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Introduction
This edition is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church of
Mattituck, L.L. They are a unique, Greek-American community that has been part of my
extended family from 1969 to the present. The early years from 1969 to 1978 were
covered in the "Greek-American Anthology 2005".
I would like to thank Christina Grigoratos for her assistance and suggestions in
creating this book. Special thanks are extended to the newspapers Traveler Watchman,
Suffolk Times, Suffolk Life, Gazette, Newsday, the former Proini and Hellenic
Chronicle, Hellenic Voice, Orthodox Observer, Greek News, National Herald, Hellenic
Times and the State of New York Legislative Resolution.
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Transfiguration Church of Matti tuck Holds Outstanding
Dinner-Dance
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Remembrance of a Friend: the Legacy of Angelo Panagopoulos
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REBIRTH
Long Islanders Aid Mattituck Church Damaged in Fire
5-6
Holiday Celebrations at L.I. Parish
7-8
Ilpo(mliel:U;~ Yill TIlV uvuKuivtcrT] TIlS 1ll:1:UIlOPCPOlcrT]S m:o
AovyK A1AaV't
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World of Fashion
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Q>etvOnOlplvi1l:niOl:\~ll IlOOU~ Kat MWOYl:illKij
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H KotvoTIl'tu Ml:1:U!l6PCPCOOll~ Mlin'tuK npoxcopd 0TI]V
UV01K006Il11crT] 'tOU Nuou TIl~
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A Miss America We Would All Be Proud To Have
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rVCOp\lliu Ill: TI]V KOlVOTIl1:U <<Ml:'tUIlOPCPCOcrT] 'tou UonlPOS>>
L'tO Mlin1:UK 'tOU A. AtAUV't
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Fashion and Faith
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EnWl:\~ll youvuS uno OIlOYEVl:tUKO oiKa, o'to AovyK AMv't
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H IlpC01Y1l 2 Ll:1t'tl:Il~piou, 1988
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Long Island Traveler-Watchman, 7-25-85
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Ilu'tu'tOXmpUCPU> > H KOlVOTIl1:U < <Ml:'tUIlOPCPCOcrT] 'tOU XplO'tOU
L'tO Mlin'tcoK
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Long Island Traveler-Watchman, Thursday, July 14, 1988
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. EAAllvtKoi xopoi 0-,;0 MlitnuK 'Wll A. Atf>uvT 28
Parish Seeks Restoration of Damaged Church 29
Fashion Parade on Long Island 30-31
Mattituck, N.Y., Church Holds Groundbreaking 32-36
September 3, 1988 Journal Book 37-39
ITupubomuKoi xopoi O''W A. AtAUVT 40-41
Greek Festival, July 1989 42
Bpli~E1JO'T] EAAllvibU~ O'TO AovyK A1/-uVT 43
Cleo Tsounis, founder, honored for long parish council service 44-46
Second Fur Fashion Show 47-50
Events of the 1990's
. Crowning glory 51
Pylarinos Family at Tee Time 52
Celebrating Christ's baptism 53-54
Dinner-Dance Journal, August 22, 1992 55-58
Bishop Philip Visits Mattituck 59-61,63
At the Picnic 62
Greek Parade 64
George Gabriel Honored 65-70
Transfiguration Church Festival a Success 70
T1J.lt~ O'E EVOpi'tE~ 't'I]~ ME'tUJ.l6pq>roO'T]~ 'tOll Mli'tl'tOK 71
Honored 72
. Sacred Ceremony 73
Guidance from Above 74
Blessing of the Waters 75 .
ftap'ti] TIl<; AvEi;apTIlcrt().<; O"TIlV KotvoTIl'tU TIl<; ME'ta~op<jlffi()"l';O)<; 76
Greek Revival in Mattituck 77-78
Digital Photos 2004-2005 79-88
Recent Events: 1999-2005
Rev. Vaselios Govits Retires 89
Philoptohos Honors Thee 90
Sillogos Evrytanon Amerikis holds first picnic 91
Assemblywoman Acampora Visit, July, 2000 92-93
Mother ofthe Year Honored 94
Greek Pride 95-96, 99, 100
Archbishop Demetrios' Visit 97 -98,101-102 .
Greek-American Night Is Memorable 103
Fr. Karalexis Retires 104
Gus Kyrkostas Celebration 105,108
Assemblywoman Patricia Acampora Honored 106-107
Candidates Day in Mattituck, L.I. 109
Sophia Gourlidis Sweet 16 110-111
Rev. Dionisios Marketos Honored by Greek Consul General 112
George Aneson Honored for W.W. II Heroism 113
Transfiguration Church Honors Fathers of Community 114
Greek Night Gives North Fork Taste of Olympics 115-116
Transfiguration church Holds Annual Fest 117 .
Transfiguration Church Celebrates Feast day 118,120
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Epirotes Hold Reunion at the Transfiguration Church
Blessing the Waters
New York State Legislative Resolution for Greek Independence
EopmcrTtKO 'tpn'lfH;pO cr'to MUTtmK
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121-123
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Transfiguration Church of Mattituck
"We welcome you to our
Tenth Anniversary Dinner-
Dance. It's a thrill to see all
our parishioners and friends
who came to join us tonight
in making this affair a
success," said Peter Pappas,
parish council president of
the Transfiguration of Christ
Church in Mattituck at the
community's "recent Dinner-
Dance.
The social was held in the
lavish hall of the Mattituck
Manor. Members of the
Parish Council said reserva-
tions reached the maximum
of 350 seats one week prior to
the event. No 'one expected
the outst.anding success of
the event-to the point
where persons were turned
away from the doors. More
than 400 persons attended,
thereby, showing their sup-
port for the small Greek
Orthodox Church in the
middle of Long Island's
potato farms.
Prominent persons who
attended included: Rev.
Timotheos Tenedios, Pastor
of the Transfiguration Church
and Presvitera Tenedios;
_m Pell Ill, Supervisor of
Southold Town and Mrs.
Pell; Frank Murphy, Demo-
cratic candidate for Southold
Town Councilman and Mrs.
Murphy; Bill Grigonis, Chair-
man of the Democratic
Committee of southold
T own and Mrs. Grigonis; Mr.
and Mrs. Dave Hogan,
members of H.A.T.C.A.5.T.,
the Hellenic American T ax-
payers Civic Association of
South old Town; Alex Spiri-
dakis, publisher of the Na-
tional Herald Greek-American
newspaper and Mrs. Spirida-
kis; Chris Lazarides, vice-
president of the Atlantic
Bank and Mrs. Lazarides; dr.
Stanley Maoury, famous eye
spedalist and Mrs. Maoury;
Dr. Charles Kapotes and
Mrs. Kapotes; Dr. Sarrtios
and others.
Music was played by
Manny Ayvas and the orig-
inal lorba Orchestras Int.
Ayvas and his "Orchestra
with Charisma" has played
on numerous occasions since
1969. All present danced to
disco, ballroom and Greek
sounds in the spacious dance
floor of the Ma tti tuck
Manor.
A full-course dinner with
roast beef as the main dish
was served, in addition to
scotch and rye set-ups at
every table. Often parish
councils in their zeal to aid
their churches hold expen-
sive fund raising socials. This
outstanding Dinner-Dance
was held at only $15 per
person in order to bring all
members of the community
to this joyous celebration: the
Tenth Anniversary of the
Transfiguration of Christ
Church.
This country church was
not built by large donations.
The quarters and dollars of
middle-class businessmen
and the banking efforts of the
ladies of the community
served as the financial base
by, which the church was
begun. Even today, the
church derives its financial
basis from vacationing mid-
dle class families on the
North Fork of Long Island.
Master of Ceremonies for
the evening's AwardsPresen-
tations was Cleo P. Tsounis,
who introduced keynote
speakers. "Tonight we wish
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to honor all who have helped
I in supporting and .contribut-
ing to our church In the past
ten years," said Peter Pappas.
"To honor these people, we
must honor their leaders.
The first to be honored is the
founder and first president
I Theofanis Kyvernitis with a
small token of our esteem.
The second person to be
~ honored is Gabriei Kousou-
I ros."
K yvernitis, upon presenta-
I tion of his award, sa.id: "This
I is not only our anniversary,
but the nameday and birth-
I day of our c'?mm~ni~y.~Le~ us
turn the dock back ro '[he
I Saturdav 01 Aug. 31, 1968,
I when the North Fork Greek
I Community Associa.tion was
formed with the $5 donation
of a nucleus of families cen- ::::
tered in Mattituck and the '"
outerlying area of Greenport. (
In two years, we built a ~:~
church and paid off its out- ':'
standing' debt. Members 01 :::
the community accomplished ::'
this because 01 their laith in ",
God and beliel in a purpose." ::::
A Greek church would::::
have been eventually built in )
Matittuck, but the presence ::::
of a man with enthusiasm}
and drive as Theofanis <.;
Kyvernitis brought about :~~~
this reality sooner. Kyverni- ::::
tis was a New York City)
furrier who vaca tioned in {
Ivlattituck during the sum-}
mer. He and other members {
of the community realized?
the need lor a place 01::::
worship. But it was Kyverni- ?
tis who used to travel to New""
Y ark City in order to escort ::::
clerics to Mattituck. Many::::
Greek Orthodox priests and ::::
Bishop Germanos Polyzoides ::::
enjoyed the hospitali ty 01 the ::::
K Y" ."'!'nitis home. ....
When the site lor the::::
church was selected by a::::
committee of parishioners, <
Kyvernitis paid lor the initial ::::
payment on the t~<: a~re lot. {
Theofanis Kyvermtls IS not a::::
rch, lamous or intellectual::::
ma, but a person with::::
business know-how and a:::;
deep laith in Greek Ortho-::::
doxy. >'
Peter Pappas, president 0" :::.
the Transfiguration Church ':':
community, thanked Mrs.::::
Cleo P. Tsounis "who did::::
more than she could do" in ::::
making the DinnercDance a ::::
success. Mrs. T sounis has ;:;:
volunteered her services to t
the church during the past 11 ::::
years in the .capacity 01 secre- ::::
tary and treasurer. of the :'"
Parish Council. Other per-::::
sons honored were Marika::::
Maoury, president of the::::
Philoptohos; Mary Tatakis,::::
former president 01 the Phil- ?
optohos and steve Tsontakis,?
architect 01 the church. The ':'
journal book honored the::::
memory of contributors who ~:~
gave time, effort and money :~:
and have now passed away. :::
Persons in the memoria in- :::
September 18, 1980
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eluded; Board members Ky-
ros Charalambides, James
Moraitis, George Pampris,
Angelo Panagopoulos, Gus
Plackis and Maria Varnava;
Cantor Peter Psichogios;
Contributors Annie Bulgaris,
Esther Demetriou, Helen
John, Anastasia Kefalas,
James Maoury, Gus Marta-
kis, Angelos Mavrikios, Des-
pina Pappas, Leonidas Pap-
son, Gus Stars; Tony Toulan-
tis, George Tsontos, Irene
T sontos and John Zaferis.
Political leaders of South-
old town a ttended the Greek
Orthodox church social. "We
are having a wonderful time
in the warm atmosphere of
Greek-Americans," said Wil-
liam Pell III, Supervisor of
Southold town. "The heart of
America is the family. The
Greek-Americans have main-
tained these strong ties ahd
passed them on from genera-
tion to generation. I wish to
thank the many Greek-
Americans who have sup-
ported me before and after
my election." Pell is the first
Democrat to be elected as
Southold Town Supervisor
in over 20 years.
"We care," said Frank
Murphy, Southold Town
Parks Commissioner. "We're
interested in the Greek
community and want to
know their needs." Bill
Grigoni, Chairman of the
Democratic <Lommittee of
South old, recalled that at this
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year's dance Ange Panago-
poulos was not present.
Panagopoulos passed away in
May of 1980, after serving
for many years on the church
board and in the Democratic
Party. "Ange taught us what
it meant for the Greeks to
come here to a new country,"
explained Grigonis. "He
showed us what the prob-
lems of the newly arrived
immigrant were and gave us
an insight into being a
Greek."
Greek-American home-
owners predominate in Cap~
tain Kidd Estates, Mattituc".
East Marion is known for its
famous Greek-American mo-
tels frequented by metropoli-
tans. Gradually, vacationers
are becoming homeowners ~n
this scenic town on the tip of
Long Island. Mattituck has
experienced an influx of first
generation and native born
Hellenes who are seeking a
refuge from urban living.
Many residents claim the
beaches and excellent farm
products rival the seaside
resorts of Greece.
All perishioners worked
together to make the T rans-
figuration of Christ Church
Dinner-Dance a sell-out and
outstanding success. Socials
bring Hellenes and their
friends together in afl'atmos-
phere of warmth end friend-
ship.
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Remembrance of a Friend:
The Legacy of
Angelo Panagopoulos
By Catherine Tsounis-Siolas
Angelo was one of the original
A good friend is hard to fin founding members of t.he
Many residents in the East Ei Transfiguration of ChrIst
of Long Island lost a valu, Church in Mattituck. Many
friend in Angelo Panagopoul times the Pan~opoulos family
of East Marion. Angelo pass; sponsored bake sales, bazaars
away on -May 11th of a suddt and socials at their home for one
heart attack. His passing was purpose: to build their treasured
shock to I}laoy who consider€- Greek Orthodox Church. His
this vibrant forty-nine year 01 wife Louisa was an adopted
man a {( p i I] a r 0 f t h Greek who always strived to
community.)) maintain a Hellenic household
Angelo Panagopoulos W<l to please her husband. He put
born in Alexandria, Egypt _of his sweat and energy to build the
merchantile family from Teger <<countrY church in the
Greece. He graduated from Ih farmfield~)) and was often
InstItute of Hi&er EducatIOn elk d . t f hI-
over 00 e' m reeogni ion or . ~
Ale~andria, ypt and th efforts by succeeding church
Culmary Institute of Geneva administrations. The annual
SWitzerland He spent thlrty-tw church dance initiated in 1969
years as a seaman and held!~ was the result of Angelo's efforts
post of ChIef Steward In the D.,
Merchant Marines. Angelo was a
member of the following
organizations and institutions:
Past vice-president of the
Transfiguration of Christ
Church, Mason of the Peeonic
Lodge, Democratic political
candidate for Board of Trustees
in 1977 and Tax Assesor in 1979;
Seafarers International Union
for thirty.two years, AHEPA,
President of the HelleOlc
America'n Taxpayers Civic
Association of Southold Town
(HA TCAST); Civic Association
of Southold Town (Cast),
President of the Hellenic
Cultural Society of America and
Democratic Committeeman of
Southold Town. He is survived
by his wife Louisa, children
Theodore and Georgia, mother
Georgia Panagopoulos and
brother Anthony Panagopoulos.
I first met Angelo in 1965.
when the Hellenic Community
of the North Fork was
conducting outdoor services in
neighbors backyards. Everyone
was impressed by his dynamism
and outstanding public speaking
ability, whether they agreed or
disagreed with his viewpoint.
Although he was not born in
Greece, Angelo was a Greek
traditionalist and believed
((Greek must be maintained in
the Church liturgy. I was born in
Egvpt, but we maintained our
Gr~ek language and religion in
the Arab world.)) he once told
to bring Hellenes togethe
In 1979 the first Gre<
homeowners civic organizatiOJ
HA TCAST was formed throu~
his encouragement and har
work. He insisted ({the Greeks
will only be heard out here if we
are recognized as a group. Before
the Church was built, we were
considered foreigners from the
West and outsiders in Southold
town,)) he explained. <<Our
church established us as a group
and now we can lift our heads up
high and call ourselves Grp-p-k-
Americans.)) In 1975, Angelo
and former Church President
Theofan K yvernitis were even
discussing plans for the building
of a community center. This
would have become an actuality
if a more vigorous effort was
pursued bv the communitv at
laro-e.' -
a:rhenever a neighbor needed
help, he would run and try to
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The late Angelo Panagopoulos
help him. Angelo did not have
any family in America. H.e made
up for this lack of relatIves by
making many friends: All h.is
many neighbors and fnends wI.lI
miss this buoyant Greek who did
much to further the Greek
Orthodox faith and Hellenism in
Eastern Long Island.
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Long Isl,anders Aid Mattituck
Church Damaged In Fire
by Catherine Siolas
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The sixties brought
about a revival of Hel-
lenism across the United
States. The manifestation
of being "proud to be
Greek" resulted in the
spread of Hellenic educa-
tional programs and the es-
tablishment of new Greek
Orthodox churches. A
group of middle. .c1ass
families established the
rural church of the Trans-
figuration of Christ in 1968
at Mattituck, Long Island,
deep in the heartland of
New York's agricultural re-
gion. Residents and vis-
itors to the Long Island vil-
lage were impressed by its
simplicity and beauty,
claiming it was "a miracle
in the potato fields."
The Transfiguration
Church, which everyone
loved as their own home,
underwent a serious fire in
the winter of 1984. On Sun-
day afternoon, July 27,
1986, a luncheon was held
in honor of His Grace,
Bishop Philip of
Daphnousia, at the Sound-
view restaurant in South-
old with the purpose of in-
itiating a fund drive to re-
pair and expand the fire
burnt church. Long Islan-
ders showed their love for
this rural church, with
generous donations and
pledges.
Frank Murphy, Super-
visor of Southold Town, at-
tended and praised the
parishioners for their
unique contribution to the
community. Supervisor
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Murphy presented the Seal
of Southold Town to His
Grace, Bishop Philip. Rev.
Oemetrios Orphanakos,
the priest of the Transfig-
uration Church, thanked
parishioners for their sup-
port in helping to make the
event a success. Mrs.
Andrea Pappas, Chairper-
son of the Luncheon, pre-
sented a program of Greek
recitations and dances by
the youth of the communi-
ty. The young people who
participated in the prog-
ram: Sophia Anastasi;
Anna Markiewicz; Helen
and Michael Gabriel; Oe-
spina Siolas; Anna and
Maria Grigoratos; George
Issaris; Oemetra Pappas,
Christina Joannides and
Angeliki Savopoulos.
