504 Sport Hill Rd, Easton, CT 06612

Office:  (203) 268-8237

Fr Cornel's Home: 203-261-3490 * Fr George's Home 203-373-0410

Glad Tidings Monthly Bulletin

SEPTEMBER-OCTOMBER 2008

Calendar of Services / Events - September 2008

Monday, September 1 – Beginning of Church Year.

Sunday, Sept. 7 – Sunday before the Lifting of the Cross. Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18; Gospel: John 3:13-17 Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Registration after church service. See details in this bulletin.

Monday, Sept. 8 – Nativity of the Birthgiver of God (Theotokos). Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11; Gospel: Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28. Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m.

Parish Council Meeting at 5:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 9 – HOLY CROSS BIBLE STUDY is held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Bridgeport, every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m.. See the flyer.

Saturday, Sept. 13 – Eve of the Lifting of the Cross. Vespers service at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 14 – Lifting of the Holy Cross. Epistle:

1 Corinthians 1:8-24; Gospel: John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 31-35. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Strict fast.

Wednesday, Sept 17 – Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. to noon, meeting every Wednesday at the Parish House in Easton. Theme: The Epistles of the New Testament. This month we will also meet on 9/24.

Sunday Sept.21 – Sunday after the Lifting of the Holy Cross. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20; Gospel: Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 (Taking up your cross and following Christ).

Sunday, Sept. 28 –18th Sunday after Pentecost. Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 (Miraculous Catch of Fish). Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School meets after Holy Communion. Church family picnic at 504 Sport Hill, Easton, after the Divine Liturgy.

* Sunday School begins. Children are to report to Sunday School classes every Sunday after they receive Holy Communion. See details in Church School News.

Looking Forward to October

Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Protection of the Mother of God. Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7. Gospel: Luke 10:38-48; 11: 27-28.

Holy Cross Bible Study at Holy Trinity Greek Church at 7:30 p.m. This month also on: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 and 10/29.

Sunday, Oct. 5 -- 19th Sunday after Pentecost. Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9. Gospel: Luke 6:31-36 (Love Your Enemies). Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.

FORCC Annual Banquet. See the flyer!

Monday, Oct. 6 – Parish Council Meeting at 5:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct 8 – Bible study from10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Every Wednesday at the Parish House in Easton. This month will meet also on 10/15, 10/22 and 10/29.

Sunday, Oct. 12 –21st after Pentecost (Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council). Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20 & Titus 3:8-15; Gospel: Luke 8:5-15. (Parable of the Sower) & John 17:1-13. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 14 – St. Paraschiva of Iaşi.

Liturgy at 10 a.m. Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12; Gospel: Luke 7:36-50.

Sunday, Oct. 19 –20th after Pentecost. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19; Gospel: Luke 7:11-16. (Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain).

Saturday, Oct 25 – Eve of St. Dimitrie. Vespers at 6 pm.

Sunday, Oct. 26 –23rd after Pentecost; Great Martyr Dimitrie the Myrrh-Streaming. Epistle: Ephesians 2:4-10; 2 Timothy 2:1-10; Gospel: Luke 8:26-39. (Cure of the Demoniac of Gadara). John 15: 17-27; 16: 1-2. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.

St. Dimitrie Annual Dinner at Testo’s Restaurant. See the flyer in this bulletin.

Monday, October 1 -- Protection of the Mother of God. Divine Liturgy 10:00. Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7; Gospel: Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28

St. Dimitrie Church Construction Progress

by Sam Giavara, P.E., Program Manager

This is my third progress report and approximately 14 weeks since I took over the construction responsibilities for the church and report the following regarding the progress and activities:I have virtually completed the “closing in” of the entire building with the following work remaining:

* brick work on front of the church
* window sills for the entire building (note all windows have been installed)
* stucco finishes for the entire building
* front steps
* doors for the entire building
* installation of the fire protection water tank and lines
* paving & catch basin installation on the front side of the church
* Loaming and seeding the remaining areas of the site.
* light pole installation, guard rail and detention basin fencing
* final pavement course
* landscaping

The above remaining outside building and site work will be completed within six to eight weeks!

