February Volume 12, Issue 02

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1 February 2017 Volume 12, Issue 02

2 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 900 6th Street Sioux City, Iowa Church Office Rev. Fr. Dimitri Tobias, Proistamenos Telephone: Office Fax: Parish Council President: Costa Tsiobanos Worship Hours: Sundays: Weekdays: Esperinos: Thursdays: Orthros 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. For Major Feasts 6:00 p.m. Paraklisis Service 6:00 p.m. 1st of Every Month: Agiasmos Service 8:30 a.m. unless there is a service, in which case it will take place 30 minutes prior to Orthros Year Long Ministries Weekly Sunday School: (During School Year) Following Holy Communion Greek Dance: (During School Year) TBD Wednesdays from 5:00 6:00 p.m. Healthy Body/Healthy Soul Wednesdays from 4:30 5:00 p.m. Monthly Orthodoxy on Tap Check Calendar Philoptochos Check Calendar Youth Ministries Seasonal Ministries to begin in Spring: Bible Study: Thursdays from 8:30 9:30 a.m. Blessed Darkness (Adult Education): Tuesdays 6:30 7:30 p.m. Bible Exegesis (Adult Education): Thursdays 6:30 7:30 p.m. Minerva Faith Group (Adult Education): Tuesdays from 12:30 2:00 p.m. Athletics Check Calendar For more information on our ministries, please check out our website! February 2017 Page 2

3 Table of Contents Registry Page 4 Father s Message Page 5 President s Message Page 6 Stewardship Page 7-8 Philoptochos Page 9 Ministries Page 10 Services Page Posters Page Outreach Page 15 Pictures Page Church & Metropolis News Page 18 Calendar Page 19 Church Staff Parish Priest/ Editor: Rev. Fr. Dimitri Tobias Parish Council President: Costa Tsiobanos Office Director Mary Sharp Philoptochos President: Dr. Fotene Karantinos Book Store: Kiki Karras & Dr. Fotene Karantinos Sunday School Director: Shanda Antonopoulos Greek Dance Director: Leah Brockway Youth Directors: Dean & Amy Karras Stewardship: Maria Schultz Orthodoxy on Tap Shanda Antonopoulos Patriarchs: Afrodity Segos We Knead You: Janet Antonopoulos Coffee Hour Page 20 Mission of the Parish: To build our Church Family through bountiful religious services, educational classes, fellowship opportunities and outreach. The pillars of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving will feature prominently in the ministries of the Parish. Vision for the Parish: A Dynamic Church, equally strong at home as at the Parish, fortified by Ministries that bring the faithful closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, His Holy Mother, and all the Saints. ABRAHAM S PANTRY: Please donate! Foods from Abraham s Pantry are distributed to the local Food Pantries to feed the poor. Check the expiration Date!!! Abraham served the best he had. If we would not eat it, why should we expect someone else to risk getting sick? February 2017 Page 3

4 Registry and Vital Statistics Baptisms: Chrismations: Weddings: Funerals ζωή σε σας We Welcome the following new families to the Parish! Now is the time to reach out to your loved ones who have fallen away for whatever reason and bring them back to Church. Now is the time to share your faith with others! Together we must grow. Together we must build the Body of Christ. Invite someone to a service, to a Bible Study, to a Church Event. We have one of the friendliest communities in the Archdiocese. Let us go out so that they will know we are Christians by our Love. February 2017 Page 4

