PLEASE REMEMBER FR. GREGORY WAYNICK AND HIS FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS It is with deep sadness that we report to you that a great tragedy has befallen Fr. Gregory Waynick and his family at St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church in Mooresville.

On Sunday afternoon, there was a fire at their home while most of the family was away. Their son Josh was at home when the fire broke out. He went back into the house to rescue their dog. Unfortunately neither Josh nor the dog survived.
Arrangements have not been finalized. We will update this website as we know more.
Our love and sympathy go out to Waynick Family in this tragic time.
May Josh’s memory be eternal.

Joshua Alan Waynick
MOORESVILLE -- Mr. Waynick, 20, died Sunday, May 3, 2009.
He was born January 20, 1989, in Nashville, TN, the son of Father Gregory (Jeff) Waynick of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church and his wife, Laura L. Waynick of Mooresville, NC.
Josh loved music, especially his guitars and had a sincere heart of compassion for other people. He was a loving son and brother and will be deeply missed by his family. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Cude Waynick and maternal grandmother, Anne D`Armond Leeper.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his brother, Dan Waynick of Charlotte, NC; sister, Anna Waynick of Mooresville, NC; paternal grandfather, Dewey A. Waynick of Burns, TN; maternal grandfather, H. Paul Leeper and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Najjar of Nashville, TN and many other relatives also survive Josh.
Funeral service for Josh will be held Saturday, May 9, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, 5108 Kuykendall Rd., Charlotte NC 28270. The family will receive friends at the church Friday afternoon May 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Trisagion (a memorial prayer service) to be held at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in Harpeth Hills Memorial Gardens in Nashville, TN on Monday, May 11, at 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Josh`s memory to Project Mexico Orphanage, c/o of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, PO Box 1513, Mooresville, NC 28115.
May his memory be eternal.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd. online www.hankinswhittington.com.

Besides their precious son Josh, the Waynick family has lost virtually all of their earthly possessions. A fund has been established to try to help them carry on.

If you would like to contribute to this effort, please send your check payable to St Luke Greek Orthodox Church with "Waynick Fund" written on the memo line to:
St Luke Greek Orthodox Church
PO Box 1513
Mooresville NC 28115



FROM THE CHANCELLOR'S DESK May 7, 2009


Dear Reverend Clergy and Beloved Parish Council Leaders:

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

On Behalf of His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios, I wish to convey to each and every one of you His Eminence’s fervent desire that EVERY PARISH in the Metropolis participate in the Biennial Metropolis Album currently being produced for the upcoming 2009 Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Conference. As you know this event is being held in Tampa Bay from June 11 – 14, 2009. We are hoping to see representatives from every parish as well as the proistamenoi at this important event in the life of our Metropolis

The album is an important reflection of our Holy Metropolis and the many parishes within it. It can not be complete without the participation of each and every parish! This year’s theme of the conference, “THE DAY AFTER TODAY: OUR YOUTH” is carried as the theme of the Album. We wish to demonstrate the glorious work of every parish regarding our youth ministries.

While we understand that economic conditions are especially difficult for many this year, the small cost of participation, $250 is necessary to cover the cost of production, and should be affordable to even the smallest of parishes.

We therefore expect that any parishes that have not yet submitted their entries will do so immediately and send via email to tagos@aol.com.
Checks may be made out to Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy Laity Conference and sent to 31581 US 19 North, Palm Harbor, 34684.

Faithfully yours,
+V. Rev. Fr. George Tsahakis
Chancellor



ALBUM PARTICIPATION REMINDER FROM DR. TED VLAHOS The Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy Laity Assembly & Philoptochos Conference is to be held this year in Clearwater, FL, June 11 – 14, 2009. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our City, our Community, and our church, Holy Trinity. A commemorative album of our Metropolis is being assembled for all delegates and Parishes, and we need input from your Parish.

Each Parish will be featured as a viable contributor to the mission of Christ. We ask that you appoint someone from your Parish to prepare a one page presentation which will be included as your Parish’s page in the yearbook. Your information should include the following:

• The Name and Address of your Parish
• Year your Parish was established
• Names of Clergy
• Names of Clergy Staff
• Name of Parish Council President
• Number of Parish Family Members
• Photograph of the Icon which bears the name of your Parish
• The theme of this year’s event is “Our Youth”, and so each Parish is asked to describe their Youth programs or Ministries. A brief synopsis of the groups’ activities or unique experiences might be included
• The Ministries and contribution of your Philoptochos Society

All Parishes will be featured and each one will appear on a one page biography with photographs if you choose to send them in. We are asking that each sponsor contribute $250 in order to help offset production costs. In addition, ads are available for individual purchase. Please contact John Tsacrios regarding personal ads.

If you have any questions please contact John C. Tsacrios by email: tagos@aol.com or by cell at 727-741-9710. It is highly recommended that ad materials be forwarded via email as attachments. Contributions may be made payable to: “2009 Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy Laity Assembly” and sent to T.P. Vlahos MD,
31581 US. 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. In addition, please note that in order to be included in the Album, we must receive your materials and contributions by the deadline date of April 30, 2009.


FAMILY Family is the most essential unit of our
society. St John Chrysostom wrote, “The
human family constitutes the primary and
essential element of human society… peace
in society will be a direct result of peace in
the family.”

But for many of us there is no peace from the stresses and demands of our modern life. We have often heard that our Church should be an important part of our family—our spiritual family.

But how does this part of our family help us with our lives and challenges we face? How do we live out our Orthodox Christian Faith daily?

ST. BARBARA, Sarasota, FL bulletin


PARISH BULLETIN BOARD Orthodox Young Professionals:Attention Singles! Come join Orthodox Young Professionals for Game Night! Grab your favorite board game and join us for an evening of fun and laughter on Friday, May 8, 8pm at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 3431 Trickum Rd., Marietta. For more information, contact Maureen Lokos at (404) 545-2917 or orthodoxyoungprofessionals@gmail.com.

Fr. Stavroforos Mamaies, ST. SOPHIA, Miami, FL has been asked to speak at the Religious Traditions Course at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Miami on May 27. Topics: Who is God (a theological view of God and how one relates to God as a person of faith)? How does a person interact with God in this life? What is the after this life?

HOLY TRINITY, Raleigh, NC Philoptochos are participating in a 5-K nationwide HIV/AIDS Walkathon to raise funds for IOCC's program to assist AIDS orphans in Ethiopia and for the National AIDS Fund.

HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA Philoptochos collected donations of $10 Wal-Mart gift cards for the residents of Penelope House to assist them in purchasing basic necessities such as toiletries and prescription medications. Did you know that domestic violence is the single major cause of injury to women in the U.S. Every 18 seconds a woman is battered in the United States. Penelope House is a model domestic violence center in Mobile, Alabama started by the Daughters of Penelope. Through advocacy programs and counseling, Penelope House helps battered women achieve economic and social independence.

On Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, the HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA tradition will continue with all Fathers (or, for that matter, Grandfathers, Godfathers, Uncles, etc.) invited to serve in the Altar with their sons. The invitation is extended to include fathers of young men who formerly served in the Altar, along with their "Graduated Acolyte" sons.



FEAST DAYS and NAME DAYS FOR THE COMING WEEK May 10
Sunday of the Paralytic
Simon the Zealot & Apostle
Laurence of Egypt
Isodora of Egypt

May 11
4th Monday after Pascha
Renewal of Constantinople
Mokios the Holy Martyr
Methodios & Cyril, Equal-to-the Apostles Illuminators of the Slavs
Theopemptos the Martyr & his Companions
Dioscoros the New Martyr

May 12
4th Tuesday after Pascha
Epiphanios, Bishop of Cyprus
Germanos, Patriarch of Constantinople
Theodorus the Righteous of Cythera

May 13
4th Wednesday after Pascha - Mid-Pentecost
Glykeria the Virgin-martyr of Heraclia
Sergios the Confessor
Alexandros the Martyr

May 14
4th Thursday after Pascha
Isidore the Martyr of Chios
Holy Hieromartyr Therapontus
Holy New Martyrs Mark and John
Serapion the Holy Martyr

May 15
4th Friday after Pascha
Pachomios the Great Martyr
Achilles, Bishop of Larissa
Barbaros the Myrrhbearer of Kerkyra
Andrew the Hermit & Wonderworker

May 16
4th Saturday after Pascha
Theodoros the Sanctified
Holy Martyr Peter of Blachernae
New Martyr Nicholas of Metsovos (1617)
Nicholas the Mystic, Patriarch of Constantinople
Alexandros, Archbishop of Jerusalem




























































































