HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

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1 the Official Newsletter Publication of HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH July 2017 Saint Kyriake, July 7 Saint Euphemia, July 11 Ecumenical Synod, Chalcedon, Sunday on or after July 13 Saint Marina, July 17 Prophet Elias, July 20 Saint Mary Magdelene, July 22 Dormition of Saint Anna, July 25 Saint Paraskeve, July 26 Saint Panteleimon, July 27 HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Hillcrest Road Dallas Texas Office Fax htgoc@holytrinitydallas.org Web Site:

2 Holy trinity greek orthodox church Hillcrest Rd. * Dallas, Texas * * Clergy Reverend Protopresbyter Christopher Constantinides, Presiding Priest Clergy frchristopher@holytrinitydallas.org Reverend Protopresbyter Reverend Presbyter Christopher Peter Constantinides Kostakis, Assistant Priest frpeter@holytrinitydallas.org Presiding Priest Reverend Frchristopher@Holytrinity.info Presbyter John Essa, Retired Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes Reverend Deacon Athanasios Sharpley Reverend Administration Deacon Christopher Stern Administration Priscilla Owens Tom Church Clark, Administrator tclark@holytrinitydallas.org powens@holytrinity.info Maureen Rakow, Maureen Financial Rakow Assistant mrakow@holytrinitydallas.org Financial Assistant Vickie mrakow@holytrinity.info Wells, Executive Assistant vwells@holytrinitydallas.org Liz Strong, Administrative Vickie Wells Assistant Executive Administrative Assistant lstrong@holytrinitydallas.org vwells@holytrinity.info Basil Xeros, Neokoros bxeros@holytrinitydallas.org Support Staff Demetrios Buck, Youth Director dbuck@holytrinitydallas.org Basil Xeros, Neokoros Torye Morris, Facilities Manager Torye Morris, Facilities Manager tmorris@holytrinitydallas.org 2011 Parish Council 007 President Parish Council Harry Tomisides Vice President Christopher Nick Cimino Canellos Treasurer Vice President Sam Alin Paulos Voicu Recording Treasurer Secretary Dimitrios Bill Horiates Zaemes Corresponding Secretary Charles Pappas Recording Secretary Jimmy Horiates Corresponding Secretary Mary LeBrecht Max Adams Louis Antos Monica Arroyo Matt Fossey Nic Carayannopoulos James Chappel Ellena Fox James Dolmas Amelia Fritz Tasos Kaiafas Members Christina Hochleutner Peter Hronas George Karahal John Nickolas John Lymberopoulos Constantine Fotis Papanicolaou Mathas Frank Hellen Mihalopoulos Smith Michael Wade Petridis Stephens Daniel Mary Shaheen Ann Trapalis Dimitri Tsevoukas Church Office Hours Monday Thursday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Bookstore Hours Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays 2-5:45 p.m. 1st Wednesday of the month after Paraklesis Holy Trinity Church is under the Jurisdiction of The Holy Metropolis of Denver 4550 E. Alameda Ave. * Denver, CO Tel. (303) Fax (303) The Holy Archdiocese of America 8 E. 79th St. * New York, NY Tel. (212) * Fax (212) and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople Ekfonesis July 2017 Sunday Bulletin All information to be included in the Sunday Bulletin is to be submitted to the office no later than Wednesday at noon. Please submit each article as an attachment to Vickie Wells at: vwells@holytrinitydallas.org Memorial Service, Artoclasia Service & 40 Day Blessings All Memorials, Artoclasias, & 40 Day Blessings may be arranged by contacting Liz Strong in the church office at or Lstrong@holytrinitydallas.org Sunday Worship Service Orthros 8:15 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Weekdays Orthros 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. 2

