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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2021-11-14
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Announcements
Prayer Requests
Ladies Philoptochos News
Employment Opportunity
Altar Boys
Memorial Donations to Holy Cross
Events, Announcements and Flyers
Philipapostle
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Holy Cross Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (248) 477-1677
  • Fax:
  • (248) 477-0231
  • Street Address:

  • 25225 Middlebelt Rd.

  • Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Contact Information

Fr. Alex Radulescu
Parish Priest

fralex@holycrossgo.org | (248) 306-9162

Bonnie Sitaras
​Office Administrator

bonnie@holycrossgo.org

Services Schedule

DIVINE LITURGY

Sundays 10 am

OFFICE HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

10 am - 3 pm

(Closed Wednesday) 

Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14

At that time, being raised from the dead, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. The disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.

When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 18.4,1.
Their voice has gone out into all the earth.
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16.

Brethren, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off-scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 10:25-37

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith is still alive.
St. Ambrose of Milan
Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

But you cannot be a neighbour unless you have compassion on him; for no one can be called a neighbour unless he have healed, not killed, another. But if you wish to be called a neighbour, Christ says to you: "Go and do likewise."
St. Ambrose of Milan
Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for Apostle Philip in the Third Mode

O Holy Apostle Philip, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Apolytikion for the Church in the First Mode

Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victory to the faithful over the enemy, and by Your Cross protecting Your commonwealth.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
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Saints and Feasts

Philipapostle
November 14

Philip the Apostle

This Apostle, one of the Twelve, was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and was a compatriot of Andrew and Peter. He was instructed in the teachings of the Law, and devoted himself to the study of the prophetic books. Therefore, when the Lord Jesus called him to the dignity of apostleship, he immediately sought out and found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of Whom Moses in the Law and the Prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (John 1.45). Having preached Jesus the God-man throughout many parts of Asia Minor, and having suffered many things for His Name's sake, he was finally crucified upside down in Hierapolis of Phrygia.

Allsaint
November 15

Nativity Fast Begins

The Nativity Fast is one of four main fast periods throughout the ecclesiastical year. Beginning on November 15 and concluding on December 24, the Nativity Fast gives individuals the opportunity to prepare for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior in the Flesh on December 25. By abstaining from certain food and drink, particularly from meat, fish, dairy products, olive oil, and wine, as well as focusing more deeply on prayer and almsgiving, we can find that the primary aim of fasting is to make us conscious of our dependence upon God.

Mattevng
November 16

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist

This Apostle, who was also called Levi, was the son of Alphaeus and had Galilee as his homeland. A publican before being called by Christ, he became one of the Twelve Apostles, and an Evangelist. While still in Palestine, he wrote his Gospel first in Hebrew, being also the first of all to write the Gospel. When he is depicted in icons, there is portrayed next to him the likeness of a man, one of the symbolic living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel (1.10), which, as Saint Irenaeus writes, is a symbol of our Saviour's Incarnation.

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Announcements

GOYA FEATHER PARTY

November 20th - see flyer attached

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PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS PARTY

December 9th - See flyer attached

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY

December 12th - after services

Please submit names for nominations to Parish Council to the Church Office before the General Assembly date.

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PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

December 19th - after services

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ORATORICAL FESTIVAL

Parish Festival Date: March 5th, 2022 - See flyer attached

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TODAY

Sunday, November 14 - Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am 

                                             - Memorial (40 day) Alexander Kargilis

                                     - Memorial (40 day) Peter E. Zervos

                                     - Memorial (1 year) Thomas Theodorou

                                     - Coffee Hour hosted by Kargilis & Zervos families

                                     - Church School & Catechesis

                                             - Raffle drawing

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UPCOMING

Monday, November 15 - Nativity Fast Begins

                                     - Philoptochos Spinach Pie Making @ 3:00 pm

                                     - Bible Study @ 7:00 pm (Exodus 1-3)

Tuesday, November 16 - Philoptochos Meeting @ 6:30 pm

Wednesday, November 17 - Holy Unction Service @ 7:00 pm Sts. Constantine & Helen

Thursday, November 18 - Choir Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm

Friday,  November 19 - Paraklesis @ 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 20 - GOYA Feather Party @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sunday, November 21 - Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am

                                     - Coffee Hour hosted by Pauline Yiannakis

                                     - Church School & Catechesis

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ICONS IN THE ALTAR

If you brought icons to be blessed in the altar, please retrieve them soon. 

