The Greek Orthodox
Church of Our Saviour
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Sunday, April 3, 2022
This Sunday We Observe:
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Theodosia and Irene the Martyrs
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Gospel and Epistle
Readings
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Readings for 4/3/2022
Orthros Gospel Reading: John 20:11-18
At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that He had said these things to her.
Epistle Reading:St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20
BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to himself, saying, "Surely I will bless you and multiply you." And thus Abraham, having patiently endured, obtained the promise. Men indeed swear by a greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he interposed with an oath, so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible that God should prove false, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Gospel Reading: Mark 9:17-31
At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a dumb spirit; and wherever it seizes him it dashes him down; and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid; and I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able." And he answered them, "O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me." And they brought the boy to him; and when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And Jesus asked his father, "How long has he had this?" And he said, "From childhood. And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you can do anything, have pity on us and help us." And Jesus said to him, "If you can! All things are possible to him who believes." Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!" And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, "You dumb and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and never enter him again." And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out, and the boy was like a corpse; so that most of them said, "He is dead." But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. And when he had entered the house, his disciples asked him privately, "Why could we not cast it out?" And he said to them, "This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting." They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, after three days he will rise."
Κυριακή, Απρίλιος 3, 2022
Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 20:11-18
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, Μαρία δὲ εἱστήκει πρὸς τῷ μνημείῳ κλαίουσα ἔξω. ὡς οὖν ἔκλαιε, παρέκυψεν εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον καὶ θεωρεῖ δύο ἀγγέλους ἐν λευκοῖς καθεζομένους, ἕνα πρὸς τῇ κεφαλῇ καὶ ἕνα πρὸς τοῖς ποσίν, ὅπου ἔκειτο τὸ σῶμα τοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦ. καὶ λέγουσιν αὐτῇ ἐκεῖνοι· γύναι, τί κλαίεις; λέγει αὐτοῖς· ὅτι ἦραν τὸν Κύριόν μου, καὶ οὐκ οἶδα ποῦ ἔθηκαν αὐτόν. καὶ ταῦτα εἰποῦσα ἐστράφη εἰς τὰ ὀπίσω, καὶ θεωρεῖ τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν ἑστῶτα, καὶ οὐκ ᾔδει ὅτι ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐστι. λέγει αὐτῇ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· γύναι, τί κλαίεις; τίνα ζητεῖς; ἐκείνη δοκοῦσα ὅτι ὁ κηπουρός ἐστι, λέγει αὐτῷ· κύριε, εἰ σὺ ἐβάστασας αὐτόν, εἰπέ μοι ποῦ ἔθηκας αὐτόν, κἀγὼ αὐτὸν ἀρῶ. λέγει αὐτῇ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· Μαρία. στραφεῖσα ἐκείνη λέγει αὐτῷ· ῥαββουνί, ὃ λέγεται, διδάσκαλε. λέγει αὐτῇ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· μή μου ἅπτου· οὔπω γὰρ ἀναβέβηκα πρὸς τὸν πατέρα μου· πορεύου δὲ πρὸς τοὺς ἀδελφούς μου καὶ εἰπὲ αὐτοῖς· ἀναβαίνω πρὸς τὸν πατέρα μου καὶ πατέρα ὑμῶν, καὶ Θεόν μου καὶ Θεὸν ὑμῶν. ἔρχεται Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ ἀπαγγέλλουσα τοῖς μαθηταῖς ὅτι ἑώρακε τὸν Κύριον, καὶ ταῦτα εἶπεν αὐτῇ.
Ἀνάγνωσις Ἐπιστολῆς:Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 6:13-20
Ἀδελφοί, τῷ Ἀβραὰμ ἐπαγγειλάμενος ὁ θεός, ἐπεὶ κατʼ οὐδενὸς εἶχεν μείζονος ὀμόσαι, ὤμοσεν καθʼ ἑαυτοῦ, λέγων, Ἦ μὴν εὐλογῶν εὐλογήσω σε, καὶ πληθύνων πληθυνῶ σε. Καὶ οὕτως μακροθυμήσας ἐπέτυχεν τῆς ἐπαγγελίας. Ἄνθρωποι μὲν γὰρ κατὰ τοῦ μείζονος ὀμνύουσιν, καὶ πάσης αὐτοῖς ἀντιλογίας πέρας εἰς βεβαίωσιν ὁ ὅρκος. Ἐν ᾧ περισσότερον βουλόμενος ὁ θεὸς ἐπιδεῖξαι τοῖς κληρονόμοις τῆς ἐπαγγελίας τὸ ἀμετάθετον τῆς βουλῆς αὐτοῦ, ἐμεσίτευσεν ὅρκῳ, ἵνα διὰ δύο πραγμάτων ἀμεταθέτων, ἐν οἷς ἀδύνατον ψεύσασθαι θεόν, ἰσχυρὰν παράκλησιν ἔχωμεν οἱ καταφυγόντες κρατῆσαι τῆς προκειμένης ἐλπίδος· ἣν ὡς ἄγκυραν ἔχομεν τῆς ψυχῆς ἀσφαλῆ τε καὶ βεβαίαν, καὶ εἰσερχομένην εἰς τὸ ἐσώτερον τοῦ καταπετάσματος· ὅπου πρόδρομος ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν εἰσῆλθεν Ἰησοῦς, κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἀρχιερεὺς γενόμενος εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα.
Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ: Μᾶρκον 9:17-31
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἄνθρωπός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ λέγων, διδάσκαλε, ἤνεγκα τὸν υἱόν μου πρός σε, ἔχοντα πνεῦμα ἄλαλον. καὶ ὅπου ἂν αὐτὸν καταλάβῃ, ῥήσσει αὐτόν, καὶ ἀφρίζει καὶ τρίζει τοὺς ὀδόντας αὐτοῦ, καὶ ξηραίνεται· καὶ εἶπον τοῖς μαθηταῖς σου ἵνα αὐτὸ ἐκβάλωσι, καὶ οὐκ ἴσχυσαν. ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς αὐτῷ λέγει· ὦ γενεὰ ἄπιστος, ἕως πότε πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἔσομαι; ἕως πότε ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν; φέρετε αὐτὸν πρός με. καὶ ἤνεγκαν αὐτὸν πρὸς αὐτόν. καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὸν εὐθέως τὸ πνεῦμα ἐσπάραξεν αὐτόν, καὶ πεσὼν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἐκυλίετο ἀφρίζων. καὶ ἐπηρώτησε τὸν πατέρα αὐτοῦ· πόσος χρόνος ἐστὶν ὡς τοῦτο γέγονεν αὐτῷ; ὁ δὲ εἶπε· παιδιόθεν. καὶ πολλάκις αὐτὸν καὶ εἰς πῦρ ἔβαλε καὶ εἰς ὕδατα, ἵνα ἀπολέσῃ αὐτόν· ἀλλ᾿ εἴ τι δύνασαι, βοήθησον ἡμῖν σπλαγχνισθεὶς ἐφ᾿ ἡμᾶς. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ τὸ εἰ δύνασαι πιστεῦσαι, πάντα δυνατὰ τῷ πιστεύοντι. καὶ εὐθέως κράξας ὁ πατὴρ τοῦ παιδίου μετὰ δακρύων ἔλεγε· πιστεύω, κύριε· βοήθει μου τῇ ἀπιστίᾳ. ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὅτι ἐπισυντρέχει ὄχλος, ἐπετίμησε τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ λέγων αὐτῷ· τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἄλαλον καὶ κωφόν, ἐγώ σοι ἐπιτάσσω, ἔξελθε ἐξ αὐτοῦ καὶ μηκέτι εἰσέλθῃς εἰς αὐτόν. καὶ κράξαν καὶ πολλὰ σπαράξαν αὐτὸν ἐξῆλθε, καὶ ἐγένετο ὡσεὶ νεκρός, ὥστε πολλοὺς λέγειν ὅτι ἀπέθανεν. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς κρατήσας αὐτὸν τῆς χειρὸς ἤγειρεν αὐτόν, καὶ ἀνέστη. Καὶ εἰσελθόντα αὐτὸν εἰς οἶκον οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτων αὐτὸν κατ᾿ ἰδίαν, ὅτι ἡμεῖς οὐκ ἠδυνήθημεν ἐκβαλεῖν αὐτό. καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· τοῦτο τὸ γένος ἐν οὐδενὶ δύναται ἐξελθεῖν εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ. Καὶ ἐκεῖθεν ἐξελθόντες παρεπορεύοντο διὰ τῆς Γαλιλαίας, καὶ οὐκ ἤθελεν ἵνα τις γνῷ· ἐδίδασκε γὰρ τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ὅτι ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοται εἰς χεῖρας ἀνθρώπων, καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν, καὶ ἀποκτανθεὶς τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ἀναστήσεται.