3 Pastoral Reflections by Fr. Peter Kostakis Liturgical Tidbit: The Artoklasia Bless these loaves, the wheat, the wine and the olive oil, and multiply them in this city, country and parish, in the homes of those who have brought these gifts, and in all your world. If you are interested in a discussion about the Artoklasia, find a Vespers Book to accompany this tidbit: A Vigil often goes from night to morning. The usual order for a complete Vigil is this: In the evening, Compline, Great Vespers, Orthros, and Hours are connected to each other. Sometimes there is a break after the Hours, and then the Divine Liturgy is celebrated. A lot of work! The original spot for Artoklasia is in a Vigil at the end of Vespers. In addition to the Blessing of the Bread, it has a function in the service: to provide nourishment and anointing so that the faithful may be strengthened to continue the work of a sleepless night of prayer and hymns. There has been an evolution in the Artoklasia. As I said previously, in a Vigil, the Artoklasia is at the end of Vespers: It takes place at the Apolytikia (Dismissal Hymns after the Our Father of Vespers). We chant the Apolytikion of whatever feast it may be, and then, the final hymn is θεοτόκε Παρθένε (Theotokos Virgin) (unless there is a major feast of the Lord or the Theotokos). During the Theotokos Virgin, there is a censing around the loaves. Following is the prayer of the Blessing of the Loaves, Wine, and Oil. Now Constantinople s Typikon from 1888, which is still our main source today, no longer calls for this kind of Vigil. Usually, the Vespers are served the evening before the main feast. Then, Orthros and Liturgy are served together on the morning of the feast. In this rubrical guide, the Artoklasia is still appointed for Vespers but at a different point. The order takes place after the exclamation May the might of your kingdom be blessed. This Artoklasia actually combines selections from two orders from two different parts of the service: 1. an abbreviated Lity, which is in its original spot and is not proper to the original Artoklasia and 2. the Artoklasia proper, which is cut and pasted to this part of the service. After the petitions of the Lity are completed, the Theotokos Virgin is chanted while the priest censes around the loaves. Then the Artoklasia proper follows with the Blessing of the Loaves, and then the Aposticha follow with the rest of Vespers. Theotokos Virgin is no longer used at the Apolytikia. But there is a third stage: Now that the Constantinople style has the fused selections from the two parts of Vespers Service, and because Vespers do not have to include this order, the Artoklasia has become a bonus to a festive Vespers rather an integral part. As a result, it has become a free-standing liturgical insertion. Because of its now free-standing character, it is not unheard of to have this service included even in the Divine Liturgy, sometimes even if an Artoklasia has occurred in the preceding Vespers. So, a liturgical order that combined features from Vespers only now is found sometimes in the Divine Liturgy! So there is a brief evolution our Artoklasia practices. In a Vigil, Artoklasia is necessary. After Vespers, when we know eight more hours of services remain, we eat to preserve strength until Communion! In a nonvigil, we are not eating for safety, but it is still a beautiful way to offer of our gifts to get a blessing from God. Whatever the practice, we can present, partake, and share of the blessed staples in the spirit of thanksgiving. As the Wedding Service blesses, may our homes be filled with wheat, wine, and oil, so that we may give to those in need! 1 The lity (entreaty) sometimes has a number of hymns and can be found on many major feasts in that section of vespers. If Artoklasia is in vespers in the Constantinople style, usually only one hymn is selected from the lity. A procession with an icon usually happens here. Following the hymns are selection from the petitions, and those have the festive chanting of Kyrie Eleison multiple times. There is also a lengthy petition at the beginning and end with the names of many saints, the beginning O God Save your people, being omitted in the Constantinople style, since it is said in Orthros shortly after the 50 th Psalm. 2 In the Constantinople style, even on major feasts of the Theotokos and of the Lord, this is chanted. The exception is during the week after Pascha, when Christ is risen is chanted. 3

