Ages 8 - 18
Session 4: July 23-July 29, Youth Session: Ages 8 - 18
Session 5: July 30-August 5, Youth Session: Ages 8 - 18
Session 6: August 6-August 12, Youth Session: Ages 8 - 18
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Save The Date
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Philoptochos
Floral Workshop
Fundraiser
October 18, 2012
7:00 PM
Looking for a little something special to
Spice up your holiday table??
Join us for a fun-filled workshop on how to
Add a cute showpiece to your holidays!
Philoptochos
I, along with Diane Miminos, will be attending the Clergy-Laity conference in Phoenix, Arizona, July 1-4. We are both
looking forward to meeting with sisters from chapters all over
the country. In the fall I will report back on the exciting news
from the conference.
Katie Cook and Irene Rooks are busily planning our fall fundraiser set for October 18th. Elaina Berry will be teaching us
how we can make a beautiful fall floral display. Save the date
and remember to bring a friend!
The Word
Volume 14, Issue 6
Published monthly except August and January by
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church,
71 Chandler Road Andover, MA 01810
Phone 978-470-0919 vFax 978-470-0239
The date of our annual potluck dinner in September has not
been determined yet as I am waiting for school open house
dates to be set to prevent a conflict. Look for the date in the
September The Word.
Periodicals postage paid at Andover, MA.
Permit No. 022-997. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
Sts. Constantine & Helen Church.
I wish you all a restful, happy summer.
With Sisterly Love,
Sandra Spanos Johnson
Elizabeth Xaros Bigelow, Editor. exbigelow@aol.com
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High School and College Graduates 2012
High School Graduates
We are proud
of you!
College Graduates
John Bigelow - UMass-Amherst/B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Philip Johnson - Boston College
Athena Lynch - Simmons College/B.S. in Nursing
(cum laude)
Kathryn McArdle - Suffolk University/B.S. in Journalism
Alexa Moccia -- Boston University
Vincent Patsios - Endicott College
Matthew Pescatore -Doctorate in Pharmacy/University
of Rhode Island (summa cum laude)
Michael Primes - Bentley University/B.S.Finance
(magna cum laude)
Victoria Vasilakis - UMass-Amherst/Commonwealth
Honors College (summa cum laude)
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Nicole Callahan - UMass Amherst
Karina Camargo - College of the Holy Cross
Panos Coufos - Northeastern University
Tory Gabriello - Fairfield University
Jason Jani - Fairfield University
Colin Johnson - Trinity College
Nicholas Kalantzakos - Plymouth State College
George Pantazopoulos - Lesley University
Alexandra Popken - Pace University
Nicholas Rogers - University of Denver
Charles Serpa - Fairfield University
Samantha Spalaris - Johnson & Wales University
Nicole Zohdi - Boston University
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Stewardship
Sunday School News
The Gift of Giving by Dr. Charles Stanley
Sunday School Updates
We hope you are all having a wonderful summer vacation! We
had a great Sunday school graduation day followed by the family
picnic. Right now we are busy preparing for our Vacation Church
School Adventure! We hope you can all make it!
Do you respond immediately to a need by saying, “What can I
do? How can I help solve this need?” You may have the gift of
giving.
Sunday School Calendar Ahead:
August 6-8 – Vacation Church School
A person in the Bible who exemplifies the gift of giving is
Matthew. There are several reasons I believe Matthew had this
gift. First, he has more to say in general about giving than any
other New Testament writer.
Second, he offers more wise counsel about giving, and he is
the only one who makes the statement that our giving should
be done in “secret.” And third, he is the one who addresses the
issue of misuse of money and resources. As you look at the
Gospel of Matthew, you will find a great deal of information
about money, finances, material possessions and the proper
use of our resources.
Welcome to the Andover Country Day School!
