Glad Tidings Monthly Bulletin

SEPTEMBER 2007

Calendar of Services / Events

September Sunday, September 2 - 14^th Sunday after Pentecost. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle: 2 Corinthians. 1:21-24; 2:1-4. Gospel: Matthew 22:1-4. -Divine Liturgy 10:00. All English Liturgy 8:00 am Saturday, September 8 - The Nativity of Virgin Mary. -Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Epistle: Phil. 2:5-11 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28. Sunday, September 9 - Sunday Before the Lifting of the Holy Cross. -Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18. Gospel: John 3:13-17. -Divine Liturgy 10:00. Sunday School registration after Divine Liturgy. Monday, Sept. 10 – Parish Council mtg. at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 18 and 25 - Holy Cross Bible Study - 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Church. Thursday, September 13 - Eve of Lifting of he Holy Cross. Strict Day of Fasting. Vesper service at 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 14 – Lifting of the Holy Cross. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle: 1Cor. 1:18-24 Gospel: John 19:6-11; 13-20;25-28;31-35. -Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. (Strict Fast). Sunday, September 16 - Sunday after The Lifting of the Holy Cross. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle: Gal. 6:11-18; Gospel: Mark 8:34-38; 9:1. Wednesday, Sept. 19 -- Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. at the Parish House, Easton. This month will meet also on Wednesday Sept. 26 Sunday, September 23 - 18^th Sunday After Pentecost. -Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; 12:1-9; Gospel: Luke 5:1-11.

Sunday, September 30 - 19th Sunday after Pentecost. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:31-33; Gospel: Luke 6:31-36. All English Liturgy 8:00 am Looking Forward to October Monday, October 1 -- Protection of the Mother of God. Divine Liturgy 10:00. Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7; Gospel: Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28 Tuesday, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 -- Holy Cross Bible Study meets 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Church. Wednesday, Oct. 3 – Bible study at 10:30 at the Parish House, Easton. We will also meet on October 10, 17, 24 and 31. Sunday, October 7 - 20th Sunday after Pentecost. -Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. Epistle: Gal. 1:11-19; Gospel: Luke 7:11-16 All English Liturgy at 8:00 am Sunday, October 14 - St. Paraschiva. 21^st Sunday after Pentecost. Church School at 9:30 A.M., Divine Liturgy at 10:00 Epistle: Gal. 2:16-20; Titus 3:18-15. Gospel: Luke 8:5-15; John 17:1-13; Luke 7:36:26-27 Sunday, October 21^st – 23^rd Sunday after Pentecost. Church School at 9:30 A.M., Divine Liturgy at 10:00 Epistle: Ephesians 2:4-10. Gospel: Luke 8:26-39. Thursday, October 25 -- Eve of St. Dimitrie, Vespers at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 26 – Great-Martyr Dimitrie. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Epistle: 2 Timothy 2:1-10; Hebrews 12:11-13. Gospel: Matthew 8:23-27; John 15:17-27; 16:1-2. St. Dimitries Day Dinner: See flyer in the bulletin Sunday, October 28 –24^th Sunday after Pentecost. Church School at 9:30 A.M., Divine Liturgy at 10:00 Epistle: Ephesians 2:14-22, Gospel: Luke 8:41-56.

Ladies’ Auxiliary

Reported by Eleftheria Fatsi, President

Many thanks to Olimpia Michaels and her daughter Janet Rissolo, for donating the prosfora for the month of July and to Preoteasa Louisa for donating the prosfora for the month of August.

Veronica Stilu will make the bread for the month of September. Olimpia Michaels will host the coffee hour for the month of September.
Holy Bread (Prosfora) Donations:  For those who would like to donate the Prosfora for the Divine Liturgy, it can be ordered (three or four loaves) for a fee of $20.00 from the Ladies Auxiliary by calling Eleftheria Fatsi at (203) 336-0296.

Thanks go to Ann Nastu and Gina Cook for helping with the coffee hour during the month of July.