"I came to fish on the
North Fork and caught the
Seal of Southold Town and
the engraved poems of the
children of the communi-
ty," said Bishop Philip of
Oaphnousia, with feeling.
"When I entered the
church today, I smelled the
burnt wood of the 1984
fire. We must begin today
the expansion of the
church by means of the
basic tenets of our Christ-
ian religion. Everyone
should give what he can
and show their witness to
the Greek Orthodox faith."
The Bishop expressed his
wish to see the church
ready by Christmas.
"About seventeen
years ago, I was fortunate
to be involved in the build-
ing of the Transfiguration
Church in Mattituck," said
Cleo P. Tsounis, president
of the Parish Council and
member of the original
founding Board of Trus-
tees. "It was a thrill to be
able to watch, step by step,
our little church go up, in
-tll-e'mlddIe oT the potato )'
field. Many people partici-
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pated in the building of the l
church. The church was
built mostly from small do-
nations.
"Every dollar counted
and many people donated. !
One was the late Mr.
Theofanis Kyvernitis, our
founder who donated the
property. Another was the
late Mr. Harry Stavrides,
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'Nho paid for the founda- friend called and asked I do
I\Jloraitis dor,at2d the kan1-
bana (.ch:.lrch oell). lvIrs.
Marika Maoury,. the first
treasurer and a past presi-
dent of the Philoptochos,
is now in a wheelchail~
from a stroke. She donated
a window and a lot of time
and effort. I could go on
and on."
Mrs. Tsounis recalled
the tragic day of the fire by
s_aying that "one day a
(L-R) Mrs. Mary Tatakis; Rev. Demetrios Orphanakos;
Cleo P. Tsounis; Bishop Philip of Daphnousia with plans
of the Church expansion. Also looking at plans are Mrs.
, Tsaousis, Mrs. AI~d.JCea Pappas & Presbytera .9.-'l'hanak!,s.
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yes. rvIv friend S2;,j tl-:'E'
Greek church :;5 burrjng.
VVe rushed to the church
and saw smoke rising frOG;
our house of worship. It
was a time of mourning for
many of us."
The energetic leader
believes the community
must look to the future.
"We must beautify our
church again and make
room for the Greek Or-
thodox people who are
constantly buying homes
out on the North Fork,"
she explained. "It is a small
group of parishioners who
keep the church going all
year. We depend on the
summer people to help us.
Together we can do mira-
cles."
In small communities,
such as Mattituck, Long Is-
land, it is the Greek Or-
thodox Church that binds
Greek-Americans to-
gether. The religious faith
and zeal of the Mattituck
community to rebuild and
expand their fire-burnt
church represents the best
of the Greek-American
people: Their perpetuation
of their HeIlenic heritage
and language through the
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New York, January 28-The Christmas!
New Year season in urban neighborhoods
are filled with a constant rush to get things
done. One must leave the commercialism
and crowdedness of the city and enter the
totally different world of suburban
America to discover the holiday spirit.
The Transfiguration of Christ Church
on Breakwater Road in Mattituck is asmall
suburban parish approximately ninety
miles from Manhattan situated on the
North Fork of Eastern Long Island. We had
the unique experience of attending church
service~ and socials in this quiet hamlet of
Southold township.
Southold town's livelihood depends
on the summer resort trade. Farms are
rapidly disappearing. The transform ad on
of the economy from agricultural to resort
in nature has resulted in a shift of
population. Today, fewer peniOns are alJ-
year round residents. rn the summer, the
streets hustle with "refugees from the
West" as the locals call urbanites.
Neighborhoods near the Sound and
Peconic Bay are deserted in the winter. A
senior citizens community in every hamlet
of Southold thrives with clubs and socials.
The Greek American community is
beginning to grow with young familieH a~
well a') retirees moving into this peaceful
setting. The Greek Orthodox church is the
inHtitution that perpetuates the religious
and cultural heritage of Greek America.
The Transfiguration Church is undergoing
a "rebirth" with the influx of World WarlI
generation of retirees and young business-
men and professionals who are attracted to
the excellent school system of the North
Fork.
A marvelous Christmas party was held
on Sunday afternoon, December 21st, in the
church hall. The laughter and excitement
of the Greek afternoon school and Sunday
school children filled the air. Mrs. Cleo P.
Tsounis, parish council president, thanked
everyone for attending and promised an
afternoon of el~oyrnent for all. The hall had
a simplicity and coziness with festive
Christmas decorations.
A Christmas pageant was performed
by the children. Mary andJoseph were near
the Christ child with shepherds and
wisemen adoring the newborn. Two little
wisewomen and one wiseman paraded the
hall with gifts for Jesus. Children in
brightly colored costumes experienced the
Holiday Celebrations
at L.l Parish
By Catherine T. Siolas
The Christmas party held at the Transfiguration 9f Christ Church,
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meaning of Christmas in a very personal
way.
A Greek program of poems was
~resented by Reverend Demetrios Orfana-
koso The students's exuberant voicesl
expressing sentiments of holiday joy in
Greekl impressed the spectator with their
happiness in speaking their ancestral
language. The students participating in
the program were Helen Gabriel, Michael
Gabriel, Justin Halliday, Elaini Kokkinosl
Nikis Kostakis, George Macros, Christine
Paliouras, Demetria Pylarinosl John Pylari-
nos, and Despina Siolas. Miss Angeliki
Savopoulos, Sunday school instructorl
narrated the Christmas pageant. Mrs.
Zephy Gabriel, of the Parent Teacher's
Association, a.'.;sisted in the preparations,
Reverend Demetrios initiated a sing-
a-long of English and Greek carols that
concluded wit h Santa Claus entering the
hall bringing plastic candy canes filled
with candy and gifts for young and old.
Solon Lichas was an ebullient Santa Claus.
Children sitting on his knee received
present.s while parents performed tht'
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ritual of taking photographs, Every person
was thrilled to have this unique opportuni-
ty of being part of a small town party filled
with so much old-fashioned holiday spirit.
An old-fashioned New Year's Eve
social was celebrated in our church hall.
Homemakers of the community cooked
gourmet foods that lavished the rich dinner
table. The cuisine was excellent with
champagne and wine set-ups on every
table.
Greek and rock n'roll music rang
through the hall as every man, woman and
child danced together. All this fine
entertainment was for a minimal admis-
sion fee of ten dollars. At midnight,
"chronia poila" echoed as the small
congregation wished one another the best.
"We carne from the city just for this
New Yearls Eve celebration," said Angie
and George Megdanis of the Hellenic
American Taxpayers and Civil Association
cJ Southold Township (HATCAST). "We do
[,ot like the crowds at nightclubs in the
ciry. Our eiderly mother and ourselves are
c:njDving: the holiday spirit of our church's
party."
The festivities culminated in the
cutting of the traditional vasikJpita.
Mem bers who attended were from areas
such as Riverhead, Mattituck, Peconic,
Southold, Green""rt and East Marion. The
church's New Year's Eve celebration
brought together parishioners from every
area of the east end of Long Island.
Church services in a small town go on
even on New Year's Day. Overthirtypersons
attended and ellioyed the spiritual
peacefulness of the Newyear holiday. Over
two years ago the Transfiguration Church
suffered fire damages. A reconstruction
and expansion drive is currently undernray.
Elegant icons and stained glass windows
adorn the small church. Some of my favorite
icons were painted in the monasteries of
.Sts. Constantine and Helen and St.
Markella in Chi as.
Names inscribed on windows bring
recollection ofoarish.ionel's who have since
passed away. The congregation is composed
primarily of immigrants from Greece and
Cyprus with a growing percentage of
second generation Greek Americans.
The culmination of the New Year
holiday season is the blessing of the waters
on the day of the Epiphany. This year, the
oceans were blessed on Sunday, January
11th. Southold town police served as a
special honor guard and began the
procession of marchers and cars. The Greek
school and Sunday school children
marched behind their banner with pride.
Men, women and children shared a certain
bond in being part of this moving religious
experience.
Reverend Orfanakos blessed the
waters and tossed agold cross deep into the
clear Sound waters. Demetrios Spanos, an
eighteen year old senior at Mattituck H.S.,
dived into the chilly waters and retrieved
the holy cross. "I feel great and am not
cold," said Spanos after the dive. Everyone
who watched the sen,ce were thrilled to
see a young person dive and forgot about
the wind and cold.
Upon the conclusion of the ceremony,
Reverend Orfanakos presented holy books
to Demetrios Spanos and altar boys
Michael .Gabriel, George Cartselos and
Anthony Zahariades. Refreshments were
served to the parishioners at the church
hall.
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World of Fashion
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Mattituck Free Library.
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A Miss America
We Would All Be
Proud To Have
by William Koonan
Mentsas
At the annual Miss
America Pageant in Atlan-
tic City on September 19th,
several attractive young
women from across the
country will be vying for
the coveted crown. Among
them will be 24 year old
Katerina Sitaras of Wilke'so
Barre, Pennsylvania; cur-
rently the reigning Beauty
Queen of her state.
The daughter of Rev-
erend and Mrs. Nicholas
Sitaras, Katerina, an aspir-
ing singer with opera and
Broadway her chief goals
in mind, has held many an
audience captivated by her
talent and charm. At a re-
cent AHEP A Chester
County Chapter 484 Con-
vention held June 19 & 20
at the Brandywine Hotel &
Resort in Downington,
P A, Katerina wowed her
many fans with her defini-
tive rendition of Musetta's
Waltz from La Boheme and
earned a standing ovation
and rave reviews from the
adoring crowd.
As a 5'8", brown
haired and brown-eyed
Grecian beauty who is an
avid admirer of Maria Cal-
las and counts Mozart and
Puccini among her favorite
composers, Katerina worked
at a hot-dog stand in
Wilkes-Barre in order to
put herself through col-
lege. "I don't have to be
filthy rich," she said. "[ just
want to survive at what [
do and work verv hard M
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it."
A 1985 graduate of the
Boston Conservatory in
vocal studies, Ms. Sitaras
teaches music in the
Wilkes-Barre school dis-
trict. Fluent in Greek,
Katerina can chant word-
for-word the entire Greek
Orthodox Liturgy as befit-
ting the daughter of a
twelfth generation Greek
Orthodox priest. She also
enjoys singing in Italian
and Spanish while her
studies have acquainted
her with French, German,
and Latin.
A self-styled Dr. Seuss
fanatic, who composes
music, draws, acts, mod-
els, and hand-paints shirts
in her spare time, Katerina
has two brothers and a sis-
ter and is athletically in-
clined. She was named,
"Best Defensive Girls Bas-
ketball Player," during her
preliminary studies at Hel-
lenic College in Brookline,
Massachusetts. Katerina
also enjoys running, swim-
ming, and aerobics when
time permits.
Co-Chairpersons for
the AHEPA Convention at
which Katerina Sitaras was
present were Mr. Ted
Skiadas and Mr. Jim
Gekas. Vice Chairperson
was Mrs. Demetra Patukas.
Also present were the
Daughters of Penelope
"Sapho" Chapter 383 and
Sons of Pericles "Orion"
Chapter 300. Music and
entertainment was pro-
vided by George Kent and
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happy, healthy, loving holiday sea-
son. I'll be talking with you again in
J-anuary. Remember, if you have
something you would like to share
with us, I'm only a phone call away.
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Fashion and Faith
Transfiguration Church attracted
100 persons for its fund-raising
fur fashion show on Dec. 5.
Catherine T. Siolas is shown
modeling a fox stole.
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7-~y -%5- lONG ISLAND TRAVELER-WA~MAJ
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GREEK FOLK DANCERS of the Transfiguration of Christ Church in Mattituck, dancing
the Greek Sallor Dance at Matittuck Sale Day on July 13. Pictured (L-r.) Effie Gatanas, Cathy
Stamatas, Nikki Ballas, Angelikl SavoPOUI05, M. Johnnidis, M. Grlgr,rat05 and others.
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aUI-l[30UI\IO TTlC; KOIVOTT)TOC;, nou TOTE
enovoJ,J6:06Tl North Fork Greek
Community Ass_ociation.
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LONG ISLAND TRAVELER-WATCHMAN
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The youth of the Transfiguration of Christ Church in Mattituck, performed Greek Folk
dances at Mattituck Sale Day on Saturday July 9th. Over 20 children danced to the tunes
of Zorba the Greek, Never on Sunday and other traditional circle dances. Mrs. Zaphiria Gabriel
was coord~ator :>f the Dance program.
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O'TO MOTlTaK TOU A. AIAavT
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WEDNESDAY,22JUNE,1988
ORTHODOX OBSERVER
PAGE 18
Parish Seeks Restoration
Of Damaged Church
THE HELLENIC CHRONICLE, Thursday, July 21. 1988
MA TTITtJ CK, NY - SUlli"lY skies ~d cool
weather blessed the graundbr2Eking
ceremonies or the Transfiguration Churc~h
here on Sunday, May 1, rcllowing l'ivine
Liturgy services.
This small COITlInunity at the easte:-n end
of Long lsiand witnessed a resurgence of
hope in their efforts to rebuild their church
damaged by Ere in November 1984.
Thus far the church has received $50,004
in donations of the $400,000 needed to reno-
vate the church. Archbishop Iakovos, in ex-
pressing his concern for the -church, has
made a generous donation.
Christos Flessas, Parish COlli"1cil presi-
dent has also supported the fundraising ef-
fort through his own and his family's gift.
The parish has struggled since 1986 to get
the monies needed for the reconstruction
project. The fundraising drive was original-
ly launched in July 1986 by Bishop Philip of
Daohnousia.
Plans are still unsettled as to when the
project will be completed, According to Ge-
orge Gabriel, chairman of the church's
Building Conunittee, the rebuilding and ex-
pansion prog;:-am requires doubling. the size
of the church to 1,800 square feet, with the
church interior and 'altar fully restored, and
a new entrance and a ramp for handicapped
narishioners.
~ The expansion program will also include
renovation of the church's basement, the
front of the church, and replacing damaged
icons.
The Divine Liturgy on May 1 was
celebrated by Bishop Philip, assisted by Fr.
Constantine Mangos, pastor or Transfigura-
tion Church; Fr. Demetrios Frangos of the
.A.rchdiocese; and Fr. Demetrios Orfanakos,
pastor or the Church of the Resurrection,
Glen Cove. NY.
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, MATTITIJCK EVENT: Youth of the
Transfiguration of Christ Church in
Mattituck, Long Island, recently per-
formed folk dances at Matlituck Sale
Day. More than 20 children danced to
the tunes of, "Zorba the Greek,"
"Never on sunday," and other tradi-
tional circle dances. Mrs, Zaphiria
Gabriel was coordinator of the dance.
program.
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heIlenic times/6
. January 6, 1988
"Raccoon and beaver
coats are great for working
women who are high fash-
ion oriented. They are ex-
cellent for the cold winter
morning while going to
work," explained Charles
Neocleous, fur couture
and presenter of th~
Nicholas Neocleous Fur
Collection. One hundred
persons attended the first
Fur Fashion Show held on
eastern Long Island at the
hall of the Transfiguration
Church on Breakwater
Road in Mattituck.
An extraordinary line
of twenty-five fur coats,
jackets and an additional
amount of fur flings, hats
and collars made a favora-
ble impression on all par-
ticipants. The colorful hall
richly decorated with East-
ern Long Island everg-
reens gave everyone a feel-
ing of Christmas. Eastern
Long Islanders came to the
social with a two-fold pur-
pose: to see the first fur
fashion show by a Manhat-
tan fur couture, and to sup-
port the fund-raising effort
that would benefit the ex-
pansion and restoration of
the fire-damaged church.
"Tonight, we wel-
come all and know you will
have a nice, enjoyable
evening," said Rev. Con-
otantine Mangos, priest of
the Transfiguration
Church, as he opened the
evening program. "Furs
are inspiring. The beauty
of people wearing it,
supersedes the furs, be-
cause it gIves the fur
character. "
Fashion Parade-
On Long Island
In his greeting, Rev.
lvIangos explained tha t
"'A/hen a C,A.~:)nlan Vlears a
rUf, she glows, she be-
C.Jr'nE'S nlore GutgGing 2nd
e)(L-~berant. The san1e thing
goes 'Nith our raith. When
\ve put on the cloak of
faifb.", '~ve know we becolTle
more exubera_nt and glow-
ing in spirit mind and
love. This evening is one
that not only supports
fashion, but supports this
church that is rebuilding
and expanding."
Mrs. Catherine T.
Siolas introduced Nicholas
Neocleous, describing his
success in the fur industry
and support of philan-
thropic projects, "The col-
lection of this well-known
furrier vvill appeal to the
fashion consCIOUS as well
as the conservative per-
son."
Mrs. Siolas indicated
that prominent persons
from theatrical and politi-
cal backgrounds possess a
piece of his fur collection.
They include: Mrs. Jacovi-
dis; Mrs. Kyriakidis; Mrs.
Kyprianou; Mrs. Christ-
oforou and members of the
Bill Cosby Show.
Nicholas Neocleous
came from a simple
background, an immigrant
from Cyprus, who began.
his business in 1955. He
worked his way up in the
very competitive world of
the fur industry. Mrs.
Siolas said, "Over the
years his fame for fine
craftmanship and attenion
to fine details of fur
dressmaking has spread
throughout the metropoli-
tan area."
Mr. Neocleous said,
upon the conclusion of
Mrs. Siolas' introduction,
that "It is my great honor
to be here and help our
small church in as much as
all of us can. I am very
happy and proud to be a
part of this community."
He then introduced his son
and partner, Charles
Neocleous, who made a
champagne toast to all pre-
sent.