4 Stewardship 2017 Many years ago, in fact 52 years ago, when I first started selling cookware as a 16 yr. old sophomore in High School, I learned a most valuable lesson. My father, who was my Sales Manager at the time, continued to encourage us to be Go Givers rather than Go Getters. Talk about being confused. Most every self-help type of publication or lecture that I read or heard were always talking about Go Getters being the successful people in life and up until that point I believed it. But soon I learned that it was NOT TRUE! Just analyzing the words is important, to get is to acquire, take or receive and to give is to give away, share or gift someone. What did this have to do with selling I questioned, and then a Bible saying: It is better to give than receive came to mind. Could it possibly be true that the key to success or life is to be generous? To give things away? In the case of selling, we always (from that point on), had small gifts that we would give to our sales prospects for them allowing us to take their valuable time and listen to our sales presentation. Amazing isn t it? Giving to get. What a novel concept? Not at all, as scriptures teach us that when we give (in the proper manner) God always rewards us ten-fold. Tithing (10%), as the Bible teaches us, is our obligation to God. This is not any type of gift, but it is our duty, and that is what God expects of us. Any amounts in excess of tithing (10%) are gifts, which is real giving. Some may question this and ask or state, there s no way I could afford to give my church (or total charities) 10% of my income! And to that I answer, YOU CAN T AFFORD NOT TO! I firmly believe that God watches what we do with what he gives us (and everything IS a gift from God) and, if what we do which glorifies His name, then He gives us even more. On the other hand if He doesn t like what we do with our gifts, He stops giving them to us. When is the right time to give? When we can least afford to. Just as a pump has to be primed (pouring water down the pump) so that it gives us all the water we want from the well, the same is true with our lives on this earth. As a farmer, in most cases, borrows thousands of dollars each year for seed, fertilizer and labor well before he ever sees any harvest. He must cultivate, plant and nurture his crops in order for them to produce. He can t tell the crops to grow and then I ll take care of you after you take care of me. Why would we think that our lives as Orthodox Christians should be any different? Our liberal Stewardship Program allows us to give as we feel that we have received. My life totally changed financially once I learned this and yours would too! Many wise, wealthy, people have offered the following advice over the centuries: Contribute at least 10% of your income to charity and then save 10% to pay yourself and wealth and material goods will be yours. Let s all start being true GO GIVERS to our church and charities and watch how God will bless us and our families. It is our community, and all of us should do our fair share as the Bible teaches us. Fulfill, increase and start tithing toward your stewardship and watch your lives change. You ll be glad you did! Humbly, your fellow parishioner, Arthur Nahatis Proud Member of Holy Trinity & Guest Author ARE WE GO GETTERS OR GO GIVERS? By Arthur Nahatis Thanks to Harry Yianitsas for allowing me to share my thoughts. 4

5 CATECHETICAL CORNER The Church of St. Marina in Thissio, Athens Read more about this church: St. Marina of Antioch lived at the end of the third century. Her mother died when Marina was very young. Her nanny taught her the Christian faith. When she became a teen, she told her father that she wished to become a Christian and never to marry. Her father despised her for her beliefs and disowned her. She proclaimed her faith in Christ to the Imperial Governor Olymbrios who desired her as a wife when he saw the fifteen year Marina with her nanny. Despite all his efforts of persuasion, she told him that his quest was hopeless. Throughout many tortures, she remained faithful to her Lord. Olymbrios finally ordered her beheaded and she is numbered among the many saints in heaven! July Feast Days July 1 July 4 July 7 July 11 July 13 July 16 July 17 July 20 July 22 July 26 July 27 Cosmas & Damian, the Holy Unmercenaries Andrew of Crete, author of the Great Canon; St. Alexandra, Passion-Bearer Kyriaki the Great Martyr Olga, Equal-to-the-Martyrs; Great Martyr, Euphemia Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel Virgin Martyr Julia Marina the Great Martyr Elias the Prophet Mary Magdalene, Myrhhbearer & Equal-to-the- Apostles; Virgin Martyr Markella Paraskevi the Righteous Martyr of Rome Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Monastery Divine Liturgy Sunday 7/26/16-7:30 a. m. Check this link for more information. Accommodations close to the monastery are listed. The formal invitation is available by clicking on the tab. The Monastery Facebook link is below. 5

6 Join us for Greek School Our Holy Trinity Greek School provides opportunities to learn the Greek language, culture, customs, and the Orthodox Faith. It features classroom holiday celebrations, such as, the Vasilopita Cutting and Bright Week parties. It hosts three important Parish celebrations: OXI Day, Three Hierarch Days and the March 25 th Celebration honoring the Feast of the Annunciation and Greek Independence Day. The Greek School PTA organizes the three Parish Celebrations. For OXI Day, they serve a light brunch during the Coffee Hour. A program is prepared by students with the help of teachers and includes songs and recitations by the older students. On that day, those who passed the Greek Proficiency test are recognized. Also, the recipients of the George Nikolopoulos Scholarship are announced. In January, students present information about the Three Hierarchs after Divine Liturgy in the Church. The 25 th of March Celebration requires the most preparation. All students participate in reciting poems and singing songs. Check the Church s Website, Greek School tab, for registration information! 6

