August 16, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

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1 Sunday Bulletin August 16, 2015 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas Office Fax Reverend Father Christopher Constantinides Reverend Father Peter Kostakis Reverend Father John Essa Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes Reverend Deacon Athanasios Clint Sharpley Reverend Deacon Christopher Chris Stern

2 COMMUNION ETIQUETTE If you are either baptized and or confirmed as an Orthodox Christian and have spiritually prepared to receive Holy Communion, please come up from the middle aisle of the Church with reverence and humility, row by row, in a QUIET and ORDERLY fashion, and depart as directed. Please remain seated in your pews until a council member indicates your row should go forward. If you are standing in the back of the nave, please wait until all seated parishioners have gone forward and a council member indicates you should go ahead. In receiving Communion, you should place the cloth under your chin, recite your CHRISTIAN NAME, and wipe your mouth after receiving. Women, please remove your lipstick prior to receiving Communion. THANK YOU! PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Robert Adler, Commander, USN Dale Alexander Michael Artemis, Marines Dana Ray Austin, USN Arthur John Athens, Commandant, USMC Chris Ballas, USN Reserves Brandon Bell, USAF Joseph Biasatti, US Army Michael Bocan-Collins, USN Joseph Bowley, US Army Stephen Cariotis, SSgt. USMC Angelo Carter, 1st Lt., US Army Reserves Peter Costas, Major USAF Michael Gomez, USN Fr. John Kalantzis, Commander, USN Konstantinos Kostibas, 2 nd Lt. USAF Chris Krucke, USN Jeff Lohmann, Lance Corporal, USMC Ryan Lontos, USNJ Nicholas D. Patitsas, USN John Politz, SSgt. US Army Stephen Serniak, Major, USAF David Thomas, Staff Sgt. US Army Dr. Jim Thornton, Commander, USN Raymond Walser, LTC, US Army Ben Winfrey, US Army Corey Zarras, ET3 USN 2

3 Sunday, August 6,, 016 Hymns at the Small Entrance RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, SECOND TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 81 WHEN YOU DESCENDED PRIEST ENTRANCE HYMN, SECOND TONE Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ. Save us O Son of God, who did arise from the dead. We sing to You, alleluia! RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, SECOND TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 81 WHEN YOU DESCENDED HYMN OF THE HOLY NAPKIN (ICON OF CHRIST), SECOND TONE We venerate Your immaculate icon, O Good One, asking the forgiveness of our failings, O Christ our God; for of Your own You were well-pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that You might deliver from slavery to the enemy those whom You had fashioned. Wherefore, we cry to You thankfully: You filled all things with joy, O our Saviour, when You came to save the world. HYMN OF THE DORMITION, FIRST TONE In birthgiving, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions. HYMN FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICE, PLAGAL 4 TH TONE Remember Your servant, O Lord, since You are good, and forgive their every sin in this life; for no one is without sin, except You who are able to give rest to the departed. HYMN OF THE CHURCH, PLAGAL 4 TH TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 115 O BLESSED ARE YOU KONTAKION OF THE DORMITION, PLAGAL SECOND TONE Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life. 3

4 Epistle Reading St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 9:2-12 BRETHREN, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law say the same? For it is written in the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain." Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ. English Reader: Greek Reader: Eleni Fritz Maryssa Mavridis Gospel Reading Matthew 18:23-35 The Lord said this parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, 'Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.' And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But that same servant, as 4

5 he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, 'Pay what you owe.' So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you.' He refused and went and put him in prison till he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?' And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailors, till he should pay all his debt. So also my heavenly Father will do to everyone of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart." Daily Commemoration of Saints Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Aug. 18 Diomedes the Physician & Martyr of Tarsus; Timothy of Euripus, founder of the Monastery of Pentele; Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior, Jesus Christ; Nicodemus the New Martyr of Meteora; Gerasimos the New Ascetic of Cephalonia; Holy Monk Penteles; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary Myron the Martyr of Cyzicus; Straton, Philip, Eutychian, & Cyprian the Martyrs of Nicomedea; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary Floros & Lauros the Monk-martyrs of Illyria; John & George, Patriarchs of Constantinople; Relics of Arsenios the Righteous of Paros; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary 5

6 (Daily Commemoration of Saints continued) Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Andrew the General & Martyr & his 2,593 soldiers; Holy Martyrs Timothy, Agapius and Thecla; Theophanes the New Wonderworker of Macedonia; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary Samuel the Prophet; Holy Martyr Luke of Bouleutos; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary The Holy Apostle Thaddaeus; The Holy Martyr Bassa and Her Sons; Theognis, Agapius, and Pistus; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary Aug. 22 The Holy Martyr Agathonicus; Holy Martyr Anthuse; Athanasios the Hieromartyr & Bishop of Tarsus; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary; The Synaxis of the Icon of the Mother of God of Prusa Calendar of Events Sunday, August 16 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) Teacher Service Recognition Philoptochos Swearing in of Officers 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Centennial Event celebrating Religious Education, Faith Enrichment and Bible Study (Gym) 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 12 p.m. Philoptochos Election Mtg. (BR) 12:30-4:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym) 40 Day Memorial for Chris Markos (father of Marilyn Martin) 1 Year Memorial for Lula Karas (mother of Martha Georgelas) 40 Day Blessing for Alexander Luke Horiates (parents Christopher & Carrie) 40 Day Blessing for Penelope Grendas (parents Vasilios & Devin) Coffee hosted on behalf of the Benevolence Fund immediately following Divine Liturgy (Community Center). 6

