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THE ARCHANGEL’S CALL - November 2017 Page 1

TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS WWW.GOARCHANGELS.ORG
We Cannot Forget That Beauty
By Fr. Nicholas Mueller
A
s Orthodox Christians we angels. Our prayer, hymnology and
believe that when we worship action direct our attention to them
we are worshipping God along with as models for worship. Prior to
the host of the saints and the angels. chanting the Trisagion Hymn the
The beautiful iconography that fills priest prays on behalf of the people,
our church is not merely for “O Holy God, Who is resting
decoration, but reminds us that in among the holy ones, praised by the
Church heaven and earth are drawn Seraphim with the thrice-hold voice,
together. Sometimes, however, glorified by the Cherubim, and
church can become an all too worshipped by every celestial
familiar place, and we find ourselves power, You have brought all things
complacent with the services, hymns out of nothing into being.” This first
and even the church itself. In such part of the prayer directs our
instances it helps to find a way to attention to the angels as they praise
return to prayer and church with God, and then, immediately, we
new, fresh eyes. join the chorus “of every celestial
Prince Vladimir of Kiev once power” by chanting the Trisagion
went on a similar journey. Searching Hymn with them. Furthermore, we
for a faith for his people in Kiev, he sent out do this because, as God’s creation, it is what we
emissaries all of over the known world. are called to do; to offer praise to God.
Eventually, his emissaries reached When the priests, deacons and altar servers
Constantinople in the Byzantine Empire. Struck enter and exit the altar they do so through
by the services in the great cathedral of Hagia doors adorned with icons of the Archangels
Sophia in Constantinople they returned and Michael and Gabriel. Passing through these
reported to their prince: doors we are reminded that the angels guard
“‘We cannot forget that beauty.’ ‘We knew our comings and goings. The Apolytikion (or
not whether we were in heaven or earth, for hymn) for the Archangels entreats them
surely there is no such splendor or beauty specifically, to protect us.
anywhere upon earth. We cannot describe it to “O Chief Commanders of the heavenly
you: only this we know, that God dwells there armies, we the unworthy ones entreat you in
among humans, and that their service surpasses earnest, that you might with your supplications
the worship of all other places. For we cannot fortify us, guarding us who run to you and
forget that beauty.’” beneath the protection of the pinions of your
“That beauty” that they observed is the immaterial glory, and who with fervor shout:
heavenly beauty we are invited to encounter in Deliver us, from every danger, as Captains of
every service. That beauty is the beauty of the hosts on high.”
heaven, and of Christ who condescended in the This beautiful image—the angels covering us
flesh to save his people. Ultimately, that beauty under the protection of their wings—is how the
is an expression of God’s love for His people in angels carry out their constant duty. They
the many forms it has taken throughout the protect us both by carrying out God’s will and
ages. looking after his creation, but also through their
This month, as we approach the feast day of example. We can look to their constant
our parish on November 8, we are particularly example as one to emulate. As St. Paul exhorts
reminded of this beauty through the bodiless us in his First Letter to the Thessalonians,
powers—the angels. As Orthodox Christians, we “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give

may often reflect on the lives of the saints, but thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of
interestingly, the divine services constantly God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thess. 5:16-18).
remind us of the constant, humble work of the
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The Archangel’s Call
is the monthly newsletter of the
Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church
25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios
Email: [email protected] of the Holy Metropolis of Boston

The Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church is a
The Reverend Father Athanasios Nenes, Pastor
parish under the spiritual and ecclesiastical shepherding of
Contact Fr. Athanasios at: Cell: 914.479.8096
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of the Greek
Email: [email protected]
Orthodox Metropolis of Boston of the Greek Orthodox

Archdiocese of America under the jurisdiction of the
Rev. Fr. Nicholas Mueller, Parish Ministries Assistant
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Cell: 916.517.2298 Email: [email protected]