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HOUSE BLESSINGS

Please contact the Church Office to schedule your annual house blessing with Fr. Alex. 

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 PROSPHORA

 Interested in sponsoring prosphora? Please contact Church Office. 

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WORSHIP

THE CHURCH IS OPEN. Please join us in prayer. 

Please use this link to view the Divine Liturgy book.

Please download the Daily Readings App Lite (free download) for the daily Gospel & Epistle readings.

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LIVESTREAM SERVICES

www.holycrossgo.org/webcam

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STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE

Please continue to support our Chuch during this difficult time via your Stewardship pledge and donations. Please mail your checks directly to the church or donate online by clicking on the "GIVE" button on our website. Visit the Stewardship webpage to fill out your annual pledge card and/or to pay your stewardship.

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VIGIL CANDLES

If you would like us to light a vigil candle for you, please call the Church Office or email office@holycrossgo.org with your name(s) and Fr. Alex will light a vigil candle for you and say a prayer. Donations are optional.

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SHOP AT ACE HARDWARE? 5% minus tax = (!)

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church or #214538. 5% line discount off everyday pricing in the store Ace Rewards as well as 6% Tax Exempt will come off automatically. 2% Ace Rewards

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SHOP AT KROGER?

Register your card in a few steps. Each May the registration needs to be renewed,
so if you were part of the program last year and haven't renewed, please do so. Go to:
www.krogercommunityrewards.com
Holy Cross' ID # 83567

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Prayer Requests

Please continue to pray for the health and healing of the following friends:

  • Elise Gorman
  • Joan Bittinger
  • Paraskevi Theodorou
  • Niki Brogger
  • Dr. Nicholas Varveris
  • Irene Zervos
  • Tina Johnson
  • Tula Georgeson
  • Marilyn Georgeson
  • George Benardos
  • Gina Weiler
  • Terrie Stefanakis
  • Evelyn Morris
  • Dr. Pan Pesaros
  • Faye Prekeges
  • Dr. Maureen Kelly
  • Dr. Rick Wilson
  • Dina Rand
  • Casiana

If you would like to add your name or a loved one's to the prayer list, please email the office. Thank you!

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Ladies Philoptochos News

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NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING

Tuesday, November 16 @ 6:30 pm

 

 

 

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 SPINACH PIE MAKING

Monday, November 15 @ 3:00 pm

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PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS PARTY 

See under Announcements

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 2021 STEWARDSHIP

New and returning members are encouraged to complete the stewardship form. New members and new ideas are always welcome, so please consider joining and attending a meeting. Please click here.

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FLOWERS

If you are interested in donating flowers to decorate an icon for a feast day or Christmas, please contact Debbie George or the Church Office. 

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COFFEE HOUR

If you are interested in hosting Coffee Hour, please contact Denise Liberty or the Church Office.  

Sunday, November 14 - Kargilis & Zervos families (memorials)

Sunday, November 21 - Pauline Yiannakis

Sunday, November 28 - Julie Hiotaky

Sunday, December 5 - Evangeli Stilianos

 

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Employment Opportunity

Early Childhood Center Director

Love of children, exceptional interpersonal skills with staff and families, quality leadership and organizational skills necessary. Applicants must possess the educational requirements and experience that meet State guidelines. Prior employment as an Early Childhood Director is required. Background in Education, Early Childhood Endorsement and advanced degree and/or Administrative Endorsement preferred. All applicants will need verifiable credentials, references and clear criminal history. The Early Childhood Program is a Church based non-denominational facility servicing the local community. We are licensed for 87 students ages 3 months to 4 years. Our current enrollment is approximately 45 students. We currently use the High-Scope curriculum. We employ 13 staff members. Salary commensurate with the applicant's experience, education and qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please send resume and cover letter to Bonnie@FarmingtonNurserySchool.com.

Job Type: Full-time

 

Preschool Teachers and Preschool Teacher Aides

Teachers: Qualifications required are Child Development Associate credentials (CDA), Associates in Early Childhood or ZA endorsement, 2 years’ experience at minimum and 2 letters of reference.

