The Voice Volume : 18 Number : 4 Month : April 2018

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2 The Voice Volume : 18 Number : 4 Month : April 2018 The Monthly Newsletter of Holy Trinity St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church The Joyful Sorrow of Pascha By Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos One of the strongest and most expressive words encountered in our tradition is the word "joyful-sorrow" (χαρμολύπη). All things in our life are mixed with sorrow and joy. Life is not a theater with scenery changes, but an experience that is both joyful and sorrowful, where sorrow turns to joy and at the point where joy culminates, sorrow emerges, due to the mortality of our passionate nature. We encounter this word "joyful-sorrow" in the 6th century book of Saint John of Sinai titled The Ladder, where we are urged to acquire "the blessed and joyful sorrow of holy compunction" which can "present you a cleansed offering to Christ" (Step 7). It can be an ascetic experience, but also one of the world, since we all live in the desert of the city, often called Christian society. The word "joyful-sorrow" can be considered synonymous with the word "crucified-risen Pascha" (σταυροαναστάσιμο Πάσχα) which shows how on Great Friday everyone can rejoice in the putting to death of Hades and death, and on the Bright Day, Pascha, there can be sorrow for a beloved person who is being swallowed by death, that hungry beast, which continues to gobble people up and in the present time and split a community of loving persons. One daily lives this experience of "joyful-sorrow" on a personal existential level, within ones family, community, or national space. Lately we are living this on the economic level, because on the one hand we are facing an existential crisis, and on the other hand we are looking forward to the experience of love, affection, solidarity and existential freedom from the enslavement of false ideologies that disorient a thinking person. We hope to experience the truth that a person is not what one has, but has that which is, and this is the glory of our timeless traditions. We also lately experience this in the intense criticism of the Church. No one is unaware that there do exist triggers for such criticism, because various people of the Church, even the great dignified Clergy, do not fully express the ethos and life of ecclesiastical experience. But this criticism also, even the points where the Church bears no responsibility, the Church accepts, like any mother who accepts with love the outbursts of her children, whether responsible or not. The Church is the mother of the Orthodox people, who accepts all the reactions of her children with love, affection and forbearance, offering the caress of familiarity, the smile of loving affection, and the bowels of compassion, as was shown by the Archbishop, the Holy Synod, and the majority of Clergy, who did not want to quarrel with their children. Still, this "joyful-sorrow" appeared this past Holy and Great Week and culminated on Pascha. The Church showed that its wealth is not in salaries and dividends, but in her theology, her culture, her hymnography, her gatherings of worship, which are directed through its timeless tradition. In this Week the Church showed her wealth which is her Bridegroom, who arrived out of "passionate love" to be stripped, humiliated and crucified, without reciprocating in the least, and without uttering a word, and in the end He rose, without fanfare or theatrics, without terrorizing His crucifiers and the guardians of His tomb, Continued on Page 4

3 Inside this Issue: Christ is Risen!... 1 The Joyful Sorrow of Pascha... 2 Pastoral Post-Its... 3 Transitions... 3 The Joyful Sorrow of Pascha (Cont.)... 4 Panegyri Baking... 4 Holy Week and Pascha... 5 President s Message... 6 Master Calendar Meeting... 6 Parish Ministries & Organizations... 7 GOYA Family Taverna Night... 8 Youth Ministries... 9 Parish Lenten Retreat Stewardship Message Stewardship List Parish Calendar Church Information Agape Luncheon Pastoral Post - Its Paschal Greeting- Celebrating the joy of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, all Orthodox Christians greet one another with the Paschal greeting: Christ is Risen Truly He is Risen «Χριστός Ανέστη» - «Αληθός Ανέστη» This greeting, confession, and witness of the Resurrection is offered from Pascha Sunday through the day before the Ascension of Christ (40 days after Pascha). We should not shy away from proclaiming the Lord s victory over death to others, Orthodox Christians and non-orthodox Christians alike. Indeed, this is what we believe, this is what we confess, this is our very salvation! May the Light of the Resurrection remain with our entire Holy Trinity St. Nicholas Parish Family in this Paschal season and always! -Fr. Mark Laura (Eizember) Siambekos and son February 25, 2018 Transitions 40 Day Blessings: Athena (Zelenka) Riggs and daughter March 18, 2018 Baptisms: Katherine (Waldenmayer) Grammas and son March 13, 2018 Neophyte: Kosta Thomas Father: Antonios Dinos Stamatakos Mother: Holly Minch Sponsor: Nickolas Grammas March 17, 2018 Neophyte: Melina Renee Father: Theodore Stavropoulos Mother: Dominique Renee Seward Sponsor: George & Dimitra Stavropoulos March 18, 2018 Funeral: Theda Denison, age 90, February 22, Page

