Glad Tidings Monthly Bulletin

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2008

Calendar of Services / Events - November 2008

Sunday, November 2 – 22 nd Sunday after Pentecost

Divine Liturgy at 10:00 Epistle : Galatians 6:11-18. Gospel : Luke 16:19-31 (Rich Man and Lazarus). Church School meets after Communion.

Wednesday, November 5 – Bible Study : The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans . We meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The other Wednesdays are November 12, 19, 26 and December 7.

Friday, November 7 – Vespers of the Synaxis of the Archangels Gabriel and Michael at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 8 – Synaxis of the Archangels Gabriel and Michael. Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : Hebrews 2:2-10. Gospel : Luke 10:16-21.

Sunday, November 9 – 24 th Sunday after Pentecost. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : Ephesians 2:14-22; Gospel : Luke 8:41-56 ( Resurrection of Jairus' Daughter ). Church School meets after Communion.

Friday, November 14 – Wine-Tasting and Silent Auction at Holy Trinity Church. See flyer in bulletin.

Saturday, Nov. 15 th – Beginning of the Christmas Fast.

Sunday, November 16 – 25 th Sunday after Pentecost.

Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Epistle : Ephesians 4:1-7 Gospel : Luke 10:25-37 (Good Samaritan). Church School after Communion. Mac-Aroy bonfire from 4-8 p.m.

Thursday November 20 -- Presentation of the Mother of God in the Temple , vespers at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, November 21 st – Presentation of the Mother of God in the Temple. – Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : Hebrews 9:1-7. Gospel : Luke 10:38-42.

Sunday, November 23 – 26 th Sunday after Pentecost.

Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : Ephesians 5:8-19. Gospel : Luke 12:16-21 (The Selfish Rich Man). Church School meets after Communion.

Sunday, November 30 – 30 th Sunday after Pentecost. Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : Colossians 3:12-16: 1 and Corinthians 4:9-16; Gospel : Luke 18:18-27 (The

Rich Aristocrat) John 1:35-51. Church School meets after Communion.

Looking Forward to December

Friday, December 5 – Eve of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Vespers at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 6 – St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia Divine Liturgy at 10: 00 a.m. Epistle : Hebrew 13: 17-21. Gospel : Luke 6: 17-23. Dispensation for fish .

Sunday, December 7 – 27 th Sunday after Pentecost . Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : Ephesians 6: 10-17. Gospel : Luke 13: 10-17 ( Healing of the Crippled Woman on the Sabbath ). Church School meets after Communion.

Sunday, December 14 – 28 th Sunday after Pentecost (Forefathers of the Lord) . Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : Colossians 1: 12-18. Gospel : Luke 14: 16-24 (Parable of the Great Banquet ). Church School meets after Communion.

Sunday, December 21 – Sunday before the Birth of Christ . Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : Hebrews 11: 9-10, 32-40. Gospel : Matthew 1: 1-25 (Genealogy of our Lord). Church School meets after Communion.

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NOIEMBRIE

Duminica, 2 Noiembrie - Duminica a 22-a dupa Rusalii . Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. Apostol: Galateni 6:11-18; Evanghelia: Luca 16:19-31 (Dregatorul bogat si saracul Lazar ). Scoala duminicala dupa Sf. Împartasanie.

Luni, 3 Noiem. – Sedinta Cons. Par. la 6:00 p.m.

Marti, 4 Noiembrie - Studiul Biblic (Româneste) cu tema : Scrisoarea catre Romani a Sf. Apostol Pavel , se tine în fiecare marti de la 10:30 a.m. la 12:00, la Casa parohiala. Va rugam sa participati.

Vineri, 7 Noiembrie - Ajunul Sf. Arhangheli Mihail si Gavriil. Vecernia 6:00 p.m.

Sâmbata, 8 Noiembrie - Sf. Arhangheli Mihail si Gavriil. Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Ap. Evrei 2:2-10; Evang. Luca 10:16-21.

Duminica, 9 Noiembrie – Duminica a 24 –a dupa Rusalii. Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. Apostolul: Efeseni 2:14-22; Evanghelia: Luca 8:41-56 (Învierea ficei lui Jair). Scoala duminicala dupa Sf. Împartasanie.