Teacher Aides: Qualifications required 2 years’ experience at minimum and 2 letters of reference.

We seek energetic, playful, loving, engaging nursery school teachers and nursery school assistants needed. Hours are flexible. Competitive pay. Room for growth. All applicants will need verifiable credentials, references and clear criminal history. The Farmington Hills Nursery School is a Church based non-denominational day care servicing the local community. We are licensed for 87 children ages 3 months to 4 years. We employ 13 staff members. If you are someone who loves being with children, can work well with others and wants to be apart of our family, please send resume and cover letter to Bonnie@FarmingtonNurserySchool.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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Altar Boys

NOTICE FOR ALTAR BOYS & PARENTS

Being an Altar Server is a GREAT RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMITMENT to the Lord. Please BE ON TIME (arrive at least 15 minutes prior to any Church Service).

 

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LIST OF ALTAR BOYS 

 TEAM A

 TEAM B

​ Dimitri Sitaras (Cpt)

 Ioannis Yiannakis (Cpt)​​ 

 Stavros Fekaris

 Christo Stilianos

 Alex Matthews

 Dino Thanos

 Mateo Pesaros

 Nikolas Thanos

 

  

SCHEDULE 2021-2022 

TEAM A

TEAM B

2021

2021

SEP 26

​SEP 19

OCT 10, 24

OCT 3, 17, 31

NOV 7, 21

NOV 14, 28

DEC 5, 19

DEC 12, 26

2022

2022

JAN 2, 16, 30

JAN 9, 23

FEB 13, 27

FEB 6, 20

MAR 13, 27

MAR 6, 20

APR 10, 24

A​PR 3, 17

MAY 8, 22

MAY 1, 15, 29

JUN 5, 19

JUN 12

 

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Memorial Donations to Holy Cross

OUR THANKS

To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary

contributions to the Holy Cross Church in memory of :

