Get Church Updates on Facebook Our Parish Family now has a group on the social networking site Facebook (www.facebook. com). If you have a Facebook account, find the site among groups. You need to ask for membership. If you do not yet have a Facebook account, you should make one. It is a good way of keeping in touch with your fellow Parish Family members and seeing what`s going on in our church! There is also a link to our Youth Groups page.

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

May their Memory be Eternal! Please pray for the souls of Pelagia (Blanche) Janos (sister-in-law of Louis Janos and Anna Mamakos) and Frank Karthas (brother of Mary Dollas) at the 40 Day Memorial Service today.

Fellowship Hour will be offered by the Dollas Family and Blanche Janos` family.

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.

Cemetery Visits The end of this month brings us to Memorial Day and our annual visits to the local cemeteries. Please sign up at the Pangari if you would like to have your loved ones included in the services at the cemeteries. We will be visiting cemeteries in Newburyport, Salisbury, and Amesbury. If you would like another cemetery visited, please speak with Father.

Morning Bible Study Cancelled Because of a lack of interest, our Thursday Morning Bible Study will be cancelled until the Fall.

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.


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 plenty of opportunities.

We need our entire church community to help make this year’s festival successful!
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Please plan to attend our next meeting on Monday, May 11 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.