We are happy to hear that Florence Marsala and Chiratsa Jombur have recovered well from their surgery and are now home bound. Please pray for Margaret Pittu who is hospitalized at St. Vincent’s.
Cornelia Zdru donated candles to the church this year and last year that she brought from Greece, in memory of her sister Maria Vasiliou.

We had a very successful Festival ’07. I would like to thank all the ladies that worked under Preoteasa Mariana baking pitas, bread, cookies, etc. and all who helped to clean and serve. The festival weather was beautiful, and the food was delicious.

*The next meeting will be held on Sunday, September 23, following the Divine Liturgy.

The Ladies Auxiliary always welcomes new members.  Please join our hardworking organization. The annual membership fee is only $25.00.  With the new church being built in Easton, we could use lots of help and fresh new ideas.

Retirees’ Update

Reported by Mary Seferi, Secretary

August Birthdays: Angie Balamaci, Despa Cipu, Gina Dumitre, Audrey Fatsy, Liz Geambazi, Thoma Nastu, and Mary Themel.
 September Birthdays: Florence Costulas, Tom Lambro, Florence Marsala, Athina
Pontikis, Mary Seferi, Catherine Semo, Betty Shola, James Shola. September Anniversaries: Liz and Tom Lambro. 

October Birthdays: Veta Babu, Sina Balamaci, Stephanie Bellas,Victoria Bileca, Alexandra Jurebie, Margaret Pittu. October Anniversaries: Florence and Peter Costulas, Elizabeth and Charles Geambazi, Katherine and Mitch Ziu.

July Hosts: Sina and Dennis Balamaci.

August Hosts: Mary and Sam Chiacu.

September Hosts: Florence Godin and Tom Muzea.

October Hosts: Angie Balamaci and Sandy Costa.

Events:
-June 22: Tom Muzea donated the refreshments in loving memory of his wife, Stella. Memory Eternal!
-July 5: In honor of Sandy Costa's birthday, Mary
Chiacu sponsored the coffee hour. La multi ani, Sandy.
-July 26: Coffee hour refreshments were donated by Sina Balamaci in honor of Dennis Balamaci's 85th birthday.
 La multi ani, Dennis!
-August 2: Despa Cipu donated the refreshments in celebration of her birthday. Many happy returns, Despa!
-August 9: The refreshments were donated by Mary Chiacu in honor of Sam's nameday. S-banedz cu numa, Sam!
 

Choir Notes

Reported by Gina Cook, Choir Director

Choir members are always needed!

If you can carry a tune, please join. All the talents we have are gifts from God,

so if God granted you the gift of singing, He will be very pleased if you use it to glorify Him

and to lead parishioners, to glorify Him. Please see Gina Cook, our Choir Director, and sign up.

FORCC NEWS

Reported by Bill Balamaci, President

St. Dimitrie parishioners and friends are encouraged
to join the parishioners of 30 member parishes in
their support of FORCC-sponsored events.       

2007 FORCC CALENDAR:

 Sept 20 at Holy Trinity Church, Bridgeport
           * Orthodox Church Growth
  Oct 7 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Bridgeport
          *Annual Benefit Banquet at 1pm
  Nov 11 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Bridgeport
*Children's Talent Show at 1 pm
  Nov 15 at Holy Transfiguration Church, New Haven

 All meetings begin at 7:30 pm.
* Informative programs follow meetings scheduled

Women’s Council News

Reported by Audrey Fatsy, Church Representative

Meetings & Events
September 22: Pot Luck Luncheon. 12:00 noon. 
St. Mary’s Ukranian Church, Bpt
October 6: Women’s Council Annual Bake Sale
from 10:00-2:00 at St. Nicholas Church Hall. 
October 27: Holy Trinity Greek Church, 1:00pm
December 1: St. Dimtire Church, 1:00 pm
(St. Nicholas Church Hall)
**Please note that we will be collecting pajamas for kids ( from infancy to age 18)
early this year so that we can send them out by December 1.
To donate, please see or call Audrey Fatsy at 268-8243. 
 