4 Continued from Page 2 without punishing the irresponsible and unjust political power, headed by Pilate, and without being triumphant over His resurrection or pulverizing the religious leaders who pretended piety. Still, the wealth of the Church is the harlot woman, who showed exuberant love to Christ, changing one erotic love for another erotic love, who knew how to love exuberantly, with an overflow of love and works and not in a way of conventional life. Her wealth is also the crucified robber who was able to recognize the divinity within the humiliating Cross and became a great empirical theologian. The Church experiences this crucified-risen life, she lives her own joyful-sorrow, and in this way she guides her children, even the most "unruly". She is still the mother of the people, who bears with pain the pregnancy with her children, and is in pain at their birth, feeds them from her breast, and sacrifices herself for their growth, and sometimes accepts with love and forbearance the tantrums of their pain. The Church resembles the Fools for Christ, who although they were laughed at by all, they lived internally complete and gave of their greatness, even in their extreme obscurity. She lives the apparent weakness of the Crucifixion with the completeness of the Resurrection. With this joyful-sorrow of Pascha, we experience the celebration of the crucified-risen "Pascha the Lord's Pascha", exchanging the embrace of love and sending out greetings to everyone saying: "Christ is Risen, my joy! Panegyri Baking By Eugene Nicholas Last month, we started baking for this year s Panegyri. Each year our baking volunteers produce more than 20,000 pastries. As you might expect this is no easy task and many volunteers are needed. The process involves more than just making the pastries; there is also planning, prep, teaching, cupping and of course clean up. Over the past few years, we have continued to try and make more baking opportunities available to our volunteers who work during the week. This year we have two Saturday baking dates, April 28 th (baklava) and June 2 nd (koulourakia). We will be teaching on both days, so this is an opportunity for our experienced volunteers to pass down their knowledge to the next generation. Our pastries are the most sought after items at the Panegyri. To carry on our tradition of excellence, we must continue to expand and grow our volunteer pool. Below you will find the schedule for all of the remaining baking days along with contact information for this year s pastries chair people. Please join us in continuing to make our Panegyri the most anticipated summer event in Cincinnati. Galaktobouriko (2 days) Monday April 16 9:00 AM Galaktobouriko Tuesday April 17 9:00 AM Baklava (2 days) Tuesday April 24 9:00 AM Baklava Saturday April 28 9:00 AM Melomakarona (1 day) Tuesday May 15 9:00 AM Koulourakia (2 days) Saturday June 2 9:00 AM Koulourakia Tuesday June 5 9:00 AM Kourambiethes (2 days) Tuesday June 12 9:00 AM Kourambiethes Wednesday June 13 9:00 AM If you have questions, please contact chair people: Rena Poneris (513) or (513) Gus Poneris (513) Page

5 Holy Week and Pascha Saturday, March 31, The Saturday of Lazarus - On this day, the Saturday before Palm Sunday, we celebrate the fourthday raising from the dead of Lazarus, the righteous friend of the Lord. 8:30 am Matins and. Palm Cross Making for Palm Sunday follows the. Sunday, April 1, Palm Sunday - On this day, Palm Sunday, we celebrate the bright and glorious Feast of the Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. 8:30 am Matins. 9:30 am and Blessing of the Palms. 7:00 pm The Bridegroom Service. Monday, April 2, Holy and Great Monday - On this day we commemorate the blessed Joseph the All-comely and the withering of the fig tree by the Lord. 7:00 pm The Bridegroom Service. Tuesday, April 3, Holy and Great Tuesday - On this day we commemorate the parable of the ten virgins, because the Lord related this parable to His disciples as He was going toward Jerusalem to His holy Passion. 7:00 pm The Bridegroom Service. Wednesday, April 4, Holy and Great Wednesday - On this day the divine Fathers ordained a commemoration to be kept of the woman who was a harlot and anointed the Lord with precious ointment, inasmuch as this took place a short time before the saving Passion. 3:00 pm Holy Unction. (An abbreviated Service for children and the elderly). 7:00 pm Holy Unction (The complete Service will be sung). Thursday, April 5, Holy and Great Thursday - On this day, according to the order which our holy Fathers inherited from the Holy Apostles and the Holy Gospels, we celebrate four events: the washing of the feet of the Disciples; the Last Supper which is the institution of the Holy Mystery of the Eucharist; the Lord s Agony in the Garden; and His Betrayal. 6:00 am Vesperal. 7:00 pm The Holy Passion (The Reading of the Twelve Gospels). Friday, April 6, Holy and Great Friday - On this day we celebrate the dread, holy and saving Passion of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ: the spitting, the blows with the hand, the buffetings, the mockery, the reviling, the wearing of the purple robe, the reed, the sponge, the vinegar, the nailing, the lance, and above all, the Crucifixion and Death which He condescended to endure willingly for our sake and also the confession unto salvation of the good Thief. 