The Mission of the Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox
Church is to proclaim the Gospel of Salvation through the 2017 Parish Council
Orthodox Christian Faith for the glory of our Triune God -
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. President: Costa Karageorgis Council Members:
Vice President: George Faggas Georgia Bitsikas
We are a community of believers who journey towards our
Secretary: Tassos Anastasiou Harry Chehames
Lord Jesus Christ and one another through our WORSHIP,
Treasurer: Nancy Sarris Charles Kalivas
FELLOWSHIP, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, WITNESS, and
Asst. Treasurer: William Alex Tony Kapadoukakis
SERVICE. We invite all people to join us on this journey
toward the Kingdom of Heaven. Stewardship Chairperson: John Kopellas Peter Karalis
Brian Marriott
The Archangel’s Call is published on the first of each month. Honorary Lifetime Member:
Nick Papakyrikos
The deadline for submissions to this newsletter is the tenth Ernest G. J. Anastos
Nick Stamos
of the prior month.
Costa Zahos
Layout and production by Cynthia Mitaras Alex
Cover Design by Alexandra Roll
Published by the
Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church, Watertown, MA
Veteran’s Day
Parish Ministry Team
Commemoration
Administrative Assistant: Irene Apostolou Cobb
AHEPA: John Abate
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Altar Boy Ministry: George Antonakas
Armed Forces/Veterans Ministry: Mike Gregory
In memory of our
Athletic Ministry: John Kopellas, Jimmy Maniatis,
Nick Davos, Petros Davos parishioners who gave their
Bookstore: Charles & Maria Patsios, Richard & Ileana Strakus
Chantor: Costa Magimbi lives or missing in action in service to our
Choir Director: Cynthia Alex
country.
Computer and Internet Ministries: Manny Parasirakis
GOYA/Youth Ministry Staff: George Antonakas

Greek Language Arts Coordinator: Voula Polychronopoulos
Hellenic Cultural Center: Irene Apostolou Cobb May their memory be eternal.
Holy Cross Seminarians: Peter Dogias, George Mastakas,

Alexis Kamilaris
Hospital/Nursing Home Visits: Fr. Athanasios, Marion Avtges George Andreoties
IOCC Representative: Cathy Lagoudakis
JOY Youth Ministry Staff: Fr. Nick Muellar George Gaitanis
Kali Parea Senior Ministry: Cynthia Alex, Drew Bilillies
Minas Loisou
Mommy & Me: Donna Levas
Parish Nurse: Marion Avtges
Louis Marchacos
Philoptochos President: Leah Alvanos
Philotimo Chat Group: Marion Avtges Michael C. Pappas
Philoxenia House Liaison: Frances Levas
Photography Group: Nick Vakalopoulos Christopher Straggas
Prosphoro Group: Fr. Athanasios, Ellea Polimou

Sexton: Nicholas Yiokarinis
Stewardship Chairperson: John Kopellas
Sunday School Director: Costas Karageorgis
Walking Group: Jan Siannas, Angela Kontos
Visit Our Taxiarchae Website Please join us for the Trisagion Service at the memorial
on our front lawn on Sunday, November 12, immediate-
www.goarchangels.org
ly following the Divine Liturgy.
Our site is updated every week!
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Taxiarchae Feast Day

H Eopth tùn
Ðammeãiótùn Taîiapxùn
Hierarchical Great Vespers
with Artoklasia
Tuesday, November 7 at 7 PM

His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios presiding,
with the participation of our neighboring clergy,
followed by a reception hosted by the
Philoptochos.
Μέγας Πανηγυρικός Eσπερινός
Τρίτη, 7 Νοεµβρίου, 7 µ.µ. Παραµονή της εορτής
χοροστατούντος του
Σεβασµιωτάτου Μητροπολίτου κ.κ. Μεθοδίου.
Ο Εσπερινός θα γίνει µε Ιερά Αρτοκλασία, και µε τη συµµετοχή
των ιερέων της περιφερείας µας.
Αµέσως µετά τον εσπερινό θα δοθεί Δεξίωσης στο Κοινοτικό Κέντρο.

TAXIARCHAE FEAST DAY Η Πανήγυρις του Ιερού Ναού
Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Την Τετα(cid:646)ρτη, 8 Νοεμβρι(cid:646)ου
Wednesday, November 8 ανη(cid:646)μερα της εορτη(cid:646)ς, η Θει(cid:646)α
Orthros — 8:45 AM
Λειτουργι(cid:646)α θα αρχι(cid:646)σει με τον
Divine Liturgy—9:45 AM
Όρθρο στις 8.45 π.μ.

If you would like to donate flowers for the icons or if you will be bringing loaves for Artoklasia,
please call Irene at the church office—617.924.8182.

