St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
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JUNE 2006
BIRTHS:
Fotini and Elias Papakostas became the parents of a baby girl, Afroditi, born May 2, 2006. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed by her brothers, Konstantinos Elias and Giorgios Ioannis. Congratulations! WEDDING: Mary and David Borchardt were married on April 30th, 2006, in a ceremony at the Art Center. Mary, who is serving in the Army, is the daughter of Horacio Ortiz. A lovely Hawaiian reception was held at the Art Center following the ceremony. All who attended had a very enjoyable time. For their wedding trip, Mary and David traveled to Europe where they toured several countries and went on a cruise of the Greek Islands. Congratulations! BABY SHOWER: On Wednesday, May 24, 2006, Mrs. Maria Sissamis Papakonstantinos gave a baby shower for her daughter Mrs. Anna Maragakis who is expecting the latter part of July. The shower took place at the Longhorn Steakhouse on SPID. Anna is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ann Sissamis. Everyone who attended had a very enjoyable time. Best of luck, Anna. CONGRATULATIONS: Jessica Parker, granddaughter of Horacio Ortiz, won first place in science at the Texas state competition in Dallas, Texas held April 26-29, 2006. The topic was on the use of the polygraph in the criminal justice division. George Zannaras will be moving to Austin, Texas at the end of June. He has been accepted at the “Texas Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu” program. This academy is affiliated with the Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France. His goal is to become an executive chef. George is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Zannaras and the grandson of Mrs. Mariam Psimaris. We will miss him and wish him the best in his endeavors.
APPRECIATION LUNCHEON: On Saturday, July 8, 2006, an appreciation luncheon will be held in honor of Bill Chriss and his family who will be moving to Austin, Texas the latter part of July. Dr. Nicholas Hallick is organizing this luncheon and has indicated that the luncheon which will be a fund raiser for the Church will be held at noon at Niko’s Restaurant at 5409 Saratoga. The luncheon will be by invitation only and reservations will be required. This luncheon is being given by the Parish Council and the Community in appreciation of Bill’s service to his community and church. Details of the luncheon will appear on the invitation. DONATION: Mrs. Marie Crumly has donated fifty Liturgy Hymnals to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in memory of her husband and parents. We thank her for her generous donation. TRAVELERS: On April 29, 2006, Harry Plomarity traveled to Houston, Texas to attend the banquet celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Denver Metropolis. Honored guests at the banquet were his Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and his Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah. Also attending the banquet from Victoria were Dr. and Mrs. George Boozalis, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Christos and Mr. and Mrs. Craig Calhoun. Over $100,000 was raised during the celebration in Houston to benefit the new Denver Metropolis Center. On May 19th Harry flew to Denver, Colorado, to attend the Denver Metropolis Board meeting. He returned home on Sunday, May 21st. Mrs. Dora Thomas and her husband Tom spent the Easter holidays in San Diego, California with Dora’s daughter, Natalie Hancock and her son Alexander, and with Dora’s mother, Mrs. Erasmia Kaminopoulou. After Easter Dora and Tom and Mrs. Kaminopoulou returned to Corpus Christi. On June 1st, Natalie and her son, Alexander, will arrive in Corpus Christi and will stay with Dora and Tom Hudson for several months before relocating to Oklahoma. Natalie’s husband is in the service and is being re-assigned to a base in Oklahoma. VISITORS: On May 20th Andy Cofas arrived in Corpus Christi to spend the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Rita Lontos. While here he visited with his father, John Cofas of Portland, and with friends and relatives. AWARDS: On May 21, 2006, after the Divine Liturgy, Matthew Wolfe was presented with the Boy Scout Alpha Omega Religion Badge presented by Father Stelios Sitaras. His father, Gary Wolfe pinned the badge on him. Congratulations! Mel Eliades, D.O., a local physician, was recently awarded life membership in the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association. Life membership is awarded for exemplary service to the profession and for a minimum of twenty-five years as a member. He has been an active member for forty-five years. Dr. Eliades is the medical director of Bay Area Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program. Congratulations! ARTOCLASIA: On Friday, April 28th, an Artoclasia service was held on the feast of Zoodochos Peghe (Life Giving Fountain) by Mrs. Penelope Livaditis for the health of her family. HOSPITALIZED: Mrs. Natalie Rogen was hospitalized on May 8th, 2006, at Christus Spohn Hospital - South, where she underwent surgery. Mrs. Tamara HOSPITALIZED, continued: Terichow, mother of Mrs. Natalie Rogen, came to Corpus Christi to help Natalie during her recovery. We wish Natalie a speedy recovery. On May 22nd, Mrs. Tasia Paul was hospitalized at Bay Area - Corpus Christi Medical Center after a fall at home. Let’s keep her in our prayers. CONDOLENCES: Mrs. Irene Orphanos (84) fell asleep in the Lord on May 1, 2006 in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was the aunt of Tony Zannaras. May her memory be eternal! On May 6, 2006, Mrs. Sophia Lignos, mother of Mrs Maria L. Sissamis fell asleep in the Lord in New York City after a long illness. A Trisagion Service was held in New York City and the funeral was held in Spoa, Karpathos, Greece. Maria and her two sisters accompanied their mother to Greece for burial. May her memory be eternal! Antoinette (Patsy) Kandis fell asleep in the Lord on May 10, 2006 after a lengthy illness. Two days later, on May 12, 2006, her husband, Gregory Kandis suddenly fell asleep in the Lord. A double funeral was held in Victoria, Texas on May 13, 2006 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, with Father Stelios Sitaras officiating. Patsy was the sister of Andrew Christos and Gregory was the brother of Bealyo Giannukos of Houston. A forty day memorial will be held in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 18th. May their memory be eternal! GRADUATES: On Sunday, May 21, 2006, this year’s high school graduates were honored. Demetri Karagas graduated from Calallen High School. Olivia Chriss graduated from Ray High School and John Koutroupis graduated from Ray High School.