The Andover Country Day School has moved in! They will be
settling in over the next month or two and getting set up for the
start of school in September. The downstairs will be very colorful
and busy! Thank you all for your help in preparing for the arrival
of our new community members. Please see me if you have any
questions or concerns. We may not have thought everything
through and will welcome any questions and suggestions to make
it a rewarding and welcoming relationship.
Characteristics of someone with the gift of giving:
·
Thrifty - they will spend their money wisely, not
wasting money that could otherwise be used for ministry
purposes.
·
Resourceful - they will find a way to see a need met.
·
Contented - they will be content with what they have.
·
Punctual - they recognize that it is better to meet a
need quickly than to allow a need to grow into an even
greater need that requires more resources.
·
Tolerant - they can often “give and take” in areas
where others sometimes find it difficult to be flexible.
·
Cautious - They often research carefully their investments.
·
Thankful - They appreciate what
they have and are grateful when they are
used by God to meet a need.
Vacation Church School! The Amazing Desert Journey!
Please register your students’ participation in Vacation Church
School this summer from August 6-8. It is a great time for students to enrich their faith during the summer season through lessons, singing, crafts, games, dinner, and fellowship. If you would
like to volunteer, please contact Dorothy Hatzikonstantis or Diana Koster, especially if you plan to stay each night while waiting
for your children. Join the fun!
QUICK REGISTRATION!!!
Just email us with your children’s name(s), age, t-shirt size and
any allergies. We’ll get them enrolled and just fill out the formal
registration form the first night! Email Lynne Karagianes at
lmk1010@comcast.net .
Have a Wonderful and Safe Summer!
Excerpt from Ministering Through
Spiritual Gifts
Mrs. Hatzikonstantis
d.hatzis@verizon.net
VESTMENTS DONATON
Fr. Christopher will be ordering one
new set of vestments from Greece.
If anyone is interested in donating
them, approximately $900, please
call the church office and speak to
Karen, or speak to Fr. Christopher
upon his return from Sabbatical.
THANK YOU!
To Arthur & Diane Demoulas – Stadium Liquors
for their generous donation of Communion Wine
Thank you.
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ότι όλες τις θεραπείες και τα θαύματα τα
επιτελούσαν με μαγικές τέχνες. Τότε οι Άγιοι
εμφανίσθηκαν στον αυτοκράτορα όπου όχι
μόνο ομολόγησαν την πίστη τους αλλά και
κατάφεραν να αλλάξουν και τον ίδιο μετά τις
θεραπευτικές τους ενέργεις και στον ίδιο.
Συγκεκριμένα, ότνα ο Καρίνος ανέκρινε τους
Άγίους το πρόσωπο του μετατοπίστηκε προς
την ράχη του. Επανήλθε όμως μετά την
προσευχή των Αγίων. Όσοι είδαν το θαύμα
εκείνη την στιγμή πίστεψαν και ο Καρίνος
τους έστειλε πίσω στους συγγενείς τους με
τιμές. Δυστυχώς όμως φθονήθηκαν και από
τον ίδιο τον δάσκαλό τους που τους είχε μάθει
την ιατρική επιστήμη, γιατί είχαν αποκτήσει
πολλή δόξα. Αυτός τους προσκάλεσε σε ένα
βουνό για να μαζέψουν δήθεν κάποια
θεραπευτικά βότανα και εκεί βρήκε ευκαιρία
και τους θανάτωσε.
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Η ΑΓΙΑ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ
Η Αγία Κυριακή ήταν κόρη τουΔωροθέου και
της Ευσεβίας. Αυτοί ήταν άτεκνοι και
παρακαλούσαν τον Θεό να τους δώσει παιδί.
