On April 29, 2001 at 2:00 p.m., godparents Gail M. Adamopoulos and Leonard P. Geomelos baptized Janet Rose, the daughter of Michael and Catherine Geomelos, at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody, Massachusetts. She is the grandchild of Danny and Janet Katsarakes and Peter and Tessie Geomelos, and the great-granddaughter of Michael Orgettas, all of Peabody. Father Andrew Demotses, parish priest of St. Vasilios, officiated.

After the christening, a celebratory dinner and dance were held at the prestigious Indian Ridge Country Club for over 250 guests and relatives. Amid flowered tables and lovely christening favors, guests dined on sumptuous meals. Listening and dancing music were provided by the 25-piece Hellenic and Near Eastern Musical Society Ensemble. Guests were treated to a very special performance by world-renowned vocalist and Gospel singer, Elder Michael Wheeler, who sang two selections, Bridge Over Troubled Water and God Bless The Child. Parents Catherine and Michael Geomelos, members of the orchestra, participated in several selections: Catherine, a vocalist, performed solo and later sang a duet with one of the guests; Michael played bass guitar.

Congratulations to the proud parents, grandparents, great-grandfather, and godparents. Na ekatostisi to pethi!

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