Δωρεές για τα Άνθη — Όσοι θέλουν να προσφέρουν για τα λουλούδια που θα στολίσουµε τις 
ιερές εικόνες των Ταξιαρχών ας τηλεφωνήσουν στο γραφείο της εκκλησίας.   Όσοι έχουν 
αρτ οκλασίες ας τις φέρουν στην εκκλησία πριν να αρχίσει ο εσπερινός.
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From Father Athanasios…
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Äόξα τω Θεώ Πάντων Ένεκεν
Glory to God for All

Αδέλφια μου! My beloved!

Με την Χάρη του Θεού, εισερχόμαστε στον τελευταίο With the Grace of God, we enter November, the last
μήνα του φθινοπώρου τον μήνα Νοέμβριο. Στον μήνα month of the Fall season. This month, we celebrate
αυτόν θα εορτάσουμε πολλές εορτές αλλά 2 εορτές είναι different Saints, events and feasts, but especially two of
ποιό χαρακτηριστικές για εδώ την κοινότητά μας. Η
the feasts that are more significant for our beloved parish.
εορτή που πανηγυρίζουμε εδώ στην εκκλησία μας, τους
On November 8 is the feast of Taxiarchae –Archangels,
προστάτες μας Παμεγίστους Ταξιάρχες και η εορτή της
where we celebrate, as a parish and a family, our mentors
ημέρας των Ευχαριστιών, όπου μαζεμένοι γύρω από το
Archangels Michael and Gabriel. The other is the feast of
γιορτινό τραπέζι, θα αναπέψουμε ευχαριστήρια προσευχή
Thanksgiving Day, which nationwide, we will gather
στον Θεό. Εμείς ως ορθόδοξοι χριστιανοί, μέσα από την
around the table, which will be filled with a lot of goodies
λατρευτική μας ζωή, πάντα στεκόμαστε ευχαριστιακά
and the cooked turkey and offer a thanksgiving prayer to
απέναντι στον Τριαδικό μας Θεό. Ιδίως όταν μετέχουμε
God before the meal. In our Sacramental life, our
και ενωνόμαστε με τον Χριστό αλλά και μεταξύ μας, στο
Christian orthodox faith always stands thankful to God.
κατ’ εξοχήν Μυστήριο την Θεία Λειτουργία που καλείται
Especially when we gather every time and unite ourselves,
και Θεία Ευχαριστία! Ελάτε λοιπόν αδέλφια μου όλοι
each other, through our Triune God and our Lord Christ,
μαζί ενωμένοι σαν μια όμορφη οικογένεια που είμαστε
in the main sacrament of Divine Liturgy which is called
να ζήσουμε και να τιμήσουμε ευχαριστιακά τους
also Holy Eucharist (Ευχαριστία)! So let us all, this month
προστάτες μας Ταξιάρχες συμμετέχοντας στις
enjoy and honor those feasts, as we should and come also
ακολουθίες προς τιμήν τους!
and participate in the Services for the feast of our mentors
Χρόνια πολλά! Ο εφημέριός σας!
the Archangels!
π. Αθανάσιος Νένες
Chronia polla! Your parish priest,

Fr. Athanasios Nenes

Dear Parish Family,
This is the time of the year when we give thanks for all the blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon us
personally, to our families and to our church family.
Please join us on Tuesday evening, November 7th, as we celebrate the Great Vespers of our parish’s
Feast Day with His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios. On Wednesday, November 8th, we will celebrate
the Divine Liturgy of our Feast Day.
The following Sunday, November 12th, our Fall General Assembly will take place following the Divine
Liturgy. See the agenda on page 5. Please attend and participate. Every ministry should be represented. The business of
running our Parish is very important and we need everyone’s input. This general assembly will also be the time to
nominate stewards in good standing for the Parish Council. If you have the time and the love for our church, please
consider running for the parish council. There is so much to do and we need people like you to help us. Please attend if
at all possible. If you have any questions, please speak to any one of the parish council members, Fr. Thanasi or Fr. Nick.
Our parish is very active. There are many activities for all of us to enjoy. Greek School, Sunday School and the family
nights are very special. It truly is a pleasure to see so many young families participating in the monthly activities of our
parish. Please consider having your children participate in the ministries of the church. Most of us have life-long friends
from Greek School, Sunday School and GOYA.
As we come to the end of yet another year, I ask that each and every one of you consider becoming stewards in good
standing. To those who have already fulfilled their pledge thank you. If you have not made a pledge for 2017 or fulfilled
your pledge, kindly do so. This assists us in preparing the budget for 2018.
Happy Thanksgiving to all and let us all be thankful for all the blessings that we have received. I am truly grateful and
humbled to be president of this beautiful parish. May God bless you and your families.
Costa Karageorgis,
Parish Council President
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Youth Bible Study Youth and Adult Bible Studies Adult Bible Study
Grades 7 through 12 Meeting on Thursdays
Meeting on Mondays 7:00 – 8:00 PM*
6:00 – 7:00 PM *Following Paraklesis to the
Panagia Gorgoepikoos
This past month we have discussed the
Gospel of Mark, and learned about the Our Adult Bible Study has been
early life and ministry of Jesus Christ exploring the 1st Catholic (Universal)
through St. Mark’s account. We have Epistle of St. John the Theologian. We
also talked about how the Bible was have been reading slowly and carefully,
ultimately put together by the Ancient Church, and how we and had some very insightful discussions about our life in
as Orthodox Christians read the Bible. All this has helped us Christ and love. We have also discussed more challenging
better understand who Jesus was, and why His ministry is subjects:
relevant to our lives.
What do we believe about those who are living lives
outside of the Church?
How will God judge those who are living good and
loving lives outside the Church?
What does the Orthodox Church believe about death?

