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Published
by The Hellenic News of America, October 2005
St.
George Parish in Lynn, Massachusetts once
again steps forward with a record donation
of close to $120,000
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St. George
Parish in Lynn, Massachusetts once again steps
forward with a record donation of close to
$120,000 to Hellenic College and Holy Cross. The
challenge to other parishes is clear for the
future growth of these critical institutions of
higher learning.
Lynn, MA – Last year’s donation of $100,000
to Hellenic College and Holy Cross was just the
beginning for the faithful of St. George’s
Parish. This year, at a ceremony held at the
Church on Sunday, October 2, Fr. George
Tsoukalas and his parishioners presented Rev.
Fr. Nicholas C. Triantafilou, President of
Hellenic College and Holy Cross with a check for
close to $120,000.
Under the leadership of Father Tsoukalas and
Peter Katsos, President of the Parish Council,
support once again came from parishioners,
parish organizations and community organizations
as well. These included the Gerondelis
Foundation, Community Credit Union of Lynn and
Olde Neighborhood Foods. Joining Father George
and Peter Katsos in the project, was past Parish
Council President, Tom Demakes, a very vocal and
ardent supporter of the critical mission of
Hellenic College and Holy Cross.
Mr. Demakes, also a member of the Executive
Committee of the Hellenic College and Holy Cross
Board of Trustees, remarked “We must all work
together to raise the awareness of our own
Hellenic College and Holy Cross. We, as Greek
Americans, should be proud that we have a
fully-accredited undergraduate liberal arts
college we can call our own, that can nurture
our young people and prepare them for rewarding
lives both outside of and within the Church.
Only we, collectively, can create a culture of
excellence for our school by banding together
and doing all we can to help it grow and
prosper.” Mr. Demakes went on to say that St.
George’s Parish should be an example for all
Orthodox parishes in America. He urged all
communities to contribute and support the
College and School of Theology in Brookline.
Fr. Tsoukalas of St. George added, “Hellenic
College and Holy Cross are beacons of our faith
and heritage. We must keep their light burning
brightly, as that light has far reaching
consequences all over our country.” The
monumental efforts of St. George’s were
confirmed by blessings from His Eminence
Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, who
congratulated the parish and leadership of St.
George’s.
“Father George; Tom Demakes; Peter Katsos,
Parish Council President; Diane Stamatopulos,
Philoptochos President; all organizations and
all parishioners of the St. George Parish have
set an unprecedented standard for support of our
beloved Schole. Their interest in assisting our
School to meet its calling in providing priests
and lay leaders for our Metropolises and
Archdiocese is a beacon that enlightens us all,
“ stated Rev. Fr. Nicholas C. Triantafilou,
President of Hellenic College and Holy Cross
upon accepting St. George’s donation.
Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
School of Theology is the only fully accredited
Christian Orthodox undergraduate liberal arts
college, graduate center for Orthodox higher
education, and Greek Orthodox seminary in
America. Hellenic College serves liberal arts
minded students with an undergraduate curriculum
of professional preparation grounded in Orthodox
Christian values as well as Religious Studies
program designed to prepare students who will
continue their graduate studies at Holy Cross
Greek Orthodox Theological School. The schools
are located at 50 Goddard Avenue in Brookline,
Massachusetts.
For more information on how your parish can help
our Greek Orthodox Church here in America
continue to grow by strengthening its ability to
perpetuate our Faith and culture through
education and preparation, contact Fr. James
Katinas, Director of Institutional Advancement
at (617) 850-1317.
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