7 Holy Trinity Greek School Enrolling for Contact Presvytera Alexandra for information: Afternoon classes: T, W, or TH, 5-6:30 pm Academic Year - Offering new Wednesday Parent/Student Class Beginners, if enough enrolled It is recommended that children be 5 by September 1 st to enroll in Beginners 1. Curriculum created for USA children: for conversational Greek, reading & writing Enrollment opportunities at Coffee Hours, after Divine Liturgy on August 6, 13, 20 Children s Classes Offered Days Classes Teacher Times Tuesday Beginners 1 Beginners 3 Conversation Dr. Steve Papadopoulos Artemis Meletis Mary Karavatakis 5:00 6:30 pm Wednesday Parent/Child Adv. Parent/Child 1, if enough enroll Thursday Beginners 2 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 3 Advanced 2 Cleo Eliopoulos TBA Toula Barelos Artemis Meletis Mary Karavatakis Brenda Koulis 5:00 6:30 pm 5:00 6:30 pm ADULT CLASSES Check Church website for information: or Contact Presvytera Alexandra: presvy@holytrinityacademy.com Adult classes will begin on September 26, 7-8:30 pm. Registration available at the Greek Food Festival Hellenic Cultural Exhibit Adult Classes: 7 8:30 pm Beginners 1 on Tuesdays TBA 7

8 AHEPA Dallas Chapter 20 The following members were elected to lead Chapter 20 through June Their swearing in will take place at a Joint AHEPA Dallas Family Installation Dinner on August 29th. President Kim G. Nikolis Vice President Michael Petridis Vice President of Hellenic Affairs Nicolas L. Carayannopoulos Executive Secretary Bill Karahal Corresponding Secretary Nicholas C. Dixie Recording Secretary Dimitrios Horiates Treasurer James B. Thomas Board of Governors (BOG) (Chairman) Bill Lane BOG Members Chris Alexandris, John T. Boyd, Sr., Tom Maglaras, Kostas Mavrikos and Basil P. Shropulos We wish to thank Elias Makris, our outgoing Treasurer, who in the last 3 years dedicated much hard work and time in maintaining the financial records of this Chapter. Elias, we appreciate you for a job well done. In his recent encyclical, Protocol 55/17, Archbishop Demetrios, on behalf of the Archdiocese of America, honored AHEPA s legacy of compassion and faithful service by dedicating Sunday, May 21, as AHEPA Sunday. He offered the Archdiocese s gratitude to the members of the AHEPA Family. During Divine Liturgy that day, Fr. Christopher Constantinides and Fr. Peter Kostakis officiated at the Memorial Service for the 156 deceased Chapter members. At the same time, fourteen Life members were honored. The chapter s only summer social event took place Sunday, June 11th at the Top Golf in Allen, TX with twenty four members and their guests participating. The Event Chairman was Eleas Tabakis. He and his committee did an outstanding job. We look forward to participating in the 3 future social events scheduled in the next 12 months. Our chapter and the Dallas Daughters of Penelope have been chosen to host next year s AHEPA Delta District 16 Convention here in Dallas. Kerry Tassopoulos cheerfully volunteered to Chair this event and jokingly suggested his lovely wife, Katina, a Dallas Daughters of Penelope member, be his Co-Chair. Front Row from Left to Right: Nicolas Carayannopoulos, Eleftherios Vlahakis, John Boyd, Sr., Tony Mavridis, Nicholas Dixie and Bill Karahal Back Row from Left to Right: (Standing) Arthur Nahatis, (Seated) George Karahal, Kerry Tassopoulos, William Karant, Michael Petridis and Tom Fox 8

9 For more information please call (972) Now enrolling for the school year! Accepting children 2 years old thru Kindergarten. SACS Accredited! Philoptochos News I would like to thank everyone for their help in making our Holy Trinity Nameday Panigiri a big success! We had great weather and over 300 people came, a record crowd! Special thanks to DJ Torye for setting up and handling our Greek music! We will be hosting a special coffee after church on Sunday, July 23, called a "Pop Up Greek Cafe." It is part of a National Philoptochos initiative to help the people of Greece and Cyprus, who have great economic need. All the proceeds from this coffee will go to this effort. Thank you in advance for your support! Have a blessed summer! Joanna Spahis St. Barbara Philoptochos A Message from the Parish Council Your Parish Council is wishing you a great and safe summer! Keep in mind also that you can check out the services of the Church at from wherever your travels take you. If you are in town during the summer and looking for something to do, consider the many activities of the Church: Pickle-Ball, Basketball, Yarn Guild, Austin Street, and more! Then there are the services, of course: Wednesday night Paraklesis, Saturday night Vespers, as well as the Sunday Divine Liturgy. These are the fruits of your labors and reflect your stewardship of time, talent and treasure at work. Come and see, Your Parish Council 9