5 Father Dimitri s Message My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter the month of February we still feel the bite of Winter, but have the expectation of Spring on the horizon. While this winter has not been as bitter as predicted it has left its mark in the coldness and the treacherousness of the elements. This danger, which forces us to be careful when driving should be analogous to our Spiritual Lives. In the same way we exercise caution in these scenarios we should also have a care for our souls. It is perhaps for this very reason that the Church sees the Divine Necessity of Great Lent and prepares us for it during this Triodion Period. If we pay close attention to the Thematic Gospels of this period we will notice how our Mother Church encourages and prepares our souls for the Journey. Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee (Feb 5): This Sunday shows us HOW WE ARE TO PRAY. There is a great deal of praying in the time of Great Lent. So how should we be praying? Should we pray to ourselves as the Pharisee or pray for mercy as the Publican? Neither of these men are good, but what Jesus Christ wants us to take note of is their prayers. Our prayer life does not need to be full of empty words. It needs to be sincere and heartfelt. Sunday of the Prodigal Son (Feb 12): This Sunday shows us HOW WE ARE TO REPENT. One of the most important elements of Lent is repentance. But what does that mean? If we look at the story of the Prodigal Son, we see that he came to himself and then declared he would go to his father and declare his sins. We must do the same! We must realize our errors and then come back to the Church, to our Heavenly Father and declare our sins. Then we too will be welcome back as sons and daughters. Thanks be to God we have the Sacrament of Confession to aid us in this journey. Judgment Sunday (Feb 19): This Sunday shows us HOW WE ARE TO GIVE. The three tripods of Great Lent are Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. Almsgiving is the heart of Christianity because we are called to take care of the Least of God s children. We must be prepared to give even to those who won t appreciate it. One of the nasty side affects of fasting when done inappropriately (Talk to your priest to do it right), is anger. The Aesthetical Fathers in the Desert Fathers teach us that one of the fastest ways to defeat this passion of ager is through giving to others. This can be done by increased stewardship and volunteer work. Forgiveness Sunday (February 26): This Sunday shows us HOW WE ARE TO LIVE. If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses (Matthew 6:14). It s that simple. If we do not live our lives forgiving even our enemies, we will not enter the Kingdom. It is for this reason, we start Great Lent by forgiving all who have ever wronged us so that we may be clean as we begin the Fast. Let us pay attention during this period and truly listen to the Gospel Passages of each of these thematic Sundays. If we do, we will avoid many pitfalls in our journey and we will be adequately prepared for the 40-day journey to Holy Week and the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I remain your servant in Christ, Fr. Dimitri Tobias, Proistamenos February 2017 Page 5

6 President s Message Hello friends and family of Holy Trinity. I hope this letter has found 2017 off to a good start. As many people start the New Year they set personal goals or resolutions. It might be something as simple as drinking less pop or trying to lose a few pounds. It might entail things that impact our family life like spending less time on a cell phone in the company of others. It could be to spend more time with the ones we love. However trivial or small it may be most people plan to change something to make their lives better. I have a challenge for our community. Make an effort to do more for our church. If you spent 20 hours working fundraisers, cooking, cleaning, or helping with different groups work 25 hours this year. Maybe putting time into the church is not easy for you to do. If that is the case maybe a few extra dollars to the church would be your preferred way to go. We have many big functions coming up in the next 18 months that are going to take much time and talent. We have a GOYA convention, festival, and a 100 year anniversary that will take many hours of planning and work to pull off. Along with the time that needs to be put in it takes money as well. I know the end goal is to raise money for our church with all these events but it is never a certainty that they will be profitable. We also have a major tuck point project that will cost us a lot of money. I don t want to be one that begs for help or donations all the time so I would love to ask for the last time this year, please keep Holy Trinity in mind when you are planning your calendar s and get a ways in the upcoming year. If one of the many committee heads approaches you about helping with something that would normally be out of you comfort zone why not give it a try? It could turn out to be something that you enjoy doing or it may put you next to a friend that you have not spent much time with as our hectic lives have gone on. I hope 2017 brings everyone much joy and happiness! Costa Tsiobanos Costa Tsiobanos 2016, Parish Council President Philoptochos Sunday February 5th Please Wear Red in Solidarity this Sunday. Dr. George Makhoul to speak on Heart Health following the Divine Liturgy February 2017 Page 6