Over the past 14 weeks I spent much of my time and some $ 800,000 of re-work cost resolving design and construction errors! Regarding the inside of the church a major issue being addressed is the raising of the ceilings in the altar and choir area. In the altar area the top of the Iconostas was touching the ceiling and in the choir area the floor to ceiling height at the front wall was less than 7 feet. Both cases were simply unacceptable. The redesign resulted in installing vaulted ceilings in both areas that created major structural changes to the existing steel structure. We are also making changes to the altar area floor plan as well as in the main lobby.

In addition, the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system shown on the construction plans were incomplete and inadequate with no provision for wall and ceiling penetrations and space to locate the equipment! I am currently working to resolve this problem and expect to have a solution in the next week. In addition, I have been working on the elevator problem and hope to have a solution in the next week as well. My goal is to have those remaining issues resolved by the end of August so that from September going forward I can focus on completing the construction. The church picnic has been scheduled for September 28 at the new Church in Easton. I plan to give all of you who attend a personal tour of the new church facilities. So please take advantage of this opportunity and attend and see for yourselves the tremendous progress we have made in a short period of time!

Once in a Lifetime for a Lifetime

by V. Rev. Fr. Vasile Hategan

(This is an article written by Fr.V. Hategan when St. Mary’s church was built in Cleveland. It is good to pay attention to his wisdom.)

When the last ring of the hammer has been stilled, and the final stroke of the painter’s brush has ceased; when the last hedges have been planted and the garden lies quiet and serene, you will stand back in solemn pride and say: “How lovely is Thy Church, O Lord our God”.

This will be the visible emblem of the pride we take in our religion; a symbol of our faith in the future of Romanian Orthodoxy. All who gaze upon it will immediately recognize that here are mobilized Christians to whom material possessions are a means of strengthening spiritual values. It will be OUR church, as precious to us as any plot of ground upon which our ancestors ever established themselves.

The church is more than stone and brick and steel and wood. It is the embodiment of our faith, the tangible manifestation of our allegiance, the instrument by which we become better men and women. It is a fortress of moral stability in a world which desperately needs the message of hope, faith and love.

The church is no luxury, but a vital necessity to the enrichment of our character and the molding of the lives of our children. In every detail it is designed for the comprehensive use of the whole congregation. Nothing uneconomical or extravagant has been introduced. The fact that we have acquired an 8 and one half acre plot assures the use of the site for a limitless period of time.

As we have inherited from our forefathers, so shall we bequeath to our children a living example of devotion, courage and sacrifice. This is our sacred opportunity. This is our “once in a lifetime…for a lifetime.”

Ladies’ Auxiliary

Reported by Ann Nastu, President

Many thanks to the following ladies who made the prosfora; Kiratsa Jombur for two weeks in July, Rodica Ianus for the month of August, and Audrey Fatsy who will make the prosfora for September.

The recent Festival ‘06 was a huge success, and it could not have happened without the untiring Chief Cook and Baker, Psa. Marian Coca and her crew who went above and beyond the call to get the job done on time. Marian had a good crew of ladies who helped make pitas and bread.

Our ladies came through with flying colors, as usual, at our annual Festival. Every member and many non-members lent a hand, and made this a very lucrative endeavor for our church. Many thanks for our good people and God’s blessings to you all.

You can purchase your tickets in advance for The Eastern Orthodox Women's Council Annual/Luncheon Fashion Show. Cost is $30.00 per ticket. See Audrey Fatsy or Florence Marsala.

Retirees’ Update

Reported by Mary Seferi, Secretary

September: Florence Costulas, Florence Marsala, Athina Pontiki, Mary Seferi, Catherine Semo, Betty Shola, Jim Shola.

October Birthdays: Veta Babu, Sina Balamaci, Stephanie Bellas,Victoria Bileca, Alexandra Jurebie.

Events:

June 26: In honor of Nick Cipu's 92nd birthday, Despa donated a birthday cake, brownies and fruit. La multi ani!

July 17: The coffee hour was sponsored in memory of Thomas Lambro by his family. Memory Eternal!