The rhythmic tunes of
Madonna's La Isla Bonita
and Who's That Girl opened
the fabulous Fur Fashion
Show with Knitwear bv
Bruna Cas seta . Charl;s
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Neocleous narrated the
show with feeling, show-
ing his knowledge of furs.
Mrs. Angie Megdanis was
narrator of the knit and
sweater fashions. The fol-
lowing members of our
community modeled coats
and knits: Joanne
Tenedios; Helen Tenedios;
Voula Kontoveros; Linda
Saroglou; Catherine Con-
stantinidis and Catherine
1. Siolas.
Fur fashions.
longer length, fuller ~
and have deeper armholes
for the 1987-88 season.
"Japanese raccoon,
Tanuki, is great for the
working woman who is
high fashion oriented,"
said Charles Neocleous.
"The deep brown color,
full body coat with distinc-
tive markings around the
shoulder line is a highlight
of our fashions. n
A unique assortment
of mink jackets were mod-
eled such as white mink
vests, and natural ranch
minks in full skins with fox
and mink collars. "The jac-
kets are 34" and 36" length
and are what women are
looking for today, in the
luxury and silkiness of
femaie minks," ex.d
Neocleous.
Voula Kontoveros modeling a
mink & fox jacket.
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(left) Joanne Tennedios wearing a mink
jacket. (above) Linda Saroglou wearing a
raccoon coat in fashionable length. (right)
Mrs. Tsounis welcoming persons to the Fur
Fashion Show.
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Catherine T. Siolas modeiing
her own Blue Fox jacket and
hat.
Mattituck, NY,
church holds
groun dbreaking
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IIv CATHERINE 'I'SOUNIS SIOLAS
MATTlTUCK, Long Island, N.Y. - Sunny
skies and cool weather blessed the groundbreak-
ing services of the Transfiguration of Christ
Greek Orthodox Church on Breakwater Road in
Mattituck on Sunday, May 1 after the Sunday Lit-
urgy. A filled church attended this historic mo-
ment in the history of eastern Long Island.
Bishop Phillip or Daphnousia, with the assis-
tance of Rev. Constantine Mangos, priest of the
Transfiguration Church, Rev. Demetrios Fran.
gos, secretary to Archbishop Iakovos, and Rev.
Demetrios Orfanakos. Prominent persons present
included Frank Murphy, supervisor of Southold
Town; Rev. George Summers, pastor of Advent
Lutheran Church; and Rev. James Edwards,
priest of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.
The groundbreaking at the front of the church
initiated a fund-raisin$ drive for donations to the
fire-darnaged church. Christos F!essas, president
-of the parish council, opened the fund.raising with
donations by himself and family.
iu-chbishop Iakovos gave a generous donation
of $500 thereby showing his interest in the
church's cause. Refreshments were served by the
ladies of the community in the church t~all, upon
tlle conclusion of the se~vice. All donations, small
and large are appreciated. Offerings may be sent
to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Transfig.
uration of Christ, Breakwater Road, P.O. Box No.
1162, Mattituck, N.Y. 11952.
"Phase I of the building expansion and restor-
ation project includes doubling the size of the
church," explained George Gabriel, chairman of
the Building Committee. "The church will be
expanded 1,800 square feet. The interior and altar
will be fuily restored. Seating capacity will be
doubled with a new entrance and ramp for the
handicapped. This will cost approximately
$300,000.
Gabriel stated that "Phase 2 will concern it-
self with renovating the basement, fixing brick-
work in front and restoring or replacing icons that
were damaged. The second phase will cost
$100,000.
John O'Neill, builder of the church's expan-
sion project said its "always a pleaslU'e to work
lor the betterment -of the Christian community
of Long Island. We have been fortunate in the
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past of having been involved in church const.ruc-
tion."
Donations were given by members and friends
who want to see the Transfiguration Church
renovated and rebuilt. Local organizations such
as HATCAST and the Southold Democratic Club
gave generously.
Donations were made in memory of the late
Theofan Kyvernitis, the first president of the
parish council of the Transfiguration Church and
the late Thimolheos Tenedios, first priest of th~
parish.
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PROCESSION OF parishiollers and clergy pro-
ceeds at'OUlld the Transfiguration Church during
the ceremonies.
"1 was present at the groundbreaking services
of the church in the fall of 1969," said Southold
Town Supervisor Fran Murphy. "Mr. Kyvernitis,
the founder and first president of the eommunity
invited me as a businessman of the community.
I am deeply moved and privileged to be present
again at another ground--breaking service. I have
been a friend of members for many years." Hev.
John Poulos, former priest of St. Demetrios
Church in Astoria presided over the first ground..
breaking service almost 20 years ago.
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THE HELLENIC CHRONICLE, Thu...da~, May 26, HISS
church holds groundbreaking
BISHOP PHILLIP of Daphnousia blesses the
11:ansfiguration Chul'Ch of Mattituck during
groundbreaking ceremonies.
Murphy said he believes "the Greek Orthodox
community is a healthy community that is contin-
uing to grow. When I attended the groundbreaking
in '69, I saw many kids who are now grown and
are now present today as parents. It is so nice to
be back here with all 01 you."
Rev. Summers recalls "Summers spent in the
eady '70s when Peter Heinz, president of the
Transfiguration Youth group invited me and my
wife to the church for some socials. I brought
my guitar and had a sing-a-Iong at one of the
Transfiguration Youth Club's pizza partie~ at a
neighbor's home." Rev. Edwards added that he
was "very happy to be invited and he part of the
groundbreaking service for the Transfiguration
Church. "
"The Transfiguration Church began with sum-
mer persons and had humble origins," said Bish-
op Phillip. "The extension 01 the church has the
blessings of Archbishop lakovos who has given a
donation. I will wait to give my donation when the
rebuilding project has commenced."
.nPDINH>> -lIiplm/ 5 Maiou, 1988
OMOfENEIA
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H MIToupyia OT~v MeTa-
UOpcpwOTl TOU I:WnlpcK; aTO
MaT IT OK, ^OVYK AiAOVT
-~v Kupl(]K~ 1~ Maiou
1988, ~TaV ~ EvapQj T~~
l1pOOT1lieela~ v,a ~V l1aAl-
vop6wOJ] ~~ Ka~E~~ EK,,^~-
oia~.
Xwpi~ ~v ni~ KaI ~V
npoocf:topa TWV marwv auTD f1
av6vKrl oev npOKEITOI va
Ka^uq,6ei. fl' auTO ~ KOIvO-
TIlTO KOVEI EKtVu,Oll ora
XPIOTIOVIKC 0I08fU.lOTQ TWV
O).loyevwv yta anOia roue;
O\)~l3oM. T~v l1epl~Evel ~v
51E68uvOT): Transfiguration
Church, P.O. Box. 1162
Breakwater Road. Matti-
tuck, N.Y. 11952, ~ OTO
~^E<l>Wvoi 516.298-%52.
L TO 0'T1YJ.u6TUTTO HIe; npw-
TopayunlKIlC; A.EIToupyiac;, 0
Enimmfr{)(; ~acpvouoiac; 4>i-
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Alnn<x;, JJE roue; TTOTEpec;
6~~~TPIO <l>p<iyxo (KEVTpo)
April 21..1988/The.SuffQI/(Timeslll'atllClL:te,
Groundbreaking
Set for Church
MATTITUCK-.After three and a hait
years of fundraising efforts, ground-
breaking services for the exnansion of
the Transfiguration Ch'urch on
Breakwater Road in Mattituck will be
held on Sunday, May 1. His Grace,
Bishop Philip of Daphnonsia will pre-
side Over the ceremony, to which all
parishioners and friends are invited.
The Transfiguration of Cluist Church
was erected in the middle of a pmato
field in 1970 by a group of vacationing
Greek-Americans. The church was kent
open largely through the efforts of se-
nior citizens. In the winter of 1984, me
church was damaged in a serious fIre,
and repairs and con tinned expansion will
proceed piecemeal, depending on avail-
able funds.
All those who wish to help can send
their donations to: Greek Orthodox
Church of the Transfiguration of Christ,
Breakwater Road, P.O. Box 1162, Mat-
titllck, NY 11952. For further infonna-
tion, call 298-9652.
Kat KwvoTavTlvo MavYKO
(6e~I(]).
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o 'YoPKT/. - 'H 'ATMvnK MnliVK oUll/-lerexe, cmjv rTpaanafJe,o
. va ev,oxueei rj Mipa 'EAuTl') - NeoeAAYlv'K6Jv 1:rToui56Jv TOO
[ rToverTlOTl'/jJiau POTYKep<; TOO Nlou T~i;paei. 1:Trj qx.lTOyparpia,
i5,oKpivOVTa' 0 aVTlrTp6ei5poe; Trje; Tpdne~oe; K. Geoi5wpoe;
KO/JnouPYle; (ap<(jTepd, Koi 0 eniOl'/e; aVTlnpoeopoe; K. PaArp
. AAiJrrclvO (0e9a), va napai5ii5ouv TO "Tael<" OTOV np6ei5po nje;
si5poe; 'EAUTYl, KOl3r]VYlTrj K. E. Mnoup0i5ri/JO.
. En&KT&iv&TUl ~ &KKAllOia.
M&TtlpOPlpW011 MaTLTOK
NEA YOPKH - . H eKKl.rjOio METa-
\lOpqx..lOl1 TOG M6nrOK, TOO ^6VVK
w AfAovr 66. eneKTC18Ei OUVTOIID, EfTEl-
roan66n6c.poOllTOOOIOIKflTU<OO OU\l-
13oui\iou Tnt; KOlVDTllTO<;: Kal TI1
oU\lCPWVll YVW\lTl TWv tVOplTwv.
rUYKeKptj.!tvO, oi epyooiec; T~C;
tntKTorn,c; eo ~eKlV"oouv niv 11l
TOO MU~.
'H METO~OP<l'WO~ roO MUnroK
)(liOTnKe TO 1970 ,cmo ~ta o~alia noe I
napa8tpl~av crrilv fleploxn Koi TO
1984 KOTOOTpaq>p,KS ana nupKay!t1.
. H oloiKllCTl 1Tic; KOlVOT1lTCll; KaAEl
TO \ltAIl Kat Ko8E cpi7\o If)<; npoOOou,
v6 aUVE:loqJepel 6,T\ !JfTopEi, VIa va
onOKTTl08l Qlrnl i1 ~tP1lVlKil Koi lptl\Q-
npoo51l KOlVOnlTG eve 6VT~IO vao.
~leueuvOll Kai TrV~WVO liic; KOt.
VDT1lTOC;: MnpSI<youon:p P60UVT,
POBOX 1162, ManrOK 11952(516)
298-9652
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THE HELLENIC CHRONICLE. Thursday. April 28. 1988
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Groundbreaking
[or NY church May 1
MA'ITlTUCK, N.Y. - Ground-breaking ser-
vices for the expansion of the Transfiguration
Church on Breakwater Road in Mattituck, Long
Island, will be held on Sunday, May 1.
Bishop Phillip of Dapbnousia, will preside over
the religious services. Refreslunents will be
served. All parishioners and friends are invited
to partake in this unique religious ceremony.
The Transfiguration of Christ Church was huilt
in 1970 by a group of vacationing Greek-Ameri-
cans who vacationed on the North Fork of Long
Island.
They had a dream: to have a Greek Orthodox
Church to worship. Through hardships, they
managed to get the funds and donated services
of professional and business persons to build their
precious rural church in the middle of a potato
field.
Senior citizens have kept the church open with
a unique devotion. In the winter of l~, the
church underwent a serious fire that damaged
the altar and interior.
Mter three and a half years of fundraising ef-
forts and preparation, the expansion of the church
will be initiated on Sunday. Funds are needed to
continue the expansion. that will proceed piece-
meal, depending on available revenues. All per-
sons interested in helping the cause of this eastern
Long Island community" can send their offering
to: Greek Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration
of Christ, Breakw~ter Road, P,O. Box No. 1162,
Mattituck, New York, 11952.
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11-1[E PARISH COUNCIL
of
"THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST"
of Mattituck
lakes pleasure in announcing
THEGROUNDBREAKING
of the Restoration and Expansion
of our Church Building
on
SUNDAY, MAY 1st, 1988
following the Episcopal Liturgy
with His Grace Bishop Philip of Dafnousia officiating
Your presence will Honor this - our unique event
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GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST
BREA.KWA.TER ROAD, P.O. BOX 1162, MATTITUCK, NEW YORK 11952
Telephone: (516) 298-9652
CHAIRPERSON'S MESSAGE
THE DREAM A REALITY
The dream of everyone will soon become a reality. Our little church
will soon be completed welcoming all within. This accomplishment will
only come with the unity and aid of each and everyone of us. No matter
how contributed, whether by deeds or donations. Our dream will become
a reality.
This is my third year as chairperson of this lovely journal and I feel
that I have made many friends near and far. No one that I approached, called
or written to, refused to assist in our drive and need.
I thank you all' May the good Lord bless you and give you all "good
health. "
Tonight you have gathered here for a celebration. You could not have
devoted your time and effort to a worthier cause' There is still much more
to be done but I know you are all worthy of whatever there is to be.
My thanks again
Kali Diaskethasi
Athena Papadopoulos
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Our Beloved Husband, Father
and Grandfather
THEOFANIS KYVERNITIS
Founder of our Church
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llpOtopov tii. <Il.J..OlttWlOU "ua toii A.o.I<, !;u,,6ou'-iou,
Mattiluck:
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Eie; to voo-oKoWiov OltOU tUpio-KOflUl floil l1A6t Ilia ltpoaiIT6'lGTj "'De; Otv 6a
(ja~ ~avaoro. Llton j.!Ecra de; 1:0 voaoKOj.LElOV o.rro a1tpo(jE~ia trov VOcrOKOj.!CDV tnfJpa
!;.ltAiIv ltl:P.ltV8Ullovia. Atv to dlta OUtE tiIe; yuvaiKae; 1l0U, va lliI ITtEvaxwpTj6ii.
'Elttpiwva va flt PYUATj " ytatpOe; va Ep6w ITtO ITltin va m'ie; tUXaPIITtrjITW ltpO-
ITW"'K&e;. 'ElttlOiI OflWe; otv flltOpoiiITa, ITKiq,6TjKa va ITUe; ypUIjIW Kat va ITUe; tuxa.
pwtiITW flt Eva ypulllla.
EliAW vu ITUe; tuXap'ITtio-w altO ta pu6,] tiie; Kapo'Ue; flou Ola 'iIv ITUlllrapUITta-
ITiv ITae; Kat tiIv POrj6Eta OAWV EKtlVWV ltOU E60li6TjITaV XPTjflanK&e; Kat ITWflatllC&e;
Kai EtEAwilo-allEv auto to fl'KPO EKKATjITUK., "poe; E~ultTjpitTj<Ylv fllKp&V Kat W-
yulewv. ElvUl IllKpO, UleAa rl a~ia tOU "oleu fltyuleTj. Tov MEyaleDtEpOV Kat Elau-
flatOvpyov I1atipa olewv flae; "ou dVUl Kai rlltTjYiI tiie; I;wiie; !lae;. Kat ltpiltEl va
to ltpoITiXOuflt mIv KOpTj oq,6aAfloii Olon SYlVt altO to uITtipTjfla olewv I"ae;. litv
tlxaflt Kaviva mfltlOv. Atv tlXaflt tpu"El;av OUtE Kaviva Eq,OltAIITtiI va flue; POTj'
6rjITTj. Kai 0 'EAATjVWflOe; ltOAil Aiyoe; KIli 5tv l1tO tOITO tUKOAOV tie; tiIv iiKpTjV
-COU A6vYK" AlAuvl va apxicroul-U: f:K 'tOU J-!l1oEv6~ ut.l'tO TO i::pyov. "011:00<; Eva Ppcixo
O"'tllV GUAno-aav nOD tOV X1:urca 1:0 KUJ.!U ano OAE<; 'ti<; 1tAEuptC; 81:0"1 !-laC; t;cwl1oucrav
Kat EflUe;. 'AleAa tuxaP'ITt& tOY I1aVtOMvallov Eltov "oil IlUe; t60rj6TjITEV Kat tt-
AElcoauv DAU.
Tffipa cPEUYro EuXapt<Y'tTH1EVO<; Kat XaPOU).lEVOC; 1<1' av Xacrw Kat t~v ~WTJV 110U.
Lue; tUlOflUl va ITUe; xapil;tl " MtyaleoMvalloe; EltOe; lPOVta flt tte; oiKoyivt.te;
eme;. NO. 1tpOa1tU6El'n: mivToTE JlE ayu1tTJV Kat crUVEV01l0lV Kai cruvEpyuaiav SUl to
KaAO tiie; EKKleTjITiae;. Kat tOtE 6u ltpOOOtDo-ttt. Na ITUe; pOTj6rjITTj " EltOe; va tiIv
wyalemo-ttE. Kat 'yro altO IjITjAO. 6u ITUe; Kaflapmvw.
'EltiITTje; 60..w va tuXaPlITtrjo-W oleove; toile; AtITlto,uOte; Kat tOue; 'ltptie;, roe; Kai
tOV ltatipa T'fl06tov ltOU flue; E~ultTjpitTjITav tOITalPovla, Ilt fllKPOV fl'IT66v, flilPt
va op60ltooiITWflt. Kai tmpa altO ta paeTj tiie; KapOiae; floU ITUe; xUlptt& o.a to-
A8Utaiav q,opuv.'O Eltoe; va ITUe; q,w<il;tlltuvtOtt de; ,a KaMv, Kat va ITUe; lapil;Tj
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acre:; KU)laprovro. Kai EUXO)lUl d~ tllV KlloEiaV )lOll va €XW DAoue; -coue; 'IEpde; Kat
oleoue; EITUe; 'P'YDPW flOU. KI' EYro OIU tiIv EKKATjITiav au,i]v 6a OmITW tiIv I;wi]v Ilou
Kat nuvrotE1Va au 'tplyupvd EKEl )lEau i} 'VUXrl )lOU.
