Sunday, May 2 – 5th Sunday of Pascha (Samaritan Woman).  Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m.  Epistle: Acts 11:19-30, 9:19-31 Gospel: John 4:5-42, 10:1-9. Sunday School: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

Monday, May 3 – Parish Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 9 – 6th Sunday of Pascha (Blind Man). Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle: Acts 16:16-34; Gospel: John 9:1-38. Sunday School: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, May 12 – Eve of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. Vespers service at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 13 – Ascension of our Lord. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:00 a.m.  Acts 1:1-12; Luke 24:36-53.

Sunday, May 16 – 7th Sunday of Pascha (Holy Fathers of the 1st Ecumenical Council).  Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle: Acts 20:16-18, 28-36; Gospel: John 17: 1-13 (Jesus’ prayer).
“Help Diana” dinner after Divine Liturgy. See the flyer!

Thursday, May 20 – Sts. Equal-to-the-Apostles Constantine and Helen, his mother. Vespers at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 21 – Sts. Equal-to-the-Apostles Constantine and Helen. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle: Acts 26: 1, 12-19; Gospel: John 10:1-9.

Saturday, May 22 – Memorial Saturday. Mosii de vara. Rusalii. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Memorial Service, a memorial meal, and prayers at the cemetery. Epistle: Acts 28: 1-31; Gospel: John 21:15-25.
               
Sunday, May 23 – 8th Sunday of Pascha. Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost).  Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle: Acts 2:1-11; Gospel: John 7:37-52, 8:12.
Monday, May 24 - Holy Trinity. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:00 a.m.  Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-19; Matthew 18:10-20.

Sunday, May 30 – 1st after Pentecost (All Saints) Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle: Hebrews 11:33-40; 12; 1-2; Gospel: Mat. 10:32-33, 37-38, 19: 27-30.

Monday, May 31 – Lent of St. Peter and Paul starts.

Looking forward to June

Sunday, June 6 – 2nd after Pentecost. (American and Romanian Saints). Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Epistle: Romans 2:10-16; Gospel: Matthew 4: 18-23.

Monday, June 7 – Parish Council meeting at 5: 45 p.m.

Sunday, June 13 – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost.  Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m. Father’s Day.  Epistle:  Romans 5: 1-10; Gospel:  Matthew 6: 22-33 (Possessions and Anxiety).

Sunday, June 20 – 4th Sunday after Pentecost.   English Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M= mixed) at 10:30 a.m.  Epistle: Romans 6:18-23; Gospel:  Matthew 8: 5-13 (Cure of the Centurion’s Servant).

Wednesday, June 24 – Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10 a.m. Epistle: Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4; Gospel: Luke 1:1-25, 57-68, 76, 80.

Sunday, June 27 – 5th Sunday after Pentecost.  Divine Liturgy (E) at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:30 a.m.  Epistle: Romans 10: 1-10; Gospel:  Matthew 8: 28-34; 9:1 (Cure of the Two Demoniacs of Gadara).

Tuesday, June 29 – Sts. Peter and Paul. Divine Liturgy (M) at 10:00 a.m. Epistle:  II Corinthians 11:21-33; 12:1-9; Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19.

Pagina românească

MAI

Duminică, 2 Mai - a 5-a a Sf. Paşti (Femeia samarineană). Sf. Liturghie (M) la10:30 a.m. Apostol: Fap. Apostolilor 11:19-30; Evanghelia: Ioan 4:5-42.

Luni, 3 Mai – Sedinţa Consiliul Parohial la 5 :45 p.m.

Duminică, 9 Mai – a 6-a a Paştelui (a orbului). Sf. Liturghie (M) la ora 10:30 a.m. Apostol: Faptele Apostolilor 16:16-34; Evanghelia: Ioan 9:1-38.

Miercuri, 12 Mai – Ajunul Înălţării Domnului , vecernia la ora 6:00 p.m.

Joi 13 Mai – Înălţarea Domnului . Ziua eroilor. Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol: Faptele Apostolilor 1:1-12; Evanghelia: Luca 24: 36-53.