Sâmbata, 15 Noiembrie - Incepe Postul Craciunului.

Duminica, 16 Noiembrie - 25-a Duminica dupa Rusalii . Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol: Efeseni 4:1-7; Evanghelia: Luca 10:25-37; (Pilda samarineanului milostiv). Scoala duminicala dupa Sf. Împartasanie. Mac-Aroy foc de tabara si pizza party - programat pentru orele 4-8 p.m.

Joi, 20 Noiembrie – Ajunul intrarii Maicii Domnului la Templu. Vecernia la ora 6:00 p.m.

Vineri, 21 Noiembrie – Intrarea Maicii Domnului la Templu Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol : Evrei 9:1-7; Evanghelia: Luca 10: 38-42. (Dezlegare de peste.)

Duminica, 23 Noiembrie - a 26-a dupa Rusalii.- Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. Efeseni 5:8-19; Luca 12:16-21 (Pilda bogatului caruia i-a rodit tarina). Scoala duminicala dupa Sf. Împartasanie.

Joi, 27 Noiembrie - Ziua multumirii lui Dumnezeu.

Duminica, 30 Noiembrie — a 30-a dupa Rusalii . Sf. Apostol Andrei Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. Apostol: Coloseni 3:12-16; 1 Corinteni 4:9-16 Evanghelia : Luca 18; 18-27 ; Ioan 1:35-51. (Dregatorul bogat) . Scoala duminicala dupa Sf. Împartasanie.

ANTICIPÂND DECEMBRIE

Friday, 5 Dec. — Ajunul Sf. Nicolae . Vecernia, 6 p.m.

Saturday, 6 Decembrie — Sf. Nicolae . Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostolul  : Evrei 13: 17-21. Evanghelia: Luca 6: 17-23. (Dezlegare la peste.)

Duminica, 7 Decembrie — a 27-a dupa Rusalii . Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. Apostol. Efeseni 6:10-17. Evanghelia: Luca 13: 10-17 ( Tamaduirea femeii gârbove ). . Scoala duminicala dupa Sf. Împartasanie.

Duminica, 14 Decembrie – a 28-a dupa Rusalii (a stramosilor ). Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m . Apostol: Coloseni 1: 12-18'; Evanghelia: Luca 14: 16-24 ( Pilda celor poftiti la cina ) Scoala duminicala dupa Sf. Împartasanie.

Duminica, 21 Decembrie – Duminica dinaintea Nasterii Domnului. ( A parintilor dupa trup ai Domnului ) Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol: Evrei 11: 9-10, 32-40. Evanghelia : Matei 1:1-25 (Genealogia Mântuitorului).

Miercuri, 24 Decembrie – Ajunul Sf. Craciun. Vecernia urmata de colinde, la 6:00 p.m.

Joi, 25 Decembrie – Nasterea Domnului Nostru Iisus Hristos. Sf. Craciun . Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostolu l: Galateni 4: 4-7. Evanghelia : Matei 2:1-12. Concertul coral . Receptie festiva!

Vineri, 26 Decembrie – Soborul Maicii Domnului. Sf. Nicodim de la Tisman. Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. Apostol : Galateni 1:11-10 Evrei 2:11-18; Evanghelia : Matei 2:13-23 si 11: 27-30.

Duminica, 28 Decembrie – Duminica dupa Nasterea Domnului. Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. Apostol : Galateni 1:11-19; Evanghelia : Matei 2: 13-23 (Fuga în Egipt) .

Joi, 25 Decembrie – Nasterea Domnului

Ladies' Auxiliary

Reported by Ann Nastu, President

Many thanks to Veronica Stilu who made the prosfora in September and to Vasilica Stilu for making the prosfora for the month of October. Jennie and Veta Babu will make the prosfora for the month of November. Bea Michaels will make it for December. Thank you ladies!