Please join us on Thursday evenings and join the discussion!

Fall General Assembly Notice
The Fall General Assembly of our Parish will take Please Note: The Archdiocese Parish Regulations
place on Sunday, November 12, 2017 after Liturgy stipulate that only “members in good standing” are
in our Church Hall. Please make every effort to allowed to actively participate in discussions and
attend and participate in this meeting. voting.
The agenda for the meeting will be as follows: With love in the Lord,
Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes, Pastor
 Opening Prayer Costas Karageorgis, Parish Council President
 Election of meeting chairperson
Αγαπητά μέλη:
 Reading and approval of minutes from
June 4, 2017 General Assembly
 Clergy Comments Ευχαρίστως σας πληροφορούμε ότι την
 President’s Remarks Κυριακή, 12 Νοεμβρίου, 2017 θα λάβει
 Financial Report χώρα η Τακτική Γενική Συνέλευση στο
 Proposed 2018 Budget/Treasurer’s Report Κοινοτικό Κέντρο μετά την θεία
 Stewardship Update
Λειτουργία. Παρακαλείσθε θερμότατα
 Audit Update
όπως προσέλθετε και λάβετε ενεργό
 Update on Maintenance, Repairs
 Parish Council Nominations for 2018
 Old Business
 New Business
 Adjournment and Closing Prayer
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Basketball
Registration

Join your fellow Taxiarchae
Youth for the 2017-2018
JOY and GOYA
Basketball season. Boys and
Girls of all abilities and experience are
Both JOY and GOYA are youth ministry groups which
encouraged to join.
promote fellowship and spiritual growth. JOY is a youth

group for grades 3 through 6. GOYA is a youth group for
New Players are welcomed and needed at all age
grades 7 through 12.
groups. Share with a friend!
What are the meetings like?
Meetings are very relaxed: we play games (we’ve played
Registration Deadline is November 6.
everything from Giant Jenga to live-action Pac Man and
Season begins on November 11, 2017.
Dodgeball), pray, eat, have an age appropriate discussion

and hang out. JOY and GOYA provide a fun and safe space
Jr. JOY Grades 1-5 to allow kids to express themselves, ask questions about life
JOY Grades 6-8 and their faith, and make friends.

GOYA Grades 9-12
This month in JOY and GOYA we have been exploring love

as a fruit of the spirit. We have explored what love is and
Jr. JOY and JOY Games are on
how we express love (and how it is sometimes hard to be
Saturday afternoons at Hellenic College. loving!). We also chanted part of and had a great discussion
about the Small Paraklesis service and talked about how we
express love for our friends, families and the whole world
GOYA Games are on Saturday nights or
through worship.
Sunday afternoons at Hellenic College.

How can you get involved?
Come to a meeting! We are also looking for parent
volunteers to donate snacks and meals for meetings. Since
meetings are in the evenings it helps to have something to
eat for dodgeball fuel and to get brains working again!

Have an idea for a service project, activity or party? Let us
know!

Who should I speak with about JOY and GOYA?
JOY and GOYA are facilitated by Fr. Nick Mueller and
George Antonakas
A wonderful way
for your child to
have a social and educational morning in
preparation for preschool or kindergarten. FREE
for Watertown residents; otherwise a yearly
donation of $15.

