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1 The Voice Volume : 14 Number : 5 Month : May 2014 The Monthly Newsletter of Holy Trinity St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Inside this Issue: The Year of the Grace of the Lord... 1 A Message from Sophia Raptis... 3 Transitions... 4 Treasurer s Message... 4 PANEGYRI News... 4 President s Message... 6 Parish Announcements... 6 Paschal Items Thank You... 7 Church Organizations... 8 Gus Perdikakis 70th Birthday... 9 Endowment Fund Kroger Community Rewards Stewardship Message Stewardship List Roof Repair Fund Parish Calendar Church Information Happy Mother s Day For the electronic version of THE VOICE visit our website at: Sunday Church School and Greek School Awards Sunday May 18 th The Ascension: An Excerpt from The Year of the Grace of the Lord The Wednesday which follows the fifth Sunday after Easter is the day when, in liturgical terminology, we take leave of the Easter feast. We commemorate the last day of the physical presence of the risen Christ amongst his disciples; and to honor this presence, to honor the Resurrection once more, the church on this Wednesday repeats the service for Easter Sunday in its entirety. And now we have come to the fortieth day after Easter, the Thursday on which the Church celebrates the feast of the Ascension. Three lessons from the Old Testament are read at vespers for the Ascension, on the Wednesday evening. The first lesson (Isa. 2:2-3) speaks of a mountain: It shall come to pass in the last days that the mountain of the Lord s house shall be established in the top of the mountains and all nations By A Monk of the Eastern Church shall flow until it. Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord. This alludes to the Mount of Olives, from which Jesus ascended to his Father. The second lesson (Isa. 62:10-63; 3, 7-9) was chosen because of the following words: Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people. In his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them. Jesus, ascending to heaven, opens the gates to his people, he prepares a way for them, he carries them and raises them up with him. The third lesson (Zech. 14:1, 4, 8-11) also speaks of the mountain which was the scene of Jesus final triumph: Behold the day of the Lord cometh. And his feet shall stand in that day upon the Mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east. And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall go out from Jerusalem. Continued on Page 2

2 The chants at matins for the Ascension are already filled with allusions to the Spirit, the Comforter, whom Jesus will send. Ascension is the prelude to Pentecost. At the liturgy, the beginning of the Book of the Acts (1:1-12) is read. Jesus, after a last meeting with His apostles, is taken up, and disappears in a cloud. The gospel for the liturgy (Luke 24:36-53) takes up the account of events from the first appearance of the risen Jesus to the assembled disciples and continues with it right up to the Ascension itself. It is rare, if one has lived through the joy of Easter time sincerely, that one does not experience a certain constriction of the heart when the day of the Ascension comes. We know perfectly well that it is one of the very great Christian feasts, and yet, despite ourselves, it seems like a parting, a separation, and that after it, our Lord is not with us in quite the same way any longer. The disciples did not react like this. They could have been overwhelmed with grief, but, on the contrary, they returned to Jerusalem with great joy. We, too, can try and enter into this joy of the Ascension. Why does the Ascension bring joy to Christians? First of all, the glory of our Lord must be very precious to us, and the Ascension is the crown of his earthly mission. He has accomplished on earth the whole mission which he had received from the Father. It is to the Father that his whole being reaches out. Now he will receive from the Father the welcome that his victory over sin and death a victory gained so grievously has merited for him. Now he will be glorified in heaven. The glory and the desire of our Lord are surely more important to us than the sort of perceptible consolations that we might receive from his presence. Let us know how to love our Lord enough to rejoice in his own joy. Then the Ascension marks God s acceptance of the Son s whole work of reparation. The Resurrection was the first dazzling sign of this acceptance, and Pentecost will be the last sign. The cloud which today envelopes Jesus and ascends with him to heaven represents the smoke of the sacrifice rising from the altar to God. The sacrifice is accepted, and the victim is admitted to God s presence where it will continue to be offered in an eternal and heavenly manner. The work of our salvation has been accomplished and is blessed. Jesus does not return to his Father in isolation. It was the incorporeal Logos which came down among men. But today it is the Word made flesh, both true God and true man, who enters the kingdom of heaven. Jesus brings into it the human nature which he had assumed. He opens the door of the kingdom to humanity. As if by proxy, we take possession of the benefits which are offered and made possible to us. [God] hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. There are places destined for us in the kingdom, if we are faithful. Our presence is desired and awaited. The Ascension makes thoughts of heaven more immediate, more actual to us. Do we think of our permanent home often enough? For most Christians, life in heaven is no more than a supplement of which they have but a very hazy notion to life on earth. Life in heaven is seen somewhat as a postscript, an appendix, to a book whose text is formed by earthly life. But it is the opposite which is true. Our earthly life is but the preface to the book. Life in heaven will be its main text, and this text is endless. To make use of another image, our earthly life is but a tunnel, narrow, dark and very short which opens onto a magnificent, sunlit landscape. We think too much of what our life now is. We do not think enough of what it will be. Men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. At matins for this feast, we sing: We who live in this world, let us feast like the angels. That is to say: let us open our minds more to the angels, and try to enter into their feelings, experiencing something of what they experience when the Son Continued on Page 3 2 Page