SAVE THE DATE - MAY ST. CHRISTOPHER, Peachtree City, GA Nameday Celebration, May 9

STS. RAPHAEL, NICHOLAS & IRENE, Cumming, GA GOYA Trunk Sale, May 9 Sellers $10/parking space, tables available for rent $5, benefiting GOYA Relay for Life team

HOLY TRANSFIGURATION, Marietta, GA “Dancing with the Stars” Saturday, May 9, 5-9pm, Vespers followed by Picnic supper in the Amphitheatre! $5/BBQ picnic supper, $1.50/hot dog & chips, and Festival Dance performances

HOLY TRINITY/HOLY CROSS, Birmingham, AL Mother’s Day Lunch sponsored by the Parish Council Sunday, May 10. $10

ST. GEORGE, Greenville, SC Mothers's Day Luncheon May 10 sponsored by GOYA Souvlaki, Rice, Vegetables, Greek Salad, Dessert & Drink.

HOLY TRINITY/HOLY CROSS, Birmingham, AL May 10 4:30pm Jr. GOYA End of the Year Party

HOLY TRINITY, Augusta, GA Mother's Day Celebration, Sunday May 10, Program & Luncheon Sponsored by ECYDC, Pork Tenderloins, Mush Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad, Dessert, Drinks. Donation Adults $12, Children $6 Kids under 6 Free

ST. CHRISTOPHER, Peachtree City, GA Mother’s Day Luncheon, May 10

HOLY TRINITY, Asheville, NC Mother’s Day Greek Luncheon & Bake Sale, Sat. May 10, 10:30am-2pm, benefiting Eliada Home & UNCA for Hellenic Studies

ANNUNCIATION, Atlanta, GA Mother’s Day Luncheon & Concert, Sunday, May 10
Honoring all Mothers with a delicious lunch sponsored by GOYA and a wonderful concert by the Cathedral Orchestra. Donation $12

HOLY TRINITY, Asheville, NC Mothers’ Day Luncheon, May 10

ST. NEKTARIOS, Charlotte, NC Young at Heart Mother's Day Dinner May 14 6pm

ST. GEORGE, Greenville, SC Greek Festival May 14-17

ANNUNCIATION, Atlanta, GA Golden Group, Thursday, May 14, 10:30am

ST. BARBARA, Durham, NC Greek Festival May 15-17

HOLY TRANSFIGURATION, Marietta, GA 20th Annual Marietta Greek Festival May 15-17

District GOYA Olympics Florida May 15-17

HOLY TRINITY, Charlotte, NC GOYA Car Wash, May 16

HOLY TRINITY, St. Augustine, FL Greek Nite, Saturday, May 16, 6:30pm, St. Augustine Shores, Riverview Club, dinner, music by the Grecian Strings % dancing, $30 donation, benefiting the church

HOLY CROSS/STS. CONSTANTINE & HELEN, Huntsville, AL International Night, May 16

TRANSFIGURATION, Florence, SC May 17 Sunday School/Greek School Recognition with the End of Year Cook Out

HOLY TRINITY/HOLY CROSS, Birmingham, AL May 17 1pm GOYA Picnic & Paintball: Fort Red Rock

ST. NEKTARIOS, Charlotte, NC Philoptochos softball "Spring Training Camp" challenge May 17,1:30-7pm

OCMC New Building Dedication, May 21

ST. NEKTARIOS, Charlotte, NC 2nd annual Sts. Constantine & Helen feast day celebration & lunch, May 21 hosted by all the Constantines and Helens

HOLY TRINITY, Augusta, GA Spring Greek Cuisine Event, May 22-23

HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA 36th Annual Greek Festival May 22-24

ST. NEKTARIOS, Charlotte, NC Council of ministries retreat May 29-30

TRINITY/ST. JOHN, Jackson, MS Greek Festival, May 29-30

ST. ATHANASIOS, Gulf Shores, AL 9th Annual Golf Classic, Saturday May 30, Glenlakes GC, Foley, AL, noon start

HOLY TRINITY, Raleigh, NC Philoptochos end-of-year party,May 31,5 pm,Taverna Agora




UPCOMING EVENTS HOLY TRINITY, Raleigh, NC “Big Fat Grill Off Stewardship Ministry Team is offering a Grilling contest and fun day for our entire Parish Family on Sunday, June 7, 5 PM, bring a side dish to share, lounge chairs, tents, beverages, etc.