8:30 am The Royal Hours. 3:00 pm The Descent from the Cross. 7:00 pm The Lamentations. Saturday, April 7, Holy and Great Saturday - On this day we celebrate the burial of the divine Body of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His descent into Hades, through which mankind was recalled from corruption to be lifted up again to eternal life. 8:30 am Vesperal (The First Proclamation of the Resurrection). 11:00 pm The Vigil. Sunday, April 8, Holy and Great Pascha - On this day we celebrate the Life-giving Resurrection of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ, which is called Pascha, which translated from the Hebrew means Passover. 12:00 am The Resurrection; Matins, and of Pascha. 12:00 pm Agape Vespers (Great Vespers of Pascha). 1:00 pm Agape Luncheon 5 Page

6 Sisters and Brothers, Parish Council President's Message by Nektarios Papasavvas Holy Week Ayia Evthomatha, and Pascha is here! My favorite time of the year, or more accurately, my favorite journey of the year. A journey of discovery, sacrifice, soul cleansing, and of course, triumph with the Resurrection of Christ; the premier event in our spiritual and theological existence! It begins with the Great Lent; a time of self-reflection, self-awareness, self-discovery, hard spiritual work, fasting, praying and request for forgiveness. This is the time where we take a personal inventory of who we are, what we have done; good or bad, and reflect on how to clean up our souls; how we can show love and compassion to one another; how to forgive each other; how to become worthy to receive and celebrate our Resurrected Jesus Christ. Let s make sure that when we chant the Trisagion Prayer, we have already demonstrated love and forgiveness, before we ask for our own All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your name s sake. Speaking of self-reflection, discovery and prayer, under the leadership of Philanthy Nichols, our Ladies Philoptochos Society, once again, led the way with the 2018 Lenten Retreat, Establishing Godly Priorities in Changing Times, held on March 10 th. Mother Paula and Sister Christine, from the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania were the event s keynote speakers. What a great event! I am happy to report to you that our Strategic Planning Committee is moving full steam ahead. You might recall that our strategy is focused on 3 Pillars; Engagement, Education, and Outreach, each team led by Peter Rodish, Dimitri Makrozahopoulos and Nick Panagis, respectively. We have now a total of 16 fellow parishioners who stepped up to be part of these 3 teams, to volunteer their skills and time for the future of our Parish. Thank You Team!! However, we are not there yet to maximize effectiveness of each pillar team we need more help. So please, if you are interested in joining this team and be part of our future, come on in; we need you! Looking forward to seeing everybody during Holy Week and Pascha! God Bless and Thank you for all you do! Nektarios Master Calendar Planning Meeting The Master Calendar Planning session for all Parish Ministries, Organizations and Community Organizations will take place on Wednesday, May 23, We will begin the meeting at 7:00 pm. All Parish Ministries, Organizations and Community Organizations are required to have a representative present at the meeting. A calendar of potential, planned activities shall be submitted to the Parish Office by Wednesday, May 16, We are planning for September 2018 through August Schedule of activities shall be forwarded to our Parish Administrator, Eugene Nicholas at office@htsnchurch.org. If you have any questions, please contact Eugene or Fr. Mark ( ). 6 Page

7 Parish Ministries and Organizations OVER FIFTY CLUB Ann Jonson In February, we had a free pizza luncheon for paid members. For entertainment, we had The Martinaires singing old time songs. Those that stayed enjoyed them so much. We even had one of our members singing in the group. George Kalomeres is part of the group and has a wonderful voice. Sometimes I forget to thank people for something they did for us. Such as, Georgia Gelis, who always picks up the cake for us. THANKS! We had 12 members that went to see Mama Mia in Indiana on March 1. It was a lot of fun. The singers were wonderful and we had a great lunch. Our next two luncheons will be at Church. In April we will have our Easter lunch prepared by Alex and then in May, we will have R&R Catering. Our sympathy to the family of Mary Skalkos, who passed away this past March. I lit a candle in her memory! PHILOPTOCHOS Carrie Petrou Thank you to those that were able to join us for our Lenten Retreat. It truly was a wonderful day to come together and be spiritually filled with thoughts and ideas from Mother Paula and Mother Magdalena. Their visit was a Blessing to us all. Sunday, April 1st we will be celebrating Palm Sunday with a luncheon. It s always special when families are able to gather under one roof. We hope you and yours can join us. Holy Week is fast approaching and as we relive the steps of our Lord..may your heart be reaffirmed by God s love of mankind. DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE Vera Manolakas X s Christ is risen! Our Super Bowl Fundraiser exceeded our