END OF CATECHISM SCHOOL YEAR: On May 21st, all of the students who attended Catechism School this year received certificates. Demetri and Sophia Sanchez had perfect attendance and received a perfect attendance pin and a gift. Demetri and Sophia also received an award for collecting the most money for the Orthodox Christian Mission Center Money Box Program. We would like to thank the parents who brought their children to Church each Sunday during the year. Our thanks also to Miss Olga Plomarity, Catechism School Coordinator, and to the teachers: Mrs. Soula Piperis, Miss Sophia Sissamis, Mrs JoAnn Talarantas, Mrs. Maria Papakostas, Mrs. Karen Karagas, Mrs. Peggy Paraskevas, Mrs. Maria Sissamis, Mrs. Anna Maragakis, and Mrs. Natalie Rogen. Substitute teachers were Mrs. Constance Plomarity Sanchez, Mrs. Alexia Maragakis, and Miss Olga Plomarity. We thank all the teachers who helped out this year. MEMORIAL SERVICES: On June 4, 2006, a one year memorial service will be held for Mrs. Betty Zampikos who fell asleep in the Lord on June 6, 2005. She was the wife of Mitchell Zampikos and the mother of George Zampikos and Diana Zampikos. The coffee hour will be hosted by the Zampikos and Psimaris families. May her memory be eternal! On June 18, 2006, a forty day Memorial Services will be held for Gregory and Patsy Kandis of Victoria. Mrs. Kandis fell asleep in the Lord on May 10th, 2006, and Gregory Kandis fell asleep in the Lord on May 12th, 2006. The coffee hour will be hosted by the Christos and Kandis families. May their memory be eternal! JUNE COFFEE HOUR: Memorial coffee for Betty Zampikos June 4th OPEN June 11th Memorial coffee for Gregory and Patsy Kandis June 18th OPEN June 27th BIRTHDAYS: Mrs. Nellie Spentzos June 4th Mrs. Freida Hallick June 4th William C. Hartofilax June 8th George John Papakostas June 11th Mrs. Maria Papakostas June 12th Mrs. Helen Kandis June 18th Evan Strates June 19th Austin Dean Jones June 19th Miss Pauline Hallick June 23rd William Paul Sissamis June 27th Dimitra Nicole Aldridge June 28th Mrs. Tasia Paul June 30th WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: We would like to congratulate the following who will celebrate their wedding anniversaries in June: Greg and Tasia (Strates) Frondorf June 4, 2005 Angelo and Maria Papakostas June 7, 1986 Mike and Lynda Beth Eliades June 13, 1996 Stephen and Jody Hallick June 21, 2000 John and Nellie Spentzos June 25, 1961 Corbett (Butch) and Helen Pool June 26, 1999 Charles and Olga Cofas June 29, 1968 Bill and Carol Mays June 30, 1990
IN LOVING MEMORY: (Each month we will mention our loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Lord during that particular month. If I omitted anyone, please let me know so I can include them in the future.) The Editor Miss Virginia Christos (Victoria, Texas) June 1, 2001 Mrs. Polyxene K. Marinakou (Laredo, Texas) June 1, 1951 Nicholas Sflotos June 3, 1967 IN LOVING MEMORY, continued: Mike Chakur June 4, 1965 Paul A. Kairis June 4, 2005 Mrs. Elsie Adams June 5, 1987 Betty Zampikos June 6, 2005 Apostolos S. Stamatakis June 8, 1996 Mrs. Martina Chapa Molina ............... June 9, 1995 Sam Bassous June 10, 1994 Mrs. Adell Samman Botary June 10, 1997 Haralambos Corovinis June 13, 1958 Elias G. Habeeb June 14, 1956 Nicholas Adams June 14, 1988 Sam Bournias June 14, 1935 Jim Sahadi June 15, 1965 Mrs. Katherine Cazassis June 16, 1991 Ms. Stavroula Gouziotis June 18, 2000 Paraskevas Skevos June 19, 1963 George Kapotes June 20, 1953 James Adams June 22, 1998 Haralambos (Bobby) Virginis June 23, 1954 Elias Gatouras June 25, 1990 Tom Spiro (McAllen, Texas) June 25, 1987 Mrs. Lily Kavakos June 25, 1995 Mrs. June Nicols June 27, 1985 Harry Andrews June 27, 2000 William Kandis (Victoria, Texas ) June 29, 1997 Athanasios Lambropoulos June 30, 1953 Konstantinos D. Lontos June 30, 1999 Dr. Antonio Joannidis June ,1990
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL! |