Trinitarian. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, New York January15 February 2018 Edition

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1 Trinitarian Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, New York January15 February 2018 Edition Happy New Year Fellow Parishioners, I hope you had blessed Christmas and New Year holidays with loved ones close by. I also hope that you have recovered from the stress of these beautiful and important family events, dinners, gift buying, giving and exchanging! For us here in our family it was a special time having Kalli home with little Simi and Demetri in the house. There is a passage from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament which states, where there is no vision, the people will perish. I think about that often within the context of our Community and, after two decades, especially during these first month of each year, try to redirect myself to the vision of Holy Trinity Church for I might say that our immediate vision would be to make the Community continuously accessible for all to worship at, study in, and gather at for the many ministries Holy Trinity offers. It s always a joy to cut the Vasilopeta in January to recognize the leaders of all the ministries and organizations within the parish s framework. Each ministry and group is a spoke in the wheel that keeps turning with the axle being the Good Lord Himself, asking Him to guide us down the path of our lives as one family. In a discussion I had just a few days ago with a dear friend, we were reminding each other that being a member of Holy Trinity, and any Church for that matter, is not simply joining yet another club or organization. Rather; being a member of a Parish family is a commitment to a lifestyle of worship, service and faith in God. I, as your priest, must do my very best to foster a spirit of Christian fellowship, to guide the wagon down the path for all of us to follow, while at the same time balance the ministries to run within the framework of one Community. Each ministry that meets at the Church has to have Christ as its central figure. Each organization that meets has to know that the Church is hosting them to do God s work here on earth. For me, that s my immediate vision. The long term vision must be decided upon by all of us! What direction do we want the Church to go in! Which will be the most necessary ministries that the Church can offer to best serve God and His people in the future? Let s keep those thoughts in the center of our minds when we speak of Holy Trinity for the next decade or two. Truthfully speaking, many of us may not all be around to fulfill these future dreams and aspirations for our Church but, as the Good Book says, where there is no vision, the people will perish! For that reason alone, let us stay weekly connected, not weakly connected! Faithfully, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

2 HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 10 MILL ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK (914) Fax # (914) FrAnctil@aol.com PRIEST: V. Rev. Nicholas Anctil ASSOCIATE PRIEST: Rev. Patrick O Rourke EMERGENCY PHONE: Cell # (914) PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICE MANAGER : Gigi Longo-Gurr OFFICE and RENTALS: Eva Kokkalas PRESIDENT: Dino Yotides VICE PRESIDENT: John Dos Santos TREASURER: Art Prifti SECRETARY: Ron Nicholas John Copulos, Constantine Curtis, Marios Damianides, Thomas Dushas, Harry Fotiadis, Despina Kartson, Jon Kohilakis, Dennis Kouloumbis, Helen Morik, Peter Pappas, Maria Scaros, Joseph Pantginis, James Resvanis, George P. Williams Honorary Members: John Daskos, George Kondos, Philip Koutsis, Nicholas Lyras, Zachary Marantis, James Zafiros, William S. Zegras Greek School Director: I. Pantelaros SCHOOLS Sunday School Directors: C. Herzegovitch, C. Mavrovitis COMMITTEES Archdiocese Liaison: Executive Committee Maintenance: G. P. Williams, J. Dos Santos, G. Manolakis Audit: M. Damianides, A. Prifti Narthex: Dino Yotides Choir Liaison: J. Pantginis Office: J. Dos Santos, A. Prifti Compensation: A. Prifti, D. Yotides Outreach: D. Kartson, C. Kourakos, M. Scaros, C. O Leary Insurance: Executive Board Rental Liaison: J. Dos Santos Annual Dance: H. Morik, C. Herzegovitch Senior Citizen: D. Kouloumbis Agape: J. Daskos, D. Kouloumbis, T. Dushas Stewardship: G. Longo-Gurr, H. Morik, Executive Board Easter Feast: P. Constantinides, P. Koutsis Youth: J. Dos Santos, C. Herzegovitch Elections: J. Dos Santos Web Design & Maintenance: Fr. Patrick O Rourke, A. Prime Board of Elections: E. Zoulis, D. Soukas, A. Soukas, D. Keane A. Prifti Finance & Banking Liasons: A. Prifti, M. Damianides Festival: G. Manolakis, C. Papademetriou, J. Kohilakis, G. Kondos, Greek School Liason: J. Dos Santos G. Kourakos Gym: J. Dos Santos, C. Papademetriou, B. Gianaris, J. Resvanis Festival Volunteers: M. Scaros, E. Primavera Journal: Fr. N. Anctil, A. Soukas, D. Yotides, G. Longo-Gurr Landscaping: J. Karagandis, C. Canelos ORGANIZATIONS Philoptochos: M. Sirras Axion Estin: A. Lampousis AHEPA: J. Keane Greek School PTA: A. Kapelonis Sr. Choir: H. Hiotakis Young at Heart: M. Batsopoulos, A. Salvarakis Sr. Organist: S. Papaioannou Library: C. Canelos, D. Graf Jr. Choir: G. Mavrovitis Cub Scouts: K. Kingsley-Mulder Psaltis: A. Lampousis, J. Pantginis Boy Scout: D. Kerwick Mommy & Me T. Konstantakopoulos Girl Scouts: H. Dallaris GOYA: A. Cossifos, A. Dos Santos Girl Basketball: R. Verdina JOY: H. & M. Fotiadis Girls Volleyball: R. Verdina HOPE: A. Politopoulos Youth Divisions Basketball A & B: J. Resvanis YAL: Fr. Patrick O Rourke JV Division Basketball: C. Papademetriou Mr. & Mrs. Club: J. & M. Kohilakis Varsity Division Basketball: B. Gianaris, E. Noulas Greek Dance Troupe: E. Metaxas Greek Youth Orchestra: T. Kokkalas Loukoumi: N. Katsoris The TRINITARIAN is a publication of HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH and is published approximately 6 times per year. EDITORS: Eva Kokkalas, Fr. Nicholas Anctil, Fr. Patrick O Rourke, Gigi Longo-Gurr