July 24: Veta Babu donated the refreshments in celebration of the marriage of her granddaughter, Daniela Babu. Congratulations!

August 07: The coffee hour was sponsored by Audrey Fatsy who served cake and other refreshments in celebration of her birthday. Many happy returns, Audrey.

Correspondence: We received thank you notes from the family of Nellie Tanase, and the family of Marianna Ghitsa for the donation made to St.Dimitrie in their memory.

We received a thank you note from treasurer Ted Schuster for the donation of $100.00 to the festival.

Sunday School Corner

Reported by Psa. Louisa Todeasa, Director

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome back to Sunday School!! We are so excited to have another wonderful teaching staff this year with some great new teachers added to our roster. We thank you all in advance for your time and dedication! Listed below are our teachers this year for each grade level:

This year, Church School begins on Sunday, September 28th. Immediately following communion, students in ALL grades will go downstairs to their classrooms.

If you did NOT receive a Sunday School Registration Form from Nancy Cheung from St. Nicholas Church, please email Psa. Louisa Todeasa at: louisa.todeasa@gmail.com. Otherwise, please fill out the form and return as soon as possible. We hope to have much parental involvement this year. Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions, concerns, or ideas.

“Of all Holy works, the education of children is the most holy,” said St. Theophan the Recluse. We who are blessed by knowing the light of the teaching of our Holy Orthodox Church must aspire to pass it onto our children, so that they may grow up in this Holy light!

Parents, please make a commitment to bring your children regularly! When they are absent, the program goes on, and they miss many important things! All are welcome to attend. With God's help, we hope our youth will progress in wisdom, reason, and every good deed for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ and magnification of His Holy Church.

If you have questions, please call Father Cornel or Preoteasa Louisa at 261-3490.

Women’s Council News

Women’s Council Fashion Show will be held Sept. 6th , 2008, at the Stone Barn Rte. 110, in Monroe. Luncheon will served at 12 noon. For ticked or more information please call Audrey Fatsy (268-8243) or Florence Marsala (336-4159)

Saturday, Sept. 27th -- pot luck luncheon meeting will be held at St. Mary’s church at 1.pm.

Women’s Council Bake Sale will take place Saturday October 11th at Holy Ghost Church on East Main St., from 10 am to 2 pm. Lunch is served.

FORCC NEWS

 

Forcc 2008 meeting schedule:

 

Sept. 18 – at Holy Trinity – Bridgeport, at 7:30 p.m.

 

FORCC Special Events

 

October 5 – Annual Benefit Banquet (See flyer).

November 8 – Children talent Show (See flyer)

Choir Notes

Gina Cook, Choir Director

We would like to encourage everyone to sing along with the Choir and the Cantors at the Sunday services. We would also like to invite new members to join our choir!

Linda Bellas Elf and family would like to express their gratitude to those in the St. Dimitrie community who offered their heartfelt condolences with the passing of devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Gary R. Elf. God Bless and thank you.

Our parishioners may remember a 10 year young, Zachary “Zac” Coe appearing at St. Dimitrie’s Christmas concerts playing percussion with his dad, David, a music teacher, author and professional guitarist. Well, 16 year old Zac, a first honors student and inductee into the Tri-M music honors society at Fairfield Warde high school, has been chosen, through a nationwide talent search of young musicians, to appear in the Broadway production of “13”. “13” is a new musical penned by multi-talented Tony award winner producer Jason Robert Brown and is a new concept where musicians appear on stage along with the actors. The musical will be opening with great excitement on October 5th at the Bernard B. Jacobs theatre on Broadway. Young Zac has already earned music scholarships and upon graduation will be choosing a university to expand his musical experience. He has appeared professionally since the age of 9 and is already a songwriter and recording artist. Proud parents, Stacy and David, brother, Dylan, and grandmother, Mary Tambakis are eagerly looking forward to his Broadway opening!

A hearty congratulations also to Andronica Bica, who was awarded a $10,000 scholarship to UCONN this fall. Her hard work and dedication to her studies is a wonderful example to all students who want to pursue a dream for a bright and productive future. LA MULTI ANI!

