Christos Anesti!

Committees

    The Parish Council has authorized the formation of special committees to help in the coordination and administration of the church. If you feel you have a talent that can contribute to the health and growth of our community, please contact Steve Giannopoulos at 540.903.9579 or SteveGiannopoulos@hughes.net to chair or help with these committees:

• Altar Ministries                                 +  Architectural Improvements & Beautification
• Building (Maintenance & Cleaning)      + By Laws
• Communications                               +  Education
• Finances                                          + Full Time Priest
• Fund Raising                                    + Greek Festival
• Grounds                                           + Hospitality & Welcoming
• Long Term Planning                          + Youth Ministries
• Stewardship     

Iconostasio

- Click on the link to see some of the transformations that have occurred in the Nave. These include continuing improvements on the Iconostasio and the new Icons on the southern and northern walls. Please contact John Manolis at 373-0808 for more information or to sponsor the commission of an icon to grace our interior walls and our beautiful Iconostasio.

GOYA Activities

- +Saturday of Lazarus+   Everyone had a lot of fun after Liturgy. Thank you to the GOYA for helping with the Easter Egg hunt and and folding Palm Crosses. Go to the GOYA and JOY Webpages to see pictures.

- GOYA luncheon.  GOYA would like to thank everyone who participated in thier Fund raising Luncheon on 4 May. The lasagna was delicious and they learned a great deal about organizing this event and the fudns will help them continue in their Ministries.

Dance Troupe

- Danny Kartoudi and the Dance Troupe performed at the Chancellor Middle School Multi Cultural Fair on Thursday Aptil 17th. Pictures are posted on the Athenian webpage. Come after Services to learn the basics or if you feel like lining up arms and join the Troupe! If you want to learn more about the Dance Troupe, contact Danny Kartoudi at dannykartoudi@hotmail.com.

Altar Boys

-  Serving in the altar is a true honor and an unforgettable experience for all young men. The Holy Altar, behind the Iconostas, is where our gifts of bread and wine become the very Body and Blood of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Learn more how you can assist our priest, your parish and our Savior Jesus Christ and talk with a Parish Council member. We need you to assist Father John on the Altar. Please contact Nick Pappas to sign up for services.

Greek Fesitval Preparations

- There has been a lot of activity in the Kitchen during the week. Some happy, helping hands came together to prepare over 50 pans of Spanikopita and over 1000 Tiropita. And this weekend more people will be working on Koulourakia and Kourabiethes. There is still a lot of preparation work to be done and support needed on the days of the festival too. Please see a Parish Council member to volunteer your time and talent. Pictures from behind the scenes will be posted on the Greek Festival webpage.

Oratorical Festival

-  Andriana Lozier and Lydia Pappas (Senior Division) placed first and second at the Regional Oratorical festival Saturday, April 12th, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Virginia Beach. They will both advance to the Metropolitan Oratorical Festival on Saturday, May 17th at St Constantine and Helen, Annopolis MD. More information and pictures are posted on the website. Click on the title above to see the page.

AHEPA

- Congratulations to Kristen Bromaghim  and Lydia Pappas who were the Mary Washington Chapter nominees for the AHEPA Capital Division college scholarships. Good luck!

- Congratulations to Katie Nikitakis for her nomination as the Mary Washington Chapter representative to the AHEPA Academy. The Academy is a week long intensive workshop for high school juniors.

Philoptochos

-   We had a very terrific bake sale on Palm Sunday. Thank you to all the people (doners and purchasers) who made this event such as success. The proceeds will be used to help us carry out  all our philanthropic efforts.

-  If anyone has any questions feel free to call Mary Moody at (540) 891-9451

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