Events

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Calendar of Parish Events

The Greek Orthodox Parish of Hunterdon County has many ministries and activities for its parishioners and the general public. For more information, please contact Vasilios (Bill) Panageas at 908-246-7526 or via email: vpanageas@hotmail.com.

 Parish Events 2008

• Second Annual St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival 
  March 21 - 8:30pm
  The Festival starts immediately the Salutations Service at the Allerton United Methodist Church. If your child is in grades 7 through 12 and would like to participate, please see Father George, Meropi Martini, or Cathy Sakellos.
• Spring General Assembly 
  March 30 - 11:30am
  The parish council presents the state of the parish, as well as the latest update of the property purchase and capital campaign. A Lenten luncheon will be served, and the Greek School students will hold a presentation celebrating Greek Independence.
• GOYA Spring Retreat 
  April 4-6
  For more information, contact GOYA Director Christi Staikos.      
• Greek Independence Day Parade - NYC 
  April 6 - 11:00am
  The charted bus will leave at 11:00am from the Allerton United Methodist Church. The cost is $12.00 per seat. First come, first serve. Hurry, spots are filling up. Please Zoi Kaldes for more information.
• Annual Greek "OPA" Festival 
  May 3-4  
  Save these dates so you do not miss out on the Biggest, Fatest, Greek Festival in the state. This is our parish's fourth annual Greek Festival. The outdoor/indoor event is at Razberry's Banquet and Conference Hall, Route 12, Flemington, NJ. We serve the best Greek food and pastries (all homemade), party out to great Greek Music and Dancing, and offer games and events for all the kiddies. Do not miss this spectacular event. For more information, please contact Sean Diver at sjdiver@verizon.net.
• Wine & Dine 
  May 17 - 7:00pm
  The annual Wine & Dine, hosted by George and Christi Staikos. Residents wine expert George Staikos and Published Greek Cook Book Author John Kaldes combine forces to present a Spanish-flavored event. For more information, please contact Christ Staikos at cstaikos@patmedia.com.
• Annual Parish Picnic 
  September 6 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  Join us for our Sixth Annual Parish Picnic at Mine Brook Park, Flemington, NJ for an afternoon of hot dogs, hamburgers, desserts, and fun and games. Meet our parishioners and learn about our community and faith. For more information, call Bill Panageas at 908-246-7526.
• GOYA Dance Troupe Performs at Shea Stadium 
  September 7 - 8:00pm
  Dancers from GOPHC perform at Shea Stadium, Flushing, NY, prior to Mets-Phillies baseball game, 8:05. For more information, contact Eva Kubu at evangelinek1@comcast.net
• Holy Cross Celebration 
  September 21 - Orthros - 8:30am; Divine Liturgy - 10:00am
  All Greek Orthodox churches in the Metropolis of NJ celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Paramount Theater, Asbury Park, NJ, followed by the "Dive for the Cross" and family barbecue. For more information, call Father George Nikas at 908-301-0500
• First Day Greek School 
  September 22 - 5:30p - 7:00pm
  Patrick McGaheran Middle School, Allerton Road, Annandale, NJ. For more information, contact Nikki Shepardson at nshepardson@rider.edu
• First Day Sunday School 
  September 28 - 5:30p - 7:00pm
  Orthros at 8:00am; Divine Liturgy at 9:00am. For more information, contact Sunday School Director, Cathy Sakellos at csakellos@comcast.net
• Sixth Annual Dinner Dance 
  November 1 - 7:00pm
  The GOPHC knows how to throw a dinner dance. Join us Razberry's Banquet and Conference Center, Route 12 between Flemington and Frenchtown. - New Dinner Dance Journal - Early Bird Ad Incentive: Download Form Here. Parishioners who turn in a paid Ad by the early-bird date of October 12 will be entered in a drawing for a $100 Gift Card for ShopRite, Flemington. One raffle entry per paid ad. Please remember to note your name as Ad Solicitor on the forms given to businesses and parish supporters/friends. The final date for ads is October 19th. For more information, contact Diana Grina - 908-392-7449.
• Annual GOPHC General Assembly 
  November 16 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
  Annual GOPHC General Assembly - come, listen, speak out, participate. Listen to reports on the state of the parish - annual budget, update on land purchase, and nominate parish council candidates to fill seven seats for the 2009 year. Any questions, please contact any member of the parish council. Visit http://www.go-church.org for contacts.GOPHC knows how to throw a dinner dance. Place - Razberry's Banquet and Conference Center, Route 12 between Flemington and Frenchtown.

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