Victoria Balamaci thanks her St. Dimitrie families for the many visits, phone calls, get well cards, flowers and gifts received during the months of July and August. She is especially grateful to Fr. Cornel and Fr. George for their visits and prayers.

FESTIVAL 2008 INCOME

 

After Sales $ 2,914.00

Brick Oven $ 2,005.00

Cafinea $ 2,845.00

Cake Walk $ 1,000.00

Coffee an’ $ 184.00

Dancers $ 206.00

Donations $ 315.00

Food Line $11,122.00

Honey Puffs $ 202.00

Inside bar $ 1,251.00

Outside bar $ 2,454.00

Painting - Sandy $ 41.00

Pastries $ 1,971.00

Pita Presales $ 694.00

Raffle $ 6,310.00

Take a Chance $ 1,019.00

What's New? $ 158.00

Sponsors $ 26,475.00

 

Total Income $61,166.00

Expenses $17,086.95

Net Income $44,079.05

 

We thank our treasurers Ted Schuster and Bob Blaschke for their hard work in keeping up with the festival income and expenses. May God bless them for their dedication and God bless their families. We are indeed grateful to the following sponsors who, through their generosity, have contributed to the success of our Festival ‘08.

 

Festival Sponsors

 

$2,000

$800

$500

$400

$300

$250

$225

$200

$150

$125

$100

$80

$75

$50

Get Involved, Please!

 

In about four months, we will be holding our annual General Assembly Meeting with reports on the various activities accomplished to date. We will also have an election of officers for the year 2009, and I encourage those of you looking in – get involved. This is the time you can contribute not only in building this house to the Lord, but in accomplishing a goal and heritage to future generations. Please give it some thought, get involved, and with God’s Grace, we can all be proud of your accomplishments for an even better St. Dimitrie community for the future.

If you are not a member of the church, become one. The list of members this year when the church is built will be a historical document. We need everyone’s support.

May the Grace of our Lord and the prayers of St. Dimitrie, our Patron Saint, be with all of us and give us the strength and perseverance to finish this race.

 

Counting Our Blessings

Donations

 

St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church gratefully acknowledges the following donations of

time, talent and treasure:

Fellowship Hour Donations

 

– June 1st, donated in loving memory of Ernie Godin (9 years) by his wife and sons

– June 15th, donated in loving memory of Mary, George & Gary Fekete & Julio & Maria Vieira by the Fekete & Vieira families

– June 29th donated in loving memory of William (Bill) Chanaca, Jr. (1 year) by his wife and family

– June 29th, donated in loving memory of Victoria Cipu (40 days), by daughter Veronica Stilu & family

– July 6th, donated in loving memory of Tom Lambro (40 days) by his family

– July 6th, donated in loving memory of Gavril Breban (40 days) by daughter Rodica Chis & family

– July 6th, donated in loving memory of Horia Hristu (40 days) by his wife & family

– July 20th, donated in loving memory of Gheorghe Inescu (40 days) & Onisie (1 year) by Vica Gallen

– July 27th, donated in loving memory of A. Peter Fatse (1 year) by J. Brian, Susan, and family

– Aug. 10th, donated in loving memory of Gramata Mussi (45 years) by Nicola & Olschan families

 

Altar

 

– IMO Ernie Godin, from Fr.Cornel and family.

5-day Sanctuary

– IMO Aldo Amadei from Jennie, Lucy, Louise Victor and Family (8/3/08).

– IMO Ernie Godin from Florence and family (8/7/08)

– For the good health of Audrey Fatsy. (Happy Birthday!) 8/7/08)

7-day Sanctuary

– IMO Richard (Teja) Rosati (40 days) donated by Aunt Alice (Teja) Bartkus

– IMO Mariana Ghitsa from Florence Godin and Frank

– For the good health of Edmona and Dhimitra (Bea) Neal from George and Audrey Fatsy and family (8/6/08)

– IMO Stavri B. Yanka and Ernie Godin, from George and Audrey Fatsy ( Happy Birthday Dad and to our good friend Memory Etarnal! (8/6/08)

 

Special Donations

 

– from Jeanette Ranucci(8/3/2008)

– Mrs. Andronica Pandaru (8/10/2008)

– Ion Moiseanu (7/27/2008)

– For the good health of the Murad Family, from Nadia Murad ($30), (7/27/2008)

– For the good health of Stila, Florentina, Joita and Gheorghe Zgura

– A wreath in loving memory of George V Fatsi from his wife Eleftheria.