7 Stewardship Time-Talent-Treasure As the Father has sent me, so I send you. John 20:21 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Stewardship Theme 2017 Almost 100 years ago, Greek Orthodox faithful had the vision to bring Orthodoxy to America, to Iowa, and specifically to Sioux City. Their journey was difficult and involved a lot of choices and sacrifice, and they worked tirelessly for many years to lay the groundwork to establish a parish and Greek Orthodox community, which has become a vibrant part of Sioux City's history. All these years later, we are still an active and progressive community, maintaining that same sense of faith, value and tradition. By continuing to keep prayer, worship and our church-related activities at the center of our lives, we can continue with the same dedication, commitment and enthusiasm as our forefathers. As our 2017 Stewardship Chairperson, I remind you that each year for the past 99 years, stewards carefully reviewed his or her personal circumstances and made commitments of time, talent and treasure to support our parish and its ministries. We are called to cheerfully offer back to God a portion of the gifts with which we have been blessed. As you continue to send in your stewardship cards, please give prayerful consideration to the commitment you are making. A check to the church is most meaningful when accompanied by your presence, by your willingness to serve, by your prayers, by your commitment and an expression of thanks for the many blessings in your life. Maria Schultz 2017 Stewardship Chairperson Holy Trinity 2017 Stewards Fr. Dimitri & Presbytera Mary Tobias Mr. & Mrs. Perry Antonopoulos Dr. & Dr. Kosta Antonopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Tony Antonopoulos Mr. & Mrs. John Baryo Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Bikakis Mr. & Mrs. Dimitri Bostinelos Mr. & Mrs. John Bostinelos Mr. & Mrs. Beau Brockway Mr. & Mrs. George Demetroulis Mr. & Mrs. Kosta Demetroulis Mr. & Mrs. Tom Fountoulakis Mr. Vaios Gennatos Mr. James Giasafakis Mr. & Mrs. Craig Golden Dr. Fotene Karantinos Mr. & Mrs. Dean Karras Mr. & Mrs. Alex Karras Mr. & Mrs. Alex Kazos Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ketchelos Mr. & Mrs. Dave Kjos Mrs. Bessie Klimiades Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kouris Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Listamann Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Margeas Mrs. Daisy Margeas Mr. & Mrs. Ray McAvoy Mr. & Mrs. Mike Michelakakis Mr. & Mrs. Dale Milbrodt Mrs. Olympia Niederecker Mr. & Mrs. George Poulos Mrs. Maria Rigas Mr. & Mrs. Roger Schultz Mrs. Nancy Selleris Mrs. Mary Sharp Ms. Angela Sourounis Dr. & Mrs. Richard Tobias Mr. John Vlahoulis Mr. Spyro Yianopoulos 39 Stewardship Families February Stewardship Families December 2016 February 2017 Page 7

8 $6,375 Pledged $6,175 Paid 28 Stewards Pledged Progress Report of the 2016 Special Assessment to cover the lack of Saturday in the Park and the Spring Grecian Dinner It s not too late to give may have ended, but our needs as a parish remain. Please consider joining those who have already answered the call. THANK YOU to the Holy Trinity 2016 Stewards who Answered the Call Fr. Dimitri & Presbytera Mary Tobias Mr. & Mrs. Dean Karras Mr. & Mrs. Alex Mrs. Maria Rigas Mr. & Mrs. Roger Schultz Dr. & Dr. Kosta Karras Mrs. Mary Sharp Antonopoulos Ms. Anna Kounas Mr. & Mrs. Nick Mr. & Mrs. John Mr. & Mrs. Chris Stabile Baryo Kounas Mrs. Anna Theros Mrs. Maria Baumert Mr. & Mrs. John Dr. & Mrs. Richard Mr. & Mrs. Kounas Tobias Emmanuel Bikakis Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Costa Mr. & Mrs. Dimitri Christopher Margeas Tsiobanos Bostinelos Mrs. Daisy Margeas Mrs. Joan Vlahoulis Mr. & Mrs. John Mr. & Mrs. Tim Mr. John Vlahoulis Bostinelos Margellos Mrs. Mary Eliades Mr. & Mrs. Dale 28 Stewardship Dr. Fotene Milbrodt Families Karantinos Mr. & Mrs. George Paradise February 2017 Page 8

