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1973:

• The Bayshore American Hellenic Association (BAHA) formed by early Greek residents of the
• Bayshore area of Central New Jersey. Meeting in members’ homes, motels, a real estate office,
• and the Shore Point Inn, the club was organized for the purpose of attracting Orthodox families,
• raising funds for a new Church complex, and to provide temporary religious services and a
• children’s Greek Language school.

1975:

• Greek Language classes begun at the Beer Street School. The first service was celebrated at the Holmdel Motor Inn. The Ladies Auxiliary of BAHA was established.

1976:

• A delegation formally requested, and was granted recognition and sanctioning from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America for formation of a parish.
• Approval of the Uniform Parish Regulations and Articles of Agreement were approved.
• First Annual Greek Festival held at Pleasant Valley Farm in Colts Neck.
• Fr. George Prassas assigned as first Parish Priest
• First Official Liturgy held at Christ Church, Middletown.
• First General Assembly meeting. The name "Kimisis Tis Theotokou" was officially adopted for the Parish
• Church services and Greek Language classes held at the Beer Street School in Hazlet until 1988.

1977:

• The General Assembly approved the purchase of 6.5 acres of property on Hillcrest Road in Holmdel for $64,000 for construction of a Parish Complex. By June, 1979, the mortgage was retired.

1980:

• Fr. George H. Dounelis joined us as Parish Priest.
• The Ladies Philoptochos Society was established.

1986:

• Ground breaking ceremony for Church building with His Excellency Metropolitan Silas officiating.

1987:

• Church construction begun. During the foundation blessing ceremony, on a perfectly clear day, a sudden cloud formed a miraculous cross over site.

1988:

• Thryranoixia (Door Opening) Ceremony for Church building with His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos and His Excellency Metropolitan Silas officiating.
• BAHA and Mr. & Mrs. Ted Countouroudas become Co-Godparents of the Church.

1992:

• The Platytera, donated by the Ladies Philoptochos Society, was installed.

1994:

• Church pews installed
• Kimisis Pre-School Playgroup formed

1995:

• First Annual "Run in Holmdel" sponsored by Kimisis
• Annual Greek Festival first held on-site
• Order of AHEPA Chapter 517 formed
• Kimisis G.O.Y.A. wins 1^st Place overall at Sights and Sounds

1996:

• Iconostasion, Altar Table and Table of Oblations installed
• Archbishop Spyridon enthroned
• Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts troops formed

1997:

• Construction of Community Center begins
• His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon visits Parish on Kimisis name day and blesses the Community Center construction.

1998

• Completion of Phase I of Community Center- enclosed structure. Inside community center finishing work begins.
• "Tree of Life" sculpture installed temporarily in Church Hall to recognize Community Center donors
• Marble floor installed at altar.
• Kimisis G.O.Y.A. wins 2nd Place overall at Sights and Sounds
• Kimisis J.O.Y. reactivated
• Kimisis electronic web site created

1999

• His Grace, Bishop George, elected as New Jersey Diocesan Bishop and Enthrowned on April 17, 1999.
• Kimisis G.O.Y.A. wins 2nd Place overall at Sights and Sounds
• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy obtained on June 1, 1999 for the Community Center. Plans are to equip and furnish for use as contributions permits.
• Blessing and Door Opening for Community Center on Kimisis Tis Theotokou nameday, August 15, 1999, following Liturgy.
• Officiated by His Grace, Bishop George of New Jersey. Tree of Life relocated to permanent location at entrance to Community Center.
• Plaques in recognition of Building Committee members and donors installed.
  
  September, 1999: Sunday and Greek school classes begin in new Community Center.
• Archbishop Spyridon submits resignation on August 17, 1999 effective August 30, 1999.
• Archbishop Demetrios enthroned September 18, 1999 in New York
• His Grace, Bishop George of New Jersey, suddenly passes away on Novemebr 22, 1999
  December, 1999: Community Center Gym wood floor installed and gym available for athletic activities.2000

2000

• First woman elected as president Bessie Drogaris

2001

     Parish is comprised of about 600 families from throughout the Bayshore area. We have over 210 children,

ages 3-12 registered in Sunday school, and many also participate in Pre-School Playgroup,

Greek Language Classes, Greek Dance, GOYA, Scouting, Altar Boys, and other youth programs. 

the long-awaited many more activities for our many youth and adult Parish organizations,

uch as our Prime Timers Seniors, Ladies Philoptochos, AHEPA, Choir, Kimisis Close-Up Newsletter, Bible Study classes,

and other organizations.

 

  

2007