November 4 at 10 AM to 11:30 AM: Touch the Trucks at the
parking lot at 30 Common Street. Come and meet our
community helpers that make our towns “run like
clockwork!” FREE!
To register Call 617-926-1661 or e-mail
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Sunday School will To Ελληνικό Σχολείο
continue collecting
money and non- Ανάµεσα στις Εθνικές µας γιορτές
perishable food ξεχωρίζει η 28η Οκτωβρίου. Θυµίζει σε
items this month to όλους µας ασύγκριτα κατορθώµατα,
provide donations σκληρούς αγώνες και θυσίες των
for families in need
αγωνιστών του 1940. Όπως κάθε χρόνο στις 29
St. Sophia’s Sunday School and to donate to
Οκτωβρίου γιορτάσαµε όλοι µαζί µε ιερή συγκίνηση και
the food pantry of
εθνική υπερηφάνεια την ιστορική επέτειο της 28ης
the Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Brighton. Thanksgiving
Οκτωβρίου 1940 της µεγάλης αυτής ηµέρας. Οι µαθητές
season is a time for all of us to be thankful and generous.
Children will collect your donations as you exit the Church και µαθήτριες απήγγειλαν ποιήµατα και τραγούδησαν
after the Divine Liturgy. At the end of November, we will πατριωτικά τραγούδια. Επίσης στον εορτασµό της 28ης
also put on display “The Giving Tree” in the main lobby Οκτωβρίου που έγινε στο Μαλιώτιο Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο
of the cultural center. Please select a paper ornament or από την Οµοσπονδία της Νέας Αγγλίας στις 29
two from the tree. Place the wrapped gifts with the
Οκτωβρίου έλαβε µέρος και το Σχολείο µας.
ornament attached under the tree by Tuesday, December
Η εκδήλωση αυτή γίνεται κάθε χρόνο σε συνεργασία
19th. These gifts will be delivered to the Dimock Center in
µε την Μητρόπολη Βοστώνης και τον Σύλλογο
Boston and other nearby organizations. We will also be
Εκπαιδευτικών των Ελληνικών Σχολείων. Τα παιδιά µας
signing up kids from our Sunday School, Grades 1st through
5th, for our Christmas Pageant that will be held on τραγούδησαν «Βάζει ο Ντούτσε τη Στολή του», «Γυναίκες
December 17th. Please support our Christmas Pageant and Ηπειρώτισσες»και «Η Ελλάδα Ποτέ δεν Πεθαίνει.»
sign up your kids. Thank you for your help and God Bless
you! Βούλα Πολυχρονοπούλου, Διευθύντρια

Upcoming Important Dates through December 2017: PLEASE NOTE: The Greek School students will take part in
the Taxiarchae Name Day Vespers Service. Please be sure
Currently through November 19: Thanksgiving Food Drive and plan on attending with your child(ren).
November 26 to December 17: Giving Tree Collections
December 2 and 10: Christmas Pageant Rehearsals On November 18, the Greek School will visit the Museum of
Grades 1-5 (after Sunday School) Fine Arts in Boston to see the Greek Exhibit. Please reserve
December 17: Christmas Pageant your space with Mrs. Voula Polychronopoulou as soon as
December 24 and December 31: NO Sunday School
From our Parish Nurse
Marion Avtges, RN
Best wishes to
our Newlyweds HEALTH AND
WELLNESS MINISTRY
Married on October 7 Blood Pressure Clinic
Friday, November 10
Joseph P. Gavin & Alessandra Markantonis 10 AM to Noon
Koumbaro is Demetrios Markantonis

Married on October 8

Andy Kolokythas & Ashley Elise Craig
Koumbaro is Peter Christakis THIRD TH URSDAY
November 16

We wish you many years of
happiness!
PHILOTIMO CHAT GROUP

Join a friendly group! Men and women are welcome!
Get creative, make connections, linger over coffee!
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P h i l o p toc ho s