3 returns to the Father; let us go ahead in spirit and be near the Blessed Virgin Mary and the glorified saints, who will be our true co-citizens: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Our lives would be transformed if, from now on, we threw our hearts over the barrier, beyond this world, into the kingdom where is found not only our own true good but also the good of those whom we love. When the disciples had been separated from Jesus, they remained full of hope, for they knew that they were to receive the Spirit. [He] commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father. The cloud surrounds Jesus, but this cloud is colored already by the fire of Pentecost. Jesus, in going away from us, leaves in us an attitude which is one not of regret, but rather of joyous and trustful awaiting. Jesus departure has been both an act of benediction and an act of adoration, the one corresponding to the other: And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. This is what the feast of the Ascension should be to us. If Jesus withdraws with an act of blessing, and if we adore Jesus as he withdraws (we speak figuratively), we will get up filled with new power which comes from this adoration, this blessing and we, like the apostles, will return with great joy. Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Christ is risen! I am writing to ask for your prayers and financial support for my upcoming Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) trip to Bukoba, Tanzania. Ever since pursuing a career in health care, I have felt called to serve with OCMC on a medical mission trip. As a current physician assistant student, I have been blessed with the opportunity to join a group of medical professionals who desire to use their vocation in order to aid the people of Bukoba. Through this opportunity I will be able to grow in health care knowledge and use my talents to serve those in need. My work in Tanzania this May will last for two weeks at the Orthodox Health Clinic in Bukoba. This trip s mission is to show Christ s love by offering holistic health care outreach to the Church of Tanzania and the surrounding region. Goals of the trip include offering basic health care education to patients as well as providing medical relief to those individuals who are not able to receive aid through the government. By the grace of God I will travel to Tanzania to participate in this mission work, and ask for your loving prayers and financial support throughout this process. Please pray for the work I am about to participate in, my team members, for those working to make the team a success, and for the people my team is going to serve. I also need to raise $1,370 to fund my work and stay in Tanzania as well as $1,876 for airfare. Contributions are tax deductible and can be made online at or checks can be made out to OCMC with Sophia Raptis Tanzania on the memo line. I will collect all donations and forward them to the Mission Center directly. I would be grateful for and humbled by your loving prayers and generosity. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about our Orthodox Christian Mission Center or this medical trip to Tanzania. I look forward to sharing my experience with you upon my return. Let them do good, that they may be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share (1 Timothy 6:18) In Christ, Sophia Raptis, PA-S raptissoph@gmail.com Page

4 Transitions FUNERALS: Jordan Mirkos, age 54, on March 26, George J. Pazos Sr., age 82, April 22, A message from Our Parish Council Treasurers - Peter Rodish & Justin Bates Every week your gifts to our Parish are very important. We appreciate the support for our ministries and our place of worship. As a reminder, we would like to help expedite and make sure your donations get credited to where you wish. When writing your donation check (s), please take a minute to address in the memo section your request. As an example, stewardship, candles, Church tray, roof repair fund, Panegyri sponsorship, brass restoration or just a simple donation. If you have any questions, please let us know and as always we are honored to be able to serve you and our Parish. 40th Annual PANEGYRI News We are thrilled to announce a special Panegyri promotion with the Kenwood, Mariemont and Esquire Theatres during the month of June. They have graciously donated the screen space to promote our festival and a special screening of the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The event will take place at 7:30 pm on June 22 nd at the Mariemont Theatre. Seating is limited to 230 and this is sure to sell out. This will be an interactive event, with Bouzouki, Yiayia, an introduction to some Greek customs, some Greek dancing and prizes. So grab your bottle of Windex, your bundt cake and your favorite person named Nick. Thank you to Kathy Parsanko of The Theatre Management Corp. for making this all possible. It is important to note that no roasting of lamb in the parking lot will be allowed or will it? 4 Page