There will also be a collection of food for the needy . Bring nonperishable food items and deposit them in a box downstairs by the staircase. All items collected will be distributed to the needy before Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

We would like to thank Chirata Jombur, Sultana Culcearu, Maria Pusztay, Letitia Neagu, Aspasia Margarit, and Emil Sipos who spent more than eight hours to clean the parish house on Thursday, October 30 th, . In addition, Emil Sipos installed a door for the coat closet at the entrance of the house and Sultana Culcearu donated the new draperies for the windows. The parish house really needed a good cleaning from top to bottom and got the “best from the best.” May God bless you and you families for your dedication to our church. Personally, I learned a few cleaning tips which I am going to use on my own house!

Retirees' Update

Reported by Mary Seferi, Secretary

Happy Birthdays and Anniversaries :

November Birthdays : Florence Gachi, Kyratsa Jombur, Flora Pittu, Mitch Ziu
December Birthdays : Aspasia Chiacu, John Cook, Catherine Vanghel
October Anniversaries : Gina and John Cook, Florence and Pete Costulas, Liz and Charles Geambazi, Kay and Mitch Ziu
November Anniversary : Audrey and George Fatsy
November Hosts : Despa and Nick Cipu
December Hosts : Florence and Mike Gachi
Events:
August 28 : We welcomed two new members: Cathy Angelos and Mary Ganim.
September 4 : Maria Dhimitriades, a guest, brought a large tray of twist cookies.
September 11 : Nancy Graham donated an assortment of delicious homemade pastries.

October 16 : Pastry for the coffee hour was donated by Florence Marsala.

FORCC NEWS

The FORCC Children's Talent Show will be held on November 16, 2008 at Holy Trinity Church Hall,

4070 Park Ave., Bridgeport at 3:00 pm. Refresh-ments will be served. Parents of children from our parish who would like to perform in the show should contact Bill Balamaci 203-876-2379 prior to November 12, 2008.

The next FORCC business meeting will be held on November 19, at 7:00 pm at St. Peter & Paul Church, Meriden, CT.

DONATING TO YOUR CHURCH

FROM IRA ACCOUNTS

There are many ways to give to God's house. We really need great help. Many of you might be able to use the following suggestion:

The charitable distribution provision of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 has been extended to the year 2009. If you are at least 70 1/2 years old, you can donate as much as $100,000 from your IRA account to your church tax-free. Those distributions can count toward the required minimum distribution that IRA holders who are 70 1/2 must take from their accounts every year.

Donations must go directly from your IRA trustee to our church. It is typically more to your advantage to donate tax deferred investments rather than those on which your have paid taxes.

Contact your tax advisor for specific tax advice about making a donation from your IRA.

Sunday School Corner

Psa. Louisa Todeasa, Director

Sunday School has begun its season combined with St. Nicholas Sunday School. Please bring your children to school. It is very important to educate them in the faith and a good place to meet other friends. Please call Psa. Louisa or Father Cornel at 203-261-3490 for more info and to sign up!

Congratulations to Ryan Karker , a seventh grade student in Psa. Louisa's class. During the “Found Poetry” unit, her students used words and phrases from the marriage service to fashion poetry. Ryan's poem won Third Prize in the Antiochian diocese's national Creative Arts Festival!

Counting Our Blessings

Fellowship Hour Donations

– Donated on September 14, in loving memory of Gavrila donated by Nick Breban and his family

– Donated on September 21, in loving memory of eight grandparents; Maria, Constantin, Vladimir

Florica, Christea, Alexandria, Filofteia, and Preote Petre, by Wanda & Radu Popescu.

– Donated on September 21, in memory of Maria Titi(1 month) by the Epure Family.

– Donated on September 21 for the health of Felix, Iuliana and Stefan and in honor of Iuliana and Felix Cordos (wedding Anniversary), from the family.

– Donated on October 5 IMO Vasil & Doxia Tanacea, and Spiro & Chiratsa Giavara by Sam & Gina Giavara & Family.

– Donated on October12 IMO Sophie (Pittu) Reimer (40 days) by her Family.

– Donated on October 19 IMO Nicolae Pandaru (10 years) by his wife Andronica and Family.

– Donated on October 19 IMO Gheorghe, Ioan, Ionut, Ioan, Elena, Preotu Ioan, Psa. Maria & Ion, by Dr. Daniel & Maria Naum.

– Donated on November 9 IMO Christ E. & Vichia Fatsy, Stavri & George Yanka, & Claudiu Ocrain by the Fatsy, Yanka & Ocrain families.