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Schedule for
April 2nd - April 8th
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Great Vespers
Saturday, April 2nd | 5:00 pm
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Great Compline
Tuesday, April 5th | 7:00 pm
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Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Wednesday, April 6th | 6:30 pm
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Great Compline
Thursday, April 7th | 7:00 pm
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Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos
Friday, April 8th | 7:00 pm
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Sunday, April 3
Memorial
Nicholas Camarinos – 40 Day Memorial
Offered by: Panagiota Camarinos
Stelios Bachas – 40 Day Memorial
Offered by: Candace & Spyro Athanasoulis
Nancy Staiano – 40 Day Memorial
Offered by: John Staiano
Baptism
Andrew Malitsis
Parents: Lauren & Nicholas Malitsis
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Please Help Us Keep Our Church
a Safe Place for All
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Our Church is Mask Optional, including our Schools
As you are aware, on February 10 New York Governor Hochul lifted the indoor mask mandate but postponed the decision for schools. This week Governor Hochul also lifted the mask mandate for schools pre-K through grade 12 in New York. With this recent decision, our entire church and all ministries, including our Sunday School, Hellenic School, and Preschool, have now moved to mask optional.
We thank you for your cooperation and patience.
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To contact the Church Office/Secretary email:
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His Eminence
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
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With the blessing and presence of
HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP ELPIDOPHOROS OF AMERICA
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Join us as Archon George Demacopoulos interviews Sergei Chapnin, a former Moscow Patriarchate insider, who offers a candid assessment of the inner workings of the Moscow Patriarchate and its role in the invasion of Ukraine. The discussion will include a pastoral reflection by His Eminence, Archbishop Elipidophoros of America.
What is the relationship between the Moscow Patriarchate and Putin's government? How has the Patriarch's development of the Russki Mir (Russian World) ideology fueled the Kremlin's imperialist aspirations? On what basis does the Patriarch claim to be protecting "Traditional Values" against a godless West? And are there alternative voices within the Russian Church?
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Father Elias Villis
Chancellor of the Archdiocesan District
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Father Elias Villis, Chancellor of the Archdiocesan District
represented His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros
at the Hellenic-American Heritage Night in Honor of Greek Independence with my brother clergy of Nassau County, New York. Special thanks to Father John Lardas for organizing an amazing event! ΖΗΤΩ Η 25Η ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ – ΖΗΤΩ ΤΟ ΕΘΝΟΣ!
March 29, 2022
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Greek Independence and
the Journey of Greek Americans
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2021 marked the Bicentennial Anniversary of Greek Independence. This historical event recognized the struggles and sacrifices of Greeks two centuries ago and the impact Hellenes continue to have in the world. This celebration is a great reminder that history can be used as inspiration for the future.
The video provides a baseline timeline of events dating back to the Greek War of Independence, and includes the immigration story of Greeks coming to America and the current contributions Greek Americans and Phil-Hellenes are making in the world. This overview is meant to educate and inspire future generations of Hellenes and Phil-Hellenes all over the world to better understand the universal principles of Hellenism which will enable them to understand the origins of democratic thinking, independent thought and the pursuit of lifelong learning. This approach is instrumental in producing worthy members of our community who will continue to pass on these wonderful gifts for future generations to come.
We express our gratitude to the Pissios family for their generosity and support in making of this video. Their story of immigration, struggle and success in America is an inspiration to all in our community and especially to our youth.
Through dialogue and cooperation, we hope to highlight a message of unity of purpose through this initiative. We must continue to be grounded in our glorious history and feel an exceptional sense of pride while finding ways to continue to support our local Greek organizations and use our history to inspire the future.
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HCHC Announces
2022 Honorees
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HCHC Announces 2022 Honorees
Two extraordinary individuals will receive honorary doctorates at the 2022 Commencement exercises of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology on May 21. Their very different but equally impressive accomplishments are deserving of this special honor and the gratitude not only of HCHC, but of all Greek Orthodox Christians in America.
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Clergy-Laity Congress 2022
Young Adult Conference
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Clergy-Laity Congress 2022:
Preparations Focus on theme of
“Legacy, Renewal, Unity”
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The Clergy-Laity Congress Committee, under the direction of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and Co-Chaired by Chrysanthy Demos and Nick Karacostas, continues its preparation of this summer’s Centennial Congress. While preparing this historic Centennial Congress, His Eminence’s theme of “Legacy, Renewal, Unity” has been built into all parts of the program.
