Santa Barbara AHEPA Chapter 243

Ahepa Chapter #243

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Dear Brother Ahepans,

As you know since our chapter meeting in November there has been the sad event of the passing of Brother Ahepan Peter J. Demourkas, a hard working member of this chapter and parish community. Peter was always a gentleman who would step up to help at a moments notice. To his family go our sympathies and our faith that he is at a better place. ETERNAL BE HIS MEMORY.

This got me thinking about this holiday season and the Birth of our Savior and Promise of the Resurrection. Even as we believe that death on this earthly plane is not the end perhaps we should celebrate life while we are here. This is the time to call and visit friends while we are here and we can all enjoy our company. Consider sending holiday cards to each other. There may be some struggle in each of our lives, some greater than others. Sending and receiving greetings is a joyful act especially for those that are facing challenges.

In our chapter I know of only Bill Chachakos and John Laury who are still recuperating from illness. Bill Poulis will have knee replacement surgery on December 5th. Please consider sending greetings to these Brother Ahepans during this very special season.

On December 11th we will celebrate the season with our sister organization-the Daughters of Penelope at our community room. The cost is $20.00. Please call President Jim if you plan to be there-(805-376-9352)

Our next chapter meting is on January 19th 2009! At Harry’s Plaza Café’ and with the New Year our chapter dues need to be renewed. This year we will install three new members and reinstate a prior member. Basic dues are $65.00. There are fees for the new and reinstated members. Details will be in our next mailing prior to the January meeting. Please bring your payment to the meeting or mail you payment to Brother Steve Compogiannis, 5290 Overpass Rd. #124 Santa Barbara, 93111-2409

December Birthdays-James Brown (12/19), Sam Pertonakis (12/25)

WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND NEW YEAR
Jim Brown,
Chapter Secretary.