5-day Sanctuary

– In loving memory of Brenda Bileca, from Brenda Bicki (10/5/08)

– In loving memory of Vasila Rusu, from Brenda Bicki (9/28/08)

– In loving memory of Thomas Rigia, from Irene Rigia and family (9/21/08)

– In loving memory of Sophie Reimer, from Gina Dimitre (10/19/08)

7-day Sanctuary

– In loving memory of our mother and grandmother Doxia Vanghel Tanacea, from Tom, Loretta, Kendra, Kris and Heidi Tanacea (10/5/08)

– In loving memory of our mother and grandmother Thoma Nastu Caranica, from Tom, Loretta, Kendra, Kris and Heidi Tanacea (10/5/08)

– In loving memory of Thoma Nastu Caranica, from her daughter Gloria (10/5/08).

– In loving memory of Liz Argent Shola (5 yr. memorial) and Nick Shola, from Elizabeth Shola and family (10/26/08)

– For the good health of Andrew and Linda Andry, from Elizabeth Andry Shola and family (10/26/08) – My dear Cousin and Big Brother George Nasto, from Audrey and George Fatsy. Memory Eternal! (9/28/08)

– In loving memory of Christ C. Fatsy, Stavry B. Yanka, Gloria Yanka Morin, from George and Audrey Fatsy. (Happy birthday Pop and dear Cousin; Happy Name Day, Dad) (9/28/08)

– In loving memory of Brenda Bileca from Elizabeth Shola and family (10/26/08)

– For the good health of George, Audrey, Kristin Fatsy, Ovidiu, Marianne, Audriana and Christopher Ocrain, from the family (10/14/08)

– In loving memory of Mihaela Cipu, from Dumitru Daniel Cipu (10/19/08)

– For the good health of Mihaela and Dumitru, from Dumitru, Luiza, and Elisabeta (10/19/08)

– For the love of God and of family, from Dumitru, Luiza, and Elisabeta (10/19/08)

– In loving memory of Horia Hristu (6 mo :11-2, 11-9, 11-16, 11-23, 11-30 and 12-7), from Kia Velicu and family.

– For the good health of Vasilika T. from aunt (9/28/08)

Special Donations

– For the good health of Kris and Heidi Tanacea's new baby girl, Alyson Denise, born on 10/2/08, from Tom and Loretta Tanacea.

– Donation for the new church ($150), from Claudia and Stelian Epure.

– Donation to the Church Festival'08 ($100) from the Barba family.

– In loving memory of Sophie Reimer, from Nikki Kressu (9/12/08, 9/21/08).

– For the good health of Oana-Mariuca, Silviu, and Stefania from Doina Sucila ($30).

– In loving memory of Vasil Shunda, from Manuela Albulescu ($50) (10/19/08)

– In loving memory of Robert Cipu, from George & Carol Assenza ($100) (8/17/08)

– in loving memory of Richard (Teja) Rosati, from Aunt Alice (Teja) Bartkus ($25) (10/5/08)

– In loving memory of Nick Maravich, from Carole & Craig Maravich ($25) (9/7/08)

– In loving memory of all deceased in our family, from Mioara & Dan Naum ($100) (10/5/08)

-- In loving memory of Dr. Melcon Garabedian (N.Y.), from his loving wife ($100), (10/5/08).

– In loving memory of our friend Dr. Melcon Garabedian (N.Y.), from Mioara & Dan Naum ($100) (10/5/2008)

– In loving memory of Constantin, Constantin, Ioana, Constanta, Mitel, Ion, Elena, Ioana, Dumitru, from Marioara Roibu ($100) (10/26/2008)

– For the safety and good health of son Michael serving in the Armed Services, from Thomas & Nancy Baratta ($100) (8/31/2008)

– From George & Julie Cipu

– George & Audrey Fatsy ($325) (10/12/08)

– For the good health of Marian Coca on her birthday, from Isaac & Nadia Murad

– Mr. Gabriel Popescu & Mrs. Maria O'Brien ($200)