Duminica 16 Mai - a 7-a după Paşti ( Duminica Sf. Părinţi de la Sinodul I Ecumenic). Sf. Liturghie (M) la ora 10:30 a.m. Apostol: Faptele. Apostolilor: 20: 16-18, 28-36; Evanghelia: Ioan 17: 1-13. Şcoala duminicală de la 10:00 a.m. la 10:45 a.m. “Help Diana” dinner după Sf. Liturghie. Vezi anunţul!

Joi, 20 Mai -- Ajunul Sf. Constantin Şi Elena. Vecernia la 6 p.m.

Vineri, 21 Mai – Sf. Constantin şi Elena. Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol: Faptele Apostolilor 6: 1; 12-19; Evanghelia: Ioan 10: 1-9.

Sâmbătă, 22 Mai - Moşii de vară (Rusalile)
Sf. Liturghie la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol: F.Ap.28:1-31 Evanghelia: Ioan 21: 15-25. Sf. Liturghie este urmată de Maslu de obşte, masa de pomană şi vizită la cimitir.

Duminică 23 Mai - Pogorârea Sf. Duh, Rusaliile - Sf. Liturghie (M) la 10:30 a.m. Apostol: F.Ap. 2:1-11; Evanghelia: Ioan 7: 37-52; 8:12.

Luni, 25 Mai - Sf. Treime. Sf. Liturghie (M) la ora 10:00 a.m. Apostol: Efeseni 5:8-19; Evanghelia: Matei 18:10-20.

Duminica 30 Mai - I-a după Rusalii ( Duminica tuturor sfinţilor). Sf. Liturghie (M) la 10:30 a.m. Apostol: Evrei 11:33-40; 12:1-2; Evanghelia: Matei 10:32-33; 37-38; 19: 27-30.

Luni 31 Mai - Începe postul Sf. Ap. Petru ;i Pavel

IUNIE
Duminică, 6 Iunie – Duminica a 2-a după Rusalii. (Sfinţii români şi americani). Sf. Liturghie (M) la 10:30 a.m. Apostolul: Romani 2:10-16; Evanghelia: Matei 4:18-23.

Luni, 7 Iunie – Sedinţa Consiliul Parohial la 5 :45 p.m.

Duminică, 13 Iunie – Duminica a 3-a după Rusalii. Ziua tatălui. Sf. Liturghie (M) la 10:30 a.m. Ap.: Romani 5:1-10; Evanghelia: Matei 6:22-33 (Despre grijile vieţii).

Duminică, 20 Iunie – Duminica a 4-a după Rusalii. Sf. Liturghie (M=mixtă) la 10:30 a.m. Apostolul: Romani 6:18-23; Evanghelia: Matei 8:5-13 (Vindecarea slujii sutaşului)

Joi, 24 Iunie – Naşterea Sf. Ioan Botezătorul. Sf. Liturghie (M) la 10:00 a.m. Ap: Romani 13:11-14; 14:1-4; Evanghelia: Luca 1:1-25, 57-68, 76, 80.

Duminică, 27 Iulie – Duminica a 5-a după Rusalii. Sf. Liturghie (M=mixtă) la 10:30 a.m. Apostolul: Romani 10:1-10; Evanghelia: Matei 8:28-34; 9:1 (Vindecarea celor doi demonizaţi din Gadara).

Marţi, 29 Iunie - Sf. Apostoli Petru şi Pavel Sf. Liturghie (M) la ora 10:00 a.m.. Apostol: 2 Corinteni 11:21-33; 12:1-9; Evanghelia: Matei 16:13-19. (Dezlegare la peşte).