9 Philoptochos News Kalo Mena, As is our tradition every January, we hold a Vasilopita auction. This year we held a very successful sale with over $ raised! The proceeds went to our national commitment of St. Basil s Academy, the Philoxenia House of Rochester, MN, Holy Trinity ministries, as well as an excellent kick-off to our capital fund-raising campaign for the Holy Trinity tuck-pointing restoration project. Thank you to all the bakers of the Vasilopitas and the supporters of this yearly event. As we enter February, this month Philoptochos will support the Go Red for women on Feb. 5th. Go Red for Women is a national campaign to focus attention on heart disease in women. Currently, heart disease is the #1 killer of women today. The Go Red campaign advocates for women to know warning signs, to seek yearly wellness check-ups, and supports research. On Sunday, February 5th we will have a speaker talk to the church on this very important issue of heart disease. Upcoming Philoptochos Events Sunday, February 5th-Go Red Event and Philoptochos Meeting Thursday, March 9th- Philoptochos Meeting at the Ronald McDonald House at 5:30pm. With Sisterly Agape, Dr. Fotene Karantinos, Philoptochos President February 2017 Page 9

10 Youth Corner The GOYA would like to extend a hearty thank you for donations from the following: The Kounas Families The Milbrodt Family The Sutherland Family The Baryo Family Mrs. Mary Sharp Everyone who helped Prepare, Serve, & Clean! The proceeds of this event went towards the Youth Ministries of the Parish. February 2017 Page 10

11 February 2nd The Presentation of our Lord into the Temple Easperinos on the 1st begins at 6:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity on the 2nd begins at 9:00 a.m. When the most pure Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary's forty days of purification had been fulfilled, she took her firstborn Son to Jerusalem on this, the fortieth day after His birth, that she might present Him in the temple according to the Law of Moses, which teaches that every first-born male child be dedicated to God, and also that she might offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons, as required by the Law (Luke 2:22-24; Exod. 13:2; Lev. 12:6-8). On this same day, a just and devout man, the greatly aged Symeon, was also present in the temple, being guided by the Holy Spirit. For a long time, this man had been awaiting the salvation of God, and he had been informed by divine revelation that he would not die until he beheld the Lord's Christ. Thus, when he beheld Him at that time and took Him up into his aged arms, he gave glory to God, singing: "Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, O Master..." And he confessed that he would close his eyes joyfully, since he had seen the Light of revelation for the nations and the Glory of Israel (Luke 2:25-32). From ancient times, the Holy Church has retained this tradition of the churching of the mother and new-born child on the fortieth day and of the reading of prayers of purification. The Apodosis of the Feast of the Meeting in the Temple is usually on the 9th of February. This, however, may vary if the Feast falls within the period of the Triodion. Should this occur, the Typicon should be consulted for specific information concerning the Apodosis of the Feast. Apolytikion in the First Tone Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection. Kontakion in the First Tone Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. February 8th: St. Theodore the Commander and Great Martyr Divine Liturgy at St. Thomas begins at 9:00 a.m. The holy Martyr Theodore was from Euchaita of Galatia and dwelt in Heraclea of Pontus. He was a renowned commander in the military, and the report came to the Emperor Licinius that he was a Christian and abominated the idols. Licinius therefore sent certain men to him from Nicomedia, to honor him and ask him to appear before him. Through them, however, Saint Theodore sent back a message that it was necessary for various reasons, that Licinius come to Heraclea. Licinius, seeing in this a hope of turning Saint Theodore away from Christ did as was asked of him. When the Emperor came to Heraclea, Saint Theodore met him with honor, and the Emperor in turn gave Theodore his hand, believing that through him he would be able to draw the Christians to the worship of his idols. Seated upon his throne in the midst of the people, he publicly bade Theodore offer sacrifice to the gods. But Theodore asked that the emperor entrust him with the most venerable of his gods, those of gold and silver, that he might take them home and himself attend upon them that evening, promising that the following day he would honor them in public. The Emperor, filled with joy at these tidings, gave command that Theodore's request be fulfilled. When the Saint had taken the idols home, he broke them in pieces and distributed the gold and silver to the poor by night. The next day a centurion named Maxentius told Licinius that he had seen a pauper pass by carrying the head of Artemis. Saint Theodore, far from repenting of this, confessed Christ boldly. Licinius, in an uncontainable fury, had the Saint put to many torments, then crucified. While upon the cross, the holy Martyr was further tormented -- his privy parts were cut off, he was shot with arrows, his eyes were put out, and he was left on the cross to die. The next day Licinius sent men to take his corpse and cast it into the sea; but they found the Saint alive and perfectly whole. Through this, many believed in Christ. Seeing his own men turning to Christ, and the city in an uproar, Licinius had Theodore beheaded, about the year 320. The Saint's holy relics were returned to his ancestral home on June 8, which is also a feast of the Great Martyr Theodore. Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone In truth enlisted with the King of the Heavens, thou didst become for Him a noble commander, O trophy-bearer and Great Martyr Theodore. With the weaponry of faith didst thou arm thyself wisely and didst utterly destroy all the hordes of the demons, as a triumphant athlete of the Lord; wherefore we ever do faithfully call thee blest. Kontakion in the Second Tone In courage of soul, and furnished with the arms of faith, thou tookest in hand the word of God as though a spear and didst put thy foe to flight, thou great boast of martyrs, O Theodore; now together with them, O Saint, cease not to entreat Christ our God February 2017 Page 11