Festival Sponsors

Frank Lynch $50; Barba Family $100

St. Dimitrie Dinner Donations

Florance Marsala (In memory of the Janelu family, my parents: Vanghel & Vanthia, my brothers: Andrew & Christy, my sister: Sophie Moran & my uncle: Dimitrie Janelu), Robert Braun ($100), Justin K. Pusztay ($30); Ionel Geambazi (In memory of Viorica and Andrei Geambazi) ($500); Cristian si Florina Gherghe & Mihai si Georgeta ($200); Dan Ene ($30); Thomas Muzea ($60); Viorica Neagu ($20); Ted & Kallie Schuster ($60); Andrew Shillira ($200); Andrei Colimitra and Jurebie Sisters (in loving memory of Vasila (Vala) Rusu, Maria Marcela Jurebie, Constantin and Evghenia (Coca) Colimitra) ($500 for Relocation fund)

Ted & Kallie Schuster thank those who made a donation to the Building Fund:

In memory of Brenda Bileca ($550) :

Veta Babu, Vicki Balamaci, Bill & Evelyn Balamaci, Dennis & Miriam Bileca, Bob & Georgeta Blaschke, Florence Chanaca, Fr. George & Marian Coca, Gina Dumitre, Eleftheria Fatsi, Florence Godin, Florence Marsala

Festival donners

Mrs Veronica Atanase, chairman of the Festival' 08 Take-a-chance booth would like to thank to the following people who donated the raffles prizes. These donations helped us make over $1000 in clear revenues.

Mr/Mrs Andrew Olschan, Mrs. Betty Nicola, Mr/Mrs Robert Nicola, Marge Michael, Sylvia Culetu, Betty Nastu, Alice Bullard, Vasel Batsu, Lisa Batsu, Mr/Mrs. Joseph Magistro, Lisa and Maria Magistro, Elena Balamaci, Testo's Retaurant, Ash Creek, Tony Sylvia, Café Tavolini, Eleonor Ianuly, Lucy Shola, Hair Salon, Palima Boker, Mr/Mrs Thomas Vanghele, Annette Shawah, Linda Lazar, Florance and Nick Geambazi, Irene Rigia, Bella Lisa Pizzeria, Lori Moran, Andrea Crowell, Glen and Kathy Crowell, Florence Pittu, Dennis Pittu, Jr.

Our congratulations to Stephanie Johnna Nicola and Dennis James Kokenos who were joined in the Holy Matrimony at St. John Church, Mill Hill Avenue, on October 12, 2008. A beautiful couple, a beautiful church and four priests celebrating – it was indeed a lovely and memorable wedding. The proud parents are Robert and Diane Nicola and the happy grandmother is Betty Nicola.

VITAL STATISTICS

New Births

Congratulations to Kris and Heidi Tanacea at the birth of their second child, a little girl named Alyson Denise , born on 10/2/08. The proud grandparents are Tom and Loretta Tanacea. The happy aunt is Gloria Caranica.

Congratulations also to Dean and Sara Coca on the birth of their first child, Isabella Josephine , on October 15 th . The proud “Father Papu” is Fr. George and loving Maia is Psa. Mariana Coca!

Funerals

Our deep sympathy is with Kalli and Ted Shuster and their family and Bill Bileca and his family at the death of their daughter, Brenda Bileca . May God rest her soul in peace and bring comfort to those that mourn her passing.

Sophie Pittu Reimer , age 85, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Born in Bridgeport, daughter to the late Thomas and Rincea Fatsi Pittu, Sophie was a longtime member of St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church and a former member of the Church choir. Survivors include her sons, John Reimer Jr. and Michael Reimer; a brother, James Pittu and sisters, Florence Pittu, and Gina Cook and her husband, John; sisters-in-law, Marlene Coffee and Martha Worthley; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday at 11a.m. at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church. Burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery. Memory Eternal!

Gheorghe Zgura , age 62 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Joita Ianus Zgura, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Born in Sinoe, Romania, Mr. Zgura was a Bridgeport resident for many years. Gheorghe enjoyed travel, making people laugh and especially loved the times that he would spend with his family. In addition to his devoted wife, Joita, Mr. Zgura is survived by his son, Stila Zgura and his wife, Flory; a brother, Dima Zgura; a sister, Sultana Baneote, both of Romania; as well as several nieces. The Trisagion service was held on Friday September 5, 2008. The funeral service was held Saturday, September 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, with burial following in Lakeview Cemetery. Vesnica pomenire!