HOLY TRINITY, Clearwater, FL June 8 Feast day of the Holy Trinity, reception to follow Divine Liturgy

HOLY TRINITY, Clearwater, FL June 8-9 GOYA year-end trip to St. Augustine

ST. MARK, Boca Raton, FL annual Greek Week Camp Monday, June 8-Friday, June 12, 9am-2pm

ST. JOHN, Jacksonville, FL VBS, “Walking with God,” June 15-19, 8:30am-noon

HOLY TRINITY/HOLY CROSS, Birmingham, AL Vacation Church School June 15-19, full program of worship, instruction, arts and crafts, singing, and recreation

HOLY TRINITY, Clearwater, FL Vacation Bible School June 15-19, 9am-noon, pre-K-6th, $20 registration, celebrating Jesus’ love for us through games, crafts, music & more

ST. NEKTARIOS, Charlotte, NC 2009 Vacation church camp Tuesday, June 16-Friday, June 19. “THE FANTASTIC FOUR - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.”

HOLY TRINITY, Charlotte, NC Vacation Church Camp June 15-19 (Monday-Friday) 9am-1:15pm for 4 year olds till 5th grade

HOLY TRINITY, Columbia, SC VCS June 15-19

ST. JOHN, Tampa, FL Junior Olympics June 19-21

TRANSFIGURATION, Florence, SC VBS June 22-26

ST. GEORGE, Greenville, SC Basketball Camp July 27-July 31, ages 5-13

ST. PHILOTHEA, Athens, GA 2009 Greek Festival, Sept. 19-20

ST. CHRISTOPHER, Peachtree City, GA GreekFest 2009 Sept. 19

HOLY TRINITY/HOLY CROSS, Birmingham, AL GREEK FESTIVAL Sept. 24-26

HOLY TRINITY, Asheville, NC Greek Festival Sept. 25-27

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, Tallahassee, FL 2009 Greek Food Festival Oct. 23-24

National Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon, November 14, Boca Raton Resort and Club, hosted by the Metropolis of Atlanta.


ST. PHOTIOS SHRINE ANNOUNCES WEEKLY SUPPLICATION SERVICES National Shrine Announces Weekly Supplication Service Schedule

To supplicate means to ask for something in a humble manner. In this spirit the chaplain of St. Photios Greek Orthodox Shrine, Rev Father Nikitas Theodosion, invites the public with the Orthodox faithful, to join in prayer at the Service of Supplication to the Virgin Mary, in the Chapel of St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Photios Chapel from May 8 – July 31, 2009.
Prayers are offered up for the health and well being of those included on the prayer list of the Light A Candle program and for the peace of the world and salvation of all souls. This is done according to the Orthodox definition of the Theotokos, or God bearer which is seen as an intercessor as the all-holy Mother of God. This is clearly depicted in Orthodox iconography.
She points to her Son showing the way in an icon called the Hodegetria. She embraces her Son, cheek to cheek, exhibiting pure motherly love with the reverence of a daughter in the icon called the Glykfilousa. She entreats her Son with out-stretched arms in prayer at the foot of the cross and often from the left side of the Royal Gates on the icon screen of an Orthodox church, called the Deesis. In terms of her relationship to Christ, our Savior, we say the Hodegetria demonstrates her Son’s divinity, the Glykfilousa demonstrates His humanity, and the Deesis shows us Mary, Christ’s mother, petitioning her Son’s help, thereby indicating the Son as the source of salvation.
The St. Photios Chapel is located in the colonial Spanish Quarter in Avero House, 41 St George Street, St. Augustine, Florida. It is a sacred place built in memory of our ancestors of Greek heritage. June 26, 2009 marks the 241st anniversary of the landing of Greeks in America who with Corsicans, Italians and Minorcans joined the Turnbull colony in search of a better life and settled in what today is known as New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Submitted by
Polly Hillier
St Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine






ST. STEPHENS CAMP NEWS St. Stephen's Summer Camp-2009 is taking registrations for
Session IV-----August 3-7, 2009
'HOLY GIFTS FOR THE HOLY PEOPLE'
Please do not delay, as all other sessions have filled!


