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December 2009
Saturday, December 5 Eve of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Vespers at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6 St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia 27 th Sunday after Pentecost . Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle : Ephesians 6: 10-17; Hebrew 13: 17-21. Gospel : Luke 13: 10-17 (Healing of the Crippled Woman on the Sabbath ); Luke 6: 17-23. Dispen-sation for fish . Church School from 10 to 10:45 a.m . St Nicholas Fish Dinner after Divine Liturgy .
Monday, December 7 P. C. Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Sunday, December 13 28 th Sunday after Pentecost (Forefathers of the Lord) . Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle : Col. 1: 12-18. Gospel : Luke 14: 16-24 (Parable of the Great Banquet ). Church School meets from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Sunday, December 20 Sunday before the Birth of Christ . Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle : Hebrews 11: 9-10, 32-40. Gospel : Matthew 1: 1-25 (Genealogy of our Lord). Christmas Pageant after Divine Liturgy .
Thursday, December 24 -- Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord . Vespers at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 25 Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ . No Sunday school. Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Epistle: Galatians 4: 4-7. Gospel: Matthew 2: 1-12. The Church Choir will present a Christmas Concert after Divine Liturgy. Festive Reception will follow in the Hall. Everybody is welcome.
Saturday, December 26 Second day of Christmas. Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. with His Grace, Bishop Ireneu. Epistle : Galatians; 5:22-6:2; Hebrew 2: 11-18. Gospel: Matthew 2: 13- 23 and 11:27-30.
Sunday, December 27 Sunday after Nativity of Our Lord . St. Stephen, the Protomartyr and Archdeacon. Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle : Galatians 1: 1-19; Acts 6:8-15, 7:1, 15 and 47-60. Gospel : Mathew 2:13-23 (Flight into Egypt) Mathew 21:33-44. There will be no Sunday School.
Looking forward to January
Friday, January 1 Circumcision of our Lord ; St. Basil the Great; the New Year. Liturgy of St. Basil at
10:00 a.m. Epistle : Colossians 2:8-12. Gospel : Luke 2:20-21; 40-52; 6:17-23.
Sunday, January 3 Sunday before the Baptism of our Lord. Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle : 2 Timothy 4:5-8 Gospel : Mark 1:1-8. Church School from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m .
Tuesday, January 5 Eve of the Baptism of our Lord. Great Vespers with the Greater Blessing of the Water at 6:00 p.m. (Day of strict fasting.)
Wednesday, January 6 Holy Theophany . Baptism of Our Lord . Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Gospel : Matthew 3:13-17. Greater Blessing of the Water.
Thursday, January 7 Synaxis of St. John the Baptist . Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Epistle : Acts 19: 1-8; Gospel : John 1:29-34.
Sunday, January 10 Sunday after Baptism of our Lord . Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle : Ephesians 4: 7-13. Gospel : Matthew 4: 12-17. Sunday school from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Monday, January 11 Parish Council meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Sunday, January 17 29 th Sunday after Pentecost . Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : Colossians 3: 4-11. Gospel : Luke 17: 12-19 (T he Ten Lepers ). Sunday School from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Annual General Assembly after Divine Liturgy .
Sunday, January 24 32 nd Sunday after Pentecost . Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle : 1 Timothy 4: 9-15 and 1 Corinthians 12:7-11. Gospel : Luke 19: 1-10 ( Zacheus) ; John 10:9-18. Transylvanian Style Dinner.
Saturday, January 30 Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom . Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle: Hebrews 13: 7-16. Gospel: Matthew 5: 14-19.
Pagina româneasca
DECEMBRIE, 2009
Sâmbata, 5 Dec. Ajunul Sf. Nicolae . Vecernia, 6 p.m. cu vizita ascunsa a Sf. Nicolae
Duminica, 6 Decembrie a 27-a dupa Rusalii . Sf. Nicolae . Divine Liturgy (E) la 9:00 a.m. Sf. Liturghie (M) la 10:30 a.m. Apostolul : Efeseni 6:10-17; Evrei 13: 17-21. Evanghelia: Luca 13: 10-17 ( Tamaduirea femeii gârbove ). Luca 6: 17-23. (Dezlegare la peste.) Scoala duminicala de la 10:00 la 10:45 a.m Masa de peste dupa Sf. Liturghie.