Vasila (Vala) Biruinta Colimitra Rusu , age 68, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 25, 2008. She was born in Trieste, Italy to the late Constantin and Evghenia Jurebie Colimitra. Vala was a longtime member of the St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church and was a volunteer for the church festivals. A loving wife and mother, Vala especially cherished the times that she would spend with her precious grandsons, Anton and Alexander. In addition to her devoted husband Radu, Mrs. Rusu is survived by her son, Gabriel Rusu and his wife, Iulia; a daughter, Andrea Montini and her husband, Raymond; grandsons, Anton and Alexander Rusu; a brother, Andrei Colimitra and his wife, Caterina; aunts, Eleonora and Alexandrina Jurebie; an uncle, Dean Jurebie; brothers-in-law, Vasile and Ion; a sister-in-law, Victoria; and other relatives in the United States and Romania. The Trisagion Service was held on Sunday September 28 and on Monday, September 29. The Funeral service was held Tuesday, September 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church. Burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery. Vesnica pomenire!

St. Dimitrie Church Construction Progress

Report No. 4 by Sam Giavara P.,E.

OVERVIEW :

Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate with us over the last month and we were slowed down a little but we hope to make it up in the next four weeks. We have nearly completed all of the outside building work. The building brick work is virtually complete and only the stucco work remains (60% completed to date). Soon we will install the gutters and begin the caulking of joints on the exterior of the building. The site work is nearly complete with only the paving of the front parking lot and installation of front steps and sidewalks. We will complete the final grading around the building and the remaining light poles will be installed on the west and south side of the church this month thereby completing all the site lighting. The underground 20,000 gal water tank and 2000 gal propane tank have been ordered and will be installed upon delivery to the site. I'm optimistic that all of the site work and exterior of the building will be virtually completed in November.

Regarding the building interior, we encountered major rework of the structural steel system in order to raise the ceilings in the altar and mezzanine areas. We are replacing the flat ceilings that were too low and installing vaulted ceilings that will make a dramatic improvement to the original design. Also, the original design and installation of the fire protection water lines & system was rejected by the Town and as a result we had to dig up the concrete floors and building foundations to install new lines and drains. We previously reported that the elevator pit and shaft were improperly installed. We are now in the process of saw cutting the concrete pit in order to make the proper size adjustments to fit the elevator. In this regard, we need to replace the steel columns and bracing as well. We were required by the Town to remove and replace two interior staircases. We are in the process of installing new ones that will meet local and state building codes.

The Town of Easton required us to hire an “Architect of Record.” We brought on Stephan Nousiopoulos, with extensive large project experience. He has been actively engaged on a day to day basis addressing the many design and construction conflicts. The redesign and new plans will reflect the changes made in the lobby (narthex), church assembly and altar areas, mezzanine (choir area) and the lower level (hall, kitchen and office areas). In addition, we made changes to the exterior of the building that included raising the windows in dome and hanging some of the roof lines due to conflicts. We redesigned the stucco treatment and added precast concrete weather sills around the entire church, precast concrete window sills to all the windows and installed precast concrete key stones above the windows and archways. We added front steps, new railing system and reconfigured the front parking lot, entrance drive and handicap access and sidewalks.

The following is a list of remaining major tasks to complete the construction with an estimated completion date:

REMAINING EXTERIOR BUILDING AND SITE WORK:

• stucco finishes for the building (in Nov.)
• front steps (complete in October)
• installation of the fire protection water tank (complete in November)
• installation of the propane gas tank (complete in October)
• base paving course in front of the church (complete in October)
• final grading for the remaining areas of the site (complete in November)
• light pole installation on the south and west side of the church (complete in October)
• install upgraded water system (October)
• final pavement course for the entire site (complete in November)
• landscaping (complete next spring)

REMAINING INTERIOR BUILDING WORK :

• raise ceilings above altar and mezzanine (complete in October)
• cut open existing concrete floors in lower level to install water lines, floor drains and plumbing (complete in October)
• remove existing stairways (complete in Oct.)
• wall framing for entire building including reframing dome area (December)
• installation of elevator (complete in March)
• installation of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection & electrical systems (complete in March)
• sheet rock walls (complete in February)
• finishes (painting, stucco, trim, floors (complete in March)
• installation of pews, furniture, icons, etc, (complete in late March or early April)

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2008 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD

November, 2008

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Dimitrie,

I write this letter with the prayer that the Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ will bring you joy, peace, and blessings from above. The Birth of our Lord is the good news for all humankind!