Festival 2010

Este greu de crezut că foarte curând va trebui să facem planuri detailate referitoare la Festivalul’2010. Succesul acestui festival se datoreste dedicaţiei si diligenţei multor membrii voluntari ai Bisericii noastre care donează timp si talent. 
Din nou avem nevoie de ajutorul dvs. DeŞi festivalul cere multă muncă este în acelaŞi timp foarte satisfăcător si distractiv, pentru că oferă o oportunitate pentru a lucra împreună ca o familie, pentru binele Bisericii noastre sfinte.
Dacă doriţi să deveniţi voluntari vă rugăm din nou să chemaţi la telefon oficiul parohial

Iar mai presus de toate vă rugăm să rezervaţi în calendarul dvs, pentru cel mai mare eveniment al anului FESTIVAL 2010, datele de IUNIE, 11, 12 şi 13, 2010

Ladies' Auxiliary News
Reported by Ann Nastu , President

“Christ is Risen!” – Indeed this Pascha Season has been a very special and busy time for our Ladies’ Auxiliary Committee.
We thank the following ladies who donated the holy bread in the month of April:  Len Balamaci, Elena Olszyk, Tula Michael, Gloria Caranica, and Rodica Ianuş. We would also like to thank Rodica Ianus and Zoe Zgura for making the church bread used in the Pasti.
            On Saturday, March 13, our church held a very well-attended and insightful Lenten Retreat: A Journey Through Holy Week. Father Cornel and Father George were eloquent in their explanation of the meaning and significance of each day of the Holy Week.  Many thanks to all attendees and to those who prepared our luncheon, especially to Father Cornel for his excellent leek and potato soup. 
                Palms for Palm Sunday and flowers for the epitaful were ordered by Bill Balamaci, and the lilies for Pascha by Florence Godin. We thank them for their effort. The   flowers on the altar table were donated by Mrs. Bea Kolton. Also we thank those who donated money for flowers used to decorate the altar during the Pascha season.  Also many thanks to Elena Vartic for donating flowers for the altar table during Great Lent.
                Many thanks to Elefteria Fatsi and her committee for decorating the Epitaph for Good Friday. It looked lovely.                                                                                              We are grateful for all the ladies who brought red eggs that were distributed to the faithful on Pascha.  Easter Week was so beautiful due to the many people who volunteered their time, talent, and treasure. We thank the ladies who baked the "five loaves" of bread for each of the "Pre-Sanctified Liturgies" held on Wednesdays during Lent: Chirata Jombur, Sultana Culcearu , Letitia Neagu, the Jurabie sisters, Cristina Kove, her mother Elena Vartic, Aspasia Margarit, Rodica Ianus, and Zoe Zgura.
                We encourage all ladies to join our organization for the betterment of our Church.  May God bless all our hardworking women who have participated in various capacities with a joyful heart.
                If you would like to make the holy bread for a specified week or a month, please call Florence Marsala at (203) 336-0296.
                The Ladies’ Auxiliary always welcomes new members.  Please join our hardworking organization. The annual membership fee is only $25.00.  At our new church in Easton, we definitely need lots of extra help and fresh new ideas.
Psa. Mariana's pita sales have been fantastic.  Her crew works tirelessly to prepare them.  Many, many thanks to all of the workers.
                The Festival is fast approaching.....PLEASE offer your help in any way for the success of this most important parish function.
On June 11, 12, and 13 we will hold our Annual Festival.  We need the help and support of many. The chairpersons, Ovidiu Ocrain and Patti Johnson, will call on us all to help.
We wish. We can use a good used or new food processor in our kitchen. If any one have an extra one home, or you would like to donated a new one, please bring it at the church. We did have a good food processor but just stopped working. With the Festival coming we can for sure need and will use one immediately. Thanks!