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6 Parish Council President's Message by Andy Stefanopoulos Χριστός Aνέστη!!! Aληθoς Aνέστη!!! How many times have we heard those words? Like most of us, who as small infants were baptized in the Greek Orthodox faith, we probably remember hearing our mothers and fathers say those words at a certain time of the year. It seemed to be such a beautiful way to greet people. Having grown up in a German Catholic neighborhood, I never saw our neighbors greet each other with words anything like Χριστός Aνέστη. Since the first language I learned from my immigrant parents was Greek, I soon knew how to translate the words to Christ is Risen and Truly He is Risen. Unfortunately, Holy Trinity (our Church on Vine Street) did not have a Sunday School such as we have today and it was some time before I fully understood the true meaning of those words. While the birth of Jesus Christ was actually miraculous, it is the resurrection and transformation of Christ which is truly the foundation of our Christian faith. Our recent observation of Lent and the services and liturgies of Holy Week leading up to the Great and Holy Pascha inspired and instilled in us, with deep conviction, the meaning of these words. These words, reiterated daily during Pentecost, continue to fill our spirit with joy and thankfulness with our Greek Orthodox family at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas. Let us keep the words close to our hearts, always, throughout the year to remember: Christ is risen from the dead, Trampling down death by death, And upon those in the tombs Bestowing life! PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Congratulations to Angelo and Gus Soulas and their family on opening a new restaurant. Angelo's Family Restaurant & Bar is located in Independence Kentucky at 2015 Declaration Dr. Please support them in their new venture. We wish them good luck and many years of success. George and Christine Frankenstein proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicoletta Frankenstein to Elliot Pohlmann. Proud Grandparents are Kosta and Tina Petropoulos and Sally and George Frankenstein. Akrivi Haralamos would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped with the egg dyeing during Holy Week. Designing Environmental Concepts Landscape development for even the DIYer Pete Zaferes Owner / Designer declandscape@gmail.com Landscape Consulting Design Bed and plant maintenance/clean-ups Mulching Retaining Walls Paver and natural stone patios 6 Page

7 Father Bill, Father Irenaeus and the Parish Council would like to express their gratitude to the following members who donated our Holy Week and Paschal items: Peter & Karen Aamodt Lewis & Patricia Assaley Sam & Esmine Beltsos Robert & Kathy Bender William & George-Ann Brown Anthony & Antoinette Caneris Dr. Onassis A. Caneris George Chantilas Christine Fotopoulos George & Christine Frankenstein Pam Grammas Alex & Ann Jonson Chris & Loy Jonson Anthony & Georgia Lydia Korvessis George & Litsa Kranias Katina, Lilly and George Kyrios Helen Lambrinides Ted & Kimberly Lambrinides Lee & Stephanie Megois Marilyn Mirkos Catherine Nadaud Nick & Helen Nicholas Nick & Maria Panagis Gus G. & Jo Ann Perdikakis and Family Joannis & Christina Petkos Nikitas & Rena Poneris Josh & Nicole Richardson Afrodite Seremetis Mina Sideris Marianthi Simos Mike & Katherine Stringas Ron & Maria Trester Mary Trohanis Patricia J. Zaferes Patricia P. Zaferes CHRISTOS ANESTI! We also wish to thank those members who anonymously offered gifts throughout the season of Great Lent and Holy Week. Our gratitude is also offered to all who generously supported our requests for flowers for the Epitaphios. The Daughters of Penelope will again offer Memorial and Artoklasia services on Mother s Day, May 11, These services will be in memory and in honor of the important women in our lives. Requested donation is $5 per name. If you would like to have your loved one s name included in the prayers, please complete the form below and return it with your check to: Daughters of Penelope, 7000 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH, The deadline for submission is Saturday, May 3. Contact President Karen Aamodt at OR aamodtka@mac.com if you have questions. Thank you for your support. In Memory of: In Honor of: In Memory of: In Honor of: In Memory of: In Honor of: In Memory of: In Honor of: Submitted by: Street Address, City, & Zip Code: 7 Page

