THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Sunday, May 31: 40-Day Memorial: Dimitrios Papadakis, 1-Year Memorial: Ludmilla Shemiakima; Chrismation: Emily Cook; Baptism: daughter of Elizabeth & Charles Slocum, 1PM; HOPE/JOY Year-End Gathering; Ambassadors Appreciation Tea in the Chapel; Philoptochos Year-End Dinner, 5:30 PM

Monday, June 1: Spanakopita Preparation, 9 AM-1 PM and 5-8 PM

Tuesday, June 2: Spanakopita Preparation, 9 AM-1 PM and 5-8 PM

Wednesday, June 3: Spanakopita/Galatoboureko, 9 AM-1 PM and 5-8 PM

Thursday, June 4: OCM Prayer Group, 6:45 AM; Fr. Anthony Scott visits through the weekend

Saturday, June 6: Saturday of the Souls, Orthros, 8:30 AM and Divine Liturgy, 9:30 AM, followed by Memorial Service. ***See forms to submit names on Candle Stand.

Sunday, June 7: PENTECOST SUNDAY and Kneeling Service; 40-Day Blessing, son of Nicole & Jamal Nour; Parish General Assembly; Big Fat Grilling and Chilling Contest, 4 PM



PENTECOST SUNDAY, JUNE 7 We have a busy day on Pentecost, the Feast Day of our church. First and foremost, we should come and receive the awesome blessings of the Holy Spirit through the kneeling prayers.

On this day, we also have a Parish General Assembly, immediately following the Divine Liturgy with our guest Fr. Anthony Scott and the Big Fat Grilling & Chilling Contest, 4 PM, a great event for the entire family.

AGENDA FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Call to Order, Opening Prayer, Appointment of Meeting Chairperson, Acceptance of the minutes, Treasurer’s report, Father Anthony Scott, Planning Study/Capital Campaign Advisor, Update on Master Plan, Comments by Parish Council President, Information on the possible renovation of our foyer and restoration of our church pews, Comments by Parish Priest, Audit Committee Report, Nominations for the Election Committee and Greek Festival Update, old and new business and closing prayer.

GREEK FESTIVAL PREP CONTINUES This week we begin on Mon. June 1, making Spanakopita, 9 AM – 1 PM and 5PM-8PM; Tues., June 2, Spanakopita, 9 AM-1PM and 5PM-8PM. We will also make Galaktoboureko on one of the scheduled days this week. We will have a lot to do in the mornings and evenings. Please help when you are able. Everyone counts, the more people we have, the quicker it goes! So please, do not think someone else will do it.

ARCHANGEL MICHAEL HONORS Nominations are being accepted for the Archangel Michael Honors Award given to one Adult and one Youth from our parish. Honorees must be Parish members who exemplify the true Orthodox Christian Way of life by their deep faith, commitment, dedication, and service to the Church on their parish level. Forms are available on the Welcome Table. Complete entire form and place nominations in the box. Deadline, June 7.

FEAST DAY OF THE ASCENSION On Wednesday, May 27, we will celebrate the Major Feast Day of our Lord’s Ascension, Orthros, 5 PM and Divine Liturgy, 6 PM.

GRILLING & CHILLING “Big Fat Grill Off In the spirit of family fellowship, our Stewardship Ministry Team is offering a Grilling contest and fun day for our entire Parish Family on Sunday, June 7, 4 PM. See the form to enter the grilling contest. If you do not want to enter, everyone can join in just bring a side dish to share, lounge chairs, tents, beverages, etc.
Please see the special flyer on the Candle Stand with all the details and rules for entering the contest or just coming to enjoy the day.

AMBASSADOR APPRECIATION TEA Today is Ambassador Appreciation Day. All Ambassadors are invited to the Multi-purpose Room/Chapel after the Divine Liturgy for an Appreciation Tea. Also invited are any parishioners interested in volunteering to serve as an Ambassador, assisting the Parish Council on Sundays a few times a year. Sophia Myers, Vice President of the Parish Council and other P.C. members will be available to answer questions. We thank all our Ambassadors for their willingness to serve.

PARISH COOKBOOK We are putting together a parish recipe book to sell at the Festival to help raise funds for the new Church. We really need every parishioner's input to make this successful. This will be an international cookbook, celebrating the diversity of our Parish. So, if you have recipes that are Greek, Russian, Lebanese, Serbian, Eritrean, American, et al., we really want to represent EVERYONE in our Parish family. So please, dig out some of your favorite family recipes and send them to Jill Stark (jill.stark@gmail.com).

SUNDAY SCHOOL PICTURE DAY Today - Sunday, May 31, we will take one big group picture of all of our Sunday School Students and Teachers after the Divine Liturgy in the main church. Parents will be able to pick up their children from the church as soon as the photo is completed. We look forward to having everyone in the picture including altar boys serving that day.

SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT & GRADUATES Sunday, June 14 is Sunday School Commencement & Graduates’ Sunday, we would like to have each graduate to be in attendance. Ice Cream Social follows for the children.