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GOCOOS Greek Market
Sunday, April 3rd
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Church of Our Saviour
Stewardship
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Stewardship is a personal responsibility and prayerful commitment that each and every Christian makes in order to support the Church. Stewardship helps us understand that God is the true owner of our possessions, and each of us is accountable to God for the acceptable care and use of those possessions.
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To make your online donation towards your
2022 Stewardship,
please click on the appropriate links below.
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For questions about your stewardship pledge or more information on becoming a steward of the Church of Our Saviour, please contact: George Soterakis by CLICKING HERE.
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Our Next Blood Drive
Sunday, April 10th
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Andrea Needs Our Help
to Conquer Cancer!
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Midnight Run
April 8th
Midnight Run outreach to the homeless of New York City!
If you are interested in joining us please contact Father George Hazlaris by CLICKING HERE or (917) 923-8111 as we need to plan in advance for our volunteers.
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Ladies Philoptochos
Society of Rye
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IOCC
School Kit Lenten Drive
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To place a Tsoureki order please contact:
Or visit the Philoptochos table in Marros Hall after Divine Liturgy
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Come visit our table in Marros Hall
following Divine Liturgy
If you have any questions about Philopotochos Stewardship please click here to contact Kathy Staten
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Our Philoptochos chapter has introduced an ongoing food drive as part of the Stewards of Creation Project. Chapters have been asked to select a project with environmental emphasis to honor the visit of His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew, the “Green Patriarch”.
All donations will go to Don Bosco Community Center Pantry.
Look for the green leafy box as you walk into church!
April Donation:
Small Cans of Tuna
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Youth Ministry
HOPE, JOY AND GOYA
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GOYA
(Age 13 yrs. - 18 yrs.)
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ALL
TEENAGE CHILDREN
JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY
FOR TEEN SEMINAR
AFTER HOLY COMMUNION
IN THE LIBRARY
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REGIONAL
GOYA LENTEN REATREAT
ST. GEORGE NORWALK, CT
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Save the Date and Register Today:
Archdiocesan District Olympics
Friday, May 27th - Sunday May 29th
Suffolk County Community College
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Register you child for the
Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan District Olympics
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Apply for the
Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan District Olympics Scholarship
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The Hellenic School
2022 Dinner Dance Journal
If you are interested in placing an ad in the Journal please
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Hellenic School News
School Celebration a Real Triumph!
Our Hellenic School celebrated the Annunciation of the Theotokos and the Anniversary of the Greek Revolution of March 25, 1821, for Greek Independence in a magnificent way on Saturday, March 26 in Marros Hall!
Close to 250 Parents, relatives, and supporters of the School inundated the Hall at 12:00 pm when Protopresbyter Elias Villis commenced the celebration with the prayer, “ Ti Ypermaho “ and our national Anthems!
The enthusiastic audience included Fr. George, Mrs. Athena Krommidas, the Pres. of the Highest Council of Greek Education of the Archdiocese, and our Parish Council Pres. Mr. Greg Alexopoulos and members of the Ecclesiastical Board, Col. Andonis Neroulias, School Board Chair snd Members of the Board, Mrs. Peggy Panagos, President of the PTO snd Members of the Board, Presbytera Melanie Billis, Philoptochos Pres. Mrs. Doulie Zimmer, ex graduates, and many grandparents came to enjoy the show snd applaud our Teachers and students!
Congratulations to all our Teachers snd students for an unforgettable patriotic program of Greek traditional dances, songs, plays, poems, and more!
Those present witnessed a real triumph in our school!
Here are some pictures: of the celebration:
Protopresbyter Elias Villis, our Proistamenos, led the students with both flags into the Hall!
Notice the pride of our students dressed in the traditional costumes of Amalia snd Evzonas!
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To let us know if you are interested in joining the
2022 Project Mexico Team
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Archdiocesan District Summer Camp
CAMP SAINT PAUL
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All young adults ages 18 and older
please consider applying for Camp Saint Paul Staff
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Camp Saint Paul
Registration is Now Open
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What is Real Christian Faith?
(Sunday of Saint John Climacus)
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Please Remember Your Church
In Your Will
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For more information on Estate Planning
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Coffee Hour
Sponsorship
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Would you like to sponsor a coffee hour?
to email the church office to schedule your Sunday Coffee Hour Sponsorship.
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and Offer a Prayer for a Loved One
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The Greek Orthodox Church of Our Saviour
2195 Westchester Avenue Rye, New York 1058
Protopresbyter Elias G. Villis
Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Presbyter George Hazlaris
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