If you would like to buy pita – spinach, leeks or pumpkin – please call:
Pr. Mariana Coca (203) 373-0410, or Kallie Schuster (203) 264-9409

 LADIES’ AUXILIARY 2010 COMMITTEE

President:             Anne Nastu
Vice-President:   Gina Cook 
Secretary:             Priscilla Carameta
Asst. Secretary: Betsy Cipu
Corresp. Secretary: Florence Godin
Treasurer:            Amalia Spau
Asst. Treasurer: Marie Nicola
Counselors: Julie Cipu, Florence Costulas, Audrey Fatsy,  Elsie Fatsy, Bea Kolton, Florence Marsala, Tula Michael,  Kallie Schuster, Lucy Shola, Mary Tambakis
Past President:    Eleftheria Fatsi
Ex-Officio:            Psa. Mariana Coca, Psa. Louisa Todeasa

Retirees Update

Reported by Mary Seferi, Secretary

Birthdays:
  April:    Louise Bicki, Pete Costulas
  May:     Len Balamaci, Vicki Balamaci, Florence Chanaca, Sam Chiacu, Charles Geambazi, Tom Muzea
June:       Nick Cipu, Sophie Pittu, Kay Ziu

Anniversaries:
May:       Mary and Sam Chiacu, Julie and George       Cipu, Florence and Thomas Gachi, Tina and Jim Giambazi
June:       Despa and Nick Cipu

Hosts:
   

April: Julie Cipu and Len Balamaci
May: Florence Godin
June:Despa and Nick Cipu

Events:

February 4: Sina Balamaci sponsored the coffee hour in memory of Dennis Balamaci (6 months).  May his memory be eternal!  His daughter, Marilyn was also in attendance.
 
February 18:  Theodora "Teddy" Valmus donated pastry in honor of her nameday.
 
March4 -  Stephanie Bellas donated the pastries in memory of her husband, Bill (11 years). Memory Eternal!

March 11 -Mary Ganim brought a cake in celebration of the birthdays of Cathy Angelos and Teddy Valmus. Cathy Angelos and Gina Dumitre donated coffee and Nancy Graham baked pastry.

Youth News

On March 27 (Lazarus Saturday),  members of the Mac-AROY met following the Divine Liturgy to make palm crosses and fill the eggs for the Egg Hunt. On April 4 (Easter Sunday), Mac-AROY coordinated the Egg Hunt after the Agape Service, which was again a big success.  Thanks to Marianne Ocrain for organizing this and to everyone who donated candy and plastic eggs!
We encourage all our youth from 12 years old and up to join our organization.

Our youth will be of great support to our Festival. They have already started the dance practice. For more information, or if you would like to join in please contact Marianne Ocrain.

Christ is Risen!  This Holy Pascha Season was in a way very special and different from all of the Paschal Seasons we have had in the past, since we celebrated also a year since the move into our new, beautiful Church.
                Our sincere thanks to everyone who worked hard and was dedicated to making our Holy Week and Holy Pascha celebrations very special this year. 
                We especially thank Psa. Marian Coca for beautifully decorating the Paschal Candle, and the lovely candles for sale.  She also baked the Pascha.
                We are especially indebted to our clergy Fr. Cornel and Fr. George; to our Cantors, Constantin Bargiuma, George C.  Fatsy, George Cipu, Bill Balamaci, and Dinca Ianus; the choir, under the direction of Gina Cook and Diane Vieira; the epitrops; and all the members of the Parish Council who worked so hard!  We must not forget the youth who show their dedication to the church:  the altar boys ( especially, but not only: Justine Pustey, Dan Antoniu, William and Anthony Docu, Daniel Munteanu,  Alex Hagischi, Alex Breban, Dan Angelescu) for their service and MAC-AROY, for making cross palms and preparing for the Egg Hunt.
We thank Mr. and Mrs. Cristi Petre for donating the Paşti this year.  It was his own “label,” donated in thanksgiving to God, good health, and continued blessings.
Last, but certainly not least, we appreciate all the ladies who, as usual, are mainly working “behind the scenes,” making the eggs, organizing the Easter Social, with countless other jobs, under the able leadership of Pres. Ann Nastu.  Most of all, we thank all of you who faithfully participated in the Lord's journey by devotedly attending all of the Holy Week and Paschal services. 
Truly He is Risen!