3 Schedule of Services - January 15th to February 18, 2018 Sun Jan 21st Sunday of Zacchaeus. Orthros, 9:00am, Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Sun Jan 28th Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Tues Jan 30th The Three Hierarchs. Or.9:30am, Divine Liturgy, 10:00am Fri Feb 2nd Presentation of Christ. Or and Div Lit. 9:30-11:00am Sun Feb. 4th Sunday of the Prodigal Son. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Sat Feb. 10th 1st SATURDAY OF THE SOULS - St. Haralambos Orthros, 9:30am. Divine Liturgy and Memorial Service, 10:00am Sun Feb. 11th Meatfare Sunday. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Sat Feb. 17th 2nd SATURDAY OF THE SOULS. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Memorial Service, 10:00am Sun Feb. 18th Cheesefare Sunday. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am NO SUNDAY SCHOOL Πρόγραμμα Ακολουθιών - 15 Ιανουαρίου μέχρι και 18 Φεβρουαρίου Κυρ 21 Ιαν Κυριακή του Ζακχαίου. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Κατηχητικό Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Κυρ 28 Ιαν Κυριακή των Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Κατηχητικό Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Τρι 30 Ιαν Οι Τρείς Ιεράρχες. Ορ. και Θεία Λειτ πμ Παρ 2 Φεβ Η Υπαπαντή. Όρ καί Θεία Λειτουργία πμ Κυρ 4 Φεβ Κυριακή τού Ασώτου. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Κατη. Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Σαβ 10 Φεβ Α ΨΥΧΟΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ. Αγ. Χαραλάμπους Όρθρος, 9.30πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Μνημόσυνο, 10.00πμ Κυρ 11 Φεβ Κυριακή τής ΑΠΟΚΡΕΩ. Όρθρος, 9..00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Κατη. Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Σαβ; 17 Φεβ Β ΨΥΧΟΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ. Όρθρος, 9.30πμ Θεία Λειτουγρία καί Μνημοσύνο, 10.00πμ Κυρ 18 Φεβ Κυριακή τής ΤΥΡΟΦΑΓΟΥ. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία, 10.00πμ Δεν έχουμε Κατηχητικο Σχολείο

4 Lenten Schedule of Services, 2018 Mon Feb 19th Clean Monday, Compline Service 6:00pm Wed Feb 21st Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy, 6:00pm Fri Feb 23rd First Salutation Service 7:00pm Sat Feb 24th 3rd Sat of the Souls, Or. 9:30, Divine Liturgy and Memorial Service, 10:00am Sun Feb 25th SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Followed by the Procession of Icons Mon Feb 26th Small Compline Service 6:30pm Wed Feb 28th Morning Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy, 10:00am Fri Mar 2nd 2nd Salutation Service. 7:00pm Sun Mar 4th 2nd Sunday of Lent. St. Gregory Palamas Orthros, 9:00am, Divine Liturgy and Sun School, 10:00am Mon Mar 5th Small Compline Service, 6:30pm Wed Mar 7th Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy at 6:00pm dedicated to the Parish Council and their families Fri Mar 9th 3rd Salutation Service. 7:00pm Sun Mar 11th SUNDAY OF THE VENERATION OF THE CROSS Orthros, 9:00am, Div Liturgy and Sun School, 10:00am Followed by the Procession of the Cross Mon Mar 12th Small Compline, 6:30pm Wed Mar 14th Morning Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy, 10:00am Fri Mar 16th 4th Salutation. 7:00pm Sat Mar 17th St Patrick and St. Alexios, 10.00am Sun Mar 18th 4th Sunday of Lent. St. John the Climacus Orthros, 9:00am, Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am GODPARENTS SUNDAY Mon Mar 19th Small Compline, 6:30pm Wed Mar 21st Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy at 6:00pm dedicated to the Philoptochos. Philoptochos Lenten Supper and Retreat to follow Fri Mar 23rd AKATHIST HYMN, 7:00PM Sun Mar 25th ANNUNCIATION OF THE VIRGIN MARY 5th Sunday of Lent. St. Mary of Egypt Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE IN NYC There are no Holy Services scheduled from March 26th to March 30th The Sacrament of Confession is available by appointment The Holy Week Schedule of Services will be sent separately. A Blessed Lent to all.