Please send in forms immediately! Registration is not complete by phone or email....forms must be sent in to be registered. They may be scanned or faxed if paying by credit card.



ST. STEPHENS CAMP
Session I: Sunday, July 12 - Saturday July 18, 2009

Session II: Sunday, July 19 - Saturday, July 25, 2009

Session III: Sunday, July 26 - Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009

Session IV: Sunday, August 2 - Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009
Held at
The Diakonia Retreat Center
864-944-6788
www.diakoniacenter.org
455 Quail Ridge Road
Salem, SC 29676

Questions may be addressed to:
+Father Stavros Akrotirianakis-Camp Co-Director-(813)876-8830 frstav@gmail.com
+Father Matthew Carter-Camp Co-Director: frmatthewcarter@gmail.com
Ethel Gjerde-Assistant Camp Director: 404-271-8951 sargepw8@yahoo.com
Michelle Cassimus-Youth Coordinator: 404-634-9345 Ext. 19 youth@atlmetropolis.org

DOWNLOAD ALL FORMS: www.atlmetropolis.org
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All forms will be on our NEW WEBSITE: www.atlmetropolis.org
by Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009.
You may email us to receive them directly as attachments.
Please do not delay in getting all of your forms mailed immediately!
(Please remember you will not be sending the Priest Recommendation Form. He will send it to us here at the Metropolis.)

Questions may be addressed to:
+Father Stavros Akrotirianakis-Camp Co-Director-(813)876-8830 frstav@gmail.com
+Father Matthew Carter-Camp Co-Director: frmatthewcarter@gmail.com
Ethel Gjerde-Assistant Camp Director: 404-271-8951 sargepw8@yahoo.com
Michelle Cassimus-Youth Coordinator: 404-634-9345 Ext. 19 youth@atlmetropolis.org


2009 METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA CLERGY LAITY ASSEMBLY 2009 METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA CLERGY LAITY ASSEMBLY
AND PHILOPTOCHOS CONFERENCE
June `10 – 14, 2009
Clearwater/ Tampa Bay, Florida

“THE DAY AFTER TODAY- OUR YOUTH”

The Metropolis of Atlanta 2009 Clergy Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Conference will be held from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the
GRAND HYATT TAMPA BAY, in Tampa, Florida, very near the airport.
There is free transportation to and from the airport and FREE PARKING!!!
Hotel reservations may be made anytime until May 15th, based upon availability by calling the Hyatt at (813) 874-1234.
Group discounted rates are available for $169.00 per night by mentioning the group
“Greek Orthodox” or code GREE.

We have an entertaining and uplifting program planned for the entire family.
Metropolis Council and Philoptochos Board will meet Thursday morning.
Official opening ceremonies and Grand Banquet will be held Thursday evening.
Philoptochos luncheon will be on Friday.
Friday night we will have a spectacular extravaganza!

For more information and registration forms please see our website at www.atlantaclergylaity.org


FEAST DAY OF ST. CHRISTOPHER Feast Day of St. Christopher
Join the members of St. Christopher Hellenic
Orthodox Church in celebrating the Feast Day of
St. Christopher on Saturday, May 9th.
Orthros 9:00 am
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
St. Christopher’s Philoptochos will offer a luncheon following the Liturgy.
St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church
313 Dividend Drive, Suite 210, Peachtree City, GA 30269


SUMMER INSTITUTE on YOUTH MUSIC Thursday,July 30–Saturday,Aug. 2
Holy Cross Theological School, Brookline, MA

Anyone interested in developed church music programs for young people is invited to attend.
Workshops will be geared to practical applications and idea sharing. Registration is $100 plus $60 for meals prior to May 30th. June 1st and after, registration is $150 plus $60 for meals.

Anton C. Vrame, Ph.D.
Director
Department of Religious Education
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
50 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
617-850-1218



2009 SFGOCM CONFERENCE, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 33rd Annual Choir Conference
of the Southeastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Choirs and Musicians
Hosted By
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Winston-Salem, NC
July 24 - 26, 2009

Contact Information:
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
435 Keating Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Phone: 336-765-7145
Fax: 336-659-1643
Website: www.wsgoc.org
Virginia Moutos, Chairperson

For Information or Questions Contact:
Scott Marshall Phone: 336-926-9835
Email: scottmarshall@remax.net


Music & Musicians

Liturgy of Peace by Christopher Kypros
To order music, contact Christopher Kypros Phone: 757-617-1484
Email: pherky@cox.net
Adult Choir:Christopher Kypros, Choir Director, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Norfolk, VA

Organist:Elia Nicholas, Organist
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Raleigh, NC

Teen/Youth: Connie Marshall, Organist & Children’s Choir Director
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Winston-Salem, NC

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR MUSIC AND CHOIR ROBE!