Elilew, " I1pOtOpOe; va ota6uo-Tj ITt OAOUe; tOile; XUlptnITIlODe; flae;, Kat KaAiIv
rrp608ov de; nlv EO"m::pioa, Kat KpatrlO"EtE to ata rrpaK'!lKU aae;.
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LONG ISLAND TRAVELER-WATCHMAN
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1989
The Transfigurat.ion Church yough performs Greek, folk dances at Mattituck Sale Day.
The lsam,ko, kalamat,ano, penlozali, the sailor's dance and hasapiko were performed.
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AoVYK AiAavr, OTIC; 8 10uNou, H veoAaia me; KOfVOmrae; me;
MeTCJI.IOpqlWCJr)e; TOU :Ewnjpoc;, me; nepfO)(rje;, xopelpe, i./npooni oe
nA/ilJoc; emoKenrwv, KaAai./anavo, nevro~oA1j, xaoonlKo KOf oMoue;
wpaioue; Ka. yparp'KOUe; eAAnVIKOUe; xopoue;, Avoi./eoa oroue;
enfoKentee; me;eK6riAwone;, riravoenonTTje;me;neploxrie;K. <1JpaVK ,
Mopqll. To IpUXaYWY'KO.npoypawa ouvrov.oe n K. Zarp. rKoi./npfE:A. i
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july 27,1989. The Suffolk TlmesB17
Annual Greek Festival
Soulvakia and other Greek delicacies
will be available this Friday, Saturday
and Sunday at the Greek OrthOdox
Church of the Transfiguration at Break-
water Road, The Hellenic Festival will
be open from noon to 10 p,m, on Fri-
day and Saturday, and Sunday from noon
to 6 p,m,
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Sweet Service
Andrea Pappas and Fay Anderson serve up the loukoumades (a,k,a.
honey balls) at the annual Hellenic Festival held by the Greek Ortho-
dox Cjiurcrl of the Transfiguration in Mattituck on Saturday.
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THE HELLENIC CHRONiCLE, Thursda\ Septemher 7.1989
PA.GE I ~N
Cleo Tsounis, founder,
honored for long parish council servi
NEW YORK-Chun.:hc'~ are built
by~dedica[ed persons \...ho volunteer
their services. The \'oluntea who
works for spiritual fulfillment is a
vanishing hreed. The Transrl~ura-
lion of Christ Church in Mattituck
hqnored ooe of its origlt1i.l1 founders
at the annual church dance on Satur-
day evening. August 19. at Brasby's in
Aquebogue. Long Island
..~.The parish council and Suffolk
-County political leaders honored
Mrs. Cleo P. Tsounis. who has served
DO the parish council for nineteen
~ears. George Gabriel. Chairman of
the Transfiguration Church Build.
;hg Committee. presented a plaque
10 Mrs. Tsounis "In grateful ap.
preciation for loyal devotion and
:iledicated service as president for
1986 and 1987,"
:' Supervisor Francis 1. Murphy rep-
te~nting the Town Board of South-
old presented a proclamation to Mrs
Xsounis for meritorious ser'lice to t.he
Greek Orthodox Church of the
'T-ransfiguration. ..The Town Board
oil behalf of the residents of South-
otd Town. commends and applauds
Cleo P. Tsounis and is privileged to
bring before the public the scope of
a6:tivities and accomrllshment5 of
stich an outstandin~ humanitarian."'
l1e concluded by- presenting the
church leader with the seal of
Southold Town.
.. "Cleo P. Tsounis has been active in
the Greek Orthodox communirv
since 1965. She is the onh: original
fqunder who is still on the parish
GOuncil." said William P. Holst.
County Clerk of Suffolk Count)'. in a
Suffolk County proclamation. '.She
'i~luntarily served as church sec-
fljtary for nineteen vears.ucom-
P!1terized the chun:.h r~cords. anJ
aided in the founding of the Sunda:-
~hooL Hellenic Culture School.
Nliloptohos, and youth groups."
-Holst presented Congressman
George 1. Hochbruedner's Cl1n~
gratulations for her ..nineteen years
of service to the Transfiguration
Christ Church in Mattituck -that has
left a legacy of treasured tradition.
group activities. excellent record
keeping. and mo...t important of all.
eduring faith. You will ahl,.'ays be
r~embered as the first woman who
rose to become the president of the
parish council. You have become a
model for those \.\-ho follow you."
Patrick G Halpin. SuffOlk-County
ExecutIve. in a Suffol k Count\-' docu-
m~nt "is proud to join with the
Church Council and parishioners in
re~ognizing this unselfi.sh woman
whose devotion to her church and its
cu~ture is unmatched. I. Patrick G.
Halpin. as County Executive in the
County of Suffolk. do hereby pro-
claim August 19. 1989 as Cleo P.
Tsounis Day in Suffolk County-".
Gregory BLJ'''', rri.:'sid'n~ 'dTic':f of
Suffolk County Clerk William
Holtz honors Mrs. Cleo P. Tsounis
with a Proclamation of Merito-
rious Service.
the Suffolk County Legislature. com-
mended the civic kader in "being the
only original founder of the church
whO. stil(serves on the parish CaUDell
board." Tn a proclamation with the
Suffolk ,--'ounry Legislative seal. he
stated that she .'acted as a (.:atalyst in
the movement to rebutld the church.
provided the leadership and support
needed to see the project thr_l lu
its completion this year."'
Assemblyman Joseph Saw r.
recalled in his congratulatory letter
"that when the church was destroyed
bv fire in 1984. it was you and VOUf
d~termination which led to the drive
to rebu'ild and expand the church :.lS
it stands today".
Mrs. Tsounis. in her acceptance
speech. said she .'thinks of our foun-
ders, mam: who are gone. I know the'.
fee! or would feel as-l do: pride in th~
beauty of tbe restoration and en-
large~lent of our church. This V.,-l~
acc-omplished. by many contributor>
who gave throughout the US E\.'ef\
littk hit added t7p. Every contribuw-j
was appreciated. I would like to mcn-
tionlhree main donors bv name. The
Erst is chairperson of the Building
Committee. George Gabriel. whn
supervised ever); phase of the church
expansion. from its inception: Peter
Philips who donated the lconosta..,il'
and Costas Caviris who donated \he
.:hurch chandeliers."
Mrs. T sounis is a housewife whu
raised four children durin!! the flftie..,
and six.ties. Her children all acquireJ
.;ollcee degrees from CLiNIC. Volun-
teer ~vork - in the Greek Orthodo\
Church was her way of expressing
her commitment to her fait_ell
as a social outlet. She believ n-
reer work developed her ive
talents. Her husband. George. en-
couraged her in all projects. Volun-
teer work is the backbone of non-
profit organizations of our countr-:-
Honoring. JeJicateJ per::.ons is a ~a:,
of instililnll service to ont"s com-
munt\\ <lm;ng ,-\!T1<:'rica's youth
.
820 The Suffolk Times. September 7, i989
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Cleo P. Tsounis recently received a
plaque for service to the Greek Orthodox
Church of the Transfiguration for her
years as president, 1985 to 1987.
George Gabriel, chairman of the church
building committee, presented the
award
.
Cleo P. Tsounis
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Sl:?FOLK liFE ~EWSPAPERS
FOUNDER HONORED.. Tbe Transfiguration of Cbrist Churcb in Maltituck bono red one
of its original founders at tbe cburcb dance recently. Tbe parisb council and Suffolk
County political leaders bonored Cleo P. Tsounis, wbo bas served on tbe parisb council
for nineteen years. George Gabriel, cbairman of tbe Transfiguration Cburcb Building
Committee, presented a plaque to Tsounis "In Grateful Appreciation for Loyal Devotion
and Dedicated Service as President for 1986 and 1987." Tsounis is a bousewife wbo
raised four children during tbe fifties and sixties. On band at tbe presentation, from
left, were cburcb board members George A veson, President Cbris Flessos, Tsounis,
Reverend Demetrios Orfanakos, Mrs. Orfanakos and George Gabriel. (A 314-X)
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84 The Suffolk Times. September 7, 1989
A' fund-raising hu fasl1icrIl
show will be presented at the
Greek Orthodox Church of the
Transfiguration, Breakwater
Road Mattituck, at 6:30 p.m. Sat-
urday, Sept 23. The collection of
Manhattan furrier Nick Neocleous
will be featured. Adults are $10,
children $5. All proceeds benefit
the expansion and restoration of
the fire-damaged church.
82, The Suffolk Times. September 28, 1989
.
Photo by Dan Loglia
.
Winter Wear
Just in time for this week's cold snap, the
Greek Orthodox Church of the Transfigu-
ration in Mattituck held a fund-raising fur
fashion show, featuring the collection of
Manhattan furrier Nick Neocleous.
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AS The Suffolk Times. October 5, 1989
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'Please Don't Buy Real Furs9
South old
To the Editor:
Regarding the fur fashion show held
at the Greek Orthodox Church of the
Transfiguration in Mattituck, reported
on in the Sept 28 issue of The Suffolk
Times, I wish to add that there was a
demonstration outside the church, op-
posing the use of animal furs. Partici-
pants in the demonstration came from
as f", JlS Shirley and Patchogue, as well
as many local residents.
The demonstrators wanted the people
at the fashion show to be aware of the
cruel practices used in fur-farming. An
example is one taken from South
Korea, which has become one of the
leading fur manufacturing countries of
the world. At the Lee Fur Farm, after
living in the most inhumane
conditions, the foxes are killed by the
use of a wooden frame. The fox is put
between two boards and the frame is
squeezed to put pressure on the chest of
the animal. The fox is between two
long flat planks hinged together at one
end. Then the open end is tied with a
rope. The workers push down on the
board thereby sliding the rope down
toward the joined ends of the boards
which gradually squeeze the boards
closer together. The tail must be held
because the fox struggles, grabbing at
the wood with his front legs. Eventu-
ally, due to the pressure, the fox suffo-
cates. In this way the fur is not dam-
aged.
This is but one example of the cruel
practices in fur farming and this is the
reason people felt strongly enough to
demonstrate at the fur fashion show.
The message is - please don't buy real
furs.
.
Sincerely,
Cassie Kanz
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PAGE ELEVEN
THE HELLENIC CHRONICLE, Thursday, October 12, 1989
Second Fur Fashion Show
opens social season on Long Island
.
LONG ISLAND. NY-The evening of Sep-
tember 23rd at the Church hall of the Trans-
liguration of Christ in _ Mattituck opened the
social season on the East End b-fLong Island. The
second Fur Fashion Show was presented by Nick
Neocleotls Furs of 34 West 29th 51.. Manhattan.
This social presented the latest in Fur Fashions.
Over one hundred and fifteen persons attended
in a time when hurricane Hugo warnings were
issued. All supported this unique event with the
purpose of rebuilding the Church.
Mezedakia. champaign toast Greek pastries
and coffee were served. Numerous novelties were
given to all participants from Church patrons. All
proceeds of this successful event will be used to
purchase tables and chairs."
Mrs. Catherine T. Siolas introduced Nicholas
Neocleous by describing the current state of the
fur industry. "Our furrier, who has brought this
fur collection from Manhattan is one of a dying
breed. He is an American businessman whose
operations are in America. His workers are
American. The American label in placed on his
fur coats. Today the fur'industry is in change.
Most of our -fur fashions are imported from
Korea."
She added that "few furs are created today in
the United States. Fine craftsmanship and atten.
tion to detail are present in this unique collec.
tion." Neocleous is a Phil-Hellene, dedicated to
helping Greek Orthodox communities. He is an
immigrant from Asgaga, Cyprus. His leisure time
is spent helping his hometown by being involved
in the building of a hospital and library.
"He has not forgotten his Greek roots. He once
said, 'I grew up near a Greek church and walked
there every Sunday. This is why I like Mattituck.l
came here to be near a Greek church. The Long
Island beaches remind me of Cyprus.' ..
Nicholas Neocleous isoneofthe benefactors of
the Transfiguration Church. Mrs. Siolas said that
"every year he creates a unique fur fashion. This
fur piece is used in a rame that brings funds into
the church. This fund raising effort helps to keep
our church open in the winter months when our
population is dramatically reduced."
The Neocleous family is strong and united
behind the patriarch. Nick's partner, Christala, is
there with him every day, creating fur fashions
and bringing it before the public.
A champagne toast was made by Charles
Neocleous, a son of the furrier. He is making his
presence felt in the industry. The show opened with
knitwear presented by Mrs. Angie Megdanis.
Sweaters were modeled by Despina 5iolas,
Andrew Poulos, Margarita Christoforou, Tom
Tsounis and Nick Tsounis. An original musical
arrangement of Paula Abdul's songs including
"Straight Up:"'Cold Hearted Snake:' and Donna
Summer's "This Time I Know Its For Real"
added excitement to the presentation.
The newly built Church hall that is now double
in size presented a magnificent background to a
fabulous Fur Collection. The models made their
entry in a brightly decorated hall with ~LI!.~~nd_
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HAPPy MODELS of fur fashions are shown
with some of creations feaiured at Trans.
figuration event.
yellow tabie decorations and flower centerpieces.
Charles Neocleous narrated the Fur Show with
enthusiasm. Blue, Indigo and Crystal flax flings
opened the fur collection. "Fox flings can be worn
over leather or long coats. they can be worn
whichever way on; wants it."- he explained.
Brown and Blackleather bomber jackets are pop-
ular. Both jackets came with opposum linings
that can be worn as vests. "Leather wear is sporty.
The hottest style is a mixture of leather and fur.
Our leather bombers are unisex and popular
among men:'
"Our blush white mink vest is perfect for a Sun-
day afternoon in the park with a bulky sweater.
Ebony Beaverjackets with a crystal fox collar and
tuxedo is selling this year. Fox is excellent
everyday wear. It is the fur of the 90's:' indicated
the second generation furrier. The Neocleous
firm is celebrating thirty-four years in business,
Raccoon 3/4 coat with blue fox trim is popular
among business women. The following strollers
with matching headbands ;nade an impression
among the audience: black mink jackets with
cutaway front. crystal fox, ranch. lunar. and
mahogany minks. Diagonal cut minks are pop-
ular in 1989. Beaver, raccor'l1. and fox full length
cots began the audience's mitiation into coats
The show concluded with flowing, elegant
mink coats that make every woman feeCbeaut1ful.
"A mahogany mink coat. full bodied with deep
armholes is affordable. We are presenting two
female mink coats. with bouffant sleeves and
shawl collar:' explained the narra tor. "The coat
everyone has been waiting for is a natural black.
glama coat. flared, with full sleeves:' The full
flared mink coats concluded the program with a
definitive statement. The models included: Helen
Tenedios: Joanne Tenedios: Cathy Veoukas:
Catherine Sio1as: Rita Murphy and Dorothy Sul-
li:,ao. The audience was invited to try on
pieces.
An awards program was supt,.;ised by Mr:-:..
~iop~_f~p~ntoniou. featuring: fur pieces. gift
certihcates, crvjtals aod vailOUS !:!ifts. An out-
standing vide~ taping was (lrodu-c:~d hy Pan-
ayiotis Vassiliadis.
The second Fur Fashion Show of the Trans-
figuration Church was a memorable event. It
aided the church in its fundrajsing effort. Bring-
ing persons from every Church and organizatio"n
of Eastern Long Island together forged~strnn(Ttif's
among all. The~Greek Orthodox Church I-n :=Ur~l
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and matcbing be..dband at
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CROWNING GLORY-At right,
1989 Strawberry Queen Carrie
Rudder congratulates newly
crowned Little Miss Mattituck
Megan Hofer at last year's street
fair. Below, members of the folk
dancing group from Transfigura-
tion of Christ Greek Orthodox
Church in Maltituck performed at
the 1989 fai.
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Tee Time
One of the few events not rained out on Saturday painting party. Project coordinator was Deborah
was Mattituck Free Library's T-shirt- and sneaker- Gibson-Freethy.
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MA TTITUCK--In cel-
ebration of Cbrist's bap-
tism, the Transfiguration
of Christ Greek Orthodox
I Church held it annual
cross-throwing ceremony
and procession to the sea
on January 7, one day
after Epiphany. Church
officials said whoever
braves the icy waters and
retrieves the cross after it
is cast into the water will
receive good luck. This
year, Jimmy Spanos was
the only man hardy
enough to take the plunge
into the Mattituck Inlet at
Breakwater Beach.
Photos by Judith A. Col-
lins. (NF 205R-4)
.
Celebrating Christ's baptism
INCENSE--Rev. Orfanacos carries incense to the waterside while the service is said in
both Greek and Englisb. (NF 205R-3)
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ECUMENICAL SERVICE--Rev. Orfanacos is joined by other clergy to hold tbe service
blessing the cross at the water's edge. Spanos. in shorts, is not quite dressed to fend Q!f
the cold north wind blowing off the Long Island Sound. (NF 205R-2)
Wedl'lesda}.', January 10, i1990
SUFFOLK LIFE NEWSPAPERS
.
CROSS BEARER--Jimmy Spanos braved the icy waters
of the Mattituck Inlet to retrieve the cross cast into the
water at the Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox
Epiphany ceremony Sunday. Ch\ITch leaders say hecanse
Epiphany celebrates the baptism of Christ, it is good luck
to retrieve the cross. Photo by Judith A. Collins.(NF
R84F}
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~hU~T;RE--children of the Hellenic Cnlture Society and Sunday School proudly carry
elr anners as they march down the narrow strip of beach to the water. (NF 205R-4)
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
On behalf of the Parish Council [ would like to welcome ali our friends and
fellow parishioners to the 1992 Annual Dinner-Dance.