5 Πρόγραμμα Ακολουθιών - Μεγάλη Σαρακοστή, 2018 Δευ 19 Φεβ Καθαρά Δευτέρα, Μέγα Απόδειπνoν, 6.00 μμ Τετ 21 Φεβ Βραδυνή Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία, 6.00 μμ Παρ 23 Φεβ Α Στάσις Χαιρετισμοί μμ Σαβ 24 Φεβ 3ο Ψυχοσάββατο. Όρθρος, 9.30πμ. Θεία Λειτουργία και Μνημόσυνον, πμ Κυρ 25 Φεβ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΤΗΣ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΙΑΣ. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία, Κατηχ. Σχολείο 10.00πμ Λιτανεία τών Εικόνων μετά από τήν Λειτουργία. Δευ 26 Φεβ Αποδειπνόν, 6.30 μμ Τετ 28 Φεβ Πρωινή Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία, πμ Παρ 2 Μαρτ Β Στάσις Χαιρετισμοί μμ Κυρ 4 Μαρτ 2η Κυριακή Νηστειών. Γρηγορίου Παλαμά Όρ., 9.00πμ, Θεία Λειτουργία, Κατηχ. Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Δευ 5 Μαρτ Απόδειπνον, 6.30 μμ Τετ 7 Μαρτ Βραδυνή Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία, 6.00 μμ Αφιερωμένη στο Συμβοὐλιο τής Κοινότητας. Παρ 9 Μαρτ Γ' Στἀσις Χαιρετισμοί μμ Κυρ 11 Μαρτ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΠΡΟΣΚΗΝΗΣΕΩΣ. Ορθρος, 9.00 μμ Θεία Λειτουργία, Κατηχ. Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Περιφορά του Σταυρού Δευ 12 Μαρτ Αποδειπνόν, 6.30 μμ Τετ 14 Μαρτ Πρωινή Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία, μμ Παρ 16 Μαρτ Δ' Στάσις Χαιρετισμοί, 7.00 μμ Σαβ 17 Μαρτ Τών Αγ. Αλεξίου καί Πατρικίου. Προηγιασένη Θεία Λειτουργία, 10.00πμ Κυρ 18 Μαρτ 4η Κυριακή τών Νηστειών. Αγ. Ιωαννού Κλιμάκου Όρ, 9.00μμ Θ Λειτουργία και Κατχ. Σχολείο, 10.00πμμ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΑΝΑΔΟΧΩΝ Δευ 19 Μαρτ Απόδειπνον, 6.30μμ Τετ 21 Μαρτ Βραδυνή Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία, 6.00 μμ Αφιερωμένη στην Φιλόπτωχο τής Κοινότητας Παρ 23 Μαρτ ΑΚΑΘΙΣΤΟΣ ΥΜΝΟΣ 7.00 μμ Κυρ 25 Μαρτ 5η Κυριακή Νηστειών. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Κατηχ. Σχολείο, 10.00πμ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΕΘΝΙΚΗ ΠΑΡΕΛΑΣΗ ΣΤΗ 5η ΛΕΩΦΟΡΟ Το Πρόγραμμα τής Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας θά σταλεί σε ξεχωριστό φυλλἀδιο

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7 2018 Cooking For HOPE During the Lenten season when God asks us to give a little more of ourselves please join us to cook for the HOPE Soup Kitchen. HOPE Community Services of New Rochelle serves dinner three evenings a week, 52 weeks a year, and the food pantry distributes bagged groceries every other Wednesday with special distributions for holidays. Additionally, Hope also provides social services and substance abuse referrals, immigrant outreach programs, as well as provide clothing and household items to our neighbors in need. All members of the Holy Trinity Church Community are invited to Cook For Hope. Please join us (in our Church kitchen) Thursday, January 11 th at 6:00pm Thursday, February 8 th at 6:00pm Thursday, March 8 th at 6:00pm Thursday, April 12 th at 6:00pm Thursday, May 10 th at 6:00pm Thursday, June 7 th at 6:00pm If you would like to help or have any questions please contact Stephanie Madouros at s.madouros@wssworldseas.com or Linda Kondos at lovelyylinda@aol.com

8 Ladies Philoptochos Society Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society January 2018 As we welcome the New Year, it is time again for you to renew your Philoptochos membership or join as a new member. Our vibrant and growing chapter provides aid and relief to the poor, aged, ill, handicapped, and victims of disaster. Charitable work is done with discretion, courtesy and kindness, for the Glory of God and betterment of all our fellow human beings. Our chapter has a wide range of opportunities for all those interested in helping by active participation and/or stewardship. Our chapter supports many national, local, and Greek Orthodox philanthropic causes including: * Homeless Outreach and Soup Run; Cooking for Hope Soup Kitchen; Community Food Drive * St. Michael s Home for the Aged * Making Strides Against Breast Cancer; Gilda s Club; Ronald McDonald House * Contributions to various medical and emergency (e.g., hurricane) funds * Retired Clergy/Widowed Presbyteres; Orthodox Christian Fellowship; St. Basil s Academy We welcome your support of the important Philoptochos mission. Kindly complete and return the enclosed membership envelope with red lettering. Also, please make certain to include your current contact information (especially your address!). Let us know your interests. Of course we welcome all supporters, including spouses! With your help we are confident our good works will continue to flourish in Let s all work together to surpass last year s stewardship participation that exceeded 200 members! Yours faithfully, Marina Sirras, Chapter President Agathy Gerkis, Membership Chair