Counting Our Blessings

–In loving memory of George Lupu, from July and George Cipu (3/7/10).
–In loving memory of Edith and Arlene Gelfand, from Matthew and Martha Gelfand (4/2/10).
–In loving memory of George Lupu, from Helen Pariza (3/21/10).
–In loving memory of Angelo Thanassi, from John, Gina and Lucy (Rest in peace—40 day memorial) (2/20/10).

7-day Sanctuary
–In loving memory of Jane Timko, mother of Joan Balamaci and grandson Glen, from Elena Balamaci and family (3/18/10).
–In loving memory of George Carameta, from Gina Dumitre and Family (3/11/10)
–In loving memory of George Carameta, from Elizabeth A. Shola (3/11/10).
–In loving memory of Dina Talabac, from Elizabeth A. Shola and Family (3/18/10).
–In loving memory of Vichia Fatsy, from Patti Johnson (3/14/10).
–In loving memory of Vichia Fatsy (we miss you Muma), love from Marianne, Vito, Audriana and Christopher Ocrain (3/14/10).
–In loving memory of George Lupu, from Florence Marsala (2/21/10).

Special Donations
–In loving memory of Jane Timko, from Gina Dumitre and Family (3/18/10).
–In loving memory of Dina Talabac ($100), from Nikki Kressu and Andrew and Linda Andry (3/2/10).
–In loving memory of my cousin Dina Talabac ($50), from Lora (Andry) Soter and Family (3/28/10).
–In loving memory of Dina Talabac ($50) from Elizabeth Shola (2/21/10).
–In loving memory of Nondi Balamaci, from Pete and Florence Costulas (2/28/10).
–In Loving Memory of Dennis Balamaci ($50), from Pete and Florence Costulas (2/8/10)
–In Loving Memory of James Pittu ($50), from Pete and Florence Costulas (2/28/10)
–In Loving Memory of George Carameta, from Vickie Balamaci (3147/10)
–In Loving Memory of Cousin George Carameta, from Louise, Lucy, Jennie and Victor (Babu) (3/10/10)
–In Loving Memory of Vanghel Tanacea and Son Paul Richard, from Gina and Sam Giavara (3/7/10)
–In Loving Memory of George Lupu, from Sandra and Vasil Batsu (3/7/10)
–In Loving Memory of George Lupu, from Sandra and Vasil Batsu (2/20/10 and 2/21/10)
–In Loving Memory of George Lupu, from Gina Dumitre (218/10)
–In Loving Memory of Nick Maravich, from Carole Maravich (2/14/10)
–In Loving Memory of Vichia Fatsy, from Sam and Gina Giavara (2/14/10)
–In Loving Memory of Bob Cipu, from Betsy Cipu ($50) (3/28/10)
–In Loving Memory of Aura Saru (Ciufecu), of Romania, from Eugenia and Michael Babu (2/21/10)
-- Fani Andreou    1/24/2010
-- Ionut Anton ($150) (2/9/10)
-- Mihaiti Anton - Donation of  maintenance supplies  ($84) (12/25/09)
-- Ana Marie Apoltan ($150) (2/9/10)
-- Robert & Alexandra Braun - IMO Nicolae & Florica Muresan ($100)(1/24/10)
-- Fr. George & Mariana Coca - Donation for Easter Wreath ($50) (3/21/10)
-- Fr. George & Mariana Coca - Candles - IMO Bill Bileca ($172) (3/21/10)
-- Father George Coca -- Donation towards Holy Week Books ($100) (3/28/10)
-- Rev. Fr. George & Mariana Coca ($30) (4/4/10)
-- Anca Dando ($25) 1/31/2010
-- Rodovica Gallen (1/31/10)
--Sam & Gina Giavara - Donation for Parking Lot Maintenance ($104) (1/17/10)
--Kurt & Grace Kressu ($125) 2/14/2010
--Ovidiu Langulescu ($50) 3/28/2010
--Emily & Robert Lee ($200) 3/7/2010
--Silviu & Beatrice Lupsa ($100) 1/31/2010
--Frank Lynch       2/7/2010
--Marie Marinesco & Charlotte & Lucian Steclaci ($1,000) IMO our beloved parents Ioan & Maria Campean (2/7/10)
--Angelica McBride ($100) 1/24/2010
-- Helen Pariza       1/31/2010
-- Adrian Rusu ($40)            1/17/2010
-- United Way of Central & NE CT from Radu Rusu ($89.46)       12/27/2009
-- Elena Vartic ($50) 3/28/2010
--Juliana Vasinschi ($100) 1/31/2010
-- Peter & Florence Costulas - IMO Angelo Thanassi ($50) 1/17/2010
-- Nicholas & Gloria Giavara - IMO Angelo Thanassi   ($50) 1/17/2010
-- M/M Thomas Carameta -- IMO Angelo Thanassi ( $50) 1/24/2010
-- Hristu Bileca - IMO My Father Tanase Bileca & Sister-in-law, Vasilica ($100) 3/21/2010
-- Tom & Priscilla Carameta - IMO Rozdilsky & Pars ($25) 1/17/2010
-- Thomas & Priscilla Caramata - IMO Dolores Mezzo (Josephine Chanaca's Mother) ($50)  2/7/2010
-- Kyratsa Jombur - IMO the Departed members of the family ($100) 1/31/2010
-- Victoria Zisk, IMO Helen (Elena) M. & Theodore D. Stoica, my parents ($100)    12/27/2009