Duminica, 13 Decembrie a 28-a dupa Rusalii (a stramosilor ). Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Sf. Liturghie (M) at 10:30 a.m. Apostol: Coloseni 1: 12-18; Evanghelia: Luca 14: 16-24 ( Pilda celor poftiti la cina ) Scoala duminicala de la 10:00 la 10:45 a.m .
Duminica, 20 Decembrie Duminica dinaintea Nasterii Domnului. ( A parintilor dupa trup ai Domnului ) Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Sf. Liturghie (M) at 10:30 a.m. Apostol: Evrei 11: 9-10, 32-40. Evanghelia : Matei 1:1-25 (Genealogia Mântuitorului). Program de Craciun al Scolii Duminicale.
DOMNUL SE NASTE! MARITI-L !
Joi, 24 Decembrie Ajunul Sf. Craciun. Vecernia urmata de colinde, la 5:00 p.m.
Vineri, 25 Decembrie Nasterea Domnului Nostru Iisus Hristos. Sf. Craciun . Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:30 a.m. Apostolu l: Galateni 4: 4-7. Evanghelia : Matei 2:1-12. Concertul coral. Receptie festiva!
Sâmbata, 26 Decembrie Soborul Maicii Domnului. Sf. Nicodim de la Tisman. Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. cu Prea Sfintitei Episcopul Irineu. Apostol : Galateni 5:22, 6:2; Evrei 2:11-18. Evan. : Matei 2:13-23 si 11: 27-30.
Duminica, 27 Decembrie Duminica dupa Nasterea Domnului. Sf. Liturghie (E) la 9:00 a.m. Sf. Liturghie (M) la 10:30 a.m. Apostol : Galateni 1:11-19; Fapte 6 :8-15 ; 7:1-15; 47-60. Evanghelia : Matei 2: 13-23 (Fuga în Egipt) . Matei 21:33-44
IANUARIE 2010
La Multi Ani! Revelion 2010. Vezi anuntul din buletin
Vineri, 1 Ianuarie - Taierea împrejur al Domnului. Sf. Vasile cel Mare. Sf. Liturghie a Sf. Vasile cel Mare la
10:00 a.m. Aposto l: Coloseni 2:8-12; Evanghel ia: Luca 2:20-21 si 40-52.
Duminica, 3 Ianuarie Duminica dinaintea Botezului Domnului . Sf. Liturghie (E) la 9:00 a.m. Sf. Liturghie (M) la 10:30 a.m. Aposto l: 2 Tim. 4:5-8. Evang : Marcu 1:1-8 . Scoala duminicala de la 10:00 la 10:45 a.m.
Marti, 5 Ianuarie Ajunul Botezului Domnului . Vecernia cu Sfintirea cea mare a apei la ora 6:00 p.m. ( post strict).
Miercuri, 6 Ianuarie Botezul Domnului . Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. cu Sfintirea cea mare a apei. Aposto l: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7. Evang : Matei 3: 13-17.
Joi, 7 Ianuarie Soborul Sf. Prooroc Ioan Botezatorul . Sf. Liturghie la 10:00 a.m. Apostol : Fapte 19:1-8; Evanghelia : Ioan 1: 29-34.
Duminica, 10 Ianuarie Duminica dupa Botezul Domnului . Sf. Liturghie (E) la 9:00 a.m. Sf. Liturghie (M) la 10:30 a.m. Apostol: Efeseni 4:7-13; Evan.: Matei 4:12-17. Scoala duminicala de la 10:00 la 10:45 a.m.
Luni, 11 Februarie - Sedin Û a Cons. Parohial, 6:00 p.m.
Duminica, 17 Ianuarie Duminica a 29-a dupa Rusalii . Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Sf. Liturghie (M) at 10:30 a.m. Apostol: Coloseni 3:4-11; Evanghelie : Luca 17:12-19 ( A celor zece leprosi) Scoala duminicala de la 10:00 la 10:45 a.m. Adunarea Generala a parohiei dupa Sf. Liturghie
Duminica, 24 Ianuarie Duminica a 32-a dupa Rusalii . Sf. Grigorie Teologul . Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Sf. Liturghie (M) at 10:30 a.m. Apostol: 1 Timotei 4:9-15; 1 Corinteni 12:7-11; Evanghelie: Luca 19:1-10 ( A lui Zaheu) Scoala duminicala de la 10:00 la 10:45 a.m. Masa festiva: Transylvanian stile , dupa Sf. Liturghie.