10 Centennial Albums Are Available! A beautiful, 248-page hard-cover Coffee Table Book, filled with photos & comprehensive history of our parish. (includes the 30-min. Holy Trinity History Documentary DVD) Get Your Copy While Supplies Last Only $85.00* ~ Available in the Holy Trinity Office, during normal business hours ~ *Discount Prices: 2 - $ $ $ $250 (DVD s will not be sold separately) Need them Shipped? We ll do it for a flat $15, via UPS [Pre-Ordered copies can only be picked up at Sunday Coffee Hour, or in the Church Office] 10 The Archives The Archives Ministry is an ongoing project and the committee is asking for any pictures, stories, articles, etc., that reflect the history of Holy Trinity Church. Please bring them to the Church Office and specify for the Archives Committee or John Faxon. Be sure your name is on your information and whether or not you would like the originals returned. We can make copies if you prefer not to leave the originals. Thank you, The Archives Committee

11 Greek Food Festival years of family, food, music, fun and YOU!!! Join us September 22, 23, 24, as we celebrate the 61st Annual Dallas Greek Food Festival!!! Check out our website for details: It s time for our community to get together for food, fun and fellowship! Cooking and baking dates have been set for our 61 st Annual Greek Food Festival! Saturday August 12 th Dolmathes Saturday August 26th Koulouria Saturday September 2nd Kourambiades Monday September 4th Paximadia (Labor Day) Sesame Cookies Saturday September 9th Fenekia Saturday September 16th Baklava Sunday September 17th Package After Church We will start at 9 a.m. on all dates except Sunday, Sept 17 th. This is a great way to volunteer your time and talents! Light lunch and refreshments will be served. Join us! Questions? info@gffdallas.com 11

12 General Interest Coffee Hour! Sunday, July 2 Sunday, July 9 Sunday, July 16 Sunday, July 23 Sunday, July 30 Presvytera Alexandra Poulos on behalf of NTOM Available AHEPA Philoptochos Available To volunteer your organization contact Amelia Fritz at amfrtiz1816@sbcglobal.net Space is Limited! Don t Delay! Keeping the Faith: Living Beacons of the One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic Church Young adults, ages years, are invited to enjoy a weekend of fellowship and share in our Orthodox Christian faith. Featuring a night at the Redneck Country Club, SoTiri, the Pop Greek Video artist, Basile the Comedian, and more! The registration fee per participant is $195, and includes all food, events & transportation to RCC. Airport transportation is not included. Space is limited; registration is open until August 1 or until sold out. Parish Council Schedule July 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 Matt Fossey, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Nick Cimino, Jimmy Horiates, Louis Antos, Ellena Fox Amelia Fritz, Stamati Arakas, John Nickolas, Bill Zaemes, Peter Hronas Hellen Smith, Wade Stephens, Alin Voicu, Mary Ann Trapalis, Fotis Papanicolaou, Mary LeBrecht Matt Fossey, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Nick Cimino, Jimmy Horiates, Louis Antos, Ellena Fox Amelia Fritz, Stamati Arakas, John Nickolas, Bill Zaemes, Peter Hronas 12

13 General Interest Parish Registry Baptisms Isabel Ackels, Richard Heppenstall Funerals Pete Manos, Maine Maria who fell asleep in the Lord Caregivers Support Group No Meeting in July The Caregivers Support Group meets the second Saturday of the month in the Boardroom of the Community Center. Caregivers provides support for the Caregiver in a confidential setting. Congratulations to Andrew Doyle, son of Iris and Frank Doyle, upon his 2017 Graduation from the United States Coast Guard Academy. Congratulations Class of 2017! Holy Trinity Catechetical School presented an icon to the graduating seniors on Commencement/Awards Sunday, May 21, 2017 From left to right: Milton Plomarity, Christina Andresen, Fr. Chris, Marina Banoub, Fr. Peter, Anna Thomas, Salina Bein, Ilinni Caros, Forrest Boaz, Daniella Karant, Gary Collett, Zoran Dedeitch, Nectarios Horaites, Christopher Konstans, Nikolaus Prokos, Nickolas Mavrides, Zachary Papas, Basil Xeros 13