expectations. Two of the winners are DOP District Lodge officers and the third, an AHEPAN from Cincinnati. We were able to send $300 to Autism Speaks due to the generosity of one of winners. We are very excited to announce the reactivation of the Cincinnati Maids, Aurora #67. Congratulations to the new officers who are as follows: President, Evanthia Sansone; Vice-President, Juliana Patselas; Recording Secretary, Marianna Sansone; Recording Secretary, Magdalini Georgakopoulos; Treasurer, Lydia Loukoumidis. We are so proud of these talented young women. Their enthusiasm is contagious. The Maids and their advisors attended a regional seminar in Columbus. The purpose of the conference was to raise funds for the Sons and Maids throughout the AHEPA family. A highlight was a tour of the statehouse which was followed by a presentation on Empowerment specifically geared for the Maids. The self-defense strategies were most appreciated. Please remember to pick up your tsourekia on April 1. Let us know if you need to make other arrangements. We appreciate your continued support. SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL Peggy Kehayes PARISH ORATORICAL FESTIVAL The Religious Education Team (RET) would like to announce the speakers/essay writer who participated in the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival on Sunday, March 4 th. The speakers were: Athan Mathes, 6 th grade (Elementary Division), Nina Heister, 10 th grade (Senior Division, awarded 1 st place), and Caroline Trennepohl, 12 th grade (Senior Division, awarded 2nd place). Nina and Caroline will represent our Parish at the Central District Oratorical Festival on April 14 th. The essay writer was Niko Papakirk, 9 th grade (Junior Division). They all did a wonderful job! SPECIAL SUNDAYS APRIL 1 ST AND MAY 22 ND On Palm Sunday (April 1st), our SCS students will go directly to class at 9:30 am. They will come into the church to receive Holy Communion and remain for the Blessing of the Palms. Sunday, May 22nd is the final day of Sunday Church School for the year. The students will go directly to class at 9:30 am. They will come into church to receive Holy Communion and remain for the Sunday Church School Awards. The students will receive certificates of completion in church following the. SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS If you are interested in helping with the Sunday Church School program, please the Religious Education Team (RET) at htsnscs@gmail.com. You may also contact Fr. Mark at frmark@htsnchurch.org. 7 Page

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9 Youth Ministries Youth Update Kalo Pascha! I pray you all and your families have a blessed Holy Week and Pascha. We ve had a very busy Lent here with our youth ministries, and we re looking forward to a prayerful Holy Week. Before reviewing the different ministries, I would like to offer some encouragement to our youth for Holy Week. All of the services throughout the week are wonderfully formative for our youth. On Saturday of Lazarus, after the, we ll work together as a community to fold the palms that will be handed out on Palm Sunday. The Bridegroom services on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday night are quiet services full of hymns that prepare us for the rest of the week. On Wednesday, we will offer Holy Unction, a sacrament of our church where the faithful will be anointed for the healing of body and soul. Thursday evening s service, the Matins of Twelve Gospels, is known for being long, but the Gospel readings and hymns tell the whole story of Christ s trial and crucifixion. For Holy Friday, Fr. Mark and I have prepared a letter that asks that students be dismissed for a day of worship at Church. I would love to see you all join us for the three services on Holy Friday that end with the beautiful and joyous Lamentations service, where we process around the church. On Saturday morning, we commemorate Christ s descent into Hades and the breaking of the doors, chains, and locks that bound the dead. That evening, we all come together to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ in the Anastasi service at midnight. I would love to see the altar and the pews packed with youth at all of these services so we can celebrate the Feast of Feasts together. The week isn t complete until we celebrate the Agape Vespers all together on Sunday. Ministry Updates: March was the last of our regularly scheduled Thursday evening HOPE & JOY events for the year. Beginning in April, we will have the start of our Panegyri dance practices on Thursday night. Stay tuned for the announcement of an end-of-year program for our HOPE & JOY, and mark off the week of July for Vacation Church School. Our last HOPE & JOY event talked about self-control and how we practice self-control by fasting during Lent. We also talked about how self-control should not just make us stronger people, but it should help us to treat others more lovingly. In March, we had our annual GOYA Lent Retreat. Thanks so much to all who came out! We had a packed day that started with a service trip to Matthew 25:Ministries in Blue Ash. It was good to not only serve, but to get a tour of their facility and insight into the suffering that exists throughout the world. After that, we returned to the church for a day of discussing the topic Thoughts and Prayers will Save the World. We had activities and lessons that facilitated lots of great discussion. Thank you to all the parents who helped make this a successful day! GOYA officer positions are now open for nominations, and we will have our Taverna Night evening of dancing and fellowship on Saturday, April 14th. Also, we have our monthly fellowship on Sunday, April 22nd after. Our Young Adults had a Lenten Discussion after church on March 18th on the topic of that week s Live the Word YouTube video. Please orthodox.youngadult@gmail.com if you re not receiving information about upcoming events. Stay connected: Of course, the best way to keep in touch these days with all of our programs is to make sure you re getting our digital communications. Our website: htsnchurch.org Fr. Mark: frmark@htsnchurch.org Mr. Nick: assistant@htsnchurch.org Eugene: office@htsnchurch.org Get on our HOPE & JOY and GOYA lists by ing Mr. Nick. Find us at facebook.com/htsnchurch 9 Page

10 Two Orthodox Nuns Facilitate Parish Retreat Establishing Godly Priorities in Changing Times was the theme of our Lenten retreat on Saturday, March 10, at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our parish retreat was unique because it was facilitated by two nuns from the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, PA. On Friday evening, the Sisters joined us for the service of The Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos, followed by a Lenten reception to welcome them to Cincinnati. However, one of the Sisters is not a stranger to Cincinnati. She was once a member of our parish, taught and directed church school programs, and was also an active former member of our Philoptochos chapter. Mother Paula felt very blessed to be with us for this Lenten retreat. After the morning registration and coffee hour, sixty nine participants gathered together for a Lenten prayer service in the Church. Then we proceeded to the small hall for an uplifting presentation involving interactive feedback from the participants, wonderful handouts, questions and answers for reflection, and sharing with one another. Mother Paula s practical suggestions were based on sharing her own personal experiences in facing challenges and discovering helpful resources for spiritual growth in prayer, worship and almsgiving. The spirit of fellowship, unity of purpose and attentive expectation was evident within the room as participants shared their questions and feedback with Mother Paula. In the afternoon, a delicious Lenten lunch was provided by the ladies of Philoptochos. Sister Christine, the youngest member of the Monastery, gave a slide show presentation on the History of the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration and Life of Mother Alexandra (Princess Ileana). Mother Alexandra s life in exile as the former Princess Ileana of Romania during the Communist rule of Romania, and her journey to America to establish the monastery in 1967 were truly inspiring. It was Mother Alexandra s dream to provide a place where American Orthodox women from all ethnic backgrounds could come to live the monastic life and benefit from a liturgical cycle in English. Sister Christine also shared the journey of her own personal calling to join the Monastery. She had worked as a registered nurse in the same hospital where Mother Alexandra had reposed many years prior and providentially, on her last day at work before joining the Monastery, she met the caregiver who had taken care of Mother Alexandra during her final days in the hospital. A fulfilling day wrapped up with viewing photos of the monastery s activities and participants asking questions about monastery daily life. Philoptochos will send a donation to the monastery from the proceeds of the registration fee. It is our chapter s hope that by sponsoring this retreat and offering hospitality, that we can all emerge from Great Lent with greater self awareness, the tools to grow as individuals in Christ and to establish Godly priorities in changing times. Philanthy Nichols Lenten Retreat Chairperson Philoptochos 10 Page

11 Stewardship Message In the Lord s Prayer, we ask God to forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. If we forgive men their trespasses, God will also forgive us. But if we do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will God forgive our trespasses (Matthew 6: 9-15). Jesus also tells the story of a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. One of them owes the king 10,000 talents. An internet search reveals that 1 talent in Jesus time typically weighed about 50 kg (roughly 110 pounds). 