 

IN MEMORY OF:

From: Constantin Bargiuma ($300), Stamulica & Christo Hristu ($300), Vasel & Veronica Atanase ($25), Elisabeta Babu ($25), Michael & Jennie Babu ($40), Elena Balamaci ($25),Laura Bashar ($25), Sandra & Vasil Batsu ($100), Gloria Caranica ($40), Tom & Priscilla Carameta ($40), Rev. Fr. George & Marian Coca ($150), John & Gina Cook ($50), Nicholas & Elsie Fatse ($50), Eleftheria Fatsi ($20), Ionel Geambazi ($20), William & Sandy George ($50), Florence & Frank Godin ($25), Patti Johnson ($30), Robert & Karen Jordan ($25), John & Joan Kalakay ($25), Robert & Linda Lazar ($25), Florence Marsala ($25), Victor & Anne Nastu ($25), Maria Pociu Family ($50), James & Lucy Shola ($20), Amalia Spau, Loretta & Thomas Tanacea ($30), Cleopatra Varsani ($25), Stella Kakkou in Greece

From: The National AROY ($100), William E. Harris Fund of the Cleveland Foundation ($ 400), John V. Hategan ($100)

From: Mr. & Mrs. Vasel Atanase ($25), Peter & Elena Balamaci ($25), Georgia Boria ($25), Robert & Linda Lazar ($25), Mary D. Nikola ($30), Mr. & Mrs. Peter Themel ($100),

From: Manda F. Baker ($25), Stergios & Viola Floru ($50)

Horea Hristu

From: Gloria Caranica ($50), Loretta & Thomas Tanacea ($75)

Year-To-Date Through August 10th, 2008

 

Candles $16,479.00

Trays $11,568.00

We thank Mr. and Mrs. Peter Costulas for coordinating the Festival Raffle. We also thank all those members and friends of St. Dimitrie who purchased tickets.

The winners of this year’s raffle are:

First Prize: $1,000.00 – Virginia Babiana Baker

Second Prize: $300.00 – Mary Tambakis Third Prize: $150.00 – Fevronia Fatse

**Sept. 28: Outdoor Divine Liturgy and Picnic

**Oct. 26: St. Dimitrie Day Banquet

**Nov. 7: Wine Tasting / Silent Auction

Get Involved, Please!

 

In about four months, we will be holding our annual General Assembly Meeting with reports on the various activities accomplished to date. We will also have an election of officers for the year 2009, and I encourage those of you looking in – get involved. This is the time you can contribute not only in building this house to the Lord, but in accomplishing a goal and heritage to future generations. Please give it some thought, get involved, and with God’s Grace, we can all be proud of your accomplishments for an even better St. Dimitrie community for the future.

 

If you are not a member of the church, become one. The list of members this year when the church is built will be a historical document. We need everyone’s support.

May the Grace of our Lord and the prayers of St. Dimitrie, our Patron Saint, be with all of us and give us the strength and perseverance to finish this race.

To strengthen the friendships between our Orthodox Christian young people and to develop their God given talents held at

All types of children’s talents are welcomed. Some examples are: art work, poetry recitation, readers’ theater, musical selection-voice or instrumental-dance and others. Children are asked to come prepared with their instruments, props, sketches etc. Each child is asked to perform only one selection so there will be time for everyone to participate.

