Preparations are underway for this Sunday’s Panygiri! We are grateful for the untiring efforts of the Modroukas family - proprietors of the Beehive Restaurant in Armonk - who are preparing a delicious feast for all of our parishioners. Below, Peter Modroukas displays the lamb he and his son Dean will be cooking for the Panygiri.
by Despina Kartson
When we arrived at 33rd Street in Manhattan for last night's soup run, a long line of hungry souls was waiting for us. With the help of some of our guests, we unpacked our food and clothing, set up tables and began serving.
A few guests asked for a second meal - for themselves or for a friend who was in another location watching their belongings. We are always happy to provide as much food as anyone wants and try to feed everyone who is in need. Sadly, last night after all of the meals were distributed and we had packed our cars, a man approached and asked for food. All we had was a granola bar and a bottle of water, which he gladly accepted.
We met a number of new individuals as well as some whom we see every month. A Canadian tourist stopped by to talk and was so touched by our service that she joined us in distributing clothing. We heard more "God bless you" comments than usual from those we served, thanking us and expressing their gratitude. A man stopped by to learn about our ministry and said he runs a non-profit that helps homeless individuals get back on their feet by setting up P.O. boxes for them, providing cell phones and other items.
The monthly Soup Run is made possible through the compassionate and generous support from so many including this month's sponsors, Stephanos and Helen Alexiou, Minos Samoladas and the volunteers who work behind the scenes to make it all come together. Thank you to Manny Louros and Zachary Karounos for preparing the chicken, rice and vegetables and everyone who helped pack and transport the meals and a dozen bins of clothing and toiletry items.
We are collecting tote bags, canvas grocery bags and backpacks. Drop off new or gently used bags and we will distribute them next month on June 28th. Please join us.
The first few post-it notes indicating location information and feast dates of Greek village Panygiris were entered earlier today. The next Axion Estin concert is scheduled for noon time, June 3rd, 2018, at Holy Trinity Church, 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Axion Estin Foundation's Panygiris project is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. We would like as many parishioners as possible to mark their village, church and Panygiri date.
The Feast Day of our parish was celebrated this morning - Monday of the Holy Spirit - with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. A small luncheon was offered to all who attended church and prayers were read in memory of those brave men and women - our Veterans - who severed our nation, on the occasion of Memorial Day. Χρόνια Πολλά και καλά to all!
Our JOY and GOYA had a blast - and brought home the hardware - at the Archdiocese District Junior Olympics!
The Junior Choir and the Altar Boys gathered for their annual dinner and fellowship at a local Greek Restaurant together with Frs Nick and Patrick and Jr. Choir director Georgeann Mavrovitis and Constance Mavrovitis and Cynthia Herzegovitch.
AHEPA Sunday was commemorated this morning at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy remembering the founders of our AHEPA chapter - James Plevritis/Joseph Keane. In addition the oath of affirmation was given to the new officers including Harry Fotiadis, President; Jon John Copulos, Vice President; and Jon Kohilakis, Secretary. The chapter also thanked Joe Keane for his many years of service and dedication as chapter president.