Πράγματι, αυτός ευδόκησε και το χριστιανικό
ζευγάρι απέκτησε ένα κοριτσάκι. Γεννήθηκε
ημέρα Κυριακή για αυτό και της έδωσαν το
όνομα Κυριακή. Κατά τον διωγμό του
Διοκλητιανού, το έτος 282μ.χ. οι γονείς της
συνελήφθησαν, και μετά από ανάκριση
βασανίστηκαν και αποκεφαλίστηκαν από τον
Δούκα Ιούστο. Η δε Κυριακή παραπέφθηκε
στον Καίσαρα Μαξιμιανό και από εκεί στον
άρχοντα Βιθυνίας Ιλαριανό, ο οποίος της
υπενθύμισε ότι η ομορφιά της είναι για
απολαύσεις και όχι για βασανιστήρια. Τότε η
Κυριακή του απάντησ娨 « Ούτε στην ομορφιά
μου , ούτε στην νεότητά μου δίνω την
παραμικρή προσοχή. Και τα λαμπρότερα από
τα επίγεια είναι προσωρινά. Σήμερα έπαρχε
είμαι όμορφη, αύριο μια άσχημη γριά. Να
κάνω λοιπόν κέντρο της ζωής μου την
ομορφιά μου? Για αυτό στο λέω
έπαρχε¨ήμουν και θα είμαι πάντα χριστιανή».
Εξοργισμένος ο επάρχος έδωσε διαταγή να την
βασανίσουν σκληρά και τέλος να την
αποκεφαλίσουν. Αλλά εκείνη παρέδωσε το
πνεύμα της στον Κύριο πριν ακόμη
αποκεφαλιστεί.
Απολυτίκιο
‘Αγιοι Ανάργυροι και θαυματουργοί
επισκέψασθε τας ασθενείας ημών, δωρεά
ελάβατε δωρεά δότε ημίν.
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ΑΓΙΟΙ ΚΟΣΜΑΣ ΚΑΙ
ΔΑΜΙΑΝΟΣ ΟΙ ΑΝΑΡΓΥΡΟΙ
Οι Άγιοι Κοσμάς και Δαμιανός ήταν ιατροί
στο επάγγελμα και παρείχαν ιάσεις σε όσους
είχαν ανάγκη. Για αντάλλαγμα δεν έπαιρναν
χρήματα αλλά ζητούσαν από τους ασθενείς
τους να πιστέψουν στον Χριστό. Κάποιοι
όμως διέβαλαν τους Αγίους στον αυτοκράτορα
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PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIPS
FOR OUR ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL!!
June 2012
Dear Friends,
Our parish Annual Grecian Festival will take place the weekend of September 15th and 16th at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Andover, MA. An important component of the festival will be the PLACEMAT SPONSORSHIP. The placemats
will be placed on every food tray and will be seen by thousands who will attend the festival throughout the weekend.
We kindly ask that you consider becoming a sponsor by submitting your business card or personal greeting. A $250 donation will
reserve your space on the placemat. Be sure to act quickly as there is limited room on the placemat. All festival proceeds will benefit
the many ministries of the parish. Please keep in mind we can only accept business cards and personal greetings in black and white
due to copying constraints.
Kindly complete and return the form to the address on the bottom of the form together with your check payable to: “Sts. Constantine
& Helen Church” no later than September 1, 2012.
If there are any questions or if you would like to send your sponsorship via email, please call 978-375-9976 or email:
nicholasmiminos@hotmail.com.
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you at the festival!
Sincerely,
Nicholas T. Miminos Fr. Christopher Makiej
Placemat Chairman Parish Priest
____________________________________________________________________________________
Name_______________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone___________________________________________________________________________
( ) Business Card Enclosed
Greeting_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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STS. CONSTANTINE & HELEN
VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL 2012
EMERGENCY CONTACT/ALLERGY INFORMATION
(Please print)
Name: _________________________________DOB _______Age ___
Medications your child is allergic to:
______________________________________________________________
Does your child have any food allergies? ___________
If yes, please list them and give details.
______________________________________________________________
Name: _________________________________DOB _______Age ___
Medications your child is allergic to:
______________________________________________________________
Does your child have any food allergies? ___________
If yes, please list them and give details.