All ages welcome. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP: Audrey Fatsy or Bill Balamaci to register children for performance in show prior to November 1, 2008

Text Box: Join Us! As we begin again the Bible study Meeting at the Parish House 500, Sport Hill Rd. on every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, starting on Wednesday Sept. 17, 2008 Theme: The Epistle of the New Testament

The coming of the Messiah is an integral part of the theology of the Old Testament or Hebrew Scriptures. Join Father Vadim Pismeny of Holy Ghost Church and Father George Coca of Saint Dimitrie Church in a systematic and Christ-centered study of these prophecies and a look at the earliest history of the Church of Christ in the book of Acts. We will use the new complete Orthodox Study Bible: Septuagint and New Testament as our main text.

Beginning September 9, 2008

 

Pagina Româneasca

Septembrie 2008

 

Luni, 1 Septembrie - Inceputul Anului Bisericesc.

Marţi, 2 Septembrie – Studiul Biblic, la ora 10:30 la casa parohială in Easton

Duminic|, 7 Septembrie - Duminica înainte de Inaltarea Sf. Cruci. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol Galateni 6:11-18; Evanghelia: Ioan 3:13-17.

Luni, 8 Septembrie - Nasterea Maicii Domnului. Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol: Pilipeni 2:5-11; Evanghelia: Luca 10:38-42; 11:27-28.

Luni, 8 Septembrie - Sedinta Cons. Parohial, la 5:45 p.m.

Sâmbătă, 13 Septembrie – Ajunul Inălţării Sf. Cruci. Vecernia la 6 :00 p.m.

Duminică, 14 Septembrie - Inaltarea Sf. Cruci - zi de post strict. Apostol: 1 Corinteni 1:18-24; Evanghelia: Ioan 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 31-35.

Duminica, 21 Septembrie - Duminica dupa Inaltarea St. Cruci. Apostol: Galateni 2:16-20; Evanghelia: Marcu 8: 34-38; 9:1 (Luarea crucii şi urmarea lui Hristos). Începe Scoala Duminical|.

Duminic|, 28 Septembrie - Duminica a 18-a dup| Rusalii. Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol: 2 Corinteni 9:6-11; Evaghelia: Luca 5:1-11 (Pescuirea minunată). Picnicul parohiei noastre se ţine după Sf. Liturghie, la locul Bisericii noastre din Easton, 504 Sport Hill Rd.

Pe parcursul picnicului vor fi oferite tururi de vizitare interioară a bisericii noi.

ANTICIPAND OCTOMBRIE

Miercuri, 1 Octombrie - Acoperemântul Maicii Domnului, Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol: Evrei 9: 1-7 Evanghelia: Luca 10: 38-42; 11:27-28.

Duminic|, 5 Octombrie – Duminica a 19-a după Rusalii. Sf. Liturghie la ora 10 a.m. Apostol: 2 Corinteni 11:31-12:9. Evanghelia: Luca 6:31-36 (Iubirea vrăjmaşilor). Banchetul FORCC – vezi anunţul.

Luni, 6 Octombrie - Sedinta Cons. Parohial la 5:45 p.m.

Duminică, 12 Oct. – Duminica a 21 după Rusalii (Sfinţii Părinţi de la Consiliul Ecumenic al 7-lea). Sf. Liturghie la 10 am. Apostol: Galateni 2:16-20 şi Tit 3:8-15; Evanghelia: Luca 8:5-15. (Parabola Semănătorului) şi Ioan 17:1-13.

Marţi, 14 Octombrie –. Prea Cuvioasa Maica Paraschiva de la Iaşi. . Liturghie la 10 :00 a.m. Apostol: 1 Corinteni 9:2:12; Evanghelia: Luca 7:36-50.

Sâmb|t|, 18 Octombrie - Intâlnirea Baietilor de altar - la ora 10:00 a.m. Õi vor fi ridicaÛi de p|rinÛi la Pizza Hut din Fairfield. ToÛi cei care servesc în altar trebuie s| participe. B|ieÛi noi vor fi primi s| serveasca (vârsta 8 si mai sus).

Duminică, 19 Oct. – Duminica a -20 a după Rusdalii. Apostol: Galateni 1:11-19; Evanghelie: Luca 7:11-16. (învierea fiului văduvei din Nain). Sf. Liturghie la 10 a.m.

Sâmbătă, 25 Oct. – Ajunul Sf. Dimitrie. Vecernia la 6 pm.

Duminică, 26 Oct. –a 23 a după Rusalii; Sf. Dimitrie, izvorâtorul de mir. Apostol: Efeseni 2:4-10; şi 2 Timotei 2: 1-10; Evanghelia: Luca 8:26-39. (Îndrăcitul din Gadara) şi Ioan 15: 17-27;16:1-2. Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. **Banchetul Hramului la Testo’s.

Note şi Comentarii

FESTIVAL’08.

 

Si festivalul din anul acesta a fost cu succes. Aceasta se datoreşte liderilor, care au gospodărit gătirea, pregătirea şi prezentarea acestor două zile de sărbătoare a Bisericii noastre. In special trebuie să-l felicităm pe Ovidiu Ocrain, şi să-mi mulţumim pentru că a condus un Festival extraordinar.

 

Intr-o zi când i-am mulţumit pentru o treabă bine făcută, şi după ce am înţeles că împreună cu Patti Johnson se va ocupa şi de festivalul de anul viitor, mi-a spus: Dacă ar fi după mine a-şi avea Festivalul o întreagă săptămână. De conducători optimişti şi de hărnicia Dl. Ocrain avem nevoie în comunitatea noastră aşa cum în primăvara anului 2009 ne vom multa în Biserica noastră. In totă activitatea sa, Dl Ocrain a fost egalat doar de Psa Mariana Coca, care a condus echpele de pregătire a mâncări şi a condus bucătăria pe timpul Festivalului.

Doresc de asemenea să mulţumesc şi echipei care nu numai că au pregătit sarmalele care s-au vândut la festival dar le-au şi donat. Multe mulţumiri din nou Dl. Iancu Bica, asistentului lui Ioan Moiseanu, Sorin Todeasa, Ioan Sederi şi tânărul novice Dan Antoniu, pentru ajutor cu producerea mititeilor. Si mulţumesc mult tuturor care au participat la acest Festival, şi mai ales celor care cu generozitate au donat la Sponsorii Festivaluluii (lista este publ icată în buletin). Toate donaţiile Sponsorilor au fost puse în Fondul de clădire al bisericii noi.

 

Aniversarea Bisericii noastre o vom ţine la Octombrie 26, după Sf. Liturghie. Vedeţi anunţul din Buletin. Vă rugăm să rezervaţi această dată şi să participaţi la acest eveniment important din viaţa comunităţii noastre. Impreună să mulţumim Sf. Dimitrie pentru rugăciunile lui pentru Biserica noastră şi pentru fiecare membru al ei.

 

St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church

 

To make a donation, please call Picnic Coordinators, Nick & Adriana Breban (333-2520), or Dan Munteanu (333-1148)

 

Biserica Ortodoxa Romana St.Dimitrie

Va invita sa luati parte la

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Duminica, 16 Septembrie

Sfanta Liturghie incepe

la ora 10:00 a.m. La locatia prezentă

Urmata fiind de picnic

MITITEI, HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS,

Prajituri,etc. !

Va rugam sa luati parte,toate aceste avand loc într-o atmosfera placuta in aer liber la:

Curtea Bisericii Noi în Easton

500 Sport Hill Rd., Shelton, CT

va rugam sa va aduceti scaune pliante.

Donatiile pentru costul picnicului sunt binevenite si apreciate.

Pentru a face donatii va rugam sa contactati coordinatorii

acestui eveniment:

Nicu & Adriana Breban (333-2520),

Dan Munteanu (333-1148)

 

St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church

Invites You To Attend

Our

Annual St. Dimitrie Day Dinner

Sunday, October 28, 2007

After Divine Liturgy

Tashua Knolls Country Club

40 Tashua Knolls Lane, Trumbull, CT

1:00PM

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Please Print Name(s) ___________________________________________________________

_____will attend (number of people) _____cannot attend, but please accept the

enclosed donation

Please return this completed form with your check made payable to St. Dimitrie Church no later than October 14th. Please drop off at the candle stand on Sunday or mail to St. Dimitrie Church, P.O. Box 146, Monroe, CT 06468.