Dinner Donations
Transylvania Dinner Donations

The Transylvania Dinner (Jan 2010) netted $4,001.  We are grateful that all of the expenses were donated, as noted below: 
Anonymous
Nicholas and Simona Tudor – donated the pork for the dinner
Liviu and Maria Banc, donated the new Romanian flag for the church hall on this occasion, plus they helped in the kitchen and made financial donations.
Licinius and Rodica Chiş
Maria, Joe, and Justin Pustay
Vasilica Stilu
Fr. Cornel Todeasa
Simion Breaz
Vica (Muntean) Gallen, donated the flowers and helped in the kitchen
Constantin Bargiuma - Wine donation IMO Justina
Donald Griffiths
Nicolae & Daniela Piperea
Andrew & Alexandra Shillira
… and many more. If we have forgotten anyone, let us know and we will make a correction in the next bulletin.

Palm Sunday Dinner Donations

The Palm Sunday Dinner netted $6,262. All the expenses were donated for this dinner.
Anonymous
Rev. Fr. George & Mariana Coca
Rodovica (Muntean) Gallen - Palm Sunday Dinner Fish Donation
Maria Pustnay – the Lenten cake
Veta Babu – salad and carrot cake
Karen Jordan – flowers and plates
Christian & Florina Gheorghe
Alexandria Mallios
Edmond Neal
Steven Withstandley

The Family of Edith Bici wishes to acknowledge and thank the individuals who donated to the St. Dimitrie Church Building Fund in her memory:
Brenda Bicki, Marie Nicola, Mary Rigea, John Rigea, Liz Metsopoulos, Elinor Ianuly, Lucy Shola, Loretta and George Bici, Andrea Bici, Danielle and Alex Bici, Betty and Christy Talabac, Virginia Dumitrie & Family, Norma Kane, Deborah Celia, Sandra and Vasil Batsu, Rev. Fr. George and Psa. Marian Coca, Spiro C. Fatsy, Rebecca and Andrew Tanacea, Florence and Tom Gachi, Elizabeth and Charles Geambazi, Cynthia and Christy Cashavelly, Priscilla and Tom Carameta, Audrey and George C. Fatsy, Gina and Sam Giavara, Florence and Christy Carabina, Mark Carabina, Matthew Carabina, Regina Sajhakowski & Family, Anne and Victor Nastu, Florence Chanaca, Judy Chanaca, Kyratsa Jombur, Teddy Lupu, George Lupu, Aspasia Keleshian, Elsi and Nicholas Fatse, Martha and Mort Gelfand, Constantin Bargiuma, Helen Celia, Kay Celia, Florence Godin, Katherine and James Giambazi, Julie and George Cipu, Diana and Bob Nicola,
Rori and Dick Winter, Helen Pariza.