Our church will continue the tradition of sending a Community Christmas Card this season. The need to unite and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ makes your participation in this card both special and important since our strength of our community lies in every individual's participation.

We hope you will choose to be a part of this unique form of Christmas greeting during this most special and joyous time. In lieu of sending individual Christmas cards, we ask that you make a donation to the church so that we can add your name to our Community Card. This card will be sent to over 700 members and friends of our Parish. By participating, you will save on postage and help our church.

May your Christmas be blessed with His love . . . and may the year ahead be filled with peace and joy! As the Angel says, "For behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people: for unto you is born this day in the city of David a savior, which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2: 10-11).

Please fill in the following form and send it with your donation to St. Dimitrie Church as soon as possible.

Faithfully yours, Rev. Fr. Cornel Todeasa

Please include my name in the Community Christmas Card!

Print name exactly as you wish it to appear:

Return this form no later than Sunday, December 14, 2008

FELICITAREA COMUNITATII DE CRACIUN

Novembrie, 2008

Dragi parohieni si prieteni ai Bisericii Sf. Dimitrie,

Va scriu aceast| scrisoare cu rugaciunea ca Nasterea Domnului nostru Iisus Hristos sa va aduca bucurie, pace si binecuvântari de sus.  Nasterea Domnului nostru Iisus Hristos este Avestea cea buna pentru toata  lumea.

Comunitatea bisericii noastre continua si în acest an frumoasa traditie de a trimite o felicitare a comunitatii de Sf. Craciun.  Speram ca veti participa în acest fel unic de a trimite felicitari cu aceasta ocazie.  In loc de a trimite felicitari de Sf. Craciun individual, noi va rugam sa considerati sa faceti o donatie la biserica noastre, Si vom adauga numele dvs. pe felicitarea noastra comunitara care va fi trimisa la toti membrii si prietenii bisericii Sf. Dimitrie, la peste 650 adrese. In timp ce veti economisi la felicitari si timbre postale, veti ajuta, în felul acesta, biserica.

Va rugam sa completati formularul de mai jos si sa-l trimiteti cu donatia dvs. pe adresa Bisericii înainte de Duminica 14 Decembrie.

Sf. Craaciun sa va fie binecuvântat cu darul Lui...iar Anul Nou sa va fie plin cu pace, bucurie si succes!  Asa precum Îngerul a spus: Nu va temeti.  Caci, iata, va binevestesc voua bucurie mare, care va fi pentru tot poporul.  Cavi s-a nascut azi Mântuitor, care este Hristos Domnul, în cetatea lui David" (Luca 2:10-11).

Cu dragoste în Hristos,

Pr. Cornel Todeasa

Va rugam sa o raspudeti înainte de Duminica, 14 Decembrie, 2008  

Va rugam sa includeti în Felicitarea comunitati de Sf. Craciun si numele meu:

(Va rugam sa tipariti exact cum doriti sa apaa în Felicitare.)

2008 Fellowship Hour Schedule

We encourage those parishioners who would like to schedule a Fellowship Hour (Coffee An') to please sign up ahead of time and at least by Thursday of the week you wish to sponsor since the calendar fills up quickly.

The Fellowship Hour can be sponsored in memory of departed loved ones, in celebration of a birthday or anniversary, or for any other special event. The cost of sponsoring the Coffee Hour (where the Parish Council buys and prepares the coffee and pastries) is $50. You may also bring your own food and coffee and provide setup and cleanup afterwards .

Please note : Some Sundays are already taken for special events (* *). There will also be some Sundays when auxiliary organizations will have an activity planned that is not noted in this calendar.