Chapter of the Good Samaritan Member of the National Ladies Philoptochos Society
Beloved Taxiarchae Church Family, Taxiarchae Philoptochos
On November 7, Philoptochos will be Thanksgiving

hosting coffee hour after the Vesper
services celebrating the Nameday of our Make it Special
church and the Archangels Gabriel and
Michael. As always all baked goods are
welcomed.
The Orthodox Church honors and Make your own Thanksgiving Centerpiece
praises these divine ministers, our Guided by
Anthony’s Florist of Watertown
protectors and guardians, especially the
Archangels Michael and Gabriel, who are
mentioned in the Scriptures by name. The
When: Tuesday, November 21, 2017
name Michael means "Who is like God"
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM
and Gabriel means “God is mighty."
Where: Metaxas Hall,
On November 21, Philoptochos will be
hosting a philanthropy and fun night. This Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church
is a great opportunity to make new friends
and get acquainted with our sisters, while Refreshments and Raffles
making a beautiful Thanksgiving Tickets: $40.00
centerpiece. Look for more details in the
Sunday bulletin. Deadline for ordering tickets—November 13, 2017
Let us not forget to honor our Veterans
Please reserve your table early. First Come First Serve
on November 11. Philoptochos is in need

of volunteers to chair the Archdiocese
Veterans program. Please call me at 6 people per round table
508 308 9439. Or email at
[email protected]. For Reservations, call Fotoula Kopellas at 617-803-0823
I recently came across this poem and
or Email at [email protected]
would like to share.

IT IS THE SOLDIER Come for an evening of fun and go home with your own
By Charles M. Province, US Army handmade holiday decoration.
(PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SCISSORS)
It is the soldier, not the minister,

who has given us freedom of religion.
**All proceeds will go towards Parishioners in need.**
It is the soldier, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer
who has given us the freedom to protest.
It is the soldier, not the lawyer
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the soldier, not the politician,
who gave us the right to vote
It is the soldier who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag, and
whose coffin is draped by the flag,
who allows the protesters to burn the flag.

Leah Alvanos and the
Board of Philoptochos
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American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
“HARRIS J BOORAS” CHAPTER #406, ORDER OF AHEPA
Greetings to all in our Chapter and the Taxiarchae community! Happy Nameday to all whose Saints are
celebrated in November — Dionysios, Thomas, Philip, Luke, James, among many others! We wish you
all a nice Thanksgiving Holiday!
It was with deep sorrow that we marked the recent Our chapter sponsored one of the two 3-member teams
passing of Mrs. Helen Patsios, spouse for over 60 years of assembled by Mrs. Lela Digenis (spouse of our AHEPA Br.
our Brother Vasilis Patsios. Out of respect for the late Constantine Digenis) that competed on October 28, 2017
Helen and the extended Patsios family, relatives and in the Hellenic History Tournament (HHT) in Orange,
numerous friends in Boston and New England, we have CT. Support for the 2nd team was from the “Athens”
decided to cancel our Fundraiser event which was Ch. A24.
scheduled for Saturday, November 4, during this period of * * * * * * * * * * * *
mourning. Our next Chapter meeting will be on November 9, 2017
and will follow the usual action items agenda.
Thank you to all our Brothers who supported the AHEPA
Relief Fund of the AHEPA Charitable Foundation to which Thanks to all who continue to send their Membership
donations were made to help the victims of such huge Dues for the Year 2017. As we approach our Centennial
destruction by Hurricane Harvey. Our Chapter and every in 2022 let us remind ourselves and all in the Taxiarchae
chapter in the AHEPA domain offered $250 per chapter, community not to forget the noble works of AHEPA and
while many Brothers offered personal donations. all in our community are welcomed to join AHEPA. We
need new innovative ideas to sustain/expand our chapter
We thank also all Brothers and the Taxiarchae Church to continue our work for the next 100 years!
community who supported the IOCC-organized Clean-up
Buckets drive that our church conducted under the •Tavli / Backgammon continue on Fridays at the Atrium
leadership of Fr. Nick Mueller. We believe that such (or alternate location), 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.)
response will be extended to the Florida and Carribean
victims. AHEPA also responds to most disasters at the • We also plan to hold, when possible, informal meetings
International level ! at restaurants!
Fraternally,
At the local level, we aim to award (annually if possible) Constantine B. Lagos, Secretary
the E. Metaxas and the A. Vulgaropulos Scholarship
Please let us know if a brother is sick or in need. Contact our
awards to both AHEPA and Taxiarchae eligible College-
president, John Abate or any officer of our chapter. Contact
bound and College-attending students! For 2017 there numbers as follows:
were 2 very well-qualified and equally deserving
John Abate, president: 617.797.9499/617.484.5946
applicants who won! At the AHEPA Bay State District 8
level higher $ amounts (up to $3,000) can be won. So, Basil Patsios: 617.923.9209/897.928.1803
just on that thought, it makes sense to join AHEPA! Get a
Constantine Lagos: 617.935.1746
Membership Application form at the church office and
submit it! Demetri Tsatsarones: 781.893.5988/781.266.8001