8 CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS Christos Anesti! OVER FIFTY CLUB Ann Jonson We hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter. Everyone enjoyed themselves at Pappadeaux s Restaurant. We had a great turnout of 41. Father and Presvytera Ireneaus joined us, as well as, new members, George and Sophie Jonson and Widad Dibbini. We already have 13 new members and 3 members that rejoined, as of our December luncheon. Our sympathy to Marianthy Mirkos on the passing of her son, Jordan. May his memory be eternal. Our next luncheon will be on May 17 at a restaurant. PHILOPTOCHOS Georgianne Gaz Christos Anesti from the Ladies of Philoptochos! We would like to thank Akrivi Haralamos and the Philoptochos members that assisted in the dying and wrapping of the Easter eggs. The Ladies of Philoptochos would like to thank everyone in the community who joined us for the Palm Sunday Luncheon. It was our pleasure to serve our families, friends and godparents. We hope that everyone enjoyed the afternoon. The Spring Fashion Fling Philoptochos Luncheon will be taking place at 11:30am, Saturday, May 3 at the Western Hills Country Club. We will be showcasing three generations of models; and the fashions are being provided by The Castle House children s clothing, as well as Monkees of Madiera, The Pink Box and Pangaea Trading Company women s clothing in Madiera. This will be an enjoyable event for the ladies of the community with a tasty luncheon menu; attractive, colorful fashions for all ages; and a raffle with an array of desirable, classy and fun raffle items. The raffle tickets will be sold before and at the luncheon. To be a Table Hostess or just reserve a seat for the luncheon, contact either Mary Morgan at (513) OR Mary Lou Edgington at (513) Funds from this event will go towards supporting Dress for Success Cincinnati. We hope that you all will join us for this luncheon. The May Philoptochos monthly meeting will be held on Sunday, May 11 following the Divine Liturgy. SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL Cara Chryssovergis Summer is right around the corner. The last day of SCS classes is May 18. We will take our annual SCS class picture. God, however, doesn't go on summer vacation. Please take the opportunity to enjoy the quiet months of worship with your family. SCS classes will resume on September 7. We have had a manageable year; however, our staff was limited because of a number of open teaching or assistant positions. The ability to effectively manage the classroom goes up exponentially in the classrooms where we have teaching teams consisting of two or more teachers/assistants. For next year s staff, we are in need of assistant teachers for Pre- School, and grades 4, 6, and 8. Please consider this opportunity to serve your parish and make our SCS program exceptional. St. Theophan the Recluse said, "Of all the Holy works, the education of children is the most holy." Nativity Program Director is another area for which to consider volunteering time and talent to our parish. SCS has performed relatively the same program for the past nine years. It is time to add something new or different to this beautiful event. SCS needs one or two individuals who are interested in giving the Nativity program a new life to take over as the director. The Nativity Program Director would work with Cara Chryssovergis, SCS Director and Janice Kellaris, Choir Director; but they would have artistic freedom to improve the script and score wherever possible. This is an amazing opportunity for someone with an interest in music or theatre to make a difference to our SCS program. Although our food pantry contest will come to a close with the end of SCS, there is still a need to keep the food pantry stocked. Hunger also does not go on summer vacation, so please continue to provide donations all summer. March brought the total items donated by our students to over 3000! The high school class is well ahead of the rest with over 600 items; however, there is a close race for second place between kindergarten, 1 st grade and 7 th grade with each class approaching 500 items! We are making a difference in this community! If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer your time and talents, contact Cara Chryssovergis at or htsnscs@gmail.com. 8 Page

