Sunday Highlights: First Day of Sunday School 2017 - Agiasmo

Sunday School commenced this morning with an Agiasmo (Blessing of the Waters) for a happy, healthy and productive new school year.

A Bittersweet Farewell

Pauline and George Marinos were presented with an icon of the Virgin Mary by Fr. Nick at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy this morning as they bid farewell to our parish after serving the church in many capacities over the last 40 years. The Marinos' will reside in Florida.

 

Happy Birthday Fr. Nick

Wishing Fr. Nicholas all of God's blessings on the occasion of his birthday today. A birthday cake was shared with the community during the Agape hour. Χρόνια Πολλα!

 

Vespers for the Dormition in Danbury

Fr. Nick and Fr. Patrick participated in Vesper Services on Monday evening, August 14th on the eve of the Falling Asleep of the Virgin Mary at the Church of the Assumption in Danbury, CT.

 

Chrismation of Guilia Friscia

Guilia Friscia, the daughter of Tom and Eleni Friscia, was welcomed into the Orthodox Church by Chrismation on Sunday, July 2nd. May God bless Guilia and her family.

Greek Children's Orchestra Performs

Fr. Nick welcomed the Westchester County Greek Orchestra, under the direction of Thanos Kokkalas, who performed a concert in the Social Hall during the Agape coffee hour sponsored by the Skubas family.

 

Farewell, and Thank You!

Evangelia Roumoudi, who served as Greek School director for six years and taught the Greek language to both children and adults for the last 10 years, was honored  for her dedication and final year to the program. She was presented with an icon of the Three Hierarchs by the community. Evangelia is pictured with her family Dr. Nick Skubas and their children Ioanna, Apostolos and Matthew. The Skubas family will be moving to Cleveland, OH.

 

Philoptochos Board Members Sworn In

At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on June 18, the Oath of Affirmation was given to the 2017-2018 Philoptochos Board. Congratulations to all of the newly sworn members.