George Loridas: 617.926.8674/617.775.4574
Αιωνία η μνήμη
Eternal be their memory
Remember in your prayers
Blessed is the way
our brothers and sisters who passed from this life…
wherein you walk
...on September 26, Helen Patsios
...on October 1, Maria Papatsoris today;
...on October 6, Michael Thomas Michael for there is prepared
...on October 14, Prodromos Papadopoulos
for you
...on October 15, Ioannis Pavlidis
...on October 15, Sophia E. Vergados a place of rest.
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# of 2017 Stewa rdship Summary as of October 20, 2017
Amount Range
pledges
Thank you to those who have sent in their 2017
Total pledges received: $185,128
1 $10,000 pledges. Our goal is to have 500 Stewards in 2017.
Total offerings received: $169,525 As of October 20, we have 374 Stewards reflecting
1 $5,000
75% of our goal.
Due towards pledge: $16,653
5 $2,000—$3,000
If any names have been mistakenly omitted from this list,
43 $1,000—$1,999 Number of Stewards: 374
please notify the church office and we will make
91 $500-$999 Largest pledge thus far: $ 1 0,000 corrections in our next bulletin.

94 $300-$499 Εάν έχει γίνει παράλειψις ονομάτων σ’αυτόν τον κατάλογο, παρακαλούμε αμέσως όπως
αποτανθήτε στο γραφείο της εκκλησίας και θα κάνουμε τις διορθώσεις στο επόμενο τεύχος.
139 Less than $300
Mr. & Mrs. John Abate Mr. & Mrs. George Christakis Ms. Olga Geanacopulos Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Kinas
Mr. & Mrs. Preethy Abraham Mrs. Mary Christakis Mr. & Mrs. Louis Georgantas Mr. & Mrs. Alkiviadis Kiorpes
Mr. Thomas Agathopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Christakis Mr. Bill George Mr. Christopher Kokoras
Mrs. Evelyn Alex Mr. & Mrs. Peter N. Christakis Mr. & Mrs. Lefteris Georgiadis Mr. & Mrs. Elias Kokovidis
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Alex Mrs. Filipiada Christodoulopoulos Mrs. Mersina Georgopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Alex Kolokythas
Ms. Virginia Alex Mrs. Christine Cokkinias Ms. Koula Geragonis Mr. Andrew Kolokythas
Mr. William C. Alex Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Colivas Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Gharios +Mr. Sophocles Kondoleon
Mrs. Stella Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Michael Colivas Mr. & Mrs. John Giacoumakis Mr. & Mrs. George Kondylis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Alexandrides Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Conover Mr. & Mrs. Alex Giannantonio Mr. & Mrs. Dionisios Kontos
Ms. Leah Alvanos Mr. Matthew Conover Mr. & Mrs. Iosif Giogas Mr. & Mrs. James Kontos
Mr. & Mrs. John Anastasiou Ms. Dorothea Coston Mr. & Mrs. Konst. Gougoulias Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas J. Kontos
Mr. & Mrs. Tassos Anastasiou Mrs. Christine Cotter Mr. Michael Gregory Ms. Sandra Kontos
Ms. Christine Anastos Ms. Diane Coulopoulos Ms. Evelyn Haralampu Mr. & Mrs. John Kopellas
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest G. J. Anastos Mr. & Mrs. Michael Crotty Mrs. Helen Haralampu Mrs. Mary Kopsiaftis
Mr. & Mrs. George Andritsakis Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cunningham Mr. Stephen Haralampu Mr. & Mrs. John Kosko
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Andritsakis Mr. & Mrs. Christos Dafnoulelis Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Harris Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kotsiras
Anonymous Mrs. Lily D’Agnese Mr. Christopher Harris Mr. & Mrs. Vas. Kotzampaltiris
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Anthony Mr. & Mrs. Peter Darviris Mr. & Mrs. Evan Harris Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Koufos
Ms. Paula Antipas Mr. & Mrs. Christos Daskalakis Mr. Andrew Hashway Ms. Angeline Kounelis
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Anzalone Mrs. Angela Daskalos Ms. Leanne Alexandra Hasse Mrs. Evangelia Kounelis
Mr. & Mrs. George Apodiakos Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Davlantes Ms. Maria-Anna Hatziliades Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kourepenis
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Arend Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Davos Mr. & Mrs. Apostolos Hatziliadis Mr. Steven Kourepenis
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Armstrong Mrs. Mina Davos Ms. Stamatia Hazleton Mr. & Mrs. George Kouris