9 January 2018 Dear Philoptochos Sisters, Fellow Parishioners and Friends, 2017 was a very successful and rewarding year for our Ladies Philoptochos Society of Holy Trinity and was our best ever in attracting new members. Thanks to our 2017 Membership Chair, Elizabeth Zoulis, we have over 200 members and our Chapter is growing each and every day! Our annual Candlelight Dinner on December 7 was very successful. We began with a lovely cocktail hour followed by a delicious dinner made by chef Manny Louros. This year, we were proud to have honored two very deserving pillars of our community Helen Hiotakis and Sappho Papaioannou for their many years of service to our Holy Trinity community and their continued membership and contributions to our Ladies Philoptochos. During the evening, there was a Fur Fashion Show, many raffle prizes including a beautiful fur trimmed cape helped make the evening a huge success. Thank you to our Chairwomen, Serene Romas and Marina Sirras, and to Joy Zegras, Eleni Zikopoulos, Maria Valliades, Angie Lambros, Elizabeth Zoulis, Diane Soukas and the entire planning committee for hosting such a festive and very successful holiday party. The Annual Easter Market, under the leadership of our late, beloved friend and Easter Market mentor, Linda Kyriakos Faustini, was a huge success, surpassing all prior years, clearing more than $16,000! The proceeds enabled us to meet our commitment to sponsor a studio room at the new St. Michael's Home. The Community Food Drive collected thousands of non perishable grocery items for the HOPE Food Pantry. Thank you to everyone who brought in food, and an extra special thank you to our Sunday School students for their Grocery Bag Food Drive for the HOPE Food Pantry. Cooking for Hope, encourages volunteers to meet in our church kitchen and cook a meal for the homeless, which is distributed the next morning to our local New Rochelle homeless. If you would like to volunteer, contact Stephanie Madouros or Linda Kondos. Our Comedy Night, with comedian Ellen Karis, chaired by Diane Soukas held on September 30, was a huge success with 218 people in attendance. A night of laughter and camaraderie with many of our sister churches in attendance was enjoyed. Once again our Annual Hats and Gloves for the Homeless drive took place on December 17. Packages of hats, gloves and hand made scarves by our Knitting for Charity group were bought by our parishioners and were distributed to the homeless during the Christmas week Soup Run. Thank you to all who participated and to Despina Kartson and Anthoula Deknatel for organizing this holiday project. As you know from the monthly reports, our Homeless Outreach Ministry/Soup Run provides food and warm clothing to those who have fallen on hard times. Thank you to all who sponsor, support and volunteer for this very worthy ministry and to Despina Kartson and Maria Scaros for their dedication. Please refer to the Sunday Bulletin for further details on how you can get involved. Congratulations to Anthoula Deknatel, who is the lucky winner of the Holy Trinity Parking Space Raffle! We would like to thank everyone who supported the raffle, and especially Maria Komodikis for donating the parking space to be raffled. The money collected will be donated to our many charities that we support. As you can see, we had a very full year! If you did not join Philoptochos in 2017, please do so in We have many more opportunities for all who wish to be involved. Wishing you a very happy and healthy New Year! Marina Sirras, Chapter President Below is a list of contacts for some of our ministries. Please look in our "blue book" for phone numbers: Easter Market: Angie Lambros, Diane Soukas, Elizabeth Zoulis Homeless Outreach Soup Run: Despina Kartson, Maria Scaros Cooking for HOPE: Stephanie Madouros, Linda Kondos Knitting for Charity: Anthoula Deknatel Book Group: Denise Venturas St. Michael's Home: Electra Sklavos Gilda's Club: Elizabeth Zoulis, Colleen Kourakos Membership Information: Agathy Gerkis

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14 HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH GREEK AFTERNOON SCHOOL 10 MILL ROAD - NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK TEL: (914) FAX: (914) / FrAnctil@aol.com Rev. Nicholas Anctil Priest Irene E. Pantelaros Greek School Director Home Tel: (914) Home Fax: (914) iil2003@columbia.edu Fr. Patrick O Rourke Associate Priest January, 2018 Dear Parents and Parishioners: From all of us at the Greek School, please accept our heartfelt wishes for you and your families for a peaceful and successful new year full of hope, health, and happiness. Things are moving well at GS. Our children are showing progress and we are proud of them. A few days before Christmas, our church filled with proud audience who enjoyed a wonderful Christmas celebration event. Together with our children and the Westchester County Greek Youth Orchestra, we sang the Greek carols and various other Christmas songs and hymns. I would like to thank our talented children for their wonderful performance, parents, grandparents, and friends who came to support us and celebrate with us. Congratulations to our teachers, parents and grandparents for what they offer. Our success is due to the wonderful cooperation of all. This was proven by the great participation of parents and grandparents during our OPEN HOUSE on December 5th. Let us therefore continue to work together for our common goal, "our children." In addition, we would like to thank our priests and members of our Parish Council for their continued support. This year's Regents preparation program, which is offered at no extra cost to the parents, starts on Saturday, January 20, This program offers our students extra preparation for the examination. The lesson will run from 11:45am to 1:15pm every Saturday. Attendance is mandatory for all eighth grade students who will take the exam in June. Report cards will be issued on Friday, January 26, If there are any concerns or questions, I am always available to discuss them with you. Also, an important announcement for the adult parishioners and their friends who want to learn or improve their Greek, now is the right time. As the fall semester of the Adult Greek Language Program ends, registration for the next semester begins. The lessons begin in February. For dates and more information, please refer to the next page. For further questions, don t hesitate to contact me. Respectfully, Irene Pantelaros Director

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16 HOLY TRINITY GREEK ADULT LANGUAGE CLASSES SPRING SEMESTER CALENDAR 2018 Beginners Group: Tuesdays from 6:45PM to 8:15PM February 6, 13, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Intermediate Group: Tuesdays from 6:45PM to 8:15PM February 6, 13, 27 March 6,13, 20, 27 April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Advanced Group: Saturdays from 10:00AM to 11:30AM February 3, 10, 17 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19 June 2 REGISTRATION FORM Full Name: Address: Home phone: Cell phone: address: Please check group level below: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Spring 2018 tuition: $325 (the cost of books is extra). There is NO refund after the second class. Paid in full Date Received by Check # Make checks payable to Holy Trinity Church. In the memo write Adult Greek classes. For credit card payment please call the church s office (914) IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, PLEASE FOLLOW NEW ROCHELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSING OR CALL THE CHURCH S OFFICE AT JOIN US! IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN OR IMPROVE YOUR GREEK!