Registration, Reservations & Sign-In
Conference Registration Deadline is June 26, 2009
Hotel Reservation Deadline is June 26, 2009
Hospitality & Early Conference Sign-In is Thursday, July 23, 6:00-8:00pm
Conference Sign-In at Annunciation GOC is Friday, July 24, 8:00 am - 9:00 am

FEES

Adults
The 2009 conference registration fee covers all choir refreshment breaks, Friday lunch, Friday Dinner/Dance, Saturday lunch, Saturday Grand Banquet, Sunday Farewell Lunch,
a conference T-shirt, a tote bag, and a CD recording of the liturgy.
$125 postmarked no later than June 26, 2009
$150 postmarked after June 26, 2009 (includes a $25 late fee)

Teens (7th-12th) and Youth (K-6th)
The 2009 conference registration fee covers T-shirt, all meals & activities (Friday-Sunday)

$25 postmarked no later than June 26, 2009
$50 postmarked after June 26, 2009 (includes a $25 late fee)

PLEASE NOTE
Payment must accompany each registration form.
Each attendee must complete the proper forms (Adult, Teen/Youth/Childcare, Guest)
Please make check payable to SFGOCM Conference 2009 and mail with forms to:
Choir Conference 2009
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
435 Keating Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27104


Hotels:

Arrangements have been made to accommodate conference attendees at negotiated rates with two hotels located next to each other: The Hampton Inn & The Sleep Inn.
In order to receive Group Rates, please register by June 26, 2009
Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to date of arrival to avoid charges.

The Hampton Inn Kings & Doubles $82
GROUP CODE: GOS (add 12.75% tax)
1990 Hampton Inn Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
RESERVATIONS: (336) 768-9168 or 1-800-HAMPTON
Complimentary Hot Breakfast or On The Run bags, and Evening Cookies.
Pool, fitness center, business center & laundry facility. Hi-speed internet, local calls, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons & boards.

The Sleep Inn Kings & Doubles $69
GROUP CODE: 2247 (add 12.75% tax)
1985 Hampton Inn Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
RESERVATIONS: (336) 774-8020 Fax (336) 774-1185
Complimentary Breakfast or On The Run bags and Evening Cookies.
Fitness center, business center & laundry facility. High-speed internet, local calls, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons & boards.










































































































































































METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA ORATORICAL FESTIVAL HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA hosted this year’s Metropolis of Atlanta St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. The twenty five speakers who attended gave
thoughtful and inspiring speeches on April 4th, and – with their families – participated in a
weekend filled with activities. Over seventy-five guests came to New Orleans for the Oratorical
as well as a number of distinguished clergy. Among those who came during the course of the
weekend were His Eminence Metropolitan Theoklitos of Vresthena, as well as V. Rev. Fr.
Grigorios Tatsis, representing His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta (who was
participating at a meeting of the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople),
the Rev. Fr. James Berends (Sts. Irene, Nicholas, & Raphael Church, Cumming, Georgia), and
the Rev. Fr. Anthony Salzman (St. Philothei Church, Athens, Georgia); also present was Mrs.
Joanne Lindholm (St. Demetrios Church, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida), Atlanta Metropolis Oratorical
Co-Chairperson (along with Fr. Berends). The weekend’s activities included the Akathist Hymn
and a dinner on Friday evening; the Oratorical speeches, lunch, an afternoon in the city, with
local Goyans serving as official hosts and hostesses, to Jackson Square for tours of the
Presbytere and Cabildo museums and shopping, and dinner on Saturday; then Divine Liturgy and
a sumptuous reception on Sunday. Overall, the weekend gave ample proof of the relevance of
the Orthodox Faith to the youth of the Church, as well as their articulate expression of that Faith.
Our thanks to all who helped make the Oratorical such a wonderful and memorable event, and in
particular – many, many thanks to the Oratorical Host Parish Chair, Sandy Bouzon, for all he
hard work and dedication.
From the HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA bulletin