14 Holy Trinity Bookstore School may be out, but your bookstore is open! We will remain open this summer on Wednesdays and will be opening earlier! Our summer hours will be 12:30-5:00 p.m. Many of you will be traveling this summer and we wish you safe travels. If you have family and friends visiting don t forget to bring them by the Bookstore and share with them all of the amazing things available that help to educate, enhance and reinforce our Orthodox faith! We have the perfect summer read for the young adult in your life who reads many of the popular dystopian books available today. This book is written in the same popular dystopian genre but with a major difference, it is written from an Orthodox perspective and tackles contemporary issues that engage the reader! The book jacket declares: Forget your old name. Forget your parents. These are the things Euphrosyne s grandparents and counselor tell her. But if Orthodox Christianity is a lie, why did the icon so dramatically save her life? And what can she do to get the icon back? In a post-christian America, where going to church, praying, or owning holy things means death, a twelve-year-old girl searches for the truth. Finding it may cost her everything. The book has been featured on the popular Facebook page, Children in the Orthodox Church, where they are offering various discussion points to inspire discussions between parents and teens. Ancient Faith describes Know the Faith by Father Michael Shanbour, as an attempt to present Orthodox Christianity in a way Western Christians can understand, grounding each point in Scripture and patristic theology, with comparisons to what Catholics and Protestants believe. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian seeking to explain your faith to others or an inquirer into this ancient faith, Know the Faith will help you understand and communicate the Orthodox faith as never before. The easy to read manner in which the book is written allows it to appeal to a wide age range. I would recommend it to advanced Junior High readers and beyond! Father Shanbour has a talent for translating difficult concepts into simpler ones and uses Tradition, the Church Fathers, and Biblical references to affirm the Orthodox teachings he presents. This book will help you understand our faith more fully and better prepare you to answer questions from non-orthodox friends and family. We are open on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy until 12 p.m. We hope to see you then! You can reach us at ht-bookstore@holytrinitydallas.org 14

15 Strict Fast 5,7,12,14,19,21,28 July 2017 Wine/Oil Allowed 26 Day Event 1 Saturday Great Vespers (C) 5pm 2 Sunday Orthros 8:15a Divine Liturgy 9:30a; Coffee hosted following Div Lit 3 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10am-2pm 4 Tuesday OFFICE CLOSED; CANCELLED Pickleball; Austin St Cooking (K) 2:30p; Volunteers leave 5:30p 5 Wednesday HT Bookstore OPEN 12:30-5:00p; GOYA B ball (Gym) 7-9p 6 Thursday Men s B ball (O) 7p 7 Friday No Activities 8 Saturday Great Vespers (C) 5pm 9 Sunday Orthros 8:15a Divine Liturgy 9:30a; Coffee hosted following Div Lit 10 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10am-2pm 11 Tuesday Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3:30p 12 Wednesday HT Bookstore OPEN 12:30-5:00p; GOYA B ball (Gym) 7-9p 13 Thursday Men s B ball (O) 7p 14 Friday No Activities 15 Saturday Great Vespers (C) 5pm 16 Sunday Orthros 8:15a Divine Liturgy 9:30a; Coffee hosted by AHEPA 17 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10am-2pm 18 Tuesday Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3:30p; Parish Council Mtg (A) 6:30p 19 Wednesday HT Bookstore OPEN 12:30-5:00p; GOYA B ball (Gym) 7-9p 20 Thursday The Prophet Elias Orthros 8:30a Div Lit 9:30a; Men s B ball (O) 7p 21 Friday No Activities 22 Saturday Great Vespers (C) 5pm 23 Sunday Orthros 8:15a Divine Liturgy 9:30a; Coffee hosted by Philoptochos 24 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10am-2pm 25 Tuesday Pickleball (Gym) 1:30-3:30p 26 Wednesday HT Bookstore OPEN 12:30-5:00p; GOYA B ball (Gym) 7-9p 27 Thursday Men s B ball (O) 7p 28 Friday No Activities 29 Saturday Great Vespers (C) 5pm 30 Sunday Orthros 8:15a Divine Liturgy 9:30a; Coffee hosted following Div Lit 31 Monday Yarn Guild (BR) 10am-2pm Please check the web calendar at for schedule changes 15

16 EKFONESIS JULY 2017 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Hillcrest Road Dallas, TX Holy Trinity Cemetery Lots Available Cemetery plots are still available in the Orthodox Christian Garden at Restland. Prices in the funeral industry continue to rise, so please don't miss this opportunity to secure your family s burial needs. Please contact: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Office Pre-Purchase: $2, At Need: $2, Ekfonesis Information Deadline Please be reminded that all information to be included in the next Ekfonesis must be in the Church office no later than the 10th of the month. Please submit each article as an attachment to: vwells@holytrinitydallas.org Editor-in-Chief: Father Christopher Constantinides Layout Editor: Vickie Wells 16