17 Attention All H.O.P.E. & J.O.Y. Kids! H.O.P.E. (Kindergarten to 3rd grade) J.O.Y. (4th to 7th grade) * Arts & Crafts HOPE & JOY Winter Meetings Friday, January 12th Friday, February 9th 6:30pm - 8pm * Pizza and refreshments will be provided Greek School PTA Movie Night Friday, January 26th at 6:30 pm

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20 Holy Trinity Library January 2018 The library committee wishes our Holy Trinity community a very happy and healthy 2018! We are very grateful for all the support and donations from many parishioners in We are also happy to see that more people are discovering the wonderful collection of books in our library. More people are borrowing books, and more books are being returned! Thank you! On a separate note, it is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Sophie Louros this past October. Sophie was a longtime, dedicated member of the leibrary committee and was instrumental in the foundation and growth of our library. In celebration of her life and as a lasting tribute to her memory, many parishioners have made donations to the library. They are listed below as well as other recent donations to the library. Thanks very much to all the donors! Donated in memory of Sophie Louros by Presbytera Kay Kyriakos Let All Creation Rejoice: Reflections for Advent, the Nativity, and Epiphany Eleftherios Venizelos: A Story of An Adventurous Life by Gabe and Irene Damascus The First Victory: Greece in the Second World War Greek Folk Stories Fey Folk A Scorpion in the Lemon Tree Illness and Healing in Orthodox Theology by Cleo Canelos The Life: The Orthodox Doctrine of Salvation A Boy s Journey to Sainthood: St. Paisios the Athonite (children s) by the Graf family Light from the Christian East: An Introduction to the Orthodox Tradition Fresh Complaint Around the Lagoon by Zachary and Cleo Marantis The History of Greek Music Penelope s Confession by Lucille Herzecgovitch Homer s Where the Heart is On the Life of Christ: Chanted Sermons by the Great Sixth Century Poet and Singer St. Romanos by Demetra and Joseph Keane in memory of Sophie Louros The Fall of Constantinople 1453 Church Fathers for Young People (children s) by the Holy Trinity Library The Services of Holy and Great Week

21 Donated in memory of Presbytera Anne Macris by Demetri Damascus World of Emotions: Ancient Greece, 700 BC-200 AD The Apostolic Fathers: Greek Text and English Translation Donated in memory of Eddie Sklavos by Electra Sklavos How Our Departed Ones Live: The Experience of the Orthodox Church A Gift for Matthew (children s) WISH LIST Baptism and Chrismation: Beginning Our Christian Life in the Orthodox Church $14.00 The Holy Sacraments: The Seven Sacraments of the Orthodox Church $10.00 The Infancy Gospels of James and Thomas $18.00 A Faith Encouraged: A Devotional Guide to Being Orthodox on Purpose $20.00 The Road Back to Christ: Reflections on Lent, Holy Week and the Resurrection $19.00 The Silent Way: Eleni Looks at Jealousy (children s) $8.00 The Silent Way; Peter Clashes with Anger (children s) $8.00 Special Agents of Christ (children s) $10.00 If you wish to donate a book on the wish list please contact Denise Graf at denisemgraf@yahoo.com or YOUNG AT HEART The Young at Heart began the new year with a meeting on Jan. 3rd, attended by 54 members. Sadly, the meeting followed the funeral of Aspasia Karram, who served as vice president of the Young at Heart since its beginning. She will be missed by all who knew her these many years. We thank our guest speakers, Basil Apostle, Esq. and Constantina Papageorgiou, Esq. who gave very informative lectures on trusts, wills, elder law and financial planning for seniors. There was a great deal of interest from our members and many questions were asked at the conclusion. Lunch was served followed by the cutting of the vasilopita and many delicious desserts. **Emily Papageorge announced a 7 day cruise to Bermuda from Bayonne, NJ on May 27-June 3, There is a refundable deposit of $250. Call Emily at as soon as possible if interested. Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy, year.

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24 Heritage Greece Program 2018 The American College of Greece (ACG) is now accepting applications for Heritage Greece 2018, an educational and cultural program for Greek-American students of college age. Heritage Greece is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Hellenic heritage, culture and identity with a peer group of students from the US and Greece. Heritage Greece was developed by the National Hellenic Society (NHS) as part of its mission to celebrate and preserve Hellenic heritage in the United States. It is hosted in Greece by The American College of Greece (ACG). Heritage Greece is the National Hellenic Society s contribution to keeping Hellenic heritage and identity vibrant and relevant. This year marks the ninth consecutive year that the Heritage Greece Program will take place. The program includes tailor-made educational and cultural activities that make for an intense immersion experience. They include insider s tours and screenings at the Benaki and Acropolis museums in Athens; private Greek dancing classes; visits to beautiful locales; tours of sites of archaeological and historical significance; visits to religious sites and monuments of the Byzantine period. These are combined with seminars, outings and activities with Deree students to guarantee a unique experience of the participants ancestral land. This year, the Heritage Greece Program will run from June 7-24, 2018 This program includes: A first-hand experience of Hellenic heritage, traditions and culture An experiential, customized one-credit language and culture course Field trips and on-site teaching Recreational and educational excursions Modern, spacious housing at ACG Tuition, meals and transportation while in Greece Classroom materials Structure & Cost Students will meet in Washington DC for Orientation on June 7, 2018, depart for Greece as a group on June 8, accompanied by an ACG staff member and will arrive in Greece on June 9. Participants bear a $1,000 portion of the airfare expense to Greece (the remaining cost is born by NHS) and are responsible for their transportation to and from Washington D.C. Expenses including tuition, accommodations, local transportation, meals, and related costs are borne by the National Hellenic Society. Students will depart from Greece on Sunday June 24, ACG is accepting applications for the program through March 15, Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: be currently enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students