I recently had the pleasure and honor to attend the 31st Biennial Clergy
Laity Congress in New Orieans. While there, ! leamed that 128 years ago a small
group of Orthodox immigrants with limited resources and a dream established:
the first Greek Orthodox Church in America. That first tiny church in New Orleans
grew into a beautiful cathedra! and :a HeHenic Cuhural Center_
OUf smaH community ~ here on the North Fork of Long Ksland, and that :firs~
founding community of New Orleans have many simila..rities. Our church, too,
was founded by a smaH group of immigrants with limited resources and Pi dreanL
As the little church in New Orieans grew to become a beautiful cathedral so. too.
did our small church in the fields grow.
.
We must recognize and acknowledge the accomplishments of people with a
vision and a mission who work together towards a common dream. The founding
fathers of our community had a vision and a dream. It is up to us to carry their
dream into the future.
I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of tonight's
Dinner-Dance: Mrs. Calliope Papantoniou and Mr. Nick Neocleous, Co-chairper-
sons of the Dinner-Dance Committee, Mrs. Cleo Tsounis, Chairperson of the
Journal Committee, and Mrs. Athena Papadopoulos, Chairperson of the Raffle
Committee. In addition, I would like to thank Mr. Peter Pappas, Chairperson of
the Festival Committee.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Reverend Father Demetrios
Orfanakos for his spiritual guidance and assistance throughout the year.
Speciai thall..lcs go to everyone here for supporting us and contributing to the
success of our Dinner-Dance.
George Gabriel
President of the Parish Council
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CHAIRPERSON'S MESSAGE
Cleo P. Tsounis
MEMORIES:
. I rember the founders of our church, though most of them are now passed
away,
. I remember the services we had in our homes and in the back yards.
.! remember the decision of the site of the property to built our church on.
. I remember the groundbreaking services.
. I remember the small church being built.
. I remember everything that was donated by the religious populace of our
community; the property, the foundation, the belfry, the icons, the windows, the
pews, the rugs, the chandeliers, the evergreen trees, the bricks etc.
.! remember the church and basement completed. All this was done without
a mortgage.
. I remember the love and pride we felt for our beautiful little church.
. ! remember the day we heard the fire sirens. We ran to the church and saw
the smoke out. The pain and sadness we felt were tremendous. Our church, which
we loved so much was burning.
We decided to restore our church. While restoring it, we would enlarge it
and beautify it. We succeeded in building a beautiful church, both in3ide and out.
Nearly everything is new. A new Iconostasio, new chandeliers, new icons, new
pews, new rugs etc. all due to ourreligious and generous parishioners and friends.
We thank all of these people who made donations both large and smalL
They all add up and help to build this beautiful church.
There are many people that make our church a success. The people least
mentioned are the volunteers that donate hours of their time. Some work in
Fundraising, some cleaning, some in their talents, some help with the Newsletter.
I could go on and on.
We thank all the contributors and volunteers who help to make the church
a success. We thank the people who contribute to our Annual Dance JournaL I
especially thank my co-chairperson Cally Panatoniou who solicited most of the ads.
Enjoy your food and evening. Have a good time.
KAAH ~IALKE~ALH
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THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIS,
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
1950 Breakwater Road, P.O. Box 1162, Mattituck, New York 11952
Tel. (516) 298-9652
REV DEMETRIOS ORFANAKOS
PARISH COUNCIL
GEORGE GABRIEL
MILTIADES PAVLlDES
CLEO P TSOUNIS
MARY TATAKIS
ATHENA PAPADOPOULOS
CALIOPE PAPANTONIOU
COST AS CA VIRIS
ANDREAS MARKAKIS
PETER P APP AS
PANTELlS SIR lODES
CHRISTOS FLESSAS
NICK NEOCLEOUS
GEORGE SPANOS
PETER SOULLAS
AUDITING COMMrr'fEE
VIRGINIA SOULLAS
LA.DIES PHllLOPTOCHOS SOCIETY "ST. MARf<:ELu....A"
CYNTHIA PYLARlNOS
MARY TATAKIS
CLEO P. TSOLINIS
Presiden\
Vice President
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
MAR Y L.ICHAS
COST AS NICHOLAS
SPYROS PYLARINOS
DESPINA THEODOR2.
PETER ZALANTIS
ELENf PAVLlDES
?resideni.
Vice Presidem/Re-c SecretaD'
Treasurer/Cor. Secrew,:i
GREEK SCHOOL TEACHm{S
ZAPHIR[A GABR[EL
REV DEMETRIOS ORFANAKOS
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
REV. DElvIETRIOS ORFANAKOS - Supervisor
ZAPHIRIA GABRIEL" Coordinator
Teachers: ALEXANDRA PAPADOPOULOS
URSULA DEMETRIOl
NICHOLAS KOKONAS
CHOIR
DIRECTOR - ORGANIST JAMES TALAS
CHANTERS
PETER P APP AS
PARENTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION IPTA)
POUVIOS POU
VIRGINIA SOULLAS
URSULA DEMETRIOU
ZAPHIRIA GABRIEL
VOULA KONTOVEROS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
JOHN PYLARINOS
ALTAR BOYS
Captain: MICHAEL GABRIEL
NICK SOULLAS
Coordinators: PETE DEMETRIOU
YOUTH
JOHN DEMETRIOU
REV. DEMETRIOSORFANAKOS
Spiritual Adviser
Advisors:
URSULA DEMETRIOU, ZAPHERIA GABRIEL, VOULA KONDOVEROS, VIRGINIA SOULL-AS
ACT. ADULT CLUB OF THE TR..'\'~SFiGURAT'&ON
President
Treasurer
Secretary
vnCHAEL TOFFALES
ANNA ORROS
ATHENA TENED!OS
SEXTON
;:)ESPlNA THEODORE
mNNER DANCE COMM1TfEE
NIC:K NEOCLEOUS., Chairpersmi CAUOPE PAPAN"TON~OU_ CD-Chairperson
RAFFLIE COMMTITEE
A TEENA PAPADOPOULOS
JOURNAL COMM]Tl'EE
CLEO P. TSOUN~S, Chairperson CAUOPE PA?ANTONl'OU, Cv.Chairpersoll
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In Appreciation
TO THE
SPONSOR
OF OUR CHURCH
Mr. ELIAS KULUCUNDIS
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FROM THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY
OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST CHURCH
OF MATTITUCK, NEW YORK
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ORTHODOX OBSERVER'
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SEPTEMBER 1 994
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Bishop Philip Visits Mattituck
MATIITUCK, N.Y, - Bishop Philip of At-
lanta visited Transfiguration Church in late
July where he officiated at services for the
feast day of St. Markella, patron saint of the
parish's Philoptochos chapter, according to
information from Catherine T. Siolas,
Bishop Philip noted that "eight years ago,
when I was the bishop of Long Island, the
community initiated a rebuilding project.
The church is more beautifui, The efforis of
the parishioners resulted in the building of
a mortgage-free church."
Mrs. Cleo P. Tsouuis, one of the founders
who built Transfiguration Church at the
eastern end of Long Island in 1970, was the
parish council president who initiated and
completed the rebuilding project.
The Philoptochos chapter is under the
leadership of Cynthia Pylarinos.
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The Ladies' Philoptohos Society of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox
Church of Mattituck recently held a luncheon to commemorate the feast
day of the society's patron, SI. Markella.His Grace, Bishop Philip of At-
lanta (left) performed the Sunday service and offered the Holy Bread to
the society president. Cynthia Pylarinos (second from left).
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More than 900 people attended the recent picnic at Mattituck's Trans-
figuration Greek Orthodox Church, including members of Southold
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SUFFOLK LIFE NEWSPAPERS
GREEK PARAOE-:rhe Transfiguration of Christ Grcek Orthodox Church of ~,.attituck
marched in the first division of the Greek Parade 011 Fifth Avenue in ,New York City rc-
l~ently. Over 60 people from this community marched set"oDd in the parade, celebrating free-
dom from slavery. Parish coundl president DhlOs Demetirades, council board members, the
Indies' Philoptohos Society, Greek school and Sunday school w(~repl'esent. The affair W~lS
organized and directed by Andrewa Mal'kakis, right. (NF 372-X)
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George Gabriel was honored for his unique seNices to the Transfiguration
of Christ Greek Orthodox Church of Mattituck, in an award ceremony held
on Sunday, October 27 in the church hall. George seNed as president of the
parish council for four years from 1991 to 1994. The Stony Brook University
Hospital administrator was on call 24 hours a day on behalf of the commu-
nity. His wife, Zaphiria, seNed as Sunday School and Greek School teacher.
They have two children, Helen, a freshman at Hofstra University and Michael,
a senior at CooperUnion. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gabriel are
founders of the church. Pictured: George Gabriel (center) presented with
award for seNice by Rev. V. Govits (left) and president Andreas Markakis.
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Mattituck-Cutchogue
Laurel & New Suffolk
Pat Arslanian I 298-8489
George Gabriel of Mattituck recently
was honored for his services w the
Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox
Church. An award was presented to
him recognizing his contributions as pres-
ident of the parish council from 1991 to
1994. According to former parish council
president Cleo
Tsounis, Mr. Gabriel
would pass by the
church after work
every night during
the church's rebuild-
ing project. "He su-
pervised the workers
and followed the
building plans," and
"worked diligently
behind the scenes in
a low-key manner."
George Gabriel His parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Ga-
briel, are founders of the church, and his
wife, Zaphiria, has served as Sunday
school and Greek school teacher.
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Christ Greek Orthodox Church of Mattituck was George Gabriel. Gabriel served as Presi-
dent of the parish council forfour years from 1991 to 1994. From left are: Reverend V.Gov-
its; Gabriel, recipient; Zaphiria Gabriel, his wife; and Andreas Markakis, president. Photo
hy Catherine Tsounis Siolas. (A H46F)
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RECOGNIZED for bis efforts on behalf of tbe Transfignration of Cbrist
Church in Mattituck, Long Island recently was George Gabriel, center,
receiving his award. Flanking him, from left, are: Rev. Govits; Michael
and Helen Gabriel, his parents and Andreas Markakis, parish council
president.
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recognized
for unique
contribution
By C. T. SIOLAS
MATTITUCK, Ll- George Ga-
briel was honored for his ~nique
services to the Transfiguration of
Christ Church of Mattituck, Long
Island in an award ceremony held
recently.
Gabriel served as president of the
parish council for four years from
1991 to 1994. The Stony Brook Uni-
versity Hospital administrator was on
call 24 hours a day on behalf of the
community.
"When he finished work every
night, he would pass by the church
during the rebuilding project," re-
calls former parish council president
Cleo P. Tsounis.
"He supervised the workers and
followed the building plans. George
never cared about glory. He worked
diligently behind the scenes in a low-
key manner."
His wife, Zaphiria, served as Sun-
dav School and Greek School
teacher. They have two children.
Helen, a freshman at Hofstra Univer-
sity and Michael, a senior at Cooper
Union. His parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Gabriel, are founders of the
Transfiguration of Christ Church.
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attraction. Long lines of per-
sons waited for souvlakia,
gyros, pastistio, spanakopita
and other foods. Homemade
pastries were made by the
Ladies Philoptochos Society.
Peter Gourlides, Festival
Chairman and parish council
president, said "two thou-
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Saturday to enjoy the cuisine, foods for socials." Rev,
the rides and listen to Greek Vaselios Govits is pastor of
music by a Dj, A new build- the eastern Long Island
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the purpose of preparing
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Former' president honored
George Gabriel, former parish president
of Transfiguration Church in Mattituck, N.Y.,
recently was honored for his services to the
church during his 1991-94 term. Gabriel is
administrator of Stony Brook Hospital on
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Wednesday, February 26, 1997
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Mattituck, was honored at the recently held Vasilopita social for her outstanding cODtribu~
tion to the communHy. She is one of the original founders of the Church. Tsounis currently
serves as Corresponding Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of the Parish Council. From left,
are Reverend Vaselios Govits, Tsounis, and Andrea Gourlidis, presideni of the Ladies Sod~
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At the Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Mattituck, on Good Friday, the figure of Christ
is taken down from the Cross and wrapped in fine lir,en. A tapestry depicting Christ wrapped in His shroud
is placed in a flower decorated bier (epitaphio). At nightthe epitaphio is carried around the churchyard. The
congregation follows holding lighted candles and singing the Lamentations. Inside the church, people kiss
the epitaphio and walk underneath it. The priest hands out tile flowers that are to be taker home and placed
beside the family icons. ,,'~~lti.)1,e:T'a~l~r/T"aveler Watchman
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ISh ols at the Church of the Transfiguration of Christ In Mattltuck.
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MA TTITUCK - Deborah Gibson-Freethy, a youth services librarian at the
Mattituck-Laurel Library for the past seven years, is seriously ill with
lymphoblastic lymphoma. Deborah, who has three young children including
a four-month-old baby, is undergoing chemotherapy at Memorial Sloan-
Kettering Cancer Center.
The family is currently living on Deborah's husband's social security
disability insurance which only covers their housing expenses. Faced with
the added expenses oftreatment, transportation to Sloan-Kettering, medication
along with everyday family expenses, Deborah needs help.
Employees of the Mattituck-Laurel Library have rallied to help Deborah
and her family including the establishment of a fund to offset some of the
financial burden her illness has caused. If you would like to contribute, mail
your check made out to Deborah Gibson-Freethy Fund-raising, to North
Fork Bank, PO Box 1559, Mattituck, NY 11952.
A special fund-raiser is being organized to benefit Deborah and her family.
Palmer Vineyards has graciously donated the use of their facility to host a
community event to assist the family. An evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres,
music and community support will be held at Palmer Vineyards on Saturday,
June 14 from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are on sale at the Library's
circulation desk.
Further information about Deborah and the fund-raiser is available by calling
the library at 298-4134.
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Some 250 attendees frcm Long Island and the New Vorl, metropolitan
area attended Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church's recent blessing
of the waters service The exaltation of the Holy Cross service at the
Mattituci< church was followed by a procession to a Long Island Sound
beach, where the Rev, Vaselios Govits blessed the waters, A wooden
cross was thrown into the \Nater, and four divers competed to retrieve it.
TholT:as Tsounis of Mattituck was first to reaei', ihe cross, returning it to
the priest for a special blessing. From left are the Rev, Govitz, Thomas
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A Greek Revival in Mattituck
By Lauren 'ferrazzano
STAFF WRlTEH
On any given Sunday in the summer, hundreds of people
crowd into a brick church bordered by potato fields, asparagus
patehes and rows of corn. Inside, ineense burns, gilded icons
gleam from the walls and voices echo in prayer.
For most of the year, the Transfiguration of Christ Church
in Mattituck is the spiritual center to about 135 families who
come to worship at one of the East End's few Greek Orthodox
churches. But during the summer months, that number swells
to about 350, mirroring the influx of
generations of Greek and Cypriot fam.
ilies who make the Long Island Sound
side of the East End hamlet their sum-
mer home.
"We have the water, we have our
church, and the community is living'
on from generation to ge~eration, ,,'
said Catherine Siolas, 50, a college
professor who lives in Bayside,
Queens, during thp week but. who has
been summering in Matti tuck for the
Of Our Towns last 37 years. Her mother brought her
to Mattituck as a child. Now, she
hrings her 18-year-old daught.er, De-
spma, out to spend weekends and summers there.
'They've been coming to Mattituck for generations, from tra-
ditional Greek enclaves such as Astoria and parts of Brooklyn,
as well as areas of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. To this day,
it's a place where many in the local Hellenic community come
to angle for tsipoures, or porgies, from a craggy jetty on Break-
water Beach. Or to talk with people who know the color of the
Mediterranean can't simply be described in terms of blue. Or
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to find someone who can relate to the traditional immigrant ex-
periences of coming to New Yark to work as dishwashers, waiters,
seamstresses or laborers so many years ago. For most, Mattituck
is a family affair, a place to visit grandparents and grandchildren
and cousins and aunts during the summer months.
The area has been transformed by the Greek community's pres.
ence. The quiet farm fields come alive at least one weekend a year
in July as thousands of year-round residents attend the church's
annual Greek Festi'lal, getting a taste of souvlaki and live bou-
zouki music and line dancing. Breakwater Road on Sunday is
lined with the cars of people who attend morning services. And for
the last four years, the Sound A venue Deli has been carrying two
Greek-language newspapers - the National Herald and Proini-
to accommodate the influx of seasonal residents.
Deli owner Wendy Zuhoski, whose Lotto machine is decorat-
ed with postcards from Greece sent by loyal customers who go
home from time to time, said people come to her store some-
times at 5:30 a.m. to pick up the newspaper when it is deliv-
ered from Manhattan. She said the summer population has
mushroomed in recent jT~ars, mostly because families are now
bringing children and grandchildren to Mattituck.
"A lot of people come from the city, and they come back year
after year. You get to know them," said Zuhoski, adding that the
population traditionally dwindles after Labor Day.
Nick Cyprus, 81, who awns a two-story house on the Sound,
recalled that he was among the first people in the Greek commu-
nity to discover Mattituck. He arrived from Manhattan in 1952,
at a time when land was inexpensive and the calmness _ not the
color - of the Sound reminded him of the waters of the Mediter-
ranean. He has since retired there, joining other elderly Greek
residents who have made it their year~round home.
"When I saw the house here, I just grabbed it," he said, of the
waterfront home that he paid $5,700 for at the time. "After that,
everyone who came out to visit me started buying up property.
They brought their friends, and it slowly became a Greek colony."
Then came the church. .\lice Rengepis, who moved to Mattituck
permanently eight years agJ from Bayside after being a summer
resident for 35 years, used ':0 host religious services in her back-
yard for summer residents every Saturday on Central Drive, be-
fore a permanent church "vas built in 1969.
"It was beautiful. It was summertime and there were flow-
ers. Some would bring their own chairs," said Rengepis, 82.
"One by one, they came here."
Cake sales and donations, organized by the church's
founder, Theofan Kyvernitis, helped to fund the "miracle in
the potato fields." The church was rebuilt and expanded in
198{ after a fire nearly destroyed it.