12 for all of us. February 10th St. Haralambos Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity begins at 9:00 a.m. This Saint was a priest of the Christians in Magnesia, the foremost city of Thessaly, in the diocese having the same name. He contested during the reign of Alexander Severus ( ), when Lucian was Proconsul of Magnesia. At the time of his martyrdom the Saint was 103 years of age. St. Haralampus is commemorated on February 10th, with the exception when this date falls on the Saturday of the Souls preceding Lent or on Clean Monday (the first day of Lent), in which case the feast is celebrated on February 9th. Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone O wise Haralambos, you were proven an unshakable pillar of the Church of Christ; an ever-shining lamp of the universe. You shone in the world by your martyrdom. You delivered us from the moonless night of idolatry O blessed one. Wherefore, boldly intercede to Christ that we may be saved. Kontakion in the Fourth Tone O Priest-martyr, athlete, champion Haralambos, your relics are a priceless treasure of the Church. Wherefore she rejoices, glorifying the Creator. February 26th The Holy Great Martyr Photine, the Samaritan Woman Divine Liturgy at St. Thomas begins at 9:00 a.m. Saint Photine was the Samaritan Woman who encountered Christ our Saviour at Jacob's Well (John 4:1-42). Afterwards she laboured in the spread of the Gospel in various places, and finally received the crown of martyrdom in Rome with her two sons and five sisters, during the persecutions under the Emperor Nero. Apolytikion in the Third Tone All illumined by the Holy Spirit, thou didst drink with great and ardent longing of the waters Christ Saviour gave unto thee; and with the streams of salvation wast thou refreshed, which thou abundantly gavest to those athirst. O Great Martyr and true peer of Apostles, Photine, entreat Christ God to grant great mercy unto us. Kontakion in the Third Tone Photine the glorious, the crown and glory of the Martyrs, hath this day ascended to the shining mansions of Heaven, and she calleth all together to sing her praises, that they might be recompensed with her hallowed graces. Let us all with faith and longing extol her gladly in hymns of triumph and joy. Koulouma Pot-Luck Dinner Following Great Compline (6:00 pm) Clean Monday, February 27th February 2017 Page 12

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14 Spring Adult Education Opportunities! 6 Weeks of Classes (February 6 March 24) Join One or All of these Classes to Enrich Your Faith! Tuesdays: Olive Garden Faith Group 12:30 p.m. Meets at Olive Garden and answer any religious questions in an fun environment. Blessed Darkness 6:30 p.m. Meets at Holy Trinity: Parenting towards the Kingdom Wednesdays: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Lectures 6:00 p.m. alternating at both Churches Beginning the week of March 1st, pot-luck Lenten Dinners and Lectures will be offered following the Liturgy. ST, HT, ST, HT, ST Thursdays: Bible Study 8:30 a.m. (When there is no Liturgy) Meets at Holy Trinity. 1 Corinthians Continued Biblical Exegesis 6:30 p.m. Meets at the St. Thomas. Led by Mr. John Hagberg, M. Div. with Fr. Lucas Rice Explore the Bible as a Whole, and learn how to read it from understanding the Audience, the Time it was written, the Themes, the Authors, the Context, and more! February 2017 Page 14