25 be Americans of Greek descent* be years of age never or seldom have been to Greece in the past have a GPA of 3.0 or above * Greek descent is defined as having one or more parents, grandparents or great grandparents born in Greece. Please note that siblings or first cousins of past and/or current participants, who meet the program s eligibility criteria, may participate in Heritage Greece 2018 on condition that they reimburse NHS for all expenses related to their participation. Study Abroad at ACG The American College of Greece is also offering study abroad scholarships for all 2018 program participants who wish to study abroad at ACG, provided they meet the required admissions criteria: For one academic semester (Fall or Spring); scholarships of $3,000 towards the ACG Study Abroad Comprehensive Fee For Summer Term (June July); scholarships of $2,000 towards the ACG Study Abroad Comprehensive Fee For the summer session, (June or July); scholarships of $1,000 towards the ACG Study Abroad Comprehensive Fee We invite you to encourage potential applicants to visit our website at where they can learn more about this year s Heritage Greece program. For additional information, please us at heritagegreece@acg.edu or call us at ext We wish you a blessed Christmas season, Dimitris Andreou, PhD Vice President of Enrollment and Administration 6 Gravias Street, Athens, Greece t. (0030)

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27 Guidelines for Fasting The fast for the forty days of Lent is indicated below, though many are not able to hold to the strict fast. We offer the following guidelines to be considered prayerfully with the guidance of your spiritual father and in consideration of any medical conditions or dietary requirements. Strict Fast~ No Meat, Fish, Milk, Dairy Products, Oil, or Oil Products Palm Sunday~ Fish, Oil & Wine permitted FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION/MARCH 25TH~ All day: Fish, Oil & Wine Permitted Shellfish are permitted throughout Great Lent ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ON FASTING Do you fast? Give Me Proof of it by your works. If you see a poor man, take pity on him. If you see a friend being honored, do not envy him. Do not let only your mouth fast, but also the eye and the ear and the feet and the hands and all the members of our bodies. Let the hands fast, by being free of avarice. Let the feet fast, by ceasing to run after sin. Let the eyes fast, By disciplining them not to glare at that which is sinful. Let the mouth fast from foul words and unjust criticism. For what good is it if we abstain from birds and fishes, but bite and devour our brothers? May He who came to the world to save sinners strengthen us to complete the fast with humility, have mercy on us and save us. The Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian Read each weekday during Great Lent O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of power, and idle talk. But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Thy servant. Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own transgressions, and not to judge my brother, for blessed art Thou, unto ages of ages. Amen. Jesus Instructions on Fasting Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face so that you do not appear to men to be fasting but to your father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Gospel of Matthew Chapter 6:16-18 Prayer to the Holy Spirit Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Present in all places and filling all things, The treasury of blessings and Giver of life: Come and abide in us. Cleanse us from all impurity, and save our souls, O Gracious Lord Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and fasting with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding will keep your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ. ~St. Paul s letter to the Philippians One key to a more fulfilling life is prayer. For Orthodox Christians, the aim of prayer is to enter into conversation with God. Prayer is sometimes referred to as dialogue with God. Often it is a waiting on God in silence. In the church it is defined as the lifting of the mind and heart to God, and also as walking in the presence of God. We turn our mind and thoughts towards Him. We mentally gaze at Him and speak with Him in reverence, fear, and hope. At times we speak to Him with words and at other times we stand in reverent silence. Saying nothing, but being aware of His presence. In this dialogue with God we praise Him and thank Him. We ask Him for what we need. Our mind and our hearts are open to Him. Prayer is not only repeating words, it is trust in God that he hears and directs us in His Way involving spiritual growth and development.