"In the old days, during the Ottoman Empire, the church saved
the Greek people," said the Rev. Vasilios Govits, the church's
pastor. "So when they get together out here, the church is a very
important social and sacramental aspect of their lives."
Petros Gourlides, the head of the parish council, agrees, and
has spent most of the last few years sprucing up the picnic
grounds of the church property to attract even more families
from the metropolitan area. "It's important to make our cul-
ture known to others," he said.
Despina Siolas agrees, adding that she will continue to come
to Mattituck to honor her family tradition. "It's wonderful. In
the city, you tend to keep to yourself," she said after services
one recent Sunday. "Here, everyone knows each other. It's
definitely my second home."
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Rev. Vaselios Govits Retires
Rev. Vaselios Govits and his wife, Presvitera Christina, were hon-
ored fortheir unique contribution to the Transfiguration of Christ Church
of Breakwater Road in Mattituck. He officially retires on June 1. Rev.
Vaselios cultivated peace and harmony in the community. Rev. Vaselios
wrote an outstanding newsletter in English and Greek. Presvitera Chris-
tina helped beautify the church with fund-raisers.
"My extended family of the Transfiguration of Christ helped me, said
Rev Vaselios. "I hope the community prospers. Your prayers have made
me feel close to you. May God give it back to you a hundredfold."-
Catherine Siolas
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Tasia Psichgios of Mattituck cele-
brated her 94th birthday on April 14.
Mrs. Psichgios is one of the founders of
the Greek Orthodox Church of the
Transfiguration of Christ on Break-
water Road in Mattituck. The commu-
nity wished Tasia a healthy and pros-
perous birthday. .'
Birthday celebrations happenmg thIS
week are Anne Smith and June SchaiL
who celebrate on the 7th, and Philip
Neudeck on the 9th.
Belated birthdav wishes to Stanley
Sledjeski. who tur~ed 89 on June 2.
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The Rev. Vaselios Govits and his
wife, Presvitera Christina, were hon-
ored recently with a plaque com-
memorating their .outstanding contri-
butions to Transfiguration of Christ
Greek Orthodox Church in Mattituck.
Formerly a priest at Port Jefferson
Assumption Church he began his
Mattituck ministry in 1996 and offi-
ciaily retired June 1.
Mrs. Govits was honored for beau-
tifying the church via fund-raisers and
the Rev. Govits for his role as a media-
tor and communicator, according to a
statement. In addition to writing a
newsletter in Greek and English, he
unified and reinvigorated the com-
munity during a period of expansion,
along with Parish Council president
Pete Gourlidis and Philoppohos Ladies
Society president Andrea Gourlidis.
In accepting the award, the Rev.
Govits stated: "My extended family of
the Transfiguration of Christ helped
me. I hope the community prospers.
Your prayers have made me feel close
to you. May God give it back to you a
hundred fold."
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three parishioners at a luncheon at T rans-
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the community.
Those honored were Stelios Nanos,
Catherine T. Siolas and Theodoros
Bourazanis. Mr. Nanos has served as sex-
ton for five years; Mrs. Siolas has contrib-
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pher and as liaison with public officials for
25 years, assisted by her husband, John, and
Mr. Bourazanis has served as church pho-
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THE CHERJl'ELlS, Fegos,~ Poulos and Ser-
panos family and friends before a copy of tile
venerated religious icon at the entrance of the
picnic grounds at the SiUogos JEvlt"y~an.on
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first picnic
By CATHERINE 'L SIOLAS
MATTITUCK, NY - Hospitality originated
as a way of life in Ancient Greece. "Panegyria"
(outdoor social gatherings) in Greece are legend-
ary. The roasting of ~ambs on open pits of char~
coal is the main feature of every Greek panegyrl.
The sounds of the clarinet and bouzouki put
everyone in the mood to dance. Over 400 persons
attended the first picnic of the Sillogos Evrytanon
Arnerikis Panagia I Proussiotisa on the grounds
of the Transfiguration of Christ Church on Break-
water Road in Mattituck, LI recently.
George and Costas Moutopoulo's are e~pert
chefs on roasting lambs over an open pH of
charcoal. Vvatching them marinating and roasting
the lamb to perfection was an extraordinary sight.
Luscious lamb and souvlaki dinners were served
to lines of persons from the New Y ork Metropoli~
tan area and Long Island. Chairman of this
..mique picnic wa~ Gregory Fegos. Of'_:icers
:ncludel Charles Kokkotos, nresident; lames
'Tserpelis, vice president and -James Papadop-
oulos. treasurer.
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At the entrance to the picnic was a copy of an
icon of the Virgin Mary and Child from their
mountainous villages of Central Greece. The icon
is known as the Panagia I Proussiotisa. The icon
is from the 8th century City of Proussa, Asia
Minor. Shepherds discovered the icon in the
19405 through a miraculous light on a mountain-
top. It is now located in a monastery in the Cen-
tral Greece province of Evrytanon. Greek immi-
grants to New York State established the Sillogos
(society) with the icon as the symbol of their
organization, according to Demetris Triantafiilis.
He is a member for 37 years and has served in
every office of the society.
"A copy of the icon is now in St. Nicholas
Church in Flushing, NY where we hold a reli~
gious service on August 22," explained Trianta-
fillis. "Our organization sponsored a relief effort
for northern Greece during WWII and the com-
munist uprising that destroyed our villages," he
explained. "\7Ve helped Greek immigrants during
this turbulent era, emigrate to the United States.
Our members served with valor in WWlI, the
Korean and Vietnam Wars. Weare an American
organization that keeps alive our traditions
through our religious symbol of the Panayia
Proussiotisa icon."
Maria Serpanos, a grandmother who attended
the picnic with three generations of her family.
explained her leg was paralyzed when she was six
years old. "My father took me on a four hour trip
to the monastery to pray before the Panagia
proussiotisa for the return of my health. We pray-
ed, returned to our village with my leg healthy. I
continue to walk today in good health. My father
said, 'as long as you live, remember the icon of
the proussiotisa.' I keep ali ve this miracle in the
minds of my family." Her son Andreas, a vice
president of Estee Lauder. met his wife, Yula,
who is a professor at Adelphi, at a similar picnic.
Dr. Yula Serpanos' father, businessman! philan~
thropist Stephen Cherpelis, is dedicated to the
society. "Our sillogos promotes education
through scholarships," said Cherpelis. "The
Sillogos Proussiotisa is devoted to keeping our
faith, traditt0ns, Greek language by supporting all
act.ivities ,elated to H,,=ll'~ni~m.'
Young, :::-iiddle agerl >1.nd ~:.cL~~3 30cialized
together with delicious food, mU5ic and 8. h.'lpr-.
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Assemblywoman Pat
Acampora, left,
enjoyed the Greek
music and Greek food
with Pete Gourlidis at a
recently held Greek
Night at the Transfigu-
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July 7, 2000
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COMMUNITY
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NY Assemblywoman Pat Acampora congratulates church founder, Pete Demetriou, for his
dedicated work to .the Transfiguration Church for over 30 years.
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NEW YORK - The farm fields of Long
Island came to life with Greek
melodies and traditional cuisine during
"Greek Night" at the Transfiguration of
Christ Church in Mattituck on Julv 1.
The parish council president, Peter
Gourlidis, introduced the church's
newlv built cookout shed for the
church's picnics and various social
gatherings. "We all worked together
with our hands to build our "spitaki"
(small house). Our church is our home,
and we encourage all members to come
and hold their picnics at our new out-
door facilities. We can all get together.
eat, dance, and enjoy the true meaning
of life on the eastern end of Long
Island," said Gourlidis.
Prominent persons who attended
the event included New York Commis-
sioner Alan Croce, and New York State
A.ssemblywoman Pat Acampora, mark-
ing the first time a member of the State
Assembly attended a church event in
the area. Philoptochos president,
Andria Gourlidis, organized the Greek
food and delicacies. such as the tradi-
tional "loukoumades" (fried honey
balls). "We work with all our hearts
here," said Gourlidis. "We love our
church, and we want to see it grow and
expand. "
The Transfiguration of Christ
Church was built by middle-class fami-
lies who worked together to build the
first Greek Orthodox Church on east-
ern Long Island. The expansion of the
church is the resuit of average Ameri-
cans who want to keep their religious
faith and ethnic traditions alive.
"The neighborhood is experiencing
a growth characterized all over the
North Fork area like never before. We
welcome everyone to come to our
church," said parish priest, Fr. James
Karalexis.
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Mother of the Year honored
Cleo Tsounis (center) was recently honored as Mother of the Year by
Transfiguration of Christ Church in Mattituck. Here she's congratulated by
Petro Gourlides, parish council president, and Andrea Gourlides, presi-
dent of the Ladies Philoptohos Society. Ms. Tsounis has volunteered as
church secretary for more than 25 years and is one of the parish's origi-
nal founders. After a devastating fire in the late 1980s she spearheaded
the rebuilding proj8ct, which was completed without a mortgage.
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GREEK PRIDE-The annual Greek Festival of the Transfiguration of Christ
Church in Matlituck was held July 27-29 on tne grounds of the church, Rides,
food and Greek products were ,offered. Pictured preparing loucoumades (i'ried
honey balls) are.Katina SiriotiS\-.:rhomas Tsongos Gnd ;(enen tV:oustakos as Dr.
John G. Siotas looks on.
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Photo by Catherine T. Siolas
Greek Festival a Sellout
An unprecedented interest in Greek culture and cuisine was shown at
the annual Greek Festival of the Transfiguration of Christ Church in Mattituck
the weekend of July 27th through July 29th. Rides and Greek products
were offered. The major attraction was the homemade cuisine prepared by
expert chefs of the community. There were lines to purchase souvlakis,
gyros and barbecued food with a Greek fiavor. On Saturday night, July
28th, pasticcio, moussaka, spanakopita and tryopita was completely sold
out by 8:30 p.m. The homestyle cooking and family environment is the
main draw for people who want old-fashioned entertainment.
Peter Gourlidis, president of the parish council said, "Our church is our
home. We all get together, eat, dance and enjoy the true meaning of life on
the East End of Long Island." Prominent people who attended included
realtor John Nichols, Kathleen Goggins, Art Tillman and others.
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AUGUST 11-12,2001
L.l. church holds annual celebration
~ On a h.G~ summer daYl reminiscent of the Greek summers, the
: Transfiguration Greek Orthodox parish in Matliiuck, Long Island, New
: York, 'held its annual celebration on August 6. Archbishop Demetrios
. officiated at the Divine Liturgy along with the parish's dean Rev. Demetrios
: Karaiexis and numerous priests from as far away as Boston.
: A special luncheon was held following the service in which more than 250
: parishioners participated. Andriana Gourlides, the Philoptochos president,
: was honored at the luncheon with a special plaque for her services.
: The Transfiguration parish was founded in 1968. Today its membership is
. also comprised of permanent residents of the area as well as of many who
: have bought summer houses at the East end of Long Island.
: pictured above are scenes from the annual celebration. Top, Archbishop
: Demetrios, other clergy and Transfiguration parishioners at the luncheon;
: members of the parisb's ladies philoptochos, and a view of the room were
~ the festivities were held.
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Gourlidis (seventh from left), and parish preSident. Pete Gourlidis with ASS. e.. m. DiY'!
woman Pat Acampora and Corrections Commissioner Alan Croce at the fe~tival.
Saturday evening, June 29, a Greek-American Nigh; was heid undert11e-, .
stars at the Transfiguration of Christ Church on Breakwater Road in Mattituck.
The entire East End community was brought together as friends to-enjoy i
homemade Greek cuisine with soft Helienic m~ies by DJ Nick. The par- !
ish council and the Ladies Philoptohos Society, under the :eadership of Pete ~
Gourlidis and Andrea Gour!idis, organized the event. "The parish priest is Fl', j
Jim I-<aralexis.
The Transfiguration or Christ Church vvas built by fir3~ and second ger1-
eration Greek-Americans from ,A,storia in 1969. The 3t. Demetrios, Astoria
community continues to support the community to the present day. Many of
the new all year-round residents are from .Astoria. Through the years, the
Astoria Greek-American community has nurtured this 50S!: t:Jra! Ghurch on
the East End of Long Island.
Assemblywoman Pat Acampora attended and said, "Sleek-Americans
have always had an important role in the community: They like to share their
traditions and foods with evenjone." Southold SuperJisor Josh Horton and
Highway Commissioner Peter Harris thanked "the community for helping
us in our election." Corrections Commissioner Alan Croce, who has lived in
Mattituck for 32 years, believes "the G;eek church and popuiaticn is grow-
ing. I was born in Astoria, Queens and love their food because it reminds
me of my italian traditions."
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GREEK-AMERICAN NIGHT-On June 29, a Greek-American Night was held
under the stars at the Transfiguration of Christ Church on Breakwater Road in
Mattituck. Pictured, Highway Commissioner Peter Harris enioys cuisine from
the ladies Philoptohos Society.
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Hellenic hospitality
Supervisor Josh Horton (center), /\ssemblywoman Pat Acampora and her
husband, state corrections commissioner Alan Croce (in front of table)
were among the visitors at the reoent Greek-Amencan Night held at
Transfiguration of Chnst Greek Orthodox Church in lvIattituck. The event
was organized by the pansh council and Ladies Philoptohos Society. The
church will host its annual GI'sek Festival next weekend: check Coming Uc
for details.
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By Carolyn Lee
ThIs Monday, the Transfiguration Greek Ortho-
dox Church in Mattituck will welcome his Eminence
Archbishop Demetrios as he officiates at church
services for the holy feast for which the church is
named. Elected Archbishop of America by the Holy
and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
in 1999, the Archbishop is the spiritual leader of an
estimated 1.5 million Greek Orthodox Christians in
the United States.
"1 am called upon to serve with the grace of God
with all my strength and with all my love, leaning
always on the powerful support of our Lord Jesus
Christ and our special and beloved people," said
Archbishop Demetrios at his election.
Archbishop Demetrios was born in Thessaloniki,
Greece in 1928. He attended the University of Ath-
ens School of Theology where he majored in Bibli-
cal studies. Upon graduation, he was ordained a
deacon and a priest four years later. In 1976, while
studying at the Harvard Graduate School of lvis
and Sciences, Archbishop Demetrios was elected
the Bishop ofVresthena in 1967 by the Archbishop
of Athens. His responsibilities included teaching the-
ology to clerg'} members.
In 1972, he graduated from Harvard with a dis-
tinguished PhD and went on to earn a ThD from the
University of Athens. He then served as the Distin-
guished Professor of Biblical studies and Christian
origins at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School
of Theology in Massachusetts, teaching many of the
current Greek Orthodox clergy in the United States.
Other teaching credits include Harvard Divinity
School, where he was a visiting professor of the
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Fluent in English, Greek, French,
Latin, Hebrew and Coptic, he was in-
vited by former President Bill Clinton
to participate in the White House Faith
Leaders Summit: A Call to Action, held
in March of 2000.
"I am elated that he is coming here
to Mattituck. It makes me feel so glad
to welcome him,"said Father Karalex;s
of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox
Church. "It is an honor to have him
come to our parish. The Bishop of New
York comes every year, but it is a rare
occasion to have t..~e Archbishop visit
be~ause he travels all over the country."
Immediately following the divine lit-
urgy commencing at I 0:00 a.m. on Au-
gust 6, there win be a traditional fish
dinner. The night before, the Eve of
the Transfiguration of Christ, a Great
Vesper service will be held at 7:00 p.m.
to welcome many visiting priests. Ev-
eryone in the community is invited to
attend t.'tese holy services as well as the
fish dinner fund-raiser.
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Saturday, June 29, a Greek-
American night was held under
the stars at the Tmnstiguration
of Christ Church on Breakwa-
ter Road in Mattituck. The en-
lire East End community C<lme
together 10 enjoy home-made
Greek cuisine while listening 10
lIellenic melodies hy DJ Niek.
The parish council and the
Lldies Philoptohos Society, un-
der the leadership of Pele Gour-
liJis and Andreu Gourlidis, or-
ganized the event. The parish
priest is Father Jim Karalcxis.
TIle Transfigumtion of Christ
Church was built hy tirsl- and
second-generation Greck-
Amcric.Jns from Astoria in
1969. The community of 51.
Dcmetrios in Astori<l continues
10 support Transfiguration to
the present dllY. Many of the
new all-year-round resiucnts
arc from Astoria. Through thc
years, the Astoria Grcck-Arncr-
iC<lfl community h<Js nurtured
this Snl<JJI rural church on the
East End of Long Island.
The ladies cooked their own
special recipes in thc prepara-
tion of moussaka and pastitsio.
All Greek pastries were made
with natural ingredients. Mr.
Ladies of' Philoptohos with Supervisor Horton
(lifth fnlm I.), president Andrea Gonrlidis (seventh
from I.), Parish President Pete Gourlidis with
Acampora and Croce at the festival.
and Mrs. Nanos, Toufalis,
Lamhrianidis, Syriotis, Mi-
halins, R<Jftis <lnd other bmilics
workcd in the h:'lckground
cooking anu cleaning. "We he-
lieve we must help out our
church that depends on summer
socia! events to cover ClII cx-
pcn'iCs during the year," they
said. All the l<Jdies of the
Philoptohos hllvc hern cooking
for social events every monlh.
Volunteers manage the Tr:::ms-
figuf3tion church.
Assemhlymcmher Pl.Jt
Acarnpor<J s,lid "Grfck-Amcri-
cans have <llways ~~ld an iJll-
portant role in the community.
They like to share their trmJi-
tions and foods with everynnc."