The total donated to the Edith Bici Memorial Fund is $2,000.

The Family of William Bileca wishes to acknowledge and thank the individuals who contributed the $2,855 which was donated to the St. Dimitrie Church Building Fund in his memory.
Michael & Eugenia Babu, Veta Babu, Vicky Balamaci, Vasilichia Barba, Constantin Bargiuma, Christo Bargiuma, Sandra & Vasil Batsu, Ionel & Victoria Batsu, Stephanie Bellas, Brenda Bicki, Hristu Bileca, Tom & Priscilla Caramenta, Florence & Christy Carabina, Christy & Cynthia Cashavelly, Sam & Mary Chiacu, George & Julia Cipu,  Aureliu Ciufecu, Salvatore Ciufecu, The Coca Family, Andrei & Caterina Colimitra, Gina & John Cook, Holly Coppinger, Peter & Florence Costulas, Christian Dima & Family, Paulina Dima, Gabriel & Michaela Docu, Ionica Docu, Virginia Dumitre, Audrey & George Fatsy, Eleftheria Fatsi, Florence & Mary Ellen Gachi, Charles & Elizabeth Geambazi, Nicholas & Florence Geambazi, Florence Godin, Michael & Ellen Goldman, Stamatia & Christos Hatzis, Costa & Rodica Ianus, Patricia Johnson, Kyratsa & Ileana Jombur, Sisters Jurebie, Robert & Linda Lazar, Virginia Lity, Aspasia Margarit, Florence Marsala, Victor & Anne Nastu, Letitia Neagu, Susan Neal, Gale Bellas & John Papageorge, Sophie Pittu, St. Dimitrie Retirees, Irene Rigia, Marioara Roibu, Elena & Haralambie Seri, Constantin & Mariana Seri, Andrew & Alexandra Shillira, Nuli & Eftimia Sideri, Amalia Spau, Katherine Witkowski

Late Easter Cards donations that missed the deadline.
Michael, Jenny, Andrei & John Babu; Ana-Maria, Ofelia & Marian Balta; Cristian & Stella Dima; Alexandru & Cristina Ionescu; Sofia & Ervin Jakab;, Ed, Bea, Dan & Mike Neal; Louise & Robert Talabac; Alexandria S. Yanka

Pascha Offerings – Thru April 4th
$500
Val & Olga Luca
$200
Helen & Kay Celia
William & Ruth Sposili
$150
Priscilla & Thomas Carameta
$125
Anonymous - towards Easter Flowers
$100
Elena & Peter Balamaci; Liviu & Maria Banc; Violeta & Simion Breaz; George, Cody, Alana & Brent Cross; Dumitru Dinescu, Dan & Michaela Ene; George & Fevronia Fatse; Christian & Florina Gheorghe; Costica & Rodica Ianus; Alexandru & Cristina Ionescu; Sofia & Ervin Jakab; George & Eftimia Kiosse; Mihail & Rodica Naciadis; Marioara Roibu (IMO Constantin); Robert & Louise Talabac; Martha Tennant; Joita Zgura
$51 To $99
Judy & Louis Montagna,;Ovidiu & Marianne Ocrain
$50
Andrei & Mariana Badea; William & Evelyn Balamaci; Thomas & Nancy Baratta; Robert & Alexandra Braun; Josephine Chanaca; John & Patricia Christo; Mary Jennifer Costulas; Elsie & Nicholas Fatse; Thomas & Elsie Gartsu; Carole & Nicolle Maravich; Vic & Anne Nastu; Ted & Kallie Schuster; Lucy Shola; Michelle Warren
Under $50
Michael Adam; John & Ecaterina Aliman; Anonymous; Antonia Baraga & Dragos Han; Constantin Bargiuma; Robert & Georgeta Blaschke; Gloria Caranica; George & Julia Cipu; Glenn & Catherine Crowell; Eleftheria Fatsi; Kristin Fatsy; Audrey & George Fatsy; Florence Godin; Ileana Jombur; Bob & Karen Jordan; Helen Kardos; Andronica Kressu; Charles Kressu; Aspasia Margarit; Florence Marsala; Tula Michael; Radu Neamu; Marie Nicola; Dumitru & Daniela Nicola; Elena Olszyk; Helen Pariza; Mike, Joann, Talia & Carly Seamon; Catherine Shaw; Elizabeth Andry Shola