Sâmbata, 30 Ianuarie Sfintii Trei Ierarhi: Vasile cel Mare, Gregorie Teologul si Ioan Gura-de-Aur. Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol: Evrei 13:7-16; Evanghelie : Matei 5:14-19.
In acest bulletin includem si un plic pentru donatia Dvs. de Sf., Craciun. Va rugam sa fiti generosi cu biserica noastra care are nvoie de MARE ajutor financiar. Craciun Fericit!
Fr. Cornel's Corner
I'll Be in Church for Christmas
Some years back while I was a fresh immigrant, every time I heard the song I'll Be Home for Christmas I felt terribly homesick and outright guilty. I felt homesick, because my home was still in my village in Romania and I knew that I could not be there for Christmas. I felt very guilty for not being with my parents, with my brother and sister, and with the other people I loved in my village. I was longing for the home where unto us Christ was born many years ago. This feeling continued and stayed with me even after I had started my family here in America.
Our home for Christmas is our parents' home for a long time in our lives, and maybe, in a subtle and subdued way, for the rest of our lives. That home is the place where we grew up and where we felt secure and loved.
At some point in time, however, our homes become home and our own children will come to see us for Christmas. Especially after our children have moved way, we wait with great joy to see them and to celebrate the birth of Christ together.
But even in this new situation, we are still ambivalent about what is our home. We slowly sense that we have become a home, different from the home that we loved as a child and still miss. And then our children themselves begin not to be home for Christmas, their new residences becoming the home for their children. The time will come when we will leave our homes for Christmas, to travel to our children's homes.
That's the way life goes on with every Christmas. No matter how old we are, we still desire to be home for Christmas.
There is a home, however, which has always been with me. That home is my church. And even when I was not in my village in Romania, there in the church I could come home for Christmas. Besides our home where Christ should be born anew every year, we have the church where Christ is born for sure.
As a person who had a home for Christmas, and then missed that home until he made his own home for his children to come home to for Christmas, I understand the pains of those who don't have or can't be in a home for Christmas.
To all of them I say, come to church for Christmas.
The church is our true home for Christmas. It becomes the stable in which our Lord is born on Christmas Day. The cupola is the sky which shines with stars and with angels coming to announce, Peace on earth, glory to God and good will among men.
Our parents' home is not ours forever. It is ours until we grow up and move on to build our own. That one doesn't last forever either, but only until our children grow up and move on to their homes. But the church is that place where we can always be home for Christmas during all the years of our lives.
Come, join me! I'll be in church for Christmas.
Fr. Cornel
Come, let us glorify God! This is our festival, said St Gregory of Nazianzus, this we celebrate: God coming to man that man might go back to God our Father. Off with the old man, on with the new! Once dead in Adam, now alive in Christ, born with Christ, crucified with Christ, buried with Christ, risen with Christ.
Christ is born clothe Him with Glory!
Christ of heaven go out to meet Him!
Christ on earth O, be lifted up!
Sing to the Lord people of earth!
Let heaven take delight let earth exult!
Christians in the Early Church
In the second century, the following was written in a letter to Diognetus:
They (the Christians) live, each in his native land but as though they were not really at home there. They share in all the duties like citizens and suffer all hardships like strangers. Every foreign land is for them a fatherland and every fatherland a foreign country They dwell on earth, but they are citizens of heaven. They obey the laws man makes, but their lives are better than the laws In a word, what the soul is to the body, Christians are to the world. The soul is distributed to every member of the body, and Christians are scattered in every city of the world. The soul dwells in the body, and yet it is not in the body.
Ladies' Auxiliary
Reported by Ann Nastu, President
Many thanks to Rodica Ianus and Veta Babu who made the bread for the month of November. During the month of December the holy bread will be donated by M/M Van Michaels for the good health of their family: Van and Bea and family; Janet and Alan and Family, Christopher and Molly and Family, Georgette and Christy and their Family.