15 Matthew 25: The Last Judgement For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: Please donate food to Abraham s Pantry. Please volunteer at the Soup Kitchen. Upcoming Philoptochos Program I was a stranger, and you took me in: Please welcome our Catechumens Naked, and you clothed me: Please consider donating clothes to the local shelter. I was sick, and you visited me: Please pray for the speedy recovery of: Barbara, Stavros, Mary, Maria, Maria, Nicholas, Chris, Nicholas, Maria, Vasiliki I was in prison, and you came unto me: Please pray for and consider visiting our shut-ins. Stella Kreekos and Katherine Byrne(Westwood Nursing home), Georgia Diavastes (at home), Betty Pavlushik (at home), George Ciganovich Do you enjoy reading the Monthly Koinonia? How do I become a steward? Fill out a Stewardship Card. For our Holy Trinity Family abroad: Pledge whatever you can (the Lord knows your intent), even if it is just $25 to help cover the cost of printing and mailing the newsletter. If even that $25 is too much for you and your family, than pledge to support a ministry, be it listening to sermons, classes, etc. For our Local Holy Trinity Family: Pledge whatever you can (the Lord knows your intent), but consider the concept of tithing (10% of one s income), which is the model our Lord prescribes. If that is too much, lower the percentage to what is possible for your family. While there is no dues for our parish, and we will accept any stewardship pledge, even $0.01, one must ask whether doing the minimum is a healthy attitude. February 2017 Page 15

16 Friday, January 6, 2017 Blessing of the Missouri River on Theophany About 20 people from both Holy Trinity and St. Thomas Orthodox Churches braved the cold to bless the Missouri River. Not only did we receive excellent coverage by the Sioux City Journal, WKOW (ABC), KTIV (NBC), and OCN (Orthodox Christian Network) thanks to Metropolis of Chicago Director of Media Relations Mr. John Ackerman, we also were the cover photo of the Metropolis of Chicago Facebook Page for a day. February 2017 Page 16

17 The 2017 Parish Council Sworn in on January 8, 2017 President: Mr. Costa Tsiobanos Vice President: Dr. Kosta Antonopoulos Treasurers: Dr. Fotene Karantinos & Mr. Dean Karras Recording Secretary: Mrs. Andrea Konidas Corresponding Secretary : Mrs. Mary Sharp Board Members from Left to right: Mr. John Vlahoulis, Mrs. Andrea Konidas, Mr. Costa Tsiobanos, Dr. Kosta Antonopoulos, Mrs. Maria Schultz, Mrs. Mary Sharp, Mrs. Mary Baryo, Mrs. Natalie Ketchelos, Dr. Fotene Karantinos, Mrs. Sonia Jones, Mrs. Cassandra Ketchelos. (Not pictured Mr. Dean Karras) February 2017 Page 17

18 Liturgies for the Month. Please note that this is a tentative list and subject to change. Please check Weekly Bulletins for places and times of Services. Esperinos February 1 st The Presentation of the Lord to the Temple at Holy Trinity Liturgies February 2 nd The Presentation of the Lord to the Temple Home Church February 8 th St. Theodore the Commander at Holy Trinity February 10 th St. Haralambos at Holy Trinity February 26 th St. Photini at St. Thomas February 5 February 5 -February 12 Parish News Philoptochos GO Red Sunday Humane Society Annual Caramel Apple Project Usage of Holy Trinity Church NO CHURCH FEBRUARY 12th Please Atttend St. Thomas this Sunday February 6- March 24 February 16 February 17 February 27 Spring Ministries Begin Τsiknopempti/Τσικνοπέμπτη Grilling Party\\ Koliva Workshop Clean Monday Koulouma Dinner March 9 Philoptochos Ronald McDonald House Outreach and Monthly Meeting February Metropolis News Western Region Family Basketball Tournament in Rochester, MN February 2017 Page 18