Other Contributions to St. Dimitrie Church
Year-To-Date through April 4, 2010
We thank all of the persons who have supported
St. Dimitrie Church. May God bless you all.
Candles $14,397.00; Trays $10,954.00
2nd Building Fund Tray $6,670.00

St. Dimitrie Church Pledge Status
Phase 1 - $696,152 Pledged - $620,737 Received
Balance Due = $75,415
Phase 2 - $257,207 Pledged - $216,285 Received  
Balance Due = $40,922
Interior Furnishings* - $179,839 Pledged
 $8,650 - Received
Balance Due = $171,189

2010 Building Fund Assessment
The B. F. A. amount received is $38,884.

488 Sport Hill Rd. Mortgage Reduction
We would like to thank the following people who have donated each month since January of 2009 to reduce our mortgage liability on the house next door to the Church. As a group they have contributed $12,000 since the program

started:  William & Evelyn Balamaci, George & Audrey Fatsy, Sam & Gina Giavara, Bob & Diane Nicola, Ted & Kallie Schuster.
   Also thanks to Fr. Cornel & Psa. Louisa who, along with Betsy Cipu, contribute as they can to this Mortgage Reduction program. They have added almost $1,000 to reduce the mortgage.
     If anyone wants to join us simply put 488 SHR in the memo section of a check or if you want to officially join the “monthly group” see Ted Schuster. Since the money borrowed was used for construction, the amount donated counts toward the plaque total.

Two Sunday Services
   The statistics for the two Sunday Services since the beginning of the year are:
9:00 - $7,587 income; average attendance of 56 persons
10:30 - $16,351 income; average attendance of 155 persons.

Special Thanks & Remembrance
St. Dimitrie is grateful for the Easter flower donation from the A. Peter Fatse and Sylvia Babiana Fatse Memorial Fund. Each year this gracious remembrance of two of our members who brightened our Church with their personalities is well-appreciated and is expressed in the form of our beautiful Easter flowers.

FORCC NEWS
Reported by Bill Balamaci, Past President
FORCC is scheduled to hold a Thanksgiving Prayer Service followed by a Business Meeting and refreshments at our church on Thursday, May 20th at 7:30 p.m. Parishioners are invited to attend!  Come and meet active Orthodox faithful from other Orthodox churches in the Greater Bridgeport - New Haven area.

Volunteer Workers Needed
Our June 11, 12 and 13 FESTIVAL will require the support of all parishioners and friends. Please contact Festival Co-Chairmen Ovidiu Ocrain and Patricia Johnson to volunteer to work at our first Festival in Easton. We have plenty of work assignments to fulfill. Help make this our 31st Festival our best yet!  Call the church office (203)268-8237.

Bible Study Class
meets every Wednesday
from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

We plan to read and study
the whole Bible.

Right now we are studying Exodus.
Everybody is welcomed 

St.  Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church
cordially invites you to a
Charitable Dinner
on Sunday, May 16th,
at 12:00 noon
after the Divine Liturgy.

All the proceeds from this dinner will go to Help Diana Fund.

Menu:
Appetizers
Chicken paprikas with dumplings
Cabbage with home made sausages
Mamaliga (Romanian Polenta)
Wine and Coffee
Desserts

Come for a delicious country style dinner!
Cost: Adults: $20; Children under 12: $5 

Please Help Us to Help the Church