Southhold Supervisor Josh
Horton and Highw,lY Commis-
sioner Petcr H<Jrris thanked the
community "for helping us in
our election." Corrections
Commissioner Alan Croce,
who has lived in Ml.Juituck for
32 years, helieves the Grcek
church and population is grow.
ing. "I was born in Astoria,
Queens, :md lovc their food hc-
C,Juse it reminds me of my ital-
ian tmditions," hc said.--
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Church Festival
The Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church held its annnal festiva
this year, showing strength, nnity and love for America. In attendance wa,
Assemblywoman Patricia Acampora (third from left). Pictnred (left to right) ar<
Peter Meskouris, Costas livanos, Acampora, Nicholas Raptis Andrea Gonr
lidis and Constantin Mavrikos. '
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Village Green were Bob Jordan;
Marilyn and Tracy Goodwin; Bill
Snyder; Rosemary Hughes, working
hard selling chances; Arlene
Jacquillard, at the admission table;
Carolyn Fahey; Nora Libretto:
Bernadette Petersen and her daughter,
Julie, who is always one of the big win-
ners of the day and has a smile to prove
it; and many others. Hats off to all who
worked so hard to make this event a
success!
Fr. Karalexis retires
The Rev. Jim Karalexis retired
from his ministry at Transfiguration
of Christ Church in Mattituck on
Sunday, Sept. 22. Honored by
over 100 people at a brunch held
in his honor in the hall of the
Greek Orthodox church, Fr
Karalexis expressed his thanks
for the community's warmth and
support.
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OVSTERPONDS
ORIENT-EAST MARION
Carol Gillooly / 323-3899
PO. Box 224, Orient / lTledinnov@aol.colTl
were in the works for a repeat visit
I1CXt summer.
Gus Kyrkostas celebrated his 80th
birthday at his East Marion home on
Sept. 1 with help
from a few (250!)
friends and fami-
ly members. Long
a driving force in
the local Greek-
American com-
munity, Gus is a
:::;; WWlI Air Force
veteran and for-
mer New York
City newspaper-
man. He's still Gus Kyrkostas
active Il1 the
American Hellenic Educational
Progressive Association and Hellenic
American Homeowners of Southold
Town. A belated happy birthday to
you, Gus.
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An electrical fire raged out of
control in Greenport's Drift-
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Wednesday night, January 22, dis-
placing dozens of residents and
leaving half of the complex's 16
apartments uninhabitable.
According to police reports, the
blaze originated from electrical
equipment in the attic of the Ninth
Street huilding and was reported at
approximately 10:20 p.m. By the
time the flames were brought under
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COMMUNITY SERVICE-Assemblywoman Patricia Acampora (third from left)
was recently 110iiored for her, community service by the Transfiguration of
Christ Greek Orthodox Church. Pictured leflto right are Southold Town Super-
visor Joshua Horton, Receiver ofTaxes George Sullivan, Acampora, Rev. Vase-
Iios Govtis, Parish Council President Pete Gourlidis and Philoptohos President
Andrea Gourlidis.
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Government officials
advocates have been rl
comprehensive repor'
sioned by New York State
George Pataki on nuclear p'
The report, which came out i
reviews the current status o!
emergency preparedness pre;
the two nuclear plants that a
proximity to the state.
The Millstone Reactor i
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P.O. Box 232, Mattituck / pat5543782@aol.com
Transfiguration of Christ Greek
Orthodox Church honored Assembly-
woman Patricia Acampora at its
annual Vasilopita ("New Year's
Bread") luncheon on Sunday, Jan. 12,
in the church hall. Also honored were
the philanthropist and church bene-
factor known to all as Mrs. Phillips,
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coinmunity activist Irene Nanos and
treasurer Vasilios Raptis. Homemade
Greek dishes were enjoyed by more
than 85 guests.
" 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'
revealed to America the warmth and
close family ties of the Greek commu-
nity," said Ms, Acampora, referring to
the popular film,
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Gus KyrkostasHonored
On Long Island's East End
by Catherine T. Sioias
American W.W.II veterans a~e being
remembered across the country. Many veter-
ans are the children or Ellis Island immi-
grants. A patriotism and a strong sense of
community service were instilled in the first
generation Ameridins. Franklin Delano Roo-
sevelt harnessed this unique manpower into
the greatest armed rorces of our time. Gus
Kyrkostas is an outstanding W.W.II veteran
who celebrated his 79th birt.l-tday on Sunday,
September 2nd at his home in East Marion,
L.1., and N.Y. Two hundred persons attended
this outdoor barbecue. Manny Ayvas and
Paul Kipr(adis of Acoustical Fantasy per-
formed music. Friends and relatives came
from all parts of the country.
Gus comes from two generations of
American veterans from two World Wars.
Gus Kyrkostas served LT1 the air force in W.W.
II. He was an instructor or remote cont~ol
gunnery 'for the 829 airplane in the 20th Air
force of the Pacific theater. His imIT'.igrant
father, Vasilios, who was the son of tobacco
growers from Smy.rna (modern Izmir),
Turkey served the United States army in
W.W. 1. During the 1950's, Gus married his
wife Julie and had four children: Billy, Elaine,
Maria and Sandy. He started a newspaper
business that served the New York Metropol-
itan area from Queens. Gus began active
community service in the community of
Queens and Eastern Long Island for fifty
years that continues to the present time.
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He helped mold St. Demetrios Greek
American Parochial School or Astoria in the
1950's. A P.T.A. member recalls his generosi-
ty for ail community events. Gus .Kyrkostas'
generosity is legendary. "I tried to help
everyone, regardless of background, but do
Dot broadcast it. For the next" fifty years; Gus
and Julie held parties in their Queens and
East Marion home. There is a warmth and
friendliness in their home t..~at wants you to
come back agai.rt.
Gus played an active roie in his New
York AHEP A chapter. He serves as President
of the "William Kyrkostas chapter #475 of
AHEPA". He continued his community ser-
vice on the East End or Long Island at the
Transfiguration Church in Mattituck and as
President of HATCAST (Hellenic American
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Candidates Day
in Mattituck, LI
More than 200 people carn.e out
Transfiguration Church in
Mattituck, LI, to hear local
candidatesl views for the upcoming
election for Town Council.
Democratic candidate Bill Edwards
(second from right) presented his
views as l.larish President Peter
Gourlidis (left to right), Rev.
Dionisios Marketos, Supervisor
Joshua Horton and Democratic
Candidate Dan Ross listened.
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and the hean of every bloom is like the thorns
which crowned His head, and though the tree
reminds LIS ofthe sorrow on that hill each spring, its
life and beauty show that Christ lives with us still."
We trust your holiday was happy and that you
enjoyed your family and friends' company. Our
household was filled with the spirit of the day. My
mind drifted to the other lamilies who have their
sons and daughters in the Persian Gulf. They are so
young and so far away from home. I'm sure that
they appreciate greatly any word from fhends, fam-
ily and the people who SUpPOlt them in any way.
Why not drop them a note telling them how proud
you are of them and pray they will return to their
homeland SOOI1.
Now some news au the homefront: Spend May
Day in high style at the Mattituck Cutchogue
Secondary Parent Teacher Student Association
(MCPTSA) Fashion Show and Dinner on
Thursday, May I from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at
the Vineyard Caterers. Fashions by Renee's and
Chaps Corner. DJ Sanchez, Grand Prize drawing,
Chinese Auction, Silent Auction and tickets are
$37. For further details, call Carolyn Fahey at 734-
6386.
Library News: On Thursday, May 8, the library
is offering a field trip to the Brooklyn Botanical
Gardens. There are 50 seats available on the bus.
~n "I"",.'" ",ith thp 'ihr~nl Cost is $45 per person.
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Sweet 16 Cefe6ration
Sophia Gourlidis of Mattituck celebrated her sixteenth
birthday on April 4 at the Huntington Town House. Over
150 people attended including Rev. Dionysios Marketos
(right) and Rev. Gerasimos Ballas. Sophia is the daugh-
ter of Peter Gourlidis, president of the Transfiguration
Church in Mattituck (left) and Andrea Gourlidis, presi-
dent of the Philoptohos.
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Mattit~ck news
April is National Poetry Month and
Mrs. Arslanian's and Ms. Mahoney's
seventh-grade English classes have
been creating their own poetry books
while being immersed in the genre by
listening to guests read selections by a
variety of poets. Thanks go to all the
many "voices" who came and shared
their favorite poems over the past few
weeks: Supervisor Josh Horton, Jane
Nordstrum, Carla Timpone, Principal
James McKenna, Cutchogue-New
Suffolk Library's children's librarian
Bonnie Mazzaferro, Board of
Education president Bev Wowak,
Steve DeCaro, Mattituck-Laurel
Library director Key ZegeL Bruce
Petrucci, Lee Harned, Jack Gibbons,
Imelda Corcoran-Farrell, Peg Owens,
Nancy Krakowka, Denise Whelan,
Kim Braun and Ron Races. The stu-
dents loved hearing the individual
interpretations and wish to thank
'; everyone who gave their time to share
\ with them.
There's still time to purchase tickets
for the Mattituck High School PTSA
fashion Show and Dinner. The cost is
137 and includes a lovely dinner at
fineyard Caterers, music by DJ
?nchez, a chinese auction and my
Frsonal favorite, the silent auction.
m. r tiCk. ets, call Carolyn Fahey at 734-
. 86.
A very happy 50th anniversary to
eresa and Henry Zimnoski on
.priI26.
'I A belated happy birthday to Sophia
,5ourlidis, who celebrated her "Sweet
16" on April 4 at the Huntington
fown House with over 150 friends
f ~nd relatives, including the Revs.
I Dionysios Marketos and Gerasimos
Ballas. Sophia is the daughter of Peter
Gourlidis, president of Transfig-
uration Church in Mattituck, and
Andrea Gourlidis, president of the
Philoptohos.
Belated birthday wishes also go to
Lee Harned, who iced her cupcakes
on April 19. Jerri Diffley blew out his
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CP.ltchogue news
Happy birthday to one of my
favorite people, Nicholas Troisi, who
will cut his cake on the 26th.
On Easter Sunday Joseph and
Margaret Bokina enjoyed a grand cel-
ebration of their 50th wedding
anniversary with their children,
grandchildren and great -grandchild.
The actual date is the 26th, so we can
still wish them a very happy 50th.
Congratulations!
The Cutchogue Homemakers will
meet Tuesday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m. Joe
Gergela, executive director of L.1.
Farm Bureau, will be the guest.
Members who still owe fr- the June
boat trip should pay at meeting.
And remember the chinese auction
April 29. Call Ann Cutol" 734-4027,
for information.
If you happen to notice that there
are daffodils blooming at :::utchogue
East Elementary School ~s well as
surrounding Mattituck Hi"h School,
think back to September, , last year.
At that time, the students participated
in a Suffolk County effort, designed
by BOCES, to plant daffodils in mem-
ory of all those who lost their lives on
9/11. It is truly a touching sight to see
the flowers that were planted by the
hands of our youth.
The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
are gorgeous this time of year and
Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library is
offering you a chance to visit this beau-
tifui site. The bus trip is scheduled for
May 8 and includes a catered lunch,
guided tour and talk by Ann Trimble of
Trimble's of Corchaug, who worked at
the Botanical Gardens for many years.
If you are interested call 734-6360.
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An "ecumenical prayer gathering"
is set for noon on Thursday, May 1, the
National Day of Prayer. The commu-
nity is invited to Greenport's Mitchell
Park for music by Bill Cooper and
prayers by local clergy. Prayers will be
offered for "our families, our commu-
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ContinUlRUrom last page
TransfigQ!ation Church," said Greek Consul
General P!atis. LIt have been here for over
four years, i am convinced the Greek-Ameri-
cans are resilient in persisting in their herita-
ge."
Rev. Marketos thanked Consul General
Platis for honoring the Transfiguration
Church in attending his Nameday celebra-
tion. "Consul General Platis you honor our
children by showing enthusiasm in their
Christmas Program at our rural church in the
farm fields of the l"'>Jorth Fork of Long Island.
We wish you health and prosperity in your
diplomacy that reaches Qut to all persons,"
stated the priest. "We must teach OUf Greek.
American children the Greek language 50
they will understand the language of their
parents and grandparents. The Greek
language is the father of the languages that
are the basis of Western Civilization," Father
Dionisios added "my office is open to all
seven days a week. Come. E-mail. I am here
to serve the community of the North Fork."
For more information, contact Father Dioni~
sios at (631) 298-9652, cell (917) 295-3004
or e-mail frdionysios@aol.com.
Consul General of Greece Demetris Platis, with Fr. Oionisios Marketos and his family.
Rev. Dionisios
Marketos Honored by
Greek Consul General
By Catherine Tsounis
The Greek communities in America hOld
on and maintain their roots fro the
1900's in the era prior 1:0 the Balkan \lVars
to 2003,"_said Greek Cons;.~I"Ceneral De-
metrios Pla:tis. "We come hert.: ..Jday to ho-
nor the Nameday or Father Dionisios tv1ar-
_~ ketos, ~ dynamic, dedicated ciergyman.'1
~r. Platls traveled over two hours with his
faN1er-in-lawon Dee. 21st, Sunday to ho-
nor Father Oionisios at the Transfiguration
of Christ Church in Mattituck, l.1. A lunche-
on followed in the church hall. An old
fashionetL-Chri?!!:ngS-pmgra..m was perfor-
med by the Greek-Afternoon'School under
the direction of instructor Father Dionisios.
. "] f!nd a strong communit~ in IV1at-
tltuck ot Greek immigrants from the I\lain-
land, Aegean and Ionian islands and
Cyprus. The parishioners hold on to their
Hellenism after two to three generations.
The Greek language is maintained at the
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Encore Productions bring for a week
long tour In the United States and Ca-
nada two of the best contemporary Gre-
ek voices,' Haris.Alexiou,anqYia"nis Ko..
tsiras. The tour will start the 7th of May,
at the Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall. The
8th May they will perform at the Chicago
Theater In Chicago, on the 9th of May at
the Montreal's Place Des Arts. On the
13th of May they will storm New York's
City Center, before going to Boston. for a
concert at the Shubert Theater.
Harl Alexiou, who reins the Greek
music scene,for30 y~ars,erijoys great
success this year with a hit recorduOs
tin akri tou ouranou sou" (To the End of
yOur Heaven). It includes thirteen songs
written by various. composers and Iyri..
cists. Four of these songs are written'by
Haris Alexiou. The rest are written by
well known' Greek songwriters as Anto-
nisVardisl. George Theofanou5,. Manolis
Famelos,I'Ekinos. + Ekinosll (TassosVoy..
adjls and Solon Apostolakls), Makis Sevl-
loglou, Panayqtl~',,'(a1rakos and Sophia
Argyropoulou. .1\*Q'iof,llie songs are per-
formed by Hari~'IAI,,~/llu; one with Yan-
nis Kotsiras and one 'wlth Filipos Pllatsi-
kas of the PYX-lAX group. It is a work
that compiles a variety of styles includ-
Ing the "Ialko" (traditional papular
mu~ickb(lllild~, ~~? T?d,e~n $0r19S, blJt
all with a common concept regarding
the sound. The whole work is characte-
rized by a direct approach to the public
as it includes thirteen short subjects in
wricD ey~rylist~~~r,c~n ..di~(:over; so-
mething of themselves. Haris Alexiou
appeared in the Greek musical scene in
the; ~ilrIY/?9s("~~~'5.ha.ri~I1lCl~icV?ic;e,
combined with ~ unique way of perfor-
min~tan~;~;~tE,r .:s,5~ll;iq,p,~e~~nC~IMery
sooll.I.~d ~'\tp. TodilY she is still
I at th!ito~i~d .working hard, always
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Ge.ge A.,soll,r 1.,1., 1:1 He.8lsm
BYt::atherine Tsoullis
Your unique contribution to the United Sta-
tes during W.W. I) is appreciated by your
country. George Aneson, you are a role mo-
del for our youth. We will pass a resolution
honoring you in the State Assembly/, said Pa-
tricia Acampora, State Assemblywoman and
Chairperson of the Suffolk County Republican
Party. A representative from Congressman Ti-
mothy H. Bishop's office and Elias Neofytides,
Public Broadcasting producers/community Ie.
ader, honored the Peconic, L1. resident. The
awards program was presented at noon, on
Sunday, April 4th, at the Fasolada social in the
hall of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox
Church in Mattituck, LI. The ladies Philo-
ptohos Society sponsored the event. Mr.
Aneson is an Archon (Defender of the Faith)
of the Greek Orthodox Church. He has hel-
ped the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in
numerous projects throughout New York Ci-
ty and Long Island area.--Rev. Dionysios Mar-
ketos, Parish Council president Peter Gourli-
dis and ladies PhiloptOhbs president Andrea
Gourlidis honored him for his contribution to
the Transfiguration Church.
"I appreciate the opportunity to join the
long list of individuals who have commen-
ded you for your heroic actions during World
War II. Your act of bravery saved the lives of
many American men after the collapse of the
Ludendorff bridge at Remagen, Germany,"
said Congressman Bishop in a letter read by
his representative, Leah Sullivan.
Congressman Bishop continued saying
that uall of the men and women in our armed
services are heroes the moment they dress
in the military uniforms of our country. The
strength of our nation and the rights we hold
dear to us are secure because of individuals
such as you. It gives me joy knowing that
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County Republican Party Chairperson Patricia Acampora (left),Leah Sullivan, Congres-
sman timothy Bishops' representative, Parish Council president Pete Gourlidis, Rev~
Dionysios Marketos and Elias Neofytides.
your courage did not merely save the lives of
the American engineers in Remagen, but it
allowed these young men to return home to
create families of their own. Your heroism is
infinitei as your story will be retold by each
generation surviving the men you saved in
1945. Each time a child is born to these faml.
~t~ey will thank you, in thought and by
He added, "I extend to you my gratitude
and appreciation. You represent the finest of
American's that have served this country.