7 Monday, August a.m. - 2 p.m. Yarn Guild (BR) 7 p.m. Choir Practice (downstairs) 7 p.m. GFF Meeting (BR) Tuesday, August 18 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pickleball (Gym) 6:30 p.m. Parish Council Mtg. (A) 7 p.m. Catechetical School Mtg. (BR) Wednesday, August 19 6 p.m. PARAKLESIS 6:30-8:30 p.m. GOYA Boys Basketball (Gym) Thursday, August p.m. Pickleball (Gym) Friday, August 21 No Activities Saturday, August 22 10:30 a.m. GFF Making Dolmas (K,O,WW) 5 p.m. GREAT VESPERS (C) Sunday, August 23 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) 12:30-4:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym) First day back for Catechetical and Adult Catechetical School. Coffee & Tiropitas Sale hosted by HTHD immediately following Divine Liturgy (Community Center). Parish Council Schedule August 16 Tasos Kaiafas, Wade Stephens, Matt Naftis, Alin Voicu, Mary Ann Trapalis, Fotis Papanicolaou August 23 Jim Dolmas, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Kerry Tassopoulos, Jimmy Horiates, Tina Yampanis 7

8 Catechetical School Teachers Recognized for Years of Service Years Name Grade/s 2 Richard McBride Kindergarten 3 Christine Tomasides 7th/8th 3 Donna Kyrias 2nd 3 Tammy Lahutsky 1st 3 Mike Spahis 9th/10th 5 Semeda Voicu 3rd 5 Maria Karavatakis 1st 6 Terry Hebert Adult 7 Maria Pope 3 yr. olds 8 Elena Villanueva 2nd 9 John Lucas 11th/12th 12 Christina Baldwin 4 yr. olds 12 Stacie Foster Thomas 3rd 13 Diane Pappas 1st 13 Lindsey Petropoulos 4 yr. olds 14 Pamela Rigopoulos 4th 14 Kerry Tassopoulos 11th/12th 15 Stephen Konstans 7th/8th 15 Sandra Pleasant Kindergarten 19 Dori Smallwood 3 yr. olds 8

9 (Continued from page 10) Thank you, Teachers, for your dedication! 21 Teresa Chantilis 4 yr. olds 21 Pam Coroneos 3 yr. olds 21 Harry Yianitsas 9th/10th 22 Lea McBride Kindergarten 23 Gary Collett 11th/12th 23 Dean Xeros 9th/10th 24 Becky Pope 5th/6th 24 Anne-Marie Cariotis 3rd 27 Andy Atalis 7th/8th 31 Liz Michael 11th/12th 34 Milton Plomarity 11th/12th 48 Joanne Canellos 4th 58 Basil Xeros Coordinator 12 Presv. Alexandra Poulos Music 11 Beverly Fox Music 8 Mary LeBrecht Music 9

10 Boy & Girl Scouts of America In November, the Parish will recognize all Boy Scouts that have reached the rank of Eagle Scout and Girl Scouts that have received the Gold Award. Listed below are the names of the Scouts we are aware of that have achieved these ranks. If your name or the names of your sons and/or daughters are not listed, please contact Deacon Mark Pake or Milton Plomarity We would like to have the list completed by October 1st. Holy Trinity Eagle Scouts Stathi Pakes Evan Palmer Nick Palles Paul Pleasant George Plomarity Alex Steiber Niko Steiber Basil Xeros We need your help! The Parish Council is seeking individuals to serve on a committee to oversee the upkeep and beautification of the Orthodox Garden at Restland cemetery. If you would like to help with this effort, please contact Jim Dolmas ( ) or the Parish Council at pcfeedback@holytrinity.info. Thank you! 10

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12 Congratulations to the new Philoptochos Board! Officer elections will be held today following Liturgy. The new board members are: Christina Andresen Lorraine Cosmopoulos Sheila Dolmas Stacia Gialamas Anna Koroneos Suzan Kontoulis Lisa LaTray Marilyn Martin Estelle Odell Diane Pappas Nina Rokas Janine Shinn Joanna Spahis Elaine Xeros Christina Zarras May God give them strength! 12

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14 Dear Parishioners, The Festival is now just a matter of 40 or so days away... YIKES! We want to take this opportunity to thank each of the committee members for your time and dedication. Your countless hours of work help make the Festival a success. We also want to acknowledge the leadership of the Parish Council and Father Chris. But above all, we want to acknowledge the sacrifice everyone makes to volunteer for the Festival. We ask that you keep us in your prayers and ask the Lord to give us the strength we need to lead this event. We thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve our church. It is an honor and responsibility that we value deeply. Here s to a successful Premiere Night and Festival! Keep a lookout for the Baking Sessions Schedule (see page 13) and of course your friendly reminder calls from YiaYia and Papou Fritzopoulos. Also, I hear some long lost relatives are going to be calling this year... wink, wink! OPA! Thanks! Jason & Maria Ortgies Mark Fritz Co Chairs 2015 Greek Food Festival Of Dallas 14