If you would like to bake and donate the church bread in the future, please call Psa. Mariana Coca. Holy
Bread ( Prosfora ) Donations : If you would like to donate the Prosfora f or church services, it can be ordered from the Ladies' Auxiliary (three or four loaves) for a fee of $20.00 by calling Psa. Mariana Coca at (203) 373-0410.
There is a food collection box in the vestibule from now until the need is met to help feed the hungry. Please bring you donations of imperishable goods.
We are very glad that many members of our parish sponsor the coffee hour on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. However, we would like to inform the sponsors about their responsibilities.
The responsibilities of those sponsoring a coffee hour include preparation, setting up, and cleaning up. It's been very hard to get volunteers to prepare the coffee hour. The Ladies' Auxiliary always welcomes new members. Please join our hardworking organization. The annual membership fee is only $25.00. Now that we're settled in our new church in Easton, we welcome your help and fresh new ideas.
Retirees' Update
Reported by Mary Seferi, Secretary
Birthdays :
December: Aspasia Chiacu, John Cook
January: Liz Lambro, Marie Dimitriades
Hosts :
December: Bill Bileca, Mike Gachi, Nancy Graham
January: Florence and Peter Costulas
Events :
October 22 - Sophie Pittu donated a large tray of cookies in memory of her mother, Thoma Nastu, on the 40th day after her death. Sophie also sent a note saying that Thoma had asked that upon her death, we remember the St. Dimitrie Retirees with a donation and refreshments in her memory. The note was accompanied by a check for $50.00 and was signed: Her Loving Family
November 5 - Audrey Fatsy sponsored the coffee hour in memory of her father, Stavri Yanka (30 years) and her brother, George Yanka (10 years). May their memories be eternal!
Coming Events : The Retirees will hold their annual Christmas Luncheon on December 8th at Mancuso's Restaurant on Kings Highway in Fairfield.
PAST EVENTS
Thanksgiving Dinner
St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church will like to thank Mr. Dumitrie Lorando Ionescu, the co-owner of Ferrante Restaurant on Summer Street in Stamford,
who donated and cooked the Thanksgiving Dinner held on Sunday, November 15. At this dinner we honored our veterans, and together we joined in singing God Bless America as a thanksgiving to God for our great country.
The Thanksgiving Dinner netted $1,720.00. This included $455.00 in donations. There was a mis-communication with the donor of the food regarding the time of the event. Sincere apologies are extended to all those affected!
Our Annual Mac-AROY Bonfire and Pizza Party were held on Sunday, November 22, at 4:00 p.m. at the Church location on 504 Sport Hill Rd. Easton, CT. It was a very enjoyable event. We especially thank Mr. Nicholas Breban, Razvan Breban, Daniel Muntean, and Sorin Breaz for preparing the wood and setting up for the bonfire. Many thanks to the other parents who helped with the pizza party. We also thank those who brought desserts.
The delicious St. Nicholas Fish Dinner held on St. Nicholas Day, Sunday, December 6, was donated by Sultana Culcearu, Kyratsa Jombur, Emil and Ileana Sipos and M/M Ioan Maci , in loving memory of Fanula Culcearu who died on November 13, 2009 and Anastase Mataranga who died on November 6, 2009. Dumnezeu sa-i odihneasca.!
Donations to the dinner were made also by: Valentin & Olga Luca ($50), Vica Gallen ($100), Anonymous ($50), Elena Vartic ($20), Mother Veronica Crisan ($100).
PARISH COMING EVENTS
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Nativity of our Lord - December 25
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Festive Reception after Divine Liturgy
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Synapsis of the Mother of God December 26
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Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.
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with His Grace Bishop Irineu
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New Year's Party, Eve of December 31
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See flyer in bulletin
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General Assembly, January 17, 2010
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Transylvanian Style Dinner, January 24
Festival Thanks:
A note from the Festival Chairpeople:
We would like to thank everyone for their hard work to make Festival 2009 a success. A big thank you to anyone involved in baking and preparing all of the food and baked goods served at the Festival. (The compli-ments were endless and everyone thought the food was absolutely delicious.)