Sunday School Corner

Reported by Psa. Louisa, Sunday School Director

Sunday School Registration will be held on September 9.

The first day of classes will begin on October 7.

Please make a commitment to bring your child to Sunday School this year for spiritual enrichment and well-being.

UP-COMING PARISH EVENTS:

**Sept. 16: Outdoor Divine Liturgy and Picnic

**Oct. 28: St. Dimitrie Day Banquet

**Nov. 9: Wine Tasting / Silent Auction

Please note that the deadline for any bulletin news / thank-you notes and any other notices is the 20^th of each month. Any information received after this date will appear in the following month’s bulletin. Leave your information at the candle stand in the Bulletin Folder. If you would like your special donations or candle donations to be recorded in the bulletin “In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” a loved one, please fill out a white bulletin slip exactly the way you wish it to appear in the bulletin, along with the date of the donation. Thank you!

Funerals

Our sympathy goes out to the family of William N. Chanaca of Easton, who passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007. He is survived by his wife Josephine Mezzo Chanaca; children, Thomas Chanaca, Nicole Collins;

granddaughter, Olivia Collins and sister, Anne Nastu. Funeral services took place on Friday, July 6, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, officiated by Father Cornel and Father George. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Our sympathy also goes out to the family of

Lucielle Pucci Ciufecu of Milford who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 10 2007. Born in Bridgeport, Mrs. Ciufecu was a Milford resident for many years. She was a retired travel agent. Mrs. Ciufecu was a longtime member of St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church, a delegate to the Romanian Episcopate and taught at the St. Dimitrie Sunday school. She helped many people who immigrated to the United States during her lifetime. In addition to her devoted husband Salvatore, Mrs. Ciufecu is survived by her daughter, Laura Mustaka Donovan and her husband Kevin; her cherished grandsons, Thomas John and Michael Vincent Donovan; a sister, Ellen Pucci of Fairfield; a niece, Melissa Quinn as well as an aunt, uncle and two cousins. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 13, at St. George Albanian Orthodox Church. The services were officiated by Father Cornel and Father George. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery.

Our Sympathy is with the family of Anastase Petra (A. Peter) Fatse, age 81 of Easton, who passed away Thursday, August 2, 2007 at his residence. Anastase was the beloved husband of the late Silvia Babiana Fatse. He was born in Korce, Albania and was a resident of Bridgeport, Fairfield, and for the past 36 years, Easton. He was a member of St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church, Society Farsarotul and the Patterson Club in Fairfield. Survivors include one daughter, Beverlee Fatse Dacey and her husband, Gowan; two sons, Peter G. Fatse and wife Beth; J. Brian Fatse and wife, Susan; 10 loving grandchildren, A. Peter, Alexander G., Marcia S. and Nicholas G. Dacey, Peter C., Andrew T., Theodore J. Fatse, Bridget Fatse and Joseph and Matthew Simoneau; two brothers, Nicholas P. Fatse of Trumbull and George P. Fatse of Easton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services took place on Monday, August 6 at St. George Albanian Orthodox Church, Trumbull, officiated by Fr. Cornel, Fr, Serghei Bouteneff and Father George. Burial followed at Aspetuck Cemetery, Easton. May he rest in eternal peace.

Counting Our Blessings

Donations

St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church gratefully acknowledges

the following donations of time, talent and treasure:

Fellowship Hour Donations

-- Donated on June 3, 2007, IMO Mike Spau (30 yrs) by his family.

-- Donated on June 3, 2007, IMO Dimitrie (Tusa) Caranica (30 Yrs), by his family.

-- Donated on June 10, 2007, IMO Dorothy Gartsu (1 yr) by her family.

-- Donated on June 17, 2007, IMO Elise & Neagu Tarnowski, by Cornelia & Dinu Tarnowski.

-- Donated on June 24, 2007, IMO Melania & Alexandru Dandrica by Cornelia & Dinu Tarnowski.