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30 HOLY TRINITY SACRAMENTS AND SOCIAL EVENTS CALENDAR FEBRUARY Saturday, February 10 th 11:30 am Baptism Child of Robert & Emily Gorsline APRIL Sunday, April 15 th 12:30 p.m. Baptism Child of Marc and Georgia Dyer Saturday, April 28 th 12 Noon Baptism Child of Kenneth and Nicole Stevens MAY Saturday, May 19 th 1:00 p.m. Wedding Sebastiano Aliberti and Stamatia Theotokatos 3:00 p.m. Wedding Liam Shortell and Christie Lucchese JULY Friday, July 13 th 4:30 p.m. Wedding Christpher Midulla and Nicole Manolakis Sunday, July 22 nd 2:00 p.m. Wedding Andrew Rubino and Lauren Kissel Friday, July 27 th 1:00 p.m. Wedding Dimitri Yanakis and Elisia Morano SEPTMEBER Saturday, September 2 nd Wedding John Kaloudis and Lauren Cusak Sunday, September 16 th 12:30 p.m. Baptism Child of David and Stephanie Schneider Saturday, September 22 nd 3:00 p.m. Wedding Sean Moorman and Maria Pantelaros Saturday, September 29 th 3:00 p.m. Wedding Tommy Economidis and Nicole Posimato OCTOBER Sunday, October 7 th 3:30 p.m. Wedding Jeff Schaetzle and Catherine Yotides DECEMBER Saturday, December 8 th Wedding Frank DeRosa and Gina Lehmkuhl 2019 JANUARY Sunday, January 20 th 4:00 p.m. Wedding Spiro Hormovas and Kathleen Bonocore MAY Saturday, May 4 th 10:00 a.m. Wedding Anthony Pappas and Sara Miller JULY Saturday, July 27 th Wedding Anastasia Hatjygeorge and Alex Malendez

31 November 4 th WEDDING The marriage of Nickolaos Tsafos and Demetra Mileos with Maria Pardalis as sponsor. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM! BAPTISMS October 28 th The twin daughters of Michael Omanoff and C. Julia Maxwell were named Willamina and Penelope by their godparents, James Maxwell and Vanessa Neverton. October 28 th The son of Robert Frank Sheridan and Francesca Lathourakis was named William Dimitri by his godparent, Emmanuel Lathourakis. November 18 th The son of Billy Panagiotopoulos and Kristin Bevilacqua was named Roman by his godparent, Elias Mitilineos. November 25 th The son of Alexander Soures and Roxana Ramos was named John by his godparents, Nicholas and Mandy Zervoglos. December 10 th The daughter of Andreas Pierroutsakos and Helene Bouchard was named Cecile by her godparent, Thanos Kotronis. NA SAS ZISOUN! FUNERALS Constantine Georgiopoulos November 3 rd Thomas P. Yovanopoulos December 20 th Dr. Maria Rokkas December 29 th Aspasia Karram January 3 rd MAY THEIR SOUL REST IN PEACE NEW MEMBERS Amelia Gilmour 114 Winding Ct. Mohegan Lake, NY Deacon Simon Menya 575 Scarsdale Road Yonkers, NY Sophia O Connell 37 Fenimore Drive Harrison, NY Andreas & Helene Pierroutsakos 77 Maywood Road New Rochelle, NY Vaso Cynthia Xikes c/o Varriano 27 Cedar Drive East Briarcliff Manor, NY DONATIONS Louise D. Lymperis in honor of Andrew Lynch Louise D. Lymperis in honor of James Lynch CHAIR RENOVATION DONATIONS UP-DATED LIST Carol Lambos & Peter Junge Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Keane in memory of Alfred Karram, Constantine Georgiopoulos, Thomas Yotides WESTCHESTER COUNTY GREEK YOUTHORCHESTRA Mr. & Mrs. Andrei Breazna

32 CHRISTMAS DONATIONS & FLOWER DONATIONS Victoria Abramu Ernie & Kelly Anastos Gregory & Maria Apostle Dr. Daniel Nicastri & Dr. Pamela Argiriadi Katherine Baeff Pauline Bashias Marlene Batsopoulos Alexandra & Richard Baudouin Anthony & Helen Berni Christ & Polly Canaras Cleopatra Canelos John Cardasis Jean Chagares Helen Chrysanthem Helen Constantine Peter & Ellen Constantinides Peter & Ramonita Corines Marios & Anna Damianides Maria Christina Dikeos Irina & Miriam Donev Peter J. Eliopoulos & Maria Allen Samir & Nora Farkouh James & Agathy Gerkis Nicole & John Gordon John & Helen Jeris Paul & Leslie Jeris Gheri Christon-Kaufman Dr. Kristine Kingsley-Mulder & Hendrick Mulder John & Mary Koltis George & Colleen Kourakos Maria Kouroupas Irene Kypar Kathryn Litsas Basil P. Livanos Nicki Livanos Costas & Christina Los Anthony & Sandra Loucas George & Audrey Manolakis Spiro Manouselis Zachary & Cleo Marantis George Mitrakos Denis & Frances Moussouris Christine & Daniel O Leary Steve & Katina Nalbantian George & Anastasia Nikolarakis Lillian & Herve Offredo Anastasi & Mary Orfanos George & Anneke Paleokrassas Gabriel Palombo Pericles & Marion Pantginis Costa & Katina Papademetriou John & Rose Papadopoulos Nicholas & Delores Papajohn Angeline Pappas Lilly Pappas Evelyn Partalis Dr. John & Camille Pappas Harry & Eleni Passalaris Noel & Thomas Petriello John & Eugenia Poles Celeste & Peter Quicci Anastasia Raptis Jimmy & Stephanie Resvanis George & Rosanne Skoufalos Athena, Jim & Joseph Sloan Alexander & Roxana Soures Kostas & Kaly Stambules John Vallis Evangelos & Denise Venturas Anthony and Margaret Veziris George & Stavroula Vomvolakis Mary Vorgia Tina-Marie Vorgia Kathleen Haverlack-Wasser & Louis Wasser Dino & Vicky Yotides Debbie Yovanopoulos MEMORIAL DONATIONS Katina Benjou Eugenia Valliades Mr. & Mrs. John Valliades Eftelpe Comminellis Aris, Harry & Thalia Comminellis John Copulos, Sr. Danna Copulos Penelope Damascus Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle Estelle Dimitriou Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle Antonio Dos Santos Holy Trinitty Greek School PTA Helen Hiotakis Sappho Papaioannou Linda Faustini Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle Delores Finley Mary Lantzounis