______________________________________________________________
Name: _________________________________DOB _______Age ___
Medications your child is allergic to:
______________________________________________________________
Does your child have any food allergies? ___________
If yes, please list them and give details.
______________________________________________________________
Name: _________________________________DOB _______Age ___
Medications your child is allergic to:
_____________________________________________________________
Does your child have any food allergies? ___________
If yes, please list them and give details.
______________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian(s): __________________________________________
Phone Number(s) where you can be reached during VCS:
__________________ _________________ _________________
Please list an adult familiar with your child that we may call in an emergency if you cannot be reached.
Name: _________________________ Phone #: _________________
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Mon – Wed
August 6th – 8th
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Saints
For Children
Constantine and Helen
Ages 4-12
Greek Orthodox Church
Invite a Friend!
THE AMAZING DESERT JOURNEY!
Join us for three evenings full of fun, fellowship, lessons, arts & crafts,
music & singing, games & recreation, and spiritual growth.
PLEASE...register by July 27th. The cost is $25 per child or $50 per family.
Food, prizes and a theme T-shirt are included.
(T-shirts are not guaranteed with late registration.)
Questions or Want to Volunteer? Contact Diana Koster, (781) 942-1992, dvlamis@yahoo.com or
Dorothy Hatzikonstantis, 978-851-8604, d.hatzis@verizon.net
---------------------------------------------------Cut and send Form to: Sts Constantine & Helen Church - VCS, 71 Chandler Rd., Andover, MA, 01810
Make check payable to Saints Constantine & Helen Church VCS
VCS REGISTRATION FORM
Name: ____________________________________________ Age: ____________
Name: ____________________________________________ Age: ____________
Name: ____________________________________________ Age: ____________
Name: ____________________________________________ Age: ____________
Address: ___________________________________________ Phone: _________________
T-shirt Sizes & Quantities:
Youth 6/8 (YS) ____ 10/12 (YM) ____ 14/16 (YL) ____ 16/18 (YXL)/Adult S ____ Adult M____ Adult L ____
Parent's Name: ______________________________ Email: __________________________
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July 2012
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Sunday
1
Orthros 8:30
Liturgy 9:30
Monday
2
Wednesday
Tuesday
3
4
Thursday
5
Friday
Saturday
6
7
Metropolis
Family Camp
July 5 - 8
8
Orthros 8:30
Liturgy 9:30
9
10
11
12
13
14
17
18
19
20
21
24
25
26
27
28
Metropolis
Summer Camp
July 9 - 15
Session 2
15
Orthros 8:30
Liturgy 9:30
16
Metropolis
Summer Camp
July 16 - 22
Session 3
22
Orthros 8:30
Liturgy 9:30
23
Metropolis
Summer Camp
July 23 - 29
Session 4
29
Orthros 8:30
Liturgy 9:30
30
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Metropolis
Summer Camp
July 30 - Aug 5
Session 5
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August 2012
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Monday
5
Orthros 8:30
Liturgy 9:30
6
Wednesday
Tuesday
Dormition of
the Theotokos
Sunday
7
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
Metropolis
Summer Camp
Aug 6 - Aug 12
Session 6
Vacation Church School
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Orthros 8:30
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Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
September 16 and 17
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There is something for everyone to enjoy!
Greek food, Music and dancing, a market place,
church tours, children’s games and much more.
There are many ways for all parishioners,
young & Old, Big & Small, to help make this festival a huge Success!
Food Prep Sessions: Spanakopita, Pastichio, Moussaka, Pastry
Advertising and Publicity
Church Grounds Clean up and pruning
Cooking Demonstrations
Donations coordinator
Kid’s Area
Marketplace coordinator…….and so much more!!
Let us know early if you would like to be a part of our
church’s largest event of the year
Saints Constantine & Helen
Greek Orthodox Church
71 Chandler Road
Andover MA 01810
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