10,000 talents is the equivalent of 1,100,000 pounds or the average weight of 275 US cars. As of 3/13/2018, the international price of gold is $42,440.59/kg. At this price, 1 talent would be worth about $2.122 million and 10,000 talents would be worth over $21.22 billion! The servant, along with his wife, children and all his possessions, are all about to be sold off as repayment; he falls down before his king, begging for patience and time to pay the debt. The king s response to the servant is astounding: he is moved with compassion, releases him, and forgives the entire debt. That same servant now goes out and encounters one of his fellow servants who owed him 100 denarii, lays hands on him and grabs him by the throat, saying Pay me what you owe! So his fellow servant falls down at his feet and begs him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay you all. The servant who was forgiven a $21.2 billion debt, instead goes and throws his fellow servant into prison for 100 denarii, a modern day debt under $200. The master learns of this and is furious. You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you? When it comes to Stewardship many of us have heard that when we make our Stewardship contribution we should do so in accordance with the Lord s generosity that He has shown us. But, what can we possibly do, what can we possibly offer back and what can possibly compare to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ s generosity, who through His grace, mercy and compassion, came into our world and saved us by paying off the ultimate debt, by giving His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45) with His voluntary Crucifixion and glorious Resurrection? Jesus gives us the answer in 2 commandments that are hinged on 1 very important word: Love. We must love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our mind and we must love our neighbor as we love ourselves. (Matthew 22:36-40) Jesus finishes the story by saying that the master delivered the servant who did show compassion to the torturers until he paid all that he owed. He remarks, So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses. Let us give freely, let us give cheerfully, let us love without exception, let us forgive unequivocally & completely like the master did, and let us be compassionate and merciful to our fellow neighbors in abundance, for, as we re reminded in the Book of James, Mercy triumphs over judgment, but judgment is without mercy to those who do not show mercy Stewardship List Through Aamodt, Peter & Karen Adinamis, George & Robyn Alexandrou, Eirene Anastasiou, Demetra Andreadis, Paul Andreadis, Sophie S. Andrews, Evan & Terry Apostolides, Vasso A. Argeros, Aristea Arvanetes, Gregory & Sandra Assaley, Lewis & Patricia Bakiri, Keti & Andrew Murray Bates, Justin Batsakes, George P. Batsakis, Chris & Lydia Beish, Andrew Beish, Karen Belitsos, George P. & Peter Q. Wolfe Bender, Christina E. Bender, Robert & Kathy Berling, Ben & Jennifer 11 Page

12 The rich man is not the one who has much, but the one who gives much. For what he gives away remains his forever. St. John Chrysostom The Parishioners listed here have made a commitment and/or contribution towards 2018 Stewardship. If you have not made your Stewardship Pledge for 2018, we encourage you to do so today. Pledge Cards are available through the Church Office or can be obtained by contacting any member of the Parish Council or the Clergy. Bertok, Christina Betas, Christina Betas, Dimitrios & Erin Bikas, Michael & Anna Bilionis, Angela Borcoman, Tate & Nicole Bottomley, Stephen & Stephanie Boumis, Peter & Kimberly Brown, Bryan & Nickie Brown, Mary Brown, William Burton, Matthew D. & Kathy Caddell, Chris & Eleni Calamari, Andrea & Mitchell White Callos, Triffon & Stacey Caneris, Adonis & Ana Maria Caneris, Anthony & Antoinette Caneris, Dr. Onassis A. Caneris, Thomas & Joanna Cardullias, Dr. Peter & Elaine Carumpalos, Constantine Chachoff, Nada Chantilas, James & Dr. Lydia Chapas, Lefty Christoforou, Mario & Venetia Christopher, Spiro & Olga Christopoulos, Vassiliki Chryssovergis, Chris & Cara Cimarosti, Helen Claffie, Sean & Angela Colak, Tony & Joan Colyer, Jeff & Laura Colyer, Keith & Diane Condorodis, Anestis J. & Janeen D. Cook, Barbara Cook, Karen Crawford, Jonathan & Sharon Demetrion, Jim J. & Carole Denas, George & Eugenia Denas, Haralambos & Athoniseea Diaz, Chris & Stephanie Economacos, Tom & Jennifer Economakis, Tina Edgington, Paul & Mary Lou Elias, Nick Elias, Tom & Tina Emroll, Fr. Mark & Presvytera Ginny Eyrich, Ekaterina Fawcett, Tracy & Jessica Fekkos, Haralambos & Loella Ann Fillios, Alexandra Fillios, Elias & Mary Fillios, Nicholas & Amy Fillios, Philip & Sherry Firman, Nancy & Jerry Fotopoulos, Christine Francis, Dean & Kathy Francis, Matthew Frangowlakis, Thomas Frankenstein, George & Christine Franklin, Gari Freeman, Maria Furkas, Lisa Gaier, Dean Gaier, Jeff & Chris Anne Galanes, George Gaskins, Mark & Kristin Gelis, Anna Gelis, James & Kathy Georgakopoulos, Konstantinos & Angeliki Georges, Pete & Anna Georgeton, John C. & Ann Georgeton, Peter T. & Nancy Georgiou, Dean Georgiton, Nick & Kristy Georgostathis, Gus & Connie Georgostathis, Gus & Eleni Georgoulakis, Athanasios & Sofia Gerros, Mary Glaser, Brian & Stella Grammas, Nick & Katherine Grammas, Nick Grammas, Pam Grammas, Paul & Denise Greene, David Gregory, Matula Gregory, Thomas & Pamela Hackman, Daniel & Kelly Hadzivrettas, George M. & Soultana Haralamos, George & Eleni Haralamos, Mike G. & Akrivi Harner, Ryan & Melissa Hayden, Jason & Rebecca Hill, Charles Hill, Ann "Tasha" Himonidis, Chris & Ruth Hodges, Nick & Millie Hodson, Thomas Hollister, Carl & Cynthia Iatrides, Steve & Christina Kutsubu Johnson, John & Antigone Jonson, Alexander & Ann Jonson, Chris C. & Loy Jonson, George N. & Sophia Jonson, James G. & Thelma Jonson, Luke & Lauren Jones, Demus J. & Betty Jones, James A. & Jo Ann Kahle, John & Nickie Kalemanis, George & Nikki Kambelos, Dr. Peter