FATHER KOSMAS KARAVELLAS PROTOPRESBYTER On behalf of the Parish Council of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church - Annapolis, Maryland on Facebook Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. This is a fascinating story about how the Annapolis Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church community were able to build a $4.5-million-dollar church complex on seven acres, debt free, and with an endowment fund of $2 million dollars. * Part Five: COVID-19 Facts that are Being Intentionally Ignored or . We raised approximately $500,000 but it was not enough to build the entire complex so we used those funds to build the multipurpose center, named the Hellenic Center first which opened in 1984. Father Kosmas Karavellas has been the priest for 35 years and has been at the church since it was built and painted. Sammy Kalye played for the famed Swing and Sway. Danny asked to be excused and he Father Gallos and Jim Kitsoulas went to the bathroom and discussed it right there. Ss. began presenting Orthodox talks in English, especially in Melbourne. The local chapter of the Annapolis chapter of the American Hellenic Educational Philanthropic Association (AHEPA), Chapter 286, was founded in 1931 and was always sponsoring events like crab feasts, dances, Christmas tree sales, and Super Bowl parties, to raise money for the Building Fund. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Ss. Ss. Father Geoffrey Korz, Dean of Ontario, Canada, and Rector of All Saints of North America Orthodox Church in Hamilton. We ask that you please. Through the years, people like John Kallis, Chris Samaras, George Nikiforou, Savvas Yiannoulou, and George Hadjis headed the yearly raffles to win a new car, usually a Cadillac. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Ss. Father Kosmas Karavellas, welcomes the children and their families to Breakfast with Santa. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Danny made a call to Jim Moshovitis but it was not returned. Ss. Cell: 3482543130 | Email: roci@roci.biz Home; Azienda; Logistica. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Representatives of the festival are from left, George Coutros, Chairman of the festival; Maria Samaras, an entertainer; Jane Papdemetriou wearing a traditional Greek folk dress; and Palma Tripodi in traditional Italian dress. In addition, we received the deposit of $300,000 yielding the church $4,499, 968. You are welcome to join him in prayer. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Finally, Angela stepped up and said she had sampled the missing cookies. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. At the beginning of the New Year and in celebration of Saint Basils Day, the teens followed the ancient tradition of going from home to home, all located in the city proper, singing the carols called kalanda. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Recognition also goes to the James Mandris family who donated land on Riva Road where our Saint Demetrios Greek cemetery is located. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. An urgent plea, offered on 27 June 2021, from Elder Gabriel - a disciple of St. Paisios the Athonite . The ultimate aim of every Orthodox guide and catechist is that their disciple have the mind of Christ. Pictured left to right; Helen Sfondouris, Elizabeth Karides, Debbie Chacona, Connie Karides, and Father Kosmas Karavellas. 2747 Riva Road Whether it was the annual Greek Festival started in the basement of the first church, selling raffle tickets to win a Cadillac, bake sales, bingo, Christmas tree sales, or dances held at the National Guard Armory, each are a part of this story of church fundraising. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Dear Parishioners, Father Kosmas will be saying prayers at the cemetery this Memorial Day Monday (5/25/20) from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Although many were involved in this land development, it was Jim and Zoe Moshovitis who, along with their partners, were instrumental in donating the property where the Hellenic Center was built on Riva Road. Patra Moutsos made the best custard desert, galaktoboureko. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church In 1998, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Hilarion, Father Kosmas established the. In November 1988, the community accepted an offer from developer Gary Pyles to buy the land and Hellenic Center for approximately $4,500,000 and we received the check on May 30, 1989 for $4,499, 968. Without doubt, the topics on which Father Kosmas' talks touch are a treasury of Christian formation that is much needed in our confusing times. Stiry Wilkens, 7, makes a Christmas card at the Christmas Card Station. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. This was difficult work as it is hard to ask for money but we knew if we made the case, the parishioners would step up. Now that these lectures are on-line, Orthodox Christians everywhere can more easily access the path to this end! The sale of the Hellenic Center and surrounding property was what provided the funding for the construction of the present Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Church complex. It is focused how our community raised the funds that were used to build our current church complex at 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland. After some years, he was unable to continue this ministry but he continues to encourage parents to homeschool. Breck Wilkens, 5, from makes a connection with Santa Claus. Touching on the countless ways in which we might live a shallow (and false) Christian life, Father Kosmas' words place his listeners in front of a kind of spiritual mirror, forcing each of us to confront our own self-deception, in the light of Christian Truth. These events required Christines discipline as the Greeks were sometimes not good at taking orders and liked to give customers more than the exact portion Christine demanded. Press alt + / to open this menu. He was 88 . Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Bobby Bell, the Trolley driver with Annapolis Towne Transport, and Charlene Bell, Community School Program Manager, Eastport E.S., pose for a picture. Meli Araiza, her children; Jayla Valencis, 10, Keon Gross, 7, Kaelen Gross, 6, and family friend, Dadiel Calex, 5, pose for a photo after Breakfast with Santa. SECTION A. Elizabeth Korides, 17, reads Twas Night Before Christmas in English to some of the children before santa arrived. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Jake Castro, 2, enjoys an orange at Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. * Part Six: A New Commandment: Thou Shalt be Blindly Obedient to Your Doctor! Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. This 224-page colour publication is the first comprehensive book on the Kursk-Root Icon ever produced in English. Board member Nick Pantelides told fellow Board Member Danny Tsamouras about a property on Riva Road which was about two acres. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. In July of 2018 it was decided to make all downloads of the talks on our website available free of charge. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Breck Wilkens, 5, shares a hug with Santa Claus. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. If you are uncertain as to whether . We recognize the many church boards and their presidents and the church organizations and members and our community who were always raising money for the Building Fund. Ss. One vendor who had shorted an order of Greek cheese got a stern lecture from Christine telling the supplier, Dont you know it is a sin to steal from the church., Politime Mandris assisting with making diples. Gael Pinto, 5, poses for a picture with Santa Claus. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Annapolis, Maryland. Ss. Alondra Pinto, 4, poses for a picture with Santa Claus. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Eily Privitera, 5-1/2 yrs old, makes a Christmas card at the Christmas card station. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Ss. Join us for worship and fellowship. Father Cyprian, Dean of Students, Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary, Jordanville, New York: The talks in English by Hieromonk Kosmas aim to present the teachings of the Orthodox Church as they relate to our daily spiritual struggles, in a manner that is both simple to understand and practical to apply. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Anna Chacona, 16, serves drinks to guests. The primary players in the $4.5 million transaction were Danny Tsamouras, Father George Gallos, and James (Jim) and Zoe Moshovitis . In 2007, with the blessing and support of Metropolitan Hilarion, Father Kosmas began presenting regular talks every 6-8 weeks, at Saint George Russian Orthodox Church in Carlton, Sydney. All of these talks were recorded and made available on audio cassette and video, and were distributed primarily free of charge. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. From September 21-24 1972, International Festival 72 drew according to the Capital newspaper, over 80,000 people to Sandy Point for international food, exhibits, cultural demonstrations and dancing. Ss. Ss. Every family was approached to build the Hellenic Center. guidance counselor, Emily Verostic and her 16 month-old son, Nash, pose for a picture with Santa Claus. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. the festival opens tomorrow at Sandy Point State Park and runs through Sunday. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Kaelen Gross, 6, Santa Claus the Christmas card his sister made for him. In 1998, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Hilarion, Father Kosmas established theHoly Dormition Sisterhood (HDS) in St. Marys, Sydney. Front Row: Vasilia (Bessie) Samaras, Vasilia (Viola) Panos, and Helen Palaigos. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Members of Ss. I hope that these talks, given with love for the benefit of Orthodox Christians, will provide support and encouragement to the many who are struggling to lead a pious Orthodox life in todays materialistic world, and that they will see that Christs commandments are as applicable today as they were in the first centuries of Christianity. He is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Germantown E.S. Father Kosmas Karavellas, Pastor of Sts. MedStar Medical Group accepts most major health insurance plans. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Breakfast with Santa at Ss. A message from Fr. Upon re-entering the office, Jim Moshovitis, asked them how much money they had and they responded $50,000. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. heritage with our neighbors. Members of Ss. Ian Privitera, 8 and Eily Privitera, 5-1/2 are over joyed as Santa Claus arrived. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. At one of these schools he taught four groups of one hundred students aged twelve to sixteen four hundred students in total. On behalf of the Parish Council of Ss. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Ss. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Ss. Ss. . Join us for worship and fellowship. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. At this point, it was decided to design the entire church complex including a Byzantine church, Sunday and Greek School classes, banquet area, and a multipurpose activity center and offices. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Jim Moshovitis then said, we will sell you a 2-acre parcel for $50,000 and donate the remaining 20 acres to the Church. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. available for purchase on CD at a number of monasteries and parishes, especially in North America. Frank Miano was unable to close on the loan and went bankrupt. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. John and Martha Christo made the first pledge of $25,000 and paid it off. At one of these schools he taught four groups of one hundred students aged twelve to sixteen four hundred students in total. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Our job is to continue the Lords work by using this church complex to serve our Lord, teach our youth, help the elderly, poor and forgotten, preserve our heritage language, culture and traditions. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. An architect was hired and the new church complex was started in 1993. although reduced to four times a year. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Christine Samaras, her son George, and John Pantelides alternatively chaired this campaign which resulted in over $500,000 raised. Article: For the Orthodox Faithful who are Confused About Covidism, * Part One:How COVID-19 Vaccines Differ from Traditional Vaccines, * Part Two:Orthodox Christians and COVID Vaccinations, * Part Three:Orthodox Clergy Who are Pro Mass Vaccination, * Part Four:Orthodox Councils and Synods That Fell into Heresy or Other Errors, * Part Five:COVID-19 Facts that are Being Intentionally Ignored or Hidden. Furthermore, we must continue to assist the surrounding community to battle the challenges which affect us all. Kumar Barve, a Montgomery County Democrat known for his quick wit, will join the Maryland Public Service Commission to help regulate environmental policy he helped craft during his 32 years as a . * Part One: How COVID-19 Vaccines Differ from Traditional Vaccines. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Mah'Kell Brown, 12, Annapolis Middle School, smiles after decorating her cookee at the Cookie Decorating Station. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. "I heard what appeared to be the sound of, like, a . Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. While we waited for the plans to be developed other fundraisers were held and the initial fund grew to almost $6 million dollars. Annapolis, MD, 21401 410-573-1110. The committee consisted of Danny Tsamouras, Dimitri Sfakiyanudis, and Ted Samaras. It's my hope that he can become the best friend to thousands of others who are seeking Truth. Excited children rushed Santa Claus as he entered the building. However, within a decade, the community realized it was growing and needed to expand or build a new church. Utilizing their expertise as land engineers and land developers, they were able to raise the value from $40,000 to the eventual sale price of $100,000 by assisting the buyer in subdividing the property into 11 prime home sites. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Father Kosmas Karavellas, welcomes the children and their families to Breakfast with Santa and recognizes (left to right) for their contribution; Helen Sfondouris, Elizabeth Karides, Debbie Chacona, and Connie Karides. Ss. His approach is conversational and direct, simple and sincere, pious and humble. Ss. Jump to. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Ss. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Maryland and District of Columbia. With easy access from Routes 50 and 301, our Parish is conveniently located in the heart of Annapolis. I can still see Politime Mandris making the diples using a fork to turn the dough in boiling oil into a twist. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Ss. Ss. Founder, Uncut Mountain Press, Host of Postcards From Greece internet-radio program. Twenty-four years after painting religious artwork for the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, Serbian artist Dragomir Djekic is back to restore the work back to its original glory. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Lily Nolan (Father Kosmas and Presvytera Star's granddaughter) is ready for her very first day of preschool at SSCH! Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Eventually, with Danny leading the negotiating team, Gary Pyles offered $4.5 million dollars and also agreed to provide seven residential acres on Riva Road on which to build the church. It, 2020, Father Kosmas had to cancel his scheduled talk due to, restrictions. Boston Bruins, after setting NHL records for wins and points, get eliminated in the 1st round with a Game 7 OT loss, Oldfields School alumni and supporters say they must raise $20 million by May 10 to save Baltimore County school, Ravens earn solid draft grades for six-player class: Excellent job with what they had. Fortunately, a client of Dannys, Gary Pyles, said he would buy the contract and said that a better use of the property would be commercial. He will not resume any public talks until the faithful are permitted to attend the services and the talks without masks and social distancing. Welcome Message MESSAGE FROM FATHER KOSMAS KARAVELLAS Annually, dance troops from Parishes within our Metropolis, and beyond, converge in Annapolis to participate in a three-day dance competition. In addition, again as a layman, Father Kosmas taught church-organised Orthodox scripture classes on a volunteer basis at a number of public schools. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Protopresbyter Kosmas KaravellasPastor. He especially believes that the faithful should be permitted to. Helen Sfondouris is the chairperson of the Agia Anna Philoptochos Society of Ss. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. We completed this multi-purpose Hellenic Center in 1984 and President Mike Panos cut the ribbon beginning a new chapter. Dr. Kosmas Papailiadis, MD is a board certified internist in Annapolis, Maryland. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Ss. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Through her parents, Zoe had many friends and relatives in Annapolis, and would visit often with Jim. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Jerrell Lowe, 11, whispers to Santa Claus what his wishes for Christmas.