33 Helen Fotiadis Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle Eleanor S. Georges Mr. & Mrs. Steven L. Georges & Family Constantine Georgiopoulos Antigone Allen Peter Allen & Elena Stavrakas Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle Mauro A. Constrastano Alexander E. Economakis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Garfinkle Ellen Karis Mr. & Mrs. Costas T. Los Diana Louros Mr. & Mrs. George T. Marinos Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Philippides Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Theodore Arthur Giovanopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Elias Pantelaros Aspasia Karram Mr. & Mrs. John Dos Santos Mr. & Mrs. Costas T. Los Dr. & Mrs. Peter Mastrogeannnes Mr. & Mrs. John Parlitsis Mr. & Mrs. Dino Yotides Sophie Louros Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle Mr. & Mrs. Peter Altobelli Katherine Baeff Rangers Baseball LLC The Demetrakis Family Mr. & Mrs. Samir Farkouh Gigi & David Gurr Helen Hiotakis Despina Kartson Mr. & Mrs. Costas T. Los Mr. & Mrs. David J. Marcinek Phyllis Merhige Mr. & Mrs. Denis Moussouris Emily Papageorge Sappho Papaioannou Assunta Petrozza Yvonne Rogers & Shannon Rogers Manning Mr. & Mrs. George Skoufalos Mr. & Mrs. John Valliades Young At Heart Mr. & Mrs. William S. Zegras Mary Mavromatis Mr. & Mrs. Chris Anayiotos Battillo Family Demetrios A. Bothos Myra Buskirk Elaina Loizou & Richard Buskirk Carol Anne DiPaolo Madeline Goldbeck Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth G. Lore Mr. & Mrs. Nino V. Luciano Mr. & Mrs. Sofocles Lysandrou Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mavromatis Mr. & Mrs. Charles Christopher Nicholas Mr. & Mrs. Bill Parlamis Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Pianos Esther Posner Maria Shioshilos Vel Papageorge Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle Aristedes Pinou Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle Dr. Maria Rokkas Helen Hiotakis Holy Trinity Greek School PTA Sappho Papaioannou Mr. & Mrs. Dino Yotides Despina Maria Saris Mary Lantzounis & Family Edward Sklavos Electra Sklavos Constantine Solomos Betty R. Heller Peter Sourbis Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle Thomas Yotides Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle AHEPA Chapter 405 Mr. & Mrs. Marios Damianides Mario Faustini Holy Trinity Greek School PTA Mr. & Mrs. David Gurr Helen Hiotakis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kerhoulas Diana Louros Despina Kartson Mr. & Mrs. Elias Pantelaros Mr. & Mrs. Costa Papademetriou Sappho Papaioannou Carol, Peter & Paulette Poulos Demetra Yotides Mr. & Mrs. Dino Yotides Mr. & Mrs. William Zegras Thomas Yovanopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apostle Marlene Batsopoulos Bradley Broder Dimitrios Galanopoulos Mr. & Mrs. David Gurr Steven Lerangis Mr. & Mrs. William Zegras

34 You made a difference Stewardship Program Holy Trinity Church, New Rochelle Dear Fellow Parishioners, As the saying states above; you made a difference. You made a difference in the life of the Community, the parishioners, the volunteers, all those of us who are employed at Holy Trinity and all those who walk through the doors of Holy Trinity Church with your generous 2017 Stewardship Commitment. Please accept my personal thanks on behalf of everyone mentioned above who were able to worship and work in our Parish for the past year. You truly made a difference. Faithfully,

35 2017 Trinitarian Advertisement Contract Dear Friends of the Community, In an effort to defray the cost of publishing our Trinitarian, the Parish Council would like to invite anyone who wishes to support the Community to offer a small donation of $ for a business card sized ad which will be placed on the back inside pages of each publication for the calendar year, We generally publish about 6 Trinitarians per year, and with this program, hope to cut our publication cost in half by gathering 28 ads which will take up the last four pages of the Trinitarian. If you are interested in this program, please fill out the bottom portion of this appeal and enclose a business card that we will reproduce. Please also enclose a check made out to Holy Trinity Church for $ The Parish Council YES, I would like to advertise in the 2017 Holy Trinity Trinitarian. Name Phone Number Signature *please feel free to call the Church office ( ) if your would rather use your credit card for payment Trinitarian Advertisement Contract Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804

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37 Please support our 2017 Sponsors (888) FAX (212) Services In All Locations Riverdale Funeral Home, Inc. GREGORY APOSTLE NICHOLAS APOSTLE ANDREW APOSTLE DIRECTORS (212) (718) Broadway (214th St.) New York, NY YOUR LOCAL SUNNY the CLOWN (914) PARTIES & SPECIAL EVENTS BIG FUN FOR EVERYONE! Puppets Clown Magic Face Painting Glitter Tattoos Balloon Sculpture Group Dancing Games & Activities (914)

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39 Please support our 2017 Sponsors Mention this ad for a special rate Serving Holy Trinity Church and Westchester County for ALL pest control needs. Family owned & operated Main Office: 2203 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY We remember yesterday ~ We are living today ~ We must plan for tomorrow What would you like your legacy to be? Please consider including The Holy Trinity Foundation in your estate planning For more information please contact Fr. Nicholas (914)

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