J. Kambelos, John P. & Erato Kanaris, Christos Kanaris, Kostantinos & Katy Kanelopoulos, Bill Kappas, James P. Karakatsani, Marianthi Karampas, George & Diane Karas, Adrian Karas, Bill J. & Lynn Karas, Ted & Dixie Karras, Giorgio & Erene Katsaounis, Nick & Fay Kehayes, Peggy Kehayes, William & Melissa Kellaris, Dr. James & Janice Kelley, Michael & Pauline Kevin, Patrick & Diane Kladakis, John & Teddi Kladakis, William Kontopos, Pete & Katerina Kontopos, Vagelis & Amanda Koros, Kostas & Dina Korvessis, Anthony & Georgia Lydia Kostopoulos, Dina Kostopoulos, Nikolaos & Dana Kougios, Michael & Alice Kranias, Stratos & Amanda Kunkemoeller, Thomas & Janice Kyrios, Irini Kyrios, Lillian Kyrios, Tassos & Maria Lambrinides, Ted & Kim Lambrinides, Thomas J. & Mary Ann Landers, Lauren Lazares, Gus J. Lazares, John K. & Patricia LesChander, Scott & Alexandra Leslie, Wayne & Peggy Levenderis, Bill & Jill Liston, Robert & Eleni Loukoumidis, George & Stacey Love, Beryl Lustig, Elaine & Lowell Lysko, Bob & Stacy Makris, Thomas & Ellen 12 Page

13 Makrozahopoulos, Dimitrios & Joanna Maleas, Pete C. & Pearl Manolakas, Alexander & Vera Marinakis, Dr. Bill D. & Evonne Marinakis, George S. Marinakis, Panagiota Marinakis, Stefanos & Panayiota Maris, George & Tricia Masella, Ron & Christine Mavridoglou, Konstantinos Mavridoglou, Michael & Laura Mavridoglou, Nicholas & Jessica McCullough, Ryan & Kathryn McHugh, Dustin & Alicia McNulty, Robin & Melanie Megois, Lee S. & Stephanie Menkhaus, David & Natalie Merianos, Andy & Kelsey Merianos, Ted Meyer, Andrew & Maria Mikesell, Marco & Aphrodite Mirkopoulos, Nicholas Mirkos, Marilyn Mirkos, Steve & Edyta Misali, A. J. "Ike" Misali, John P. & Deborah Misali, Mary Jean Mohler, David & Angel Morgan, Paul & Mary Morris, John Mortensen, Danny & Cheryl Moyer, Gabe & Maria Muennich, Sam & Melissa Murray-Nikias, Stella P. Naser, Jacoub & Dina Neuendorf, David & Patricia Neuendorf, Matthew Nicholas, Eugene & Cindy Nicholas, Nick & Helen Nicholas, Zachary & Nikolia Nichols, Ron & Philanthy Niehoff, Barbara Nikias, Charles P. & Vicki Nitsis, Dimitrius & Leisa O'Neill, Brian & Stephanie Orphanos, Peter & Angela Pagdadis, Sotiris & Stephanie Palassis, Nick & Maria Pandilidis, Peter & Elsie Pantel, Nicholas J. Papaioannou, Thomas & Mary Paparodis, Bess Papas, James & Demetra Papasavvas, Nektarios & Sally Papathanas, Allison Papathanas, Harry & Joyce Pappas, Steven & Jolene Parsenios, Lewis G. Parthenakis, Dr. Nicholas & Angie Pascal, James Pavlakis, George & Suzanne Payiatis, Paul & Patricia Perdikakis, Gus G. & Jo Ann Perdikakis, Lynn Peters, Claire Petkos, Joannis & Christina Petrillo, Brandon Petrou, George A. Phillips, Joshua & Katherine Pohlmann, Elliot & Nicoletta Poneris, Constantinos & Tara Ponticos, George D. Prasinos, Jim & Nicki Prasinos, Zoe Priest, Daniel & Christina Psihountas, Christina Psihountas, Mary Quill, Kevin & Mary Riber, Sam & Filio Riemann, Christopher & Blanca Riggs, Adam & Athena Rodish, Pete & Sue Rogozinski, Athena & Wayne Romanos, Michael & Carla Rombes, Tom & Angie Rombis, Petros & Sofia Rose, Marvin & Chrysoula Saba, Youhana Sakellariou, Maria B. Sampson, Andreana Sampson, Michael G. & Roxanne Sampson, Tony & Mary Ann Sansalone, Anthony & Angeleke Sansone, Craig & Susanna Sarakatsannis, George & Marie Sarakatsannis, Nicholas J. & Vicki Sarakatsannis, Nicholas L. & Carla Sarakatsannis, Panny Sarlis, Nikolaos & Vaseleke Sarros, Harry J. Sarros, John H. Savas, Dionysia & Martin Wilz Schlimm, Joshua & Katina Schmitz, Thomas & Cathy Schoemaker, Nicole & Mukhammed Masharipov Schooley, Barbara Schuler, Bill & Julie Schultz, James & Sarah Schutter, Michael & Lynne Semertzides, Manos & Elizabeth Seremetis, Afrodite K. Seremetis, Stratin & Marjory Siambekos, Steve T. & Laura Sias, Georgios N. & Kathy Sideris, Danny & Amy Sideris, Mina Sideris, Nick & Jane Siegel, August C. Simos, Mary Singleton, Steven & Sandra Snider, Luke & Dacia Snyder, Milan & Elaine Spanorigas, Nicholas & Becky Stacey, Christine Stamatakos, Anthony Stamatakos, Dino & Diamanto Stamatakos, Gus & Vivi Stamatakos, Tom & Becky Stanifer, Randy & Eleni Stathis, Angelos & Aspasia Stathis, Lee & Evie Stavros, Cathy Stefanopoulos, Andrew & Carol Stenger, Lauren & Doug Stephan, Charles M. Stephan, Melinda Stephan, Michael Stergiopoulos, Janis Stergiopulos, Anna Storch, Mark & Angela Strain, Richard & Katherine Strike, Louis Stringas, Emanuel Suhar, Sylvia Takacs, Daniel & Evie Tassopoulos, Michael & Ritsa Thomakos, Artemis Thomakos-Cantrell, Katerina Thomakos, Stan & Michelle Trennepohl, Mike & Tina Trester, Ron & Maria Triantafilou, Alex & Jennifer Triantafilou, Peter J. & Miranda Trivett, Michael & Matina Tsacalis, William & Marie Tsolometes, Anastasia Tsolometes, James & Maria Turner, Kent & Carolyn Tzetzis, Mr. Nick & Ivey Valcarcel, John & JoAnne Varnell, Charles & Krista Vasiliou, Demetrios & Gloria Vidas, Angelis & Evridiki Vidas, Cynthia Vidas, Ethel Vidas, Olga Vidas, Ted & Zoe Vidas, Victoria Vlahakis, Tom & Carol Vlahopoulos, Helen Walls, Jason & Chryssoula Watson, Akrivi & Doug Weckenbrock, Michael & Elizabeth Weis, Daniel & Anastasia Weisenborn, Cary & Maria Williams, Jay Wilson, Wallace & Michelle Zaferes, Eleni Zaferes, Katherine (Tina) Zaferes, Patricia J. Zaferes, Patricia P. Zaferes, Toula Zaffer, John & Alexis Kidd Zaharopoulos, Dimitra Zigoris, Mark & Irene Zolotas, Pete & Papy Zowtiak, William & Chrisanthy 13 Page

