Announcements – Page 16 – Saint Andrew's Orthodox Church

Memory Eternal: Vitali Matveichik

We are extremely saddened by the news of the repose of +Vitali Matveichik, on Sunday, January 22.

Vitali is the son of Brenda and the late +Michael Matveichik, who adopted Vitali as a young child and brought him from Russia to the U.S. to receive life-saving heart surgeries through the “Gift of Life” program. Vitali reposed on Sunday, two days shy of his 29th birthday, from complications relating to the heart issues he continued to struggle with.

A wake will be held on Thursday, January 26, from 2-4 PM, and 7-9 PM, at Roma Funeral Home (539 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY 11967). Fr. John will celebrate a memorial service (panikhida) at 8:00 PM.

We grieve with Brenda and all Vitali’s loved ones who now feel the pain of separation, and we join them in holding Vitali up in prayer before Our Lord. May his memory be eternal!

Baptism of the Servant of God John (Eric)

On Sunday, December 11, the parish community of St. Andrew’s was filled with joy in celebrating the baptism, chrismation, and reception into the Holy Orthodox Faith of the servant of God, Eric, who took the name John in baptism.

Memory Eternal: Theodosis Calpakis

With great sadness we announce the repose of the servant of God Theodosis on Thursday, September 29. Teddy was a beloved part of our community for many years and will sorely be missed. The funeral arrangements are as follows:

St. Andrew’s Art Show & Wine Tasting

Join us for a tasting of fine wines from upstate New York as we raise funds for our parish’s benefit. Local artists will be on hand to show their work.

Memory Eternal: Olga Petorak

*Olga pictured with some of her beautiful artwork on exhibit at our parish Art Show last fall.*

We are very sad to announce that +Olga Petorak, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother in our parish community, reposed in Our Lord on Monday evening. We ask you to please keep the newly-departed Olga, and her family, in your prayers. May the newly-departed +Olga’s memory be eternal! The funeral arrangements are as follows: