De ce mbe r 6. Our Vision: To Know God. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra Nicholas the New Martyr of Asia Minor

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1 De ce mbe r 6 10t h Sunday of Luke Our Vision: To Know God Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra Nicholas the New Martyr of Asia Minor Holy Trinity Church appreciates the fundraising efforts of those that participated in the Book Fair at Barnes & Noble, totaling $ The cooperative effort of Barnes & Noble and Author Elaine Jannetides with her newest book "A Golden Bond" benefited our Greek School to which the funds were directed. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am

2 Holy Trinity Church is under the Omophorion of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of the Metropolis of Detroit. Father William J. Bartz Presiding Priest Father Jarrod Russell Assistant Priest Parish Office Hours 9 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday 3500 W. 106th Street, Carmel, IN fax holytrinityindy Parish Council President Steve Kollias Vice President Tracy Pappas Secretary Julie Rowlas Treasurer Steve Young Assistant Treasurer George Pappaioanou Matt Albean, Dean Antonopoulos, Nick Dervenis, Dennis Dickos, Greg Dickos, Bob Dine, Angelo Julovich, Irene Sarris, Gail Zeheralis. Staff Office Administrator Cindy Watson Ministries Coordinator Sandy Cooper Building Manager Tim Bryant Administrative Assistant Susan Baron For information about this publication contact the Parish Office at Deadline for inclusion is Tuesday before the cover date. All items are requested in digital format, and sent to bulletin@holytrinityindy.org. Entrance Hymn Come let us bow down to Christ, As we worship Him, The Son of God. Save us, O Son of God, Who did rise from the dead, We sing to You: Alleluia. Resurrectional Apolytikion (Tone Two) When You descended into death, Life immortal, You vanquished the power of hell by Your resplendent Divinity, And when You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, All the heavenly powers cried out triumphantly: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to You. Apolytikion for the Saint The actual facts of your life manifested you to your flock As a rule of faith and an icon of gentleness And teacher of self-control. By humility, therefore, you acquired the things on high, And riches through poverty. Father holy hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, Entreating Him to save our souls. Church Hymn (Troparion of Pentecost) Evlogitos i Hriste O Theos imon, O Pansofous tous aliis anadixas, Katapempsas aftis to Pnevma to ayion, Ke thi afton tin ikoumenin saginefsas, Filanthrope doxa Si. Blessed are You O Christ our God Who has shown the fishermen as wise men By sending down Your Holy Spirit upon them And through them, the whole world You drew into Your net O Lover of mankind, glory to You. Kontakion (Preparation of the Nativity) Today the Virgin goes forth, Making her way to a cave Where from her ineffably, God the eternal Word will be born. Let the world be filled with joy, Hearing these tidings. Joining the angels and shepherds Let us give glory to Him Who is God from all ages Yet wills to be seen as a little Child. After the Prayer of the Proskomidi I love you, O Lord my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior.

3 EPISTLE READING: St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 13:17-21 Brethren, obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this joyfully, and not sadly, for that would be of no advantage to you. Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner. Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in you that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. GOSPEL READING: The Gospel According to St. Luke 13:10-17 At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your infirmity." And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people, "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the sabbath day." Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?" As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him. THE CONFESSION OF FAITH (Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed) I believe in one God, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages; Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not created, of one essence with the Father through Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became man. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; And He rose on the third day, according to the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father; And He will come again with glory to judge the living and dead. His kingdom shall have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Creator of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who spoke through the prophets. In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the age to come. Amen.

4 Altar Boy Team 1 Evan Baroudos Eli Baroudos Greg Chininis Steven Dervenis Zander Eleftheri John Eleftheri *Nicholas Gemelas Chris Hock Zach Hock Justin Hock Sunday Service Schedule and Teams Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team 12/06/15 Matt Albean Dean Antonopoulos Team 1 Michael Hostetler Christian Lafter **Christopher Metzger Elliot Mudis Chris Pappas George Pappas Nick Simopoulos Dean Sofianopoulos Andrew Spirrison Alex Theohares Narthex Server Team 1 Parish Council Team 1 Kalli Agapios Alexandra Hackett Julianna Hackett Nadja Henderson Emily Neuendorf * Zoey-Marie Nicodemus Alexa Pavlakos Sara Theohares Anna Tridico Ashley Spirrison Fofo Stergiopoulos Mikayla Tom Matt Albean Dean Antonopoulos Dennis Dickos Angelo Julovich Tracy Pappas Julie Rowlas Irene Sarris Upcoming Weeks Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team 12/13/15 George Pappaioanou Nick Dervenis Team 2 12/20/15 Dennis Dickos Angelo Julovich Team 1 Parish Christmas Party TODAY is the last day to make reservations for the Parish Christmas Party on Saturday, December 12 at 6pm. The Parish Council, Philoptochos, and GOYA are preparing a fun evening for our Parish with dinner, singing, dancing, children's games and crafts and a special visit from Santa! We will also be putting together infant kits for IOCC. Tickets for adults are $15 and children 2-17 are $7. Children under 2 are free. Please make reservations in the Founders' Walk following Divine Services. Christmas Giving Tree The Giving Tree is now available. Please take an ornament and purchase a clothing AND a non-clothing item for the child. Wrap the gifts and return to church on or before December 13. Attach the tag with the child's name to the gift; it will be removed before delivery. The gifts will be delivered to the Martin Luther King Service Center which is providing the names of the children this year. Thank you in advance for helping to brighten a child s Christmas. Questions? Contact Tracy Pappas (pappastracy@gmail.com) or Beth Eleftheri (beleftheri@indy.rr.com). Holy Trinity Christmas Ornament $10 Custom 3D Pewter Ornaments commemorating Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will be available in the Founders' Walk after Divine Liturgy. Makes a wonderful gift!

5 Philoptochos Holiday Greek Pastry Sale Order your favorite Greek delicacies now for the holidays! Great gift idea for friends, family, teachers, neighbors & employees! Please place your orders in the Founders' Walk following the Divine Services or download the order form online at holytrinityindy.org. Orders must be received by December 14, Church School Christmas Service Project: During Advent (Now - December 25), Church School will be collecting for St. Basil's Academy through your child's Church School class. The money collected will be presented to Father Bill at the cutting of the Vasilopita on January 3. Please encourage your child to "earn" the money they donate. Dates to Remember December 6 - Christmas Program practice in the church from 11:30am - noon for Preschool-6th grades December 13 - Class at 9:30. Christmas Program in church after Divine Liturgy Religious Education Series - Divine Liturgy A five week religious education series on the Divine Liturgy continues by Father Jarrod on Wednesdays at 7 pm through December 16. Let us learn more about the Divine Liturgy together. Attendance at these presentations can be independent of the others. Thus, if one is missed, the following session can still be attended with full understanding. GOYA Upcoming Events Saturday, December 12 Parish Family Christmas Party Saturday, December 19 - Jr/Sr. Caroling and Hot Chocolate Bar Altar Boys and Narthex Servers Christmas Eve Service All Altar Boys and Narthex Servers are welcomed to serve for the Divine Services on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 6pm. However, those Altar Boys and Narthex Servers who arrive in the Altar or Narthex respectively after 6pm will celebrate the Divine Services with their family. Christmas Divine Services Christmas Divine Services will be celebrated on Thursday, December 24 at 6pm and on Friday, December 25 at 9:30am. Stewardship Add the Church to your Christmas list this year! Please see a Stewardship Committee member in the Founder's Walk after Divine Services to offer completed 2016 Stewardship Cards. Wise men gave gifts to baby Jesus! Wise men still give gifts to Him!

6 Philoptochos Coat Campaign Philoptochos will be collecting ladies coats again this year for the Embrace Program at Eskenazi Hospital. Many women coming for breast cancer treatment walk or take a bus to their appointments. Please bring new or gently used coats for men and women along with scarves, gloves and toiletries such as deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes and place them in the bin in the Founders' Walk. For more information please contact Philoptochos at Philoptochos@holytrinityindy.org Vasilopita Luncheon The Vasilopita Luncheon will be Sunday, January 3, following the Divine Services. Sponsored by Philoptochos and benefitting Saint Basil Academy. Adult menu is pastitchio, tiropeta, spanakopeta, Greek salad, peas with pearl onions, coffee and dessert (pre-sale $15, at the door $20). Children's menu is chicken fingers, french fries, applesauce and dessert. (pre-sale $7.50, at the door $10). Reservations forms are available in the Founders' Walk, online at holytrinityindy.org or by calling Reservation deadline is December 28. All reservations must be honored. For more information, contact Philoptochos at philoptochos@holytrinityindy.org. Missionaries Wanted Applications are now being accepted for Project Mexico and Guatemala Missions. Mexico: The deadline for applications with $200 deposit for Project Mexico is March 15, Nine of the fifteen slots have been filled. For more information please contact Joe Pavia at or at jpavia@indy.rr.com. Trip date: July 14-20, Guatemala: The deadline for applications with $200 deposit for Guatemala is February 1, For more information please contact Mike Young at or at mike.helen.young@att.net. Trip date: August 1-8, 2016 As spaces for these mission trips are quickly taken, please respond as soon as possible, ensuring the memorable experience. College Student Christmas Break Dinner All Holy Trinity college students are invited to a Christmas Break Dinner at Matt the Miller s Tavern at Carmel City Center on Monday, January 4, 2016, beginning at 6:30pm. This event is a perfect opportunity to catch up with friends or make new friends and enjoy great food and fellowship before heading back to campus. The dinner will be free for Holy Trinity college students. Please contact Father Jarrod (fatherjarrod@holytrinityindy.org or (317) ) to confirm that you or your college student will be attending. The College Student Christmas Break Dinner is the first REAL event organized by Real Emerging Adult Leaders, Holy Trinity s new young adult ministry.

7 Greek School Fundraiser Prosforo Baking Class GOYA Soup Kitchen HOLY TRINITY FINANCIAL UPDATE Operating Account Activity 11/22/ /28/2015 Income $15, Expense $ 8, Year to date Income $862, Year to date Expense $853,210.66

8 Sunday, December 6 Basketball Practice 12:30pm Monday, December 7 Philoptochos Baking Session 9am Tuesday, December 8 St. Paul Bible Study 10am Dance Rehearsal--Adult 7pm Wednesday, December 9 Kafeneio 10am Religious Education Series 7pm Thursday, December 10 Greek School 5pm Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Upcoming Events Sunday, December 20 Basketball Practice 12:30pm Thursday, December 24 Parish Office closes at 12pm Vesperal Liturgy--Nativity of our Lord 6pm Friday, December 25 Parish Office Closed Divine Liturgy--Nativity of our Lord 9:30am Saturday, December 12 Divine Liturgy--Saint Spyridon 9:30am Yoga 10am Parish Christmas Party 6pm Saturday, December 26 Yoga 10am Sunday, December 13 Church School Christmas Program 12pm Basketball Practice 12:30pm Tuesday, December 15 St. Paul Bible Study 10am Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:30pm Dance Rehearsal--Adult 7pm Wednesday, December 16 Kafeneio 10am Religious Education Series 7pm Sunday, December 27 Orthos 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am Thursday, December 31 Divine Liturgy--Saint Basil the Great 5:30pm Friday, January 1 Parish Office Closed Thursday, December 17 Tour 10:15am Greek School 5pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Saturday, December 19 Pickup Philoptochos Bake Sale Items 10am- 2pm Yoga 10am Jr High/Sr High GOYA Caroling 12:30pm- 4:30pm Saturday, January 2 Yoga 10am