14 1 April 2018 For the most updated Calendar, visit Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday PALM SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Matins 9:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Luncheon MC Easter Egg Hunt Bridegroom Service Church Scholarship Application Deadline 2 HOLY MONDAY Bridegroom Service 3 HOLY TUESDAY Bridegroom Service 4 HOLY WEDNESDAY 3:00 p.m. Holy Unction (Abbreviated Service) Holy Unction 5 HOLY THURSDAY 6:00 a.m. Vesperal The Holy Passion 6 GOOD FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. The Royal Hours 3:00 p.m. Descent from the Cross Lamentations 7 HOLY SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. Vesperal 11:00 p.m. The Vigil GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA 12:00 a.m. Resurrection Matins & 12:00 p.m. Agape Vespers 6:30 pm AHEPA Mtg. 7:00 pm DOP Mtg. 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Panegyri Dance Practice FRIDAY OF BRIGHT WEEK Zoodochos Peghe 9:30 am 7:00 pm GOYA Family Taverna Night 1:00 p.m. Agape Luncheon :15 am Matins 9:30 am Philoptochos Mtg. 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm Parish Council Dinner & Mtg. Panegyri Dance Practice 12:00 pm Over Fifty Lunch :15 am Matins 9:30 am GOYA Fellowship St. George the Great Martyr 8:30 a.m. Matins and 7:00 pm St. Sophia Mothers Club Study Group St. Mark the Evangelist 8:30 a.m. Matins and 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Panegyri Dance Practice :15 am Matins 9:30 am PANEGYRI Mtg. All Volunteers For an always up-to-date calendar, visit holytrinity.oh.goarch.org/calendar Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/htsnchurch

15 Clergy Presiding Priest: Rev. Father Mark Emroll Staff Pastoral Assistant: Mr. Nick Tzetzis Parish Administrator: Eugene Nicholas Building Maintenance Technician: Craig Sansone Officers Nektarios Papasavvas, President Andy Stefanopoulos, Vice-President Jessica Mavridoglou, Treasurer Kim Lambrinides, Asst. Treasurer Dimitrios Makrozahopoulos, Secretary Bill Kanelopoulos, Asst. Secretary Parish Ministries and Organizations Philoptochos Society: Carrie Petrou, President Parish Choir: Janice Kellaris, Director Cantors: James Raptis, Philanthy Nichols Altar Boys: Father Mark Emroll, Mr. Nick Tzetzis Sunday Church School: Religious Education Team, Peter Aamodt, Chairman Greek School: Alexandros Laftsidis, Director GOYA, HOPE and JOY : Father Mark Emroll, Mr. Nick Tzetzis, Youth Ministry Teams College Students, OCF: Presvytera Ginny Emroll, Mr. Nick Tzetzis St. Sophia Mothers Club: Sally Papasavvas, President AHEPA: Nicholas L. Sarakatsannis, President Daughters of Penelope: Patricia Neuendorf, President Over 50s Club: Ann Jonson, President Adult Religious Education: Father Mark Emroll, Mr. Nick Tzetzis Outreach/Samaritan Fund: Father Mark Emroll, Mr. Nick Tzetzis, Eugene Nicholas The Good Shepherd Food Pantry: Stephanie Diaz, Maria Freeman, Mary Morgan, Elaine Snyder, Matina Trivett Agios Demetrios Society: Jim Grammas, Maria Panagis Panegyri: Eugene Nicholas, Peter Zaferes, Leadership Team Parish Bookstore: Christina Polychroniou Karen Aamodt Eli Cassis Members William Buzzy Gaz Gus Koutsogiannis Ron Nichols Sylvia Rombis Jacinta Jay Williams Our Mission THE VOICE is the official monthly newsletter of Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our Parish was founded in 1907 and serves Orthodox Christians throughout the tri-state area. Our mission is to reach out to all members of the Community by providing relevant information on the religious, spiritual and cultural life of the Parish; news on the accomplishments of Parish members and organizations, and editorial points of view. The next deadline for submitting news to the "Voice" is April 8, 2018 Submissions can be dropped off or mailed to the Church Office or ed to office@htsnchurch.org Our Church website can be found at THANK YOU Office Hours: Weekdays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Worship Schedule: Matins, 8:15 am;, 9:30 am Other Services as scheduled. 15 Page

16 Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 7000 Winton Road Cincinnati, OH Tel: (513) Fax: (513) NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CINCINNATI, OH PERMIT NO RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Agape Luncheon April 8, 2018 Fr. Mark, Mr. Nick, President Nektarios Papasavvas and the members of the Parish Council invite you to attend our annual Community Agape Luncheon, celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Date & Time: Pascha Sunday at one o clock in the afternoon, following the Agape Service. Meal catered by Montgomery Inn: Lamb or chicken, roasted red potatoes, green beans, salad and dessert. Soft drinks, coffee, wine & beer will be provided. Children s meal available: Chicken fingers, mac n cheese and apple sauce. Activities: Live music by The Pandini Brothers. Games and prizes for children and the young at heart. Bring your Easter baskets to be blessed by the Priest. Cost: Adults (13 and over) $25, Children (3-12 yrs) $10.00, Children (2 and under) Free Reservations are required, call the Parish Office at or reserve online at by MONDAY, APRIL 2, PAYMENT FOR ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 6 th.