Our nation will always be grateful to you and
all of our young military men and women at
arms and in peace." Congressman Bishop re~
presentative Leah Sullivan presented an
American flag that flew over t~itol to
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TRANSFIGURATION CHURCH HONORS FATHERS OF COMMUNITY
Catherine Tsounis
W" . '.e will have free Greek Language and
, ..... Culture School Lessons for the youth
)f the Transfiguration of Christ Church in
vlattituck, loL," said Rev. Dionysios Marketos
m Sunday, June 20th in the church hall. "AU
:hildren are invited to come and learn about
heir Greek roots." The Greek language and
:ulture Schooi recited Greek poems. Mr. An-
Jreas Markakis, School Board member and
:lrmer Parish Council President, awarded
'very student with a $200 bond in memory
If his late son, George Markakis.
The Fathers of the community were ho-
IDred for their unique contribution in per-
,etuating Hellenism on the North Fork. For
Jrther information, e-mail Rev. Oionysios
i\arketos at frdionyslos@aol.com or cal 917
95-3004.
The fathers of the Transfiguration of Christ Church in Mattituck, 1..1. with the youth at the
Awards Assembly on June 20th father's Day. Members of the Greek language and Culture
SchooJ were awarded bonds in memory of George Markakis by his father, Andreas Markakis.
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their country. Many are n01 going to Greece for the
Olympics. Instead, persons are enjoying Greek
Festivals that give them a taste of the culture that pro-
duced the Olympic Games. On Saturday evening, July
3, the Transfiguration of Christ Church in Mattituck,
Long Island had J unique Greek Nighl ulHler the stars
with the Kostas SkrepelOs Orchestra. The magnet of
the evening was the home cooked Greek cuisine.
Souvlaki anu gyro W~IS grilled before the. public's eye.
Pasliccio (Greek lasagna), pastries \vcre prepared by
the Ladies PhiloplOhos Society. Persons traveled from
Astoria, Flushing, New Jersey and the entire Nunh
Fork. Prominent persons included: Patricia Acampora,
Assemblywuman and Chairman of the Republican
Party or Suffolk County; NevI'" York State Corrections
COlllllli",sioner Alan Croce; CongresslIlan Tim Bishop; L
John Nichols, vice-chairman of the Republican Party
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nnduded: New .Yort( State
Cnrrectj.ons Comm~5s~oner Allan
Lfoce: John Nich(lls~ vice chairman
of the Southoid Republican Party;
Judge WiWe Thompson; Patdda
Acampora, Assemblywoman and
Chairman of Ihe Republican Party of
Suffolk County; George Aneson;
Leah Tillman; Congressman Turn
Bishop; Nicholas 1['sGunis and Rev.
Dionisios Marketos.
- Gourlidis is President of the Parish
Council. Andrea Gourlidis is President
of the Philoptohos.
"1 make it a point to come every
year." said Acampora. "Alan and I feel
closeness to this rural church with its
beautifui icons and historical tradition
to the town." The Transfiguration of
Christ Church was built in 1969 by
summer residents primarily 'from
Astoria. New York. "This is my first
time to the Transfiguration Church.
Father Dionysios Marketos has wel-
comed me with warmth and affection.
The music and food makes an impres-
sion on alL" said Bishop. The clarinet
of Kostas Skrepetos left onlookers
T.:Otally mesmerized with his dexterity
lively movements. The
Transfiguration of Christ church will
hold a three-day Festival from July 23
c" July 25.
--Catherine Tsounis
Catherine Tsounis is an adjunct
professor of Modern Greek af 51.
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Greek novelties being sold with chiidren of the community and Rev. Dim ,jIOS
Marketos and Presvitera Marketos. I" the background is the Fragias f mily
"ith Republican Congressional candidate Bill Manger.
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~ Greek-American society is changing. Greek-American society must I::=ep.)i-'~ek aSI
ia language of communication that cuts across ethnic, language and rac-l<}! tlDwld~l'-ies.,
"OUf language is the tongue of the New Testament and the basis of Western. ci":1iZa-/
Don," said Rev. Dionisios Marketos. "We must not let it die in our liturgical service." ~at is
exactly what Rev. Dionisios Marketos and the parish of the Transfiguration of Christ Church arel
doing in the rural hamlet of Mattituck in the Long Island town of SouthoId.
An old fashioned festival put together by essentially immigrant families from the sixties' andJ
seventies was held from July 23 to 25 on the Breakwater Road grounds overlooking farm fields.
Greek cuisines from the Aegean, Ionian Islands Cyprus, Epirus and Peloponnesus were prepared
by the ladies of the community. The major attraction is loucoumades, fried before one's eyes and
dipped in pure honey. "We use all natural ingredients," said Andrea Gourlidis, the dynamic pres-
ident of the Ladies Philoprohos. Handmade chicken and beef souvlaki were grilled before the
onlooker Pete Goulidis, Parish Council president and members. Food is the main attraction
always.
"I have tried to educate our cmmunity that immigrants are representative of the Empire State
of New York," said Assemblymember Patricia Acampora, who attends every year. "Tolerance,
respect and a common love for this place brings people together," The Assemblymember, who
remembers ber Roman roots, is the Chairman of the Suffolk County Republican Party. Rev.
Marketos is from th~ Ionian island of Cephalonia, opposite me coast of Bari, Italy. "Our island
has seen many conquerors," explained Father Dionisios, as he is known by his paJishioners. "All
were absorbed by the dominant Hellenic civilization that is traced back to the Trojan War." Bill
Manger, Republican candidate for the First Congre-ssional District came personally with
Mattituck resident Paul Majeski to find out the needs of the East End community. Judge Willie
and Barbara Thompson said, "We are here with our neighbors to enjoy the food and compan-
ionship." Southold Supervisor Josh Horton, through his representatives, Art and Leah Tillman..
said, "I have a deep appreciation for the Greek community and their contributions to Southold
Town."
The families that have worked every year include: the Raptis; Kaminis; Siolas; Neokleous:
Fegos; Anastasiadis; Toffalis; Moustakos; Siriodis; Lambrianidis; Antoniou; Fragias; Livanos;
Mavrikos; Tripolitis; Mihalios; Meskouris; Zahariadis; Pappas; Phillips and others. These fam-
ilies are from Queens, New York City and Western Nassau. They have summer homes around
their church within walking distance. When one walks through the streets, one sees ancient
Greek statues and lavish Mediterranean gardens. The true meaning of this simple, Easi End get-
together is old-fashioned beliefs. Family values, that we all hold so dear, are kept alive in this
time of war on American soiL
Catherine Tsaunis is an adjunct professor of Modern Greek at St. John s University and a
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Celebrates Feastday
by Catherine T. Siolas
"This is a lovely church. Everyone present
represents the light that we must bring out into the
"ill/orld," said Bishop Dimitrios or Xanthos on the
AUg'..lst 6th Feast Day of the Transfiguration of
Chris: Church in Mattituck, Long island. Hun-
dreds :}f persons frorn New York City, Long Island
and New Jersey attended. Bishop' Savas, Chancel-
lor Cl!' i:ne Creek Orthodox Archdiocese or America,
perr:.)r-rned a unique Vespers Service on August 5t.h
\v;;:h :~e assistance of eleven priests from Long
IslO':!'c and I'Iew Jersey. "\/l1'e must tr.:r::.srorm ~)U.!'-
5e:-,:'2s and open our eyes to hear 1Nhat people are
3aying," said the Chanc2l1~ir The sjjT~plicjt:,!
dllC: s"c}irituality ()f the comn1unity impressed man}'
Vls:.:tJrs. Rev. Dionisios Marketos is the oastor. The
Feast Daji preparations were supervised by parish
CGL::,Kil president Pete Gourlidis and Philoptohos
Ladies Society president Andrea Gourlidis.
The Transfiguration Church was built in 1969
on a farm. field belonging to the late Stanley Sled-
jeski. "You are not only building a church. You are
building a community," said. Mr. Sledjeski, who
spent his entire life by the Church he helped to
build. The church grew throughout its entire histo-
ry by the support of the North Fork community. A
unique neighborhood of Greek and Eastern Euro-
pean immigrants has grown around the church.
His Grace, Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos, blessing
Holy Breadwilh the assistance of Deacon John
Vlahos (left) and Rev. Dionysios Marketos.
Love of the sea has attracted European islHnders
from the 1950's. Every person sees their own
homeland at the Breakwater Beach overlooking the
coast line of Connecticut. My grandmother insisted
that Mattituck reminded her of "Chios overlook-
ing the coastline of Asia Minor, Turkey. /J Matti-
tuck's magical natural beauty gives one a sense of
closeness to nature and a higher spiritual being.
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T. ... he Olympics are dominating travel
plans of many persons. Others have
decided to stay home and enjoy the natu~
ral beauty of America. Americans are visi-
ting the South and North Forks in record
numbers. The S1. Nicholas Brotherhood
"Argyrohoriton Epirou" held their annual
r~ullion for the first time at the picnic
grounds of the Transfiguration of Christ
Church in Mattituck, on Sunday June
12th,
Epirus is a mountainous region facing
the Ionian Sea and bordering Albania. The
first Greeks, the "Elli" came from this area.
The names are two syllables. I was infor-
med by President Christos Tsanis that my
name, Tsounis, is from Epirus. There is a
group of families with my surname in the
region. Who knows? All official records
were destroyed during five centuries of
Ottoman Turkish domination.
Nicholas Gage's book "Eleni" descri-
bed the Civil Was trauma of villages such
as Argyrohoriton. In 1947, 400 persons
lived at this mountainous village. Fifty-
seven years later, the village has a winter
population of nine to ten persons of
advanced age.
The village swells to fifty persons in
the summer. Mass immigration explains
the decline of Argyrohoriton and other vil-
lag~s along the Albanian border.
Christos Tsallis, St. Nicholas
Brotherhood president, explained that
"our village is one of thirty-seven villages
belonging to the province of loannina. In
'1957 our society had two hundred mem-
be:rs. Our annual picnics were initiated in
1961. The Sf. Nicholas Brotherhood is re-
~ognize~ by. New York State as a non-pro-II
ht orgalllzatlon.
The 51. Nicholas Brotherhood "Argyrohoriton Epirou" society at theil' annual reunion for
the first time on the picnic grounds of the Transfiguration of Christ Church in Mattituck.
"We had two official trips to Argy-
rohoriton in 1977 and 1981," said John Pa-
padopoulos, secretary. "Our purpose is to
help our village sur~ive. Our Brotherhood
is named after our church, S1. Nicholas.
We have restored the church and roads.
The elderly and handicapped have re--
ceived financial assistance. All religious
services are performed in our beloved
church."
The majority of the mernbers live in
Astoria, New York and New Jersey. Many
have summer homes in Long island. Pro-
fessor Tony Pappas of St. John's Universi
ty recalls that his "father took the entire fa-
mily from Astoria to attend village picnics
at Polish Falcon Camp in Somerville, l'lew
Jersey. Now 1 take my "18 year old SOil,
Theodore, with me. It is a time to have a
reunion with uncles, aunts and cousins."
The St. Nicholas Brotherhood "Argy_
tohoriton" has an office in the "Anagenisis"
Epirotic Center at 25-14 Broadway in
Astoria, N.Y. 11106. Scholarships are
given to students whose families are
members 'Pf "Anagenisis". Membership is
$3.0 per }~llla~..[yol InOle lll[,nrnalion, call
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Transfiguration Church
Celebrates Feast Day
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llfis Grace Bishop Savas. Chancellor of lhe Greek Orthodox Church of America.
with ,derics from Long Rsiand and New Jersey at the August 5 Feast Day
Vespers.
iL.:~~S Grace, B~5hop Dimit:r:as of Xant~:1!J5 (c,} ",.tHh Deacon John Vlahos (L; an
Parish P!'lest Rev, DiDnisKos I'vlark:zws ~r.) in the ::hui"ch offic~.
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"Tl11s a ,ovei;/
church. Eve:-yone present
represents the light :hat we _
must brillg out into the
world," said Bishop
Dimitrics of Xa..'1thos on
the AugUSl 6 Feast, Day of
the TransfiguratlOrlJf
Christ Church ;'1
Mattituclc Long Island.
Hundreds of persons from
New York Cit:'. Long
lsland and New Jersey
attended. Bishop Savas,
Chancellor of the Greek
Orthodox ,luchdiocese of
America, performed a
m~quf ~spers Service on
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U',".ce of ~ j Dries~s f,(''To
L~ilg Island" lind N~:~.
Jersey. "We must trans-
form ourseives and open
:"cur eyes to hear what pe>
pIe are really saying,;' 'sJid
the Chancellor. The sim-
plicity and spiritualitY of
the community impressed
many visitors. Rev.
Dionisios Marketos is the
pastor. The Feast Day
preparations were super-
vised by Parish Council
President Pete Gourlidis
and Philoptohos Ladies
Society President Andrea
Love of the sea has 3.ttr:1Ct~
ed European islancie:-s
fwm the 19505. Every per-
son sees their O'NO home-
land at the Breakwater
Beach overlocking the
coast line of Connecticut.
My grandmother insisted
that Mattituck reminded
her of "Chio::> overlooking
the coastline of Asia
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munity," said Sledips-J.-;
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who spent his entire life bv
the church he heloed t~
build. The church' grew
throughout its entire histo-
ry by the support of the
North Fork COIllIl1Unitv. A
unique. neighborhood of
Greek and --=Eastern
European inunigrants has
grown around tl).e church.
Mattiwck's magical [;8.;'..>
1'J.l beauty gi\es une
sense of closeness 1.0
nature and a higher spititu~
a1 being.-Catherine
Tsounis
Cathe rine TSCUllis is ail
adjunct professor
lvioderfi Greek af Sf.
John's University and a
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Blessing the Waters
Rev. Dionisios Marketos, center, and lhe parish of the Transfiguration Church in
Maltituck blessed the waters of the long Island Sound on Sunday, January 16 for
bringing prosperity to the community. As part of religious ceremony, which was heid
in zero degree weather, a cross was thrown at Breakwater beach.
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Senate NO.1 014
Assembly No :j 1 S
BY: Senators Skelos, Onorato, Alesi, Andrews, Balboni, Bonacic, Breslin, Brown. Bruno,
Connor, DeFrancisco, Diaz, Dilan, Duane, Farley, Flanagan, Fuschillo, Golden,
Gonzalez, Hannon, Hassell~Thompson, Johnson, Klein, Krueger, Kruger, Larkin,
LaValle, Leibel!, Libous, Little, Maltese, Marcellino, Marchi, Maziarz, McGee, Meier',
Montgomery, Morahan, Nozzolio, Oppenheimer, Padavan, Parker, Paterson, Rath,
Robach, Sabini, Saland, Sampson, Savino, Schneiderman, Serrano, Seward, A. Smith,
IVI. Smith, Spano, Stachowski, Stavisky, Trunzo, Valesky, Volker, Winner and Wright
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BY: M. of A. Gianaris, Abbate, Acampora, Alfano, Aubertine, .Aubry, Bacalles, Sarra, 13ing,
Brodsky, Burling, Calhoun, Canestrari, Carrozza, Casale, Christensen, Clark, Conte,
Cook, Crouch, Cusick, Cymbrowitz, Destito, L. Diaz, R. Diaz, Oinowitz. Errigo,
Espaillat Farrell, Fitzpatrick, Glick. Gordon, Gottfried. Hooker, f(arben. Kolb, Koon,
Lafayette, Lavelle, Lopez, Magee, MagnareJli, Manning, Markey, McDonough,
McEneny, McLaughlin, Miller, Mirones, Morelle, Nolan, Ortiz, Paulin, Peralta, Pheffer
Powell, Pretlow, Raia, J. Rivera, P. Rivera, Sanders, Schimminger, Seminerio,
Stephens, Sweeney, Thiele, Tokasz, Towns, Townsend, Weinstein, Weisenberg,
Weprin and Wirth
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MEMORIALIZING Governor George E. Pataki to proclaim
lVIarch 25, 2005 as Greek Independence Day in New
York State, and honoring the Federation of
Hellenic-American Societies of Greater New York
WHEREAS, The year 2005 will mark the 184th Anniversary of Greek Independence; and
WHEREAS, With the capture of the City of Constantinople, a living symbol of Greek
Glory, the Greek people were to endure four centuries of foreign rule under the Ottoman
Empire; and
WHEREAS, Rhigas Pheraios, the Poet of the Revolution, a voice which spoke to the
conscience of the Greek people, expressed their feelings in his War Hymn: "How long, my
heroes, shall we live in bondage seeing our children turned from the land to bitter
enslavement?"; and
WHEREAS, On March 25, 1821, Bishop Germanos, the Metropolitan of Patras, raised
the standard of revolt at the Monastery of Aghia Lavra, and the struggle for liberation from
cultural deprivation and lack of national identity was begun; and
WHEREAS, This courageous struggle inspfred and moved people in Europe and the
United States to compassionate expressions of support; and
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people of HeHas were victorious Greece was, in 1830, finally recognized as an
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WHEREAS, New York has been blessed in many ways, but a tangible asset to the State
and City of New York is the presence of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America; it is
a moral compass which, for 80 years, has provided ethical guidance throughout the
hemisphere from its Manhattan headquarters; and
WHEREAS, Another great asset is the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of
Greater New York, which continues to play an important leadership role within the Greek
community; and
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WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should take note of those
citizens in this great Empire State who are of Hellenic descent and who have unstintingly
contributed to the educational, social, moral and economic values so beloved by the people
of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize
Governor George E. Pataki to proclaim March 25, 2005 as Greek Independence Day in New
York State, and to publicly encourage the citizens of New York to reflect upon the
contributions of our Greek community; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The
Honorable George E. Pataki, Governor of the State of New York; His Eminence Archbishop
Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of America; Apostolos Tomopoulos,
President of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York; and Catherine Boura,
Consul Generai Qf Greece.
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ADOPTED IN SENATE ON
March 22, 2005
By order of the Senate,
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ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY ON
March 29, 2005
By order of the Assembly,
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