HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX FESTIVAL TURNS OUT WHITESTONE COMMUNITY
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX FESTIVAL TURNS OUT WHITESTONE COMMUNITY
Caption for attached photo: City Council Candidate Dan Halloran, (c), stands with V. Rev. Fr. Dionysios Anagnostopoulos (r) pastor of Holy Cross parish, under the big-tent of the Greek Festival June 8, 2009.
City Council Candidate Dan Halloran who is running in the 19th Councilmanic District (College Point, Auburndale, Whitestone, Bay Terrace, Bayside, Douglaston, and Little Neck) joined with the Whitestone community to celebrate the Annual Greek Festival, sponsored by the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church of Whitestone, and Pastor, V. Rev. Fr. Dionysios Anagnostopoulos.
“The contribution of the Greek community in Queens is immeasurable, and Holy Cross Parish in Whitestone is a cornerstone of family values and committed to outreach and assistance in the neighborhood. This festival and the celebration of Greek culture that it represents are emblematic of the diversity of our district.” remarked Halloran.
Halloran was joined by Mayor Bloomberg, Senator Frank Padavan, and other community leaders at the festival. Each wished the parish and its pastor the best during the gala week-long celebrations.
Saturday night Halloran joined the Fr. Anagnostopoulos and his staff for dinner under the big-tent, and Democratic candidates Paul Vallone and Debbie Markel joined in a lively discussion and food sampling from the many vendors. A wonderful time was had by all the community and parishioners of Holy Cross.