We are appreciative of the Parish Council for their participation in helping and preparing for the Festival and the wonderful team work necessary to hold our event (equipment, permits, transportation to and from the festival, advising and set up) and to all of the Captains for doing a wonderful job. Thank you for your cooperation and communication.
Thank you to Fr. Cornel and Fr. George for all of the church tours and to everyone who welcomed people into our church. St. Dimitrie Church was definitively a highlight of our festival.
We were so happy to hear comments from people regarding how welcomed they felt when they came to the festival and were greeted with a smile and a thank you for attending our festival.
We are grateful to everyone who had a part in our festival, big and small. God bless all of your!
Patti Johnson and Vito Ocrain
Thanks to all the following ladies who were very generous to donate money towards the expenses of the 2009 Festival's Ethnic Pastry and Brick Oven Booth:
Florence Godin, Stamulica Hatzi, Maria Tudor, Jurebie Sisters, Elena Sorovacu, Audrey Fatsy, Caterina Colimitra, Alexandra Schilira, Rodica Naciadi, Zoita Zgura, Rodica Ianus, Andrea Rusu Montini, Florence Costulas, Florence Marsala, Maria Dimitriadis, Stephany Bellas, Julie Cipu, Tina Geambazi, Despa Cipu, Mary Chiacu, Florance Chanaca, Sylvia Fitu, Psa. Louisa Todeasa, Lucy Shola, Kally Shuster, Veta Babu, Chirata Jombur, Psa. Mariana Coca, Brenda Bicki, Florence Pitu, Simona Tudor, Priscilla Carameta, Diane Vieira, Vasilica (Chia) Barba, Simona Barba, Eugenia (Jenny) Babu, Cristina Ionescu, Betsy Cipu, Mariana Cipu, Diana Nicola, Patricia (Patti) Johnson, Elefteria Fatsi, Gina Giavara, Elsie Fatse. The total donations were $650.00. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Catherine Colimitra, Captain
Special thank you to Anthony DiMartino , who donated all the soda sold at the Festival. We wish him a speedy recovery as he recently had a major back operation. He is recuperating at home.
Choir Notes
Reported by Gina Cook, Choir Director
Choir members are always needed! If you can carry a tune, please join. All the talents we have are gifts from God, so if God granted you the gift of singing, He will be very pleased if you use it to glorify Him and to lead other parishioners to glorify Him. Please see Gina Cook , our Choir Director, and sign up.
Choir Rehearsal: The choir will practice every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon from now until Christmas, with the exception of Thanksgiving weekend. This is a great opportunity for new members to join and learn the songs. Please come!
Congratulations
• to Gina Cook who was honored with the dedication of the choir loft to her. We thank her for her long life dedication and hard work in the choir and for all the other jobs she has done and continues to do for the love of our church.
• to our new soloist, Sophia Todeasa, who performed beautifully The Lord's Prayer.
Counting Our Blessings
Donations
St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church gratefully acknowledges the following donations of time, talent and treasure:
Fellowship Hour Donations
Donated on 10/22/09 in memory of George and Catherine Vangel on their 67 th anniversary in heaven, by the family.
Donated on 10/22/09 in loving memory of John Sorovacu (40 yrs. memorial), by his wife Elena and daughter Amalia Spau.
Donated on 10/22/09 in loving memory of John Babu, by his wife Elisabeth and daughter Marianne Coca.
Altar Candles
For the good health of Van and Bea Michaels on Christmas Day (12/25/09).
In loving memory of our father Dimitrie (Tusa) Caranica, whose God-given talents for carving enhances the beauty of the Church's altar, from Gloria and Loretta (11/1/09).
For the good health and in honor of son Christopher Michaels, son-in-law Christopher McClure and our 3 grandchildren who carry the name of Christmas, from Van and Olimbia Michaels (12/25/09). Happy Name Day!
5-Day Sanctuary Lamps
In loving memory of Edith and Arlene Gelfand, from Matthew and Martha Gelfand (11/1/09).
In loving memory of my brother Andrew Janelu for his name day, from sister Florence Marsala (11/30/09).