19 26 Judgement Sunday :30 am Sunday Orthros 6:00 pm Great Compline 12:30 pm Olive Garden Faith followed by Divine 7:00 pm Koulouma Dinner of Group Liturgy Clean Monday 6:30 pm Blessed Darkness 9:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. Photini at St. Thomas 11:30 am Choir Practice 19 Meatfare Apokreas 8:30 am Sunday Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy 11:30 am Choir Practice Walkers 6:30 pm Bible Exegesis at St. Thomas 20 Presidents' Day 21 12:30 pm Olive Garden Faith Group 22 4:30 pm Healthy Body Healthy Soul 23 8:30 am Bible Study 9:30 am HB/HS Morning :30 am Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy for Saturday of Souls 12 Western Regional Basketball Tournament No Sunday School SERVICES AT ST. THOMAS Valentine's Day 12:30 pm Olive Garden Faith Group 6:30 pm Blessed Darkness 15 4:30 pm Healthy Body Healthy Soul 16 8:30 am Bible Study 9:30 am HB/HS Morning Walkers 5:00 pm Byzantine Music Class 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 6:30 pm Bible Exegesis at St. Thomas 7:00 pm Tsichno Pempti - Thursday Grilliing 17 5:00 pm Koliva Workshop 18 8:30 am Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy for Saturday of Souls 5 GO RED SUNDAY 6 8:30 am Sunday Orthros 6:00 pm Parish Council followed by Divine Meeting Liturgy 11:30 am Choir Practice 11:30 am Philoptochos Meeting 7 12:30 pm Olive Garden Faith Group 6:30 pm Blessed Darkness 8 9:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. Theodore the Commander at Holy Trinity 4:30 pm Healthy Body Healthy Soul 9 8:30 am Bible Study 9:30 am HB/HS Morning Walkers 5:00 pm Byzantine Music Class 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service 6:30 pm Bible Exegesis at St. Thomas 10 Western Regional Basketball Tournament 11 Western Regional Basketball Tournament 1 4:30 pm Healthy Body Healthy Soul 6:00 pm Esperinos of the Presentation of Our Lord into the Temple :00 am Divine Liturgy of the Presentation of Our Lord into the Temple 5:00 pm Byzantine Music Class 6:00 pm Paraklisis Service February 2017 Page 19 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Holy Trinity GOC February 2016

20 Prosforo to be offered by the following Families on the following Dates: February 5 Mr. & Mrs. Dave Kjos Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Davenport February 12 Mr. & Mrs. Dean Karras Mr. & Mrs. Tony Antonopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Dale Milbrodt Mr. & Mrs. Dimitri Bostinelos Mr. & Mrs. Tim Margellos Mr. & Mrs. Tom Fountoulakis February 19 Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Bikakis Mr. & Mrs. Yiani Arvis Dr. & Dr. George Makhoul Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Holevas February 26 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Giganti Mr. George Vlahoulis Mr. & Mrs. Eric Smith Mr. & Mrs. Vassilaki Emanuel March 5 Mr. & Mrs. Greg Boucher Mr. John Vlahoulis Mr. & Mrs. George Poulos March 12 Mr. & Mrs. John Baryo Mrs. Afrodity Segos Mr. & Mrs. George Tsiobanos Mr. Bill Margellos Mr. Chris Jones March 19 Mr. & Mrs. Kosta Demetroulis Mr. Tom Baryo Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kouris Mr. Chris Margellos March 26 Mr. & Mrs. Mike Michelakakis Mrs. Anna Kounas Mr. & Mrs. John Bostinelos Mr. Nick Fondoulakis We need Coffee Hour Sponsors! Does a loved one have a name day, birthday, anniversary, memorial coming up? Why not honor that loved one by sponsoring the Coffee Hour in his/her/their honor? Check the Coffee Hour Section of the Website to see open days. Sun February 5 Coffee Hour: Philoptochos Sun February 12 Sun February 19 Sun February 26 No Church (GOYA TOURNAMENT) Coffee Hour: Coffee Hour: Presbytera Vickie Balomenos and Tom & Maria Fountoulakis 2 Year Memorial for Fr. Constantine February 2017 Page 20