Dances were held at the Armory every year featuring big name bands such as Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians, Danny Kaye and Tommy Dorsey. One option was to assemble properties around the church and expand. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Bobby Bell, the Trolley driver with Annapolis Towne Transport, and Charlene Bell, Community School Program Manager, Eastport E.S., pose for a picture. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Hillsmere E.S., Eily Privitera, 5-1/2, poses for a picture with the cookie she decorated for her Grandmother Breda Pixley. Kaelen Gross, 6, Santa Claus the Christmas card his sister made for him. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. These Greek festivals were held mainly in Annapolis but we did have a few in Glen Burnie, thanks to George Hadjis, who insisted we had to appeal to all the Greeks in Anne Arundel County. Everyone was involved in this effort in some small or large way. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Jim Moshovitis then said, we will sell you a 2-acre parcel for $50,000 and donate the remaining 20 acres to the Church. Ss. Team Fundraising Captains such as Mike Panos, Jim Kitsoulis, John Psaras, Nick Moutsos, Peter Cavas, Spiros Leanos, Alex Lardis, George Nikiforou, Peter Mavraganis, Dimitri Sfakiyanudis, Danny Tsamouras, Ted Samaras, Nick Pantelides and others started making calls and visiting parishioners in their homes. Subscriber Services (Opens in new window) Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Remember this band of woman made literally thousands of homemade pieces of sweets for each festival. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Neighbors are shaken after a shooting Wednesday night in a quiet Annapolis neighborhood. guidance counselor, Emily Verostic and her 16 month-old son, Nash, pose for a picture with Santa Claus. pose for a picture with Santa Claus. available for purchase on CD at a number of monasteries and parishes, especially in North America. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. This desire was realised in 1993, when the production of publications in English commenced. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. In summary, $4,500,000 were generated to provide for a new church costing approximately $2.5 million dollars and the Board with the General Assemblys approval established an Endowment Fund of $2,000,000. Father Kosmas Karavellas, Pastor of Sts. These events were open to children of all ages as were the many dances sponsored during the years. Throughout its history, the members of this Greek Orthodox Community have shared a slice of our Fax 410-266-0714 . Ss. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Mah'Kell Brown, 12, Annapolis Middle School, smiles after decorating her cookee at the Cookie Decorating Station. Father Kosmas Karavellas, welcomes the children and their families to Breakfast with Santa and recognizes (left to right) for their contribution; Helen Sfondouris, Elizabeth Karides, Debbie Chacona, and Connie Karides. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. The Pastor oversees the entire life of our Church with the support and efforts of all who assist. Kosmas Papailiadis, MD Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Neighbors shaken after robbery, shooting in Annapolis neighborhood Under the leadership of Father Kosmas Karavellas and Parish President Savvas Tshontikidis and the Church Board, he guided thecommunity in spending the funds to build a new church complex that has served our needs well. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Dear Faithful, With Christmas around the corner, St. Nicholas - Tele-Santa Program is being offered for children throughout the Archdiocese. All of these talks were recorded and made available on audio cassette and video, and were distributed primarily free of charge. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. began presenting Orthodox talks in English, especially in Melbourne. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. George Nikiforou always complained that I was taking too long and said I was probably making a baby. Parents. From September 21-24 1972, International Festival 72 drew according to the Capital newspaper, over 80,000 people to Sandy Point for international food, exhibits, cultural demonstrations and dancing. His office is not accepting new patients. A message from Fr. Members of Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. The local chapter of the Annapolis chapter of the American Hellenic Educational Philanthropic Association (AHEPA), Chapter 286, was founded in 1931 and was always sponsoring events like crab feasts, dances, Christmas tree sales, and Super Bowl parties, to raise money for the Building Fund. Nearly 100 children with. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. The monastery has two chief objectives: to maintain a simple monastic cycle of daily services, and to produce Orthodox print and audio materials in the English language. With his guidance, one cannot help to experience a real change of perspective. Dr. Kosmas Papailiadis, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Annapolis, MD. Apart from his desire to preach the word of God, Father Kosmas had another desire: to produce printed Orthodox materials in the English language. Join us for worship and fellowship. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. The stories about Christine Samaras as Chairwoman were legend as she was a no nonsense disciplined woman who knew how to make a profit. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Original church founders like Tom Siomporas, Savvas (Sam) Pantelides, and Cleo Apostol served as advisers.