Nativity of the Theotokos
Greek Orthodox Church
P.O. Box 3383
Fredericksburg, VA 22402
Telephone: (540) 548-2665

Proistamenos:
Fr. John Stefero
(703) 719-0768
jstefero@hotmail.com

Parish Council President:
Elizabeth Skinner
(540) 898-3260

Sunday, April 6, 2008
4th Sunday of Lent
St. John of the Ladder

Bible Readings:
Epistle: Hebrews 6:9-12
Gospel: Mark 9:17-31

Today's Epistle Read by:
Katie Nikitakis

   FINANCIAL REPORT
Sunday   March 30, 2008
Attendance:                  92
Candles:           $  299.50
Tray:                  $  124.50
Stewardship:   $1,000.00
Donations:          $   50.00
Memorials:        $  100.00

Easter Cards:   $  275.00
Easter Flowers: $ 300.00
Donations:          $   60.00
Total:                $ 2,179.00

        March 2008
Income:       $12,910.30
Expenses:    $11,560.63
Balance:      $   1,349.67

Memorial
Today's memorial is for Archbishop Iakovos, Archbishop of North and South America

Coffee Hour
Hosted by Nick and Monica Pappas

AHEPA Luncheon
Last Sunday's AHEPA Luncheon was a success thanks to all church members who stayed and supported AHEPA's scholarship fundraising. Many thanks to: Wayne Skinner, President of the Chapter, for providing the fish, and potatoes; Tony Seftas for the beer and beans; Jimmy and Steve Giannopoulos for the coleslaw and sodas; Carrie Swan and Maria Manolis for the desert. They all worked to prepare and serve the food, along with Steve Christoforatos, Chris Rigopoulos and Joe Long. Thank you to all who donated over and above the price of the meal. Thank you to Mitchell Raftelis for taking care of the meal tickets and raffle.

St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
A special edition program will be handed out before today's Oratorical Festival.

General Assembly
A Parish General Assembly will be held today at the conclusion of the Oratorical Festival.

GOYA
GOYA is holding a meeting today during the General Assembly. All teenagers are welcomes to attend. Also please note that May 4th after Divine Liturgy, GOYA will have a luncheon to raise funds to support future Christ-centered activities and fun.

JOY/GOYA
JOY and GOYA will be folding palms for Palm Sunday. All are invited to participate after Divine Liturgy, on Saturday April 19th (Saturday of Lazarus). The little ones will have an Easter Egg Hunt and all will enjoy a Pancake Breakfast.

40-Day Blessing
Let's welcome Zoe Maria into our community by wishing her mother, Vickie Yiasemides, and grandparents, Harry and Maria our best. Congratulations!

New Arrival
Tom Costas, brother of Nancy Costas Breckenridge, welcomed a son Zacharias into the family. Congratulations!

Palm Sunday Luncheon
The Parish Council will host the Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon. More details to follow.

Easter Lambathas
Light up Pascha!! Diana Noonen and her team as busy decorating Easter Candles that will be on sale in the Hall. All proceeds will go to the Nativity of the Theotokos. Please contact Diana if you have any questions.

Parish Easter Card and Lilies
The deadline to return your information for the Parish Easter Cards and Lilies is April 16th in order to ensure you are included.

A Word of Gratitude
Our Parish has been blessed with having Maria Yiasemides. She has for many years provided our Church with many things, such as the Prosforo, flowers, Koliva and what ever is asked of her. Many thanks to her and we wish her good health. Ladies take not and give her a break now and then.

PHILOPTOCHOS
Philanthropic donations for the month of April:
   International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
   Sisterhood - Benefits the physical needs of children and Graduate of St. Basil Academy.

Epitaphio Flowers
Donations are being taken for Epitaphio Flowers. See Mary Moody with donations and to volunteer to help decorate the Epitaphio.

Attention Bakers!!
Donations are needed for the upcoming Easter Bake Sale, April 20th.

Need Your Help
Committees are being formed to help us grow and bond as a community who share a common faith in Christ. Please come let us hear from you and get involved. More information will be available at today's General Assembly meeting.