Thanks to our Prosphora Baker Thanks to Tina Klidaras who is offering the prosphora this week.

Carpooling to the Choir Concert This Friday, May 1, at 7:00 pm, our Choir is performing a concert of liturgical music in the Greek and Russian styles as a "farewell" to the Tretyakov Museum icons on special display at the Museum of Russian Icons. If you would like to come and can drive, or if you would like to come and need a ride, please sign up at the Pangari. A council member will be coordinating the carpooling to the Museum. The even is free with the Museum entry fee. Please come and support this important event in the life of our Church!

Saravelas Memorial Scholarship Once again this year, the Venis and Anna Saravelas Memorial Scholarship is being offered to graduating High School seniors. There are several criteria in order to qualify for this scholarship. Application forms may be obtained in the narthex or by contacting Diane Hansen at dvhansen@verizon.net. Application deadline is Friday, May 29 and scholarships will be awarded following liturgy on Sunday, June 7, 2009.

Many Thanks for a Beautiful Celebration Many thanks to everyone who worked hard together to make this Holy Week and Pascha moving and blessed: the chanters and choir, the altar boys and our seminarian, the Myrrh-bearing women, the ladies who decorated the kouvouklion, Presbytera who made the beautiful icon arrangements and garlands, the ladies who wrapped the Red Eggs, the men who carried the kouvouklion, the Sunday School Teachers who led the children`s retreat, and everyone who attended the services.

We Have the Holy Fire Thanks to our friend, the iconographer Chris Gosey, we are now in possession of the Holy Fire from our Lord`s tomb in Jerusalem, by way of Mt. Athos. The fire is burning on our altar and was used at the Anastasis Service for Pascha. It is a constant reminder to us of the presence of the Risen Christ in our midst, and the source of our own personal life as well as the life of our parish family.

Notice the Beautiful New Rugs The Parish Council took a step closer in its Narthex Beautification project by voting to purchase five Oriental rugs at a cost of two thousand sixty three ($2063) dollars. Even though this project was not in the 2009 budget, through Connie Nakis, the Church was able to purchase the rugs approximately 33% less than their normal price. The Parish Council felt that this was too good a "deal"to pass up. In addition, Paul and Connie, as well as an anonymous donor, have each donated five hundred ($500) dollars leaving a balance of one thousand sixty three ($1063) yet to be raised. Anyone wishing to donate to the Narthex Beautification project can contact either Father Constantine or a Parish Council member.


Come and Dance! This evening we will enjoy our "Fun Post-Pascha" Dance: enjoy dancing to the tunes of DJ Meleti, with some light mezedakia. Only 40 tickets are left, and sales have been open to the public!

The people at the dance will also be able to get a $2 discount on dinner at Yia-Yia's Kitchen this Thursday!

Yia-yia`s Kitchen You are invited to another great Greek meal from Yia-yia`s kitchen on Thursday, April 30, from 5-7 pm. The cost is $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and students; and children under 12 are free. If you get your tickets at the April 26 dance, you will get a $2 discount; so get your tickets early! Bring your friends and neighbors to enjoy a great meal!

2009 Greek Food Festival – July 24, 25, 26 The kickoff meeting for this year’s festival was held on April 2 and attended by 14 interested parishioners . . . a great start! Charlie Neos has volunteered to chair the festival. In addition, others have come forward to lead many of the key venues of our festival. If you are interested in leading, or joining with someone to lead, one of the food preparation workshops . . . there are still several opportunities. Please see Charlie Neos, if you’re interested.

Finikia Kourambiedes
Pastitsio Karithopeta
Lamb Shanks Kataifi

We need our entire church community to help make this year’s festival successful!
Please plan to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, April 28 at 7PM in Nicholson Hall.


Used Sports Equipment Needed A small group of dedicated volunteers is trying to start a Soccer program (and other sports programs) for kids in Lawrence. They are in great need of sports equipment. They can make good use of any serviceable equipment. Please contact Don Argyrople, or drop of items at church. Your donations will be delivered to Youth Development Organization, a non-profit agency serving the academic and physical needs of Lawrence children. (Please no winter sports equipment).


Help for St. Basil`s Pantry As the difficult economy and the winter weather continues, please keep our less fortunate brothers and sisters in mind! St. Basil`s Pantry is in need of food for our Monday lunch guests. Please bring the following: Peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti sauce, green vegetables, low sodium soups, canned fruit, tuna, spam (low sodium) and toiletries. Please remember to bring small cans of vegetables, as many of our guests live alone. Also, please do not bring pasta (we already have tons!). Thank you for your generosity.