-- Donated on July 1, 2007, IMO Marin Tudor by the Tudor family.

-- Donated on July 29, 2007, IMO George Shillera (3 yrs) by his family.

-- Donated on August 5, 2007 IMO William (Bill) Chanaca (40 days) by his family.

-- Donated on August19, 2007, IMO Peter Seferi (10 yrs) by his family.

-- Donated on August 19, 2007, IMO Constantine Roibu (2 yrs) by his wife Mariana.

-- Donated on August 26, 2007, IMO Elizabeth (Betty) Rech (1 yr) by her husband and daughters.

-- Donated on August 19, 26 2007, IMO Marcela Maria Jurebie (2 yrs) donated by her family.

-- Donated on August 2, 2007, Carlos Pusztay (40 days) & Gheorghe Neagura (6 yrs), by Maria & Joseph Pusztay.

-- Donated on August 9, 2007, IHO Tom Lambro on his 90^th birthday (9/3) & Tom & Liz’s 66^th Anniversary (9/7), by their family.

5-Day Sanctuary

-IMO Andrei si Viorica Geambazi, from Eftimia si Ioan Sideri (7/1/07).

-IMO Ionut Naum, from Daniel si Mioara Naum

(7/15/07).

-For the good health of the family from Matthew & Martha Gelfand (8/5/07).

-For the good health of Audrey Fatsy. (Happy Birthday) (8/7/07).

-IMO Ernest Godin, from Florence & family (8/7/07).

-IMO Ben Halm from Gale Bellas-Papageorge (8/7/07).

-IMO Elizabeth Kiako Rech, from husband Joe & daughters, Nancy, Karen & Janice (8/25/07).

-For the good health Daniel si Mioara Naum, from

anonymous (8/26/07).

-For the good health of the family, from Matthew & Martha Gelfand (9/2/07).

7-Day Sanctuary

-IMO Michael Shola from Elizabeth Shola

& Daughters (6/3/07).

-For the good health of the family of Munteanu, from Dan (7/8, 7/15, 7/22).

-IMO the Talabac Family, Angela, Louie, Mary, Nicholas and James, from Elizabeth Shola

& Family (7/22/07).

-IMO A. Peter Fatse, from George, Audrey

& Kris Fatsy (8/5/07).

IMO Elizabeth (Kiako) Rech, from husband, children, grandchildren & great grandchildren (8/12/07).

-For the good health of the Fatsy & Ocrain families,

from George & Audrey (8/14/07).

Altar Candles

-IMO Dumitrie Caranica from Thomas & Loretta Tanacea (5/6/2007).

Special Donations

-- M. Costin & D. Bordea (4/22/07)( $200.00).

-- IMO Elia Petro & Sophie Lavin from Donna Peters (4/22/07) ($100.00).

--In Honor of Father Cornel & his family from Cristina Antonio-Kove (4/22/07) ($100.00).

-- In Honor of Father George & his family from Cristina Antonio-Kove (4/22/07) ($100.00).

-- IMO V. Fatsy & M. Maragos from George C. & Audrey Fatsy (4/22/07).

-- Ioan & Steriana Maci (4/22/07)

-- IMO Tom Christos from Mitch & Kay Ziu

(4/29/07) ($100.00).

-- IMO Thomas Christos. May his memory be eternal,

from Theodora and Mihail Ziu (4/29/07).

-- IMO Tom Christos from George & Eleftheria Fatsi (4/29/07).

-- Bea Kolton (5/6/07) ($50.00).

-- For our Son, Andrew, Who Was Baptized on (5/5/07)

from Dorel & Silvia Radu (5/6/07)($100.00)

-- IMO Thomas Christo from Mary Seferi (5/6/07)

-- IHO Mothers’ Day from Fr. Cornel & Psa. Louisa (5/13/07) ($50.00).

-- IHO of Stephanie Bellas; IMO Argero Papageorge, from Gale & John Papageorge ($110.00) (5/13/07).