 KATHERINE LAGOS

M/M George Katsias

IRENE PROTOPSALTIS

M/M James Heller & Family

M/M George Katsias

Mrs. Peter E. Zervos

M/M Peter Angelas

M/M Tim Keros

JIM HUBBEL

M/M Dan Dallas

KEN BRILLINGER

M/M Steve Fekaris

DEAN GULIS

Elizabeth Gulis

JIM & MARY MADIAS

M/M George N. & Callie Liadis

DEMETRA "TULA" KRONAS

M/M Michael Rand

M/M George Katsias

Elaine Ioanou

PETER E. ZERVOS 

 Irene Zervos

M/M John Liadis

 M/M John Matheos

Ellen Woznicki

George Matheos

Anna Carroll

M/M Gus Stavropoulos

 M/M James Heller & Family

M/M James Makricostas

M/M Mike Liadis

Denise Liberty

Susan Armstrong

M/M Daniel Chien

M/M John Sinanis

M/M Mike Sturm

Gryebet Family

Margarita Shukla

James Sitaras

Kaliope Christo

M/M George Fekaris

Kanella Katsikas

M/M Scott Linzell

M/M Dan Dallas

M/M George Katsias

Elaine Ioanou

M/M Evans Lucas

Peggy Theodore

M/M Spiro Morris

M/M Peter Morris

Drs. Andrew & Gina Leamon

M/M Steve Fekaris

Hountalas Family

M/M Bill Breeze

M/M John George

Joseph Evangelista

M/M Adam Angelas

 Jane Mitchell

M/M Gus Mackris

Mary Alice Dooley

John Skouberdis

Maritsa Loizos

M/M Mike Blough

Multi Drywall LLC

M/M Scott Bates

Tony Cavaliere

George, Christa & Anastasia Reis

M/M John Kontos

Dr/Mrs Angelo Zervos & Family

Sophie Paron

M/M Andy Moundros

M/M George & Kay Liadis

Patricia Krygier

M/M Nicholas Madias

M/M Edward Power

Jammie Pelton

Ray Lofgren

M/M George M. Zervos

M/M Lawrence Reed

M/M Todd Barnaby

M/M George Malis

M/M Lou Chalogianis

Maritsa Flaherty

M/M James Kukunas

M/M Anthony Barr

Gary D’Allessandro

M/M George L. Liadis

M/M Brian Pencak

M/M Dennis Patoczak

M/M John Zannis

Pete Moundros & Martha Enzmann

M/M Tom Thomas

Lula Abbo

Mary Sitaras

M/M Andrew Bittinger

Judy Majoros

Dr/M Pan Pesaros

M/M Tom Casoglos

M/M Stelios Sinanis

Orthodox Youth Athletic Association

M/M Bill Williams

Gregory Demopoulos

M/M Doug Garber

M/M Cosmos Charnas

M/M Bill Madias

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

Rose Pencak

Mary Kargilis

M/M Stephen Economy

M/M Albert Scaglione

M/M George N. & Callie Liadis

M/M Francis Tatu

M/M Peter Angelas

M/M Tim Keros

Katherine Zervos & Family

M/M John Fekaris

M/M Tad Krear

M/M Neeraj Shah

M/M Kenneth MacLaren

M/M Jerry Beale

Mrs. Eileen Power

M/M Limperis Zervos

M/M Van Kyriakopoulos

  ALEXANDER KARGILIS

M/M Tom Casoglos

M/M Scott Linzell

M/M Andrew Bittinger

M/M Doug Garber

M/M Cosmos Charnas

Gregory Demopoulos

George Polymeneas

Maritsa Loizos

M/M John Liadis

M/M Edward Power

M/M John George

M/M Michael Sturm

M/M Steve Fekaris

Margarita Shukla

Pat Snider

Andy Paulson

M/M George Gaggos

M/M Tony Manolias

Elaine Ioanou

Dolores Rajala

M/M George Katsias

Shirley Magder

Tula Georgeson

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

Dana Kouris

Denise Liberty

M/M Evans Lucas

Peggy Theodore

M/ Adam Angelas

M/M Mike Blough

James Sitaras

M/M Stelios Sinanis

Fran Kouris

M/M Gus Mackris

M/M Limperis Zervos

Dian Schuler

Gloria Trothen

Sophie Paron

Dr/Mrs.Theodore Pantos

Anita Kargilis

Caroline Kargilis

M/M Anthony Barr

Patti Poppe

Jennifer Curry & Family

Mrs. Peter E. Zervos

M/M Bill Bowers

M/M Peter Angelas

M/M Bill Franca

M/M Van Kyriakopoulos

PETER ARTEMAS

M/M Anthony Barr

VIRGINIA MADIAS

Kaliope Christo

MENAS GEORGESON

Tula Georgeson

 Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

MARY PETERSON

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Basile Catsikopoulos & Family

M/M Peter Zervos

Margarita Shukla

M/M Mike Blough

MADELINE VINTZEL

M/M James Vintzel

HARRIET HOUNTALAS

M/M John George

M/M James Heller

M/M Dan Dallas

M/M Evans Lucas

Margarita Shukla

Elaine Ioanou

M/M Bill Williams

M/M Tim Keros

M/M Edward Power

M/M Todd Barnaby

M/M Andrew Bittinger

M/M Peter Angelas

M/M Christopher Tikka & Family

M/M George Katsias

M/M Scott Linzell

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Anthony Barr

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

Mrs. Patty Spanos

M/M Doug Garber

M/M Patrick Quinn

George Matheos

M/M Albert Scaglione

M/M Neeraj Shah

M/M Peter Zervos

James Sitaras

Maritsa Loizos

M/M Martin Gehan

M/M John Liadis

 Tula Georgeson

 Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

M/M Mike Blough

M/M Limperis Zervos

Dr/Mrs Angelo Zervos & Family

JANET STEWART

Dr. James Stewart Jr. 

M/M Andrew Bittinger & Family

M/M James Heller

M/M Edward Power

Margarita Shukla

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M John George

M/M George Katsias

James Sitaras

M/M Evans Lucas

M/M Bill Williams

M/M Tad Krear

M/M Peter Angelas

M/M Tim Keros

M/M Todd Barnaby

M/M Scott Linzell

M/M Anthony Barr

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

Mrs. Patty Spanos

M/M Adam Angelas

M/M Doug Garber

M/M Peter Morris

M/M Neeraj Shah

M/M Peter Zervos

M/M Martin Gehan

Tula Georgeson

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

M/M Mike Blough

Dr/Mrs Angelo Zervos & Family

M/M Limperis Zervos

 

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

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Events, Announcements and Flyers

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