Mr. & Mrs. John Asimakopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Davos Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Hodgetts Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Koutovas
Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Aslanidis Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Davos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hoffmann Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Kringos
Ms. Aleka Athanasiades Mr. & Mrs. C. Deamantopoulos Mrs. Carol Hogan Mr. John Kyriakos
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Avtges Mr. & Mrs. E. Deamantopoulos Mr. & Mrs. William Hunter Mr. & Mrs. John Lagadinos
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Avtges Mr. Nicholas Delegas Mrs. Esther Gistis Ingram Mr & Mrs. Constantine Lagos
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Avtgis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Dellaportas Ms. Pearl Janis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Lalooses
Mr. & Mrs. William Avtgis Mr. & Mrs. Orest. Demetriades Mr. & Mrs. James Jumes Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lalooses
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Bakalis Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Demos Mr. George Kacos Mr. & Mrs. James Lambrianidis
Mrs. Phanie Bakalos Mr. & Mrs. Arth. Der Boghosian Ms. Bessie Kalamvokis Ms. Maria Lambrianidis
Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Baras Mr. & Mrs. Michael Derboghosian Mr. & Mrs. Menny Kalas Mrs. Tula Lambros
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Baras Mr. & Mrs. George Dhionis Mr. & Mrs. Perikles Kalavantis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Langill
Rev. & Mrs. Theodore Barbas Mrs. Christine DiFilippo Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kalivas Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Lappas
Mrs. Diane Beldekas Mrs. Karen DiGiovanni Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kaloyanides Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Latzanakis
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Berlis Ms. Joyce Dovinos Mrs. Mary Kanellias Mr. & Mrs. Danny Lee
Mr. & Mrs. James Berlis Mrs. Afrodite Economos Mr. & Mrs. Ant. Kapadoukakis Mr. & Mrs. Scott Lemay
Mrs. Alice A Bililies Mr. & Mrs. Klearhos Elefteriadis Mr. & Mrs. Dmitri Kapalis Ms. Frances Levas
Mr. & Mrs. Drosos Bisbas Mrs. Aliki Eleftheriadou Mr. Charles Karafotias Mr. & Mrs. Chris Lianos
Mr. & Mrs. Iakovos Biskinis Mrs. Angeliki Eliadis Mr. Costas Karageorgis Mrs. Paula Lianos
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bitsikas Mr. Philip Emmanuel Mr. & Mrs. George Karalis Mr. & Mrs. George Loridas
Mr. & Mrs. Nickolaos Bocolos Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Evriviades Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Karalis Mr. & Mrs. Yiannis Loumbrinis
Mr. & Mrs. George Bratsis Ms. Kalliope Fabrikarakis Mr. & Mrs. Emanuel Kariadakis Panagiotis Lourotos
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brescia Ms. Adrianne Faggas Mrs. Sophia Karidoyanes Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Lucente
Mrs. Emily Briguglio Mr. & Mrs. George Faggas Mrs. Aphrodite Karpouzis Drs. Nicolaos & Ourania Madias
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brooks Mrs. Athena Fillios Mr. & Mrs. Haralambos Kartsagoulis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Madis
Mrs. Erasmia Cacciola Ms. Georgia Flamburis Mr. Kristian Kassimis Mrs. Denna Magos
Mr. & Mrs. Aristides Cagos Mrs. Angela Flionis Alexander Katsaras Mr. & Mrs. Frank Makrides
+Mrs. Isminy Cagos Mr. & Mrs. Eric Foley Mr. & Mrs. Aristomenis Katsaras Mrs. Bess Manousos
Mrs. Hope Carras Mr. & Mrs. George Fotis Ms. Christine Katsioules Mr. & Mrs. Simeon Margios
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Catrickes Thomas Fotis Ms. Constance Katsos Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Marios
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Chehames Mr. & Mrs. Vassili Fotis Mr. Theodoulos Kattamis +Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Markic
Mr. Nicholas Chehames Mr. & Mrs. Steven Fotopoulos Mrs. Betty Kefalas Dr. & Mrs. Brian Marriott

Mr. Steven Chehames Mr. & Mrs. George Gartaganis Ms. Alysson Kenis Mrs. Irene Martinos
Mr. & Mrs. George Chiklakis Mr. & Mrs. Marinos Gartaganis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Kenis (Continued on page 11)