-- For the Good Health of the Radu Family (5/20/07)

-- IMO Ana Popa from Carmen Pescaru (5/20/07) ($100.00)

-- Sophie and Donald Brennan (5/27/07).

-- IMO Olympia Vasilescu from George & Eleftheria Fatsi (5/27/07) ($90.00).

-- Rusali donation from Constantin Bargiuma

(5/27/07) ($50.00).

-- Ionut B. Anton (6/5/07) ($ 200.00).

-- IMO Andronica & Teddy Tsalis from Mr. & Mrs. Christian Fazi (6/17/07) ($100.00).

-- IMO Maria Marcela from the Jurebie Sisters

(6/17/07) ($100.00).

-- IMO Marin Tudor from his family (6/24/07) ($50.00).

-- Charles Picone (6/24/07) ($100.00).

-- United Way of the Capital Area (7/1/07) ($ 102.13).

-- IMO Elia Petro, Elefteria Petro and Sophie Lavin

from Donna Peters (7/15/07) ($ 100.00).

-- Odyssey America Reinsurance Corporation Donation Match Program (7/29/07) ($175.00).

-- IMO Ana & Gheorge from Mr. & Mrs. Peter Slavin (8/19/07) ($60.00).

-- IMO Constanin Rouibu from Marioara Roibu (8/19/07) ($150.00).

Vichia Fatsy Mem. Fund (Additional)50.00 Total

Victoria & Debra Chiacu; Edmond A. & Beatrice Neal

Helen Vanghele Mem. Fund

750.00 Total

Anonymous; Bill & Evelyn Balamaci; Sandra & Vasil Batsu; Dennis & Nancy Dhoku; Spiro & Juliette Doku;

Nicholas & Elsie Fatse; George & Eleftheria Fatsi; Steve & Stacy (Anastacia) Geotis; Robert & Diana Nicola;

James & Lucy Shola; Amalia Spau; The Staff at John Marshall School, Langhorne, PA-IMO Helen Vanghele,

Grandmother of Michelle Nettleton; Women's Council of Eastern Orthodox Christian Churches of Greater Bridgeport.

IMO William N. Chanaca 360.00 Total

Vasel & Veronica Atanase, Mrs. Victoria Balamaci,

Sandra & Vasil Batsu, Brenda Bicki, Thomas & Priscilla Carameta, Fr. George & Marian Coca, Nick & Elsie Fatse,

George & Eleftheria Fatsi, The Kalakay Family, Van & Olimpia Michaels

IMO Lucy Ciufecu to the Building Fund

305.00 Total

Vasel & Veronica Atanase, Andrew Babiana,

Stella Babiana, Sandra & Vasil Batsu, Brenda Bicki,

Nick & Elsie Fatse, George V. & Eleftheria Fatsi, Florence Godin, Joan Kalakay, Andronica Kressu,

Robert & Diana Nicola, Gale and John Papageorge,

Jim & Lucy Shola

IMO A. Peter Fatse to the

Endowment and Building Fund

875.00 Total

George & Loretta Bici, Byrne & Lacobell, P.C,

James Andrew Colimitra, George P. & Fevronia Fatse,

Dr. John R. Hennessy & Staff, Jacobi & Case, P.C , Andrew & Karen Kachele, Sue & Tim Lyons,

Mary & John Rigea and Liz Metsos, Thomas Muzea

The Patterson Club- In memory of our long- time

member A. Peter Fatse

Mr. & Mrs. Tasi Vriga

Liturgical Fund Donations

Yearly Total: $800.00

IMO Achileau & Elena Belu &Vasil (Belu)

Bellas, from Gale Bellas-Papageorge (7/22/07).

Sincere Thanks

I greatly appreciate the outpouring of well wishes and prayers from the St. Dimitrie community.

Thank you all for the phone calls, cards, and flowers.

God Bless You All. George V. Fatsi

I would like to thank all of you for your cards, calls, gifts, visits

and prayers during my recent surgery.

God Bless You All. Florence Marsala