Please make my reservations for the following:

_____Dinners $30.00 per adult

_____Dinners $15.00 for children 10 and under

Co – Chairs

Patti Johnson - (203) 374-0679

Karen Jordan - karenjordan35@sbcglobal.net

ST. DIMITRIE DAY DINNER

SPONSORSHIPS


We hope that you can join fellow parishioners
and friends at our Annual St. Dimitrie Day Dinner
on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008.

Please refer to the enclosed invitation and respond
with your reservation prior to Oct. 14th since we must
provide Tashua Knolls Country Club with a dinner count.


Consider becoming a Sponsor by making a donation toward the cost of the dinner. A list of all sponsors will appear in the dinner program as well as the church bulletin.

Please mail the completed Sponsor form to:

St. Dimitrie Church,

P.O. Box 146, Monroe, CT 06468 prior to Oct. 14th.

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St. Dimitrie Day Dinner Sponsor

_______________________ _________________________

Name Address

_____ Platinum - $500.00 _____ Gold - $250.00

_____ Silver - $100.00 _____ Bronze - $50.00

_____ Friend - $25.00


Please make checks payable to St. Dimitrie Church

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SAVE THE DATE…

ST. DIMITRIE ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

IN COOPERATION WITH

HARRY’S WINE AND LIQUOR MARKET OF FAIRFIELD

PRESENTS

A WINE TASTING AND SILENT AUCTION

TO BENEFIT

ST. DIMITRIE’S “NEW KITCHEN” FUND

A LADIES AUXILIARY PROJECT

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Friday, November 7th, 2008

Aegean Room 7pm – 9pm

4070 Park Ave. $30.00 per person

Bridgeport, CT (wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres)

Reserve your tickets now!!!

Co-Chairs:

Patti Johnson - 374-0679

Karen Jordan – karenjordan35@sbcglobal.net

Alexandria Mallios – 459-4598

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.

January

 

1 – For the Good Health of the family of Bill Balamaci.

6 –

13 – IMO Camil Eugen Neagu (3yrs); IMO Nick Nicola (10 yrs) & Olymbia Vasilescu (1yr)

20 – General Assembly

27 -


February

3 – **Papandina; Good Health Fr. George’s family

10 – IMO of Fr. Casian Stefan Fetea (40 days).

17 – IMO Robert Cook; IMO Dan Plesu,

24 – IMO Vichia Fatsy


March

2 – IMO Vasil Bellas; IMO Nicolae (Coli) Docu

9 – IMO Joseph Magistro, Jr.

16 – IMO John Babu

23 – IMO Frances (Sue) Giavara

30 – IMO William (Bill) Chanaca, Jr.


April

6 – IMO Victoria (Vic) Chanaca (4 yrs)

13 – IMO George V. Fatsi (40 days)

20– ** Palm Sunday Fish Dinner.

27-**Pascha Sunday Social

 

May

4 –

11 – IMO Constantin Roibu (3 yrs)

18 –

25 – IHO Justin Pusztay (10th birthday)


June

1 – IMO Ernie Godin

8 –

15- IMO Mary, George and Gary Fekete & Julio and Maria Viera

22 –

29 – IMO William Chanaca Jr. (1 yr); IMO Victoria Cipu (40 Days)


July

6 – IMO Tom Lambro (40 Days); IMO Gavrila Breban (40 Days); IMO Horia Hristu (40 Days)

13 –

20 – IMO Ghgeorghe Ionescu (40 Days) & Onisie (1 Year)

27 – IMO A. Peter Fatse (1 Year)


August

3 –

10 – IMO Gramata Musi (45 Years)

17 –

24 –

31 –


September

7 –

14 –

21 – IMO eight grandparents

28 –


October

5 –

12 –

19 –

26 – St. Dimitrie Day Dinner


November

2 –

9 –

16 –

23 –

30 –


December

7 –

14 –

21 –

25 – ** Christmas Social

28 –

*Please contact Florence Marsala (336-4159) to make your reservations for Sundays on the 2008 calendar.

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