In loving memory of my uncle Dimitrie Janelu (50 years memorial ), from niece Florence Marsala (12/4/09).
7-Day Sanctuary Lamps
In loving memory of Flora Titu of Constanta-Romania, from Paulina, Stela and Cristian Dima (11/7/09)
In loving memory of Stephen Bicki from Louise and Brenda Bicki (11/1/09)
In loving memory of Nacu Zdru, from Andrew and Alexandra Shillira (11/20/09).
For dad's one year anniversary, from Nicholas G. Talabac. Thanksgiving was exactly one year since your passing. We miss and will always love you, from your devoted wife, Louise, and sons Stephen, Michael, and Robert.
Special Donations
In loving memory of Mariana Ghitsa and Justina Bargiuma ($25) from Constantin Bargiuma (11/7/09).
In loving memory of Mariana Ghitsa ($50) from Christo and Stamulica Hatzi (11/7/09).
In loving memory of Wilhelmina Grimsley Hope ($50), a 29-year memorial, from Rev. Fr. Cornel and Psa. Louisa Todeasa and Family (11/1/09)
Ms. Liliana Rodica Stoenescu ($40) (11/1/09)
In loving memory of Elena Parteni ($50) from Dr. Daniela Marinescu (11/1/09)
-- IMO John Zdru ($40) from the Belchou Fam (11/1/09).
Anonymous - donation for the Festival Sarmali ($55)
Priscilla Carameta ($40) on 11/15/09
United Way of Central & NE CT from Radu Rusu ($44)
--In loving memory of our godparents, son, brother, sister-in-law and parents: Pr. Ion, Psa Maria, Ioan-Ionut, Gheorghe, Lidia-Maria, Elena, Ioan, Ion, Maria ($100) from Dan and Mioara Naum (11/15/09)
-- Rugaciuni pentru Alexandru Nicolae Tudor, care a plecat în misiune militara ($100) de la Maria Tudor
-- Rodovica Gallen ($250) for monthly dinner.
MEMORIAL FUND FOR PEPA IANUS
M/M Andrew Shilira ($50), Florence Marsala ($25); M/M George Bracea ($20), Constantin Bargiuma ($40); M/M Christos Hatzis ($30); M/M Liviu Popescu ($60); M/M Thomas Gartsu ($50); M/M Victor Nastu ($50); Aureliu D. Ciufecu ($50); Fr. George and Psa. Mariana ($50); M/M Robert Nicola ($50); M/M Thomas Carameta ($25)
Other Contributions
in Support of St. Dimitrie Church
Year-To-Date through October 19, 2009
We thank all of the persons who have supported St. Dimitrie Church. May God bless all of you!
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Candles - $29,957.00
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Trays - $26,421.00
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2nd Tray Building Fund - $15,489
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2009 Building Fund Assessment
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The Building Fund Assessment amount received is $102,523.
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Special Fundraisers
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by Individuals or Groups of Members
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Romanian Bible Study Class (Coin Jar) $333.00
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Candle Stand Large Jug $698.00
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Early Mortgage Payoff Group $8,550.00
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St. Dimitrie Church Pledge Status
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Phase 1: $696,127 Pledged - $614,952 Received = $81,175 Balance Due
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Phase 2: $235,777 Pledged - $187,420 Received = $48,357 Balance Due
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*Interior Furnishings:
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$179,839 Pledged - $170,689 Received = $9,150 Balance Due
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Two Sunday Services
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The statistics for the two Sunday Services since we started on 5/3/2009 are:
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9:00 - $12,368 Income/Average attendance of 41
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10:30 - $33,163 Income/Average attendance of 151
Monthly Dinner Donations
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Andrei & Alexandra Colimitra $100.00 10/25/2009
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Rodovica Gallen $200.00 11/1/2009
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Robert & Yvonne Klanko $100.00 10/25/2009
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Maria Naum $50.00 10/25/2009
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St. Dimitrie Ladies Auxiliary $200.00 10/25/2009
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Within this bulletin we include a Christmas donation envelope, asking that you honor the Birth of Our Lord by making a generous donation to His Church. St Dimitrie is in a very great need for financial help. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