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18 HTGOC 100th Anniversary Celebration 2015 Monthly Events AUGUST *Celebration of Religious Education first Sunday of classes (16th)* SEPTEMBER * Revival of Premier/Preview Night of the * Greek Food Festival (24th) * * 59th Greek Food Festival of Dallas Festival of the Generations theme (25-27th) * OCTOBER * Symposium for Youth - Storyboarding for Animation for Public/Private Schools * (TBD) * Offsite Celebration Event - Tentatively at Klyde Warren Park * NOVEMBER * Holy Trinity Choir Concert (13th) * * Celebration Gala with Cocktails/Dinner/Slide Show/Speeches/Dance (14th)* * Hierarchal Divine Liturgy & Memorial Service (15th) * * Entire Parish invited to a Complimentary Centennial Brunch and Commemorative Group Photo (15th) * DECEMBER * St. Barbara s Philoptochos Nameday Luncheon and Kickoff of the next 100 Years (6th) * 18

19 Weekly Bulletin Stewardship Report as of 8/12/15 Contributions received 1/1/15 to 8/12/ Stewardship Pledges Number of Pledges $ 2015 Pledges No Change to Pledge 362 $413,313 Decreased Pledge 110 $110,852 Increased Pledge 200 $326,056 New Pledges 45 $48,280 $ Contributed to 2015 Stewardship % of 2015 Pledge Contributed TOTAL # of Pledges 717 $898,501 $527, % Jim Dolmas Harry Yianitsas 2015 Parish Council President 2015 Stewardship Chairman THE HOLY TRINITY BOOKSTORE WELCOMES YOU! Summer is here, and we have an excellent selection of books to choose from to take on your trip! The Bookstore Team is excited about some books you and your children would enjoy this summer: Wounded by Love by Elder Porphyrios, Heavenly Banquet by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis and children s coloring/activity books The Life of Christ, The Life of the Theotokos and Every Time I Do My Cross by Presvytera Angela Altantzakis. We have many prayer books and The Orthodox Study Bible. We also have a new supply of sterling silver crosses which make lovely baptismal gifts. In addition to these items we have key chains, sun visor clips and komboskini s for your car and home. Ask a team member for assistance when you visit us. The Bookstore will host a Meet the Artist Sunday, with Bob Munro as our guest who will be signing his artwork in the Bookstore on September 13th. We can t wait to see the new porcelain ornaments and other gift items from his collection using beautiful photographs of our Church. We thank our many parishioners who have donated books to the Library. Come in and browse around for a while. You ll be glad you did! Your Bookstore Team: Mary Zotos, Betty Boyd, Alin Voicu, Mary & John Benson Open Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m. Now Open Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. 19

20 The Joys of Summer Summer. What a great time of the year for us to relax and slow down our busy pace. Kids are out of school and many of us take time off to enjoy the gifts that God s warmer weather brings. Let s think about a few things that make summer a uniquely special time of the year; things we can do like: Lie in the grass and look up at the clouds by day or stars by night. Feel those blades of green, fresh grass between your fingers and toes! Go to the beach. The water is finally warm enough to go in. Go swimming and maybe soak up the sun. It s tough to do in December, so enjoy it while you can. Take a long, driving trip and see the country. The weather usually cooperates more this time of year, and the kids don t have to miss school. Turn off the TV since all that s on is reruns anyway. The new shows don t return till fall. Have a conversation instead (texting doesn t count). Tackle that outdoor project you ve been waiting to start. The weather s great and building something is a great way to take your mind off stuff while you immerse yourself in the project. See a movie on a weeknight. Better yet, find a drive-in theater. Yep, they still exist. Barely. Read! Your Bible. A novel. The instructions for the new grill. Just read. Late at night if you want. Of course, the obvious: take a vacation and unwind. God blesses us with summer as a time for renewal, connecting with family as well as relaxing on vacation. For some, it is to get away for personal time. However, even in the midst of our absence, God s work is still on-going and requires financial support. Ministry takes place whether we are present or not. Further, your support is vital to your church s ministry in our community and beyond. At the start of summer, God doesn t suddenly take from us our time, talent, and treasure. Why should we suddenly keep it from Him because of a change in routine or travel? Please remember to continue fulfilling your stewardship pledge. Summer is undoubtedly vacation time. However, also be careful with your gift of summer vacation. Let s not take a vacation from church, which robs God of the worship due to Him. Worshiping in another congregation while on vacation can be refreshing, and may stimulate ideas you can bring back to our own Holy Trinity community. Christian stewardship and worship never take a vacation. It must be an ongoing, joyous activitiy for God, every day. Enjoy the summer! Harry Yianitsas 2015 Stewardship Chairman