SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY- SEPT 16
SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
Pursuant to Article 31, Section 7 of the Uniform Parish Regulations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, a Special General Assembly is called for Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 12:15 PM in the Multipurpose Room of St George Hall.
You must be a parishioner in financial good standing to participate in this General Assembly.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the Parish of St George Greek Orthodox Church of Downey has occupied the current property of 10830 and 10846 Downey Avenue (APN 6245-017-024 and 6254-017-025) since 1995 and has made use of the existing building as a chapel and hall in various configurations, and
Whereas, It has been sixteen years since the Thyranoixia of the Church in 2002 and eight years since its consecration in 2010, and
Whereas, The current facilities used as hall, classrooms, kitchen and offices are aging and increasingly insufficient to support our ministries and programs, and
Whereas, some parishioners desire to honor the memory of Yianni Koumoudouros through the naming of a future gymnasium as the “Yianni Koumoudouros Memorial Gymnasium” and has formed a group called the “Yianni Project Committee,” and
Whereas, the “Yianni Project” is stirring interest among our parishioners in the future development of the Parish,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Downey, to formally organize the “Yianni Project Committee ” as the nucleus of an exploratory committee and authorized to research the future needs of our parish, parishioners and ministries; and to make preliminary conceptual drawings and designs for a building or buildings that may include hall, gymnasium, classrooms, kitchen, offices and conference rooms.
Be it further resolved, that an account be established under the title “Building Fund 3- Yianni Project” which will be used to collect and disburse funds for this exploratory committee. Further this account will have as signatories the Parish Council Treasurer and two members of the “Yianni Project” committee. This fund will be subject to auditing by the Parish’s Audit Committee.
DONATIONS FOR GREEK FIRE VICTIMS
Thank you for your donations of clothing for the relief of Fire Victims. They were picked up this past Wednesday and will be transported to Greece.
Cash /Check Donations are still being collected. The checks may be made to "St. George Benevolent Fund." They will be collected and sent to credible agencies for distribution to those in need.
Folk Dance Program
Calling All Dancers!!
If you are a returning dancer or would like to join the Saint George Folkdance Program please send us an email: saintgeorgedance@gmail.com
Please send the dancers name & birthdate and contact info and someone will be in contact with you.
Parishioner Services
Parishioner Services Chairperson: Sasha Vithoulkas
Cell—(562) 714-5324 Home—(562) 869-3533
Memorial Services must be booked by calling the office and scheduling the date with Father John. After Father John approves the date, then arrangements for the event may be made through the Parishioners Services Chairperson Sasha Vithoulkas. Makaries, Altar- flowers, and koliva please contact Sasha Vithoulkas directly.
Ladies who wish to make prosfora please contact Soula Katsenes (562) 372-7776.
Use of the hall FOR WHATEVER REASON must be coordinated through the Church Office.