9 DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE Karen Aamodt Christos Anesti! The Daughters of Penelope wish to thank all who supported our Tsourekia project, it just wouldn't be Pascha without it. This year we will again be offering Memorial and Artoklasia services on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, These services will be in memory and in honor of the important women in our lives. Requested donation is $5. If you would like to have the name of your loved one included in the prayers, please contact President Karen Aamodt at OR visit our table in the community hall after Divine Liturgy or mail in the form found elsewhere in this month's edition of The Voice. The deadline for submission is Saturday, May 3. Don't forget that our AHEPA Family convention is quickly approaching! This year's convention will be held at the Blue Ash Crowne Plaza Hotel June Sign-up now for the Golf Outing to be held on Friday, June 13, 9:00 AM at the Glenview Golf Course. Only $75 and includes greens fees, cart, lunch and ONE chance to win the $15,000 Hole-In-One Prize!!! Someone will win, why not you? You could be the lucky winner! We also have tickets available to nondelegates who would like to attend our Greek Night on Friday evening or the Grand Banquet on Saturday evening. There will be delicious food and a live band for dancing both nights. We also will be happy to receive your advertisement for the commemorative album that will be distributed to all delegates and guests of the convention. This is a wonderful way to promote your organization or business, and to remember or honor a loved one. Forms are available at our table in the community hall, DOP General Chairman Helen Nicholas will be happy to help you! If you have questions regarding our organization, our projects or the upcoming convention events, please contact President Karen Aamodt at OR aamodtka@mac.com or Helen Nicholas at OR Helen.Nick58@yahoo.com. AHEPA Justin Bates Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen! First, we would like to thank everyone for their support for our AHEPA Greek Independence Day Dinner Dance on March 29th. It looked like a good time was had by all. We would like to thank the Daughters of Penelope for providing all of the wonderful desserts. Second, we would like to remind everyone about the Buckeye District Convention from June The Daughters of Penelope and AHEPA will be co-hosting this event. There will be a golf outing at Glenview Golf Course on June 13. To add to the fun and fellowship, there will be contests, prizes, and food during the event. Finally, we would like to welcome to AHEPA two new members: Eugene Nicholas and George Pavlakis. If you or someone you know is interested in joining AHEPA, please feel free to reach out to our President, Andy Stefanopoulos, me, or any of our other members. Celebrating Gus Perdikakis 70 th Birthday On Saturday April 14 th, Jo Ann and Family surprised Gus with a 70 th birthday party. Pictured here are some of the members of the GOYA basketball teams that Gus coached back in the 70 s. A special birthday gift of the basketball player statue was designed and built by John Leon. Happy Birthday Gus and Χρονια πολλα! 9 Page

10 HOLY TRINITY-ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND Last month the value of our Endowment crossed over the $900,000 mark. When the fund was started in the mid 1990 s, the goal of $1,000,000 must of seemed daunting. Today, the goal is within reach and the mission of the fund to provide a perpetual funding mechanism for the Church s ministries and capital improvements can begin to be met. The Fund s investment policy and by-laws prohibit distributions until the account s principal balance exceeds $1 million. At that time, up to 4% of the total can be used to fund projects. For example, if the Fund balance were $1 million at the beginning of the year, $40,000 could be accessed to fund Church ministries or capital improvements, such as covering part of the roof replacement cost. You can honor your loved ones by donating to the Endowment Fund. A leaf or boulder with their name inscribed on it will be placed on our Legacy Tree. Pledge cards are available next to the Legacy Tree across from the bookstore. For more information about gifting options to the Endowment Fund, please contact Nick Georgiton at or the Church Office at "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21 Kroger Community Rewards Program: Have you renewed or enrolled your loyalty card? April was the month for renewing your affiliation with our Church for the Kroger Community Rewards program. If you haven t renewed your card please go online and do so as soon as possible. This program continues to be one of the best and easiest ways to fund our Outreach Ministries. By shopping at Kroger and using your loyalty card, Kroger sends us up to 4% of your purchases every quarter. The catch is that you need to register our Church to your card online. The process is very simple and takes less than 10 minutes. In 2013, we received $2,625 with only 53 families signed up. Let s make an effort to get our entire Parish involved in Here are the instructions to enroll or re-enroll: First Time Enroll: 1. Go to 2. Click on Create an Account 3. Put your address in and make up a password (must be 6-12 characters and include 1 letter and 1 number) 4. Add your Plus Card number or your Alternate ID (phone number) 5. Add your preferred Kroger store. 6. Once you click Create Account, Kroger will send you an to confirm that your address is valid. 7. Go to your and click on the validation link. You can now log into your account. 8. Once you re in, look for the Community Rewards box and add the Church. Our number is Re-enroll: 1. Go to 2. Click on Sign In 3. Click on Review your Rewards Details 4. Under Community Rewards click on Re-Enroll 5. Type in our number: Click on Search 7. Select our Church and click Enroll 10 Page

11 Christos Anesti! This month we find ourselves in the midst of the Paschal season. The memories the hymns and words and joy most of all of the Resurrection service should still be fresh in our minds. Focusing on the words, other groups may wonder what will be preached at their Easter services, but Orthodox Christians rely on a message composed some 1600 years ago to convey the rich meaning of our Lord s Resurrection. By appointing the Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom to be read each year, the Church beautifully proclaims that Christ is risen and Death is overthrown. We are reminded in the same Homily that the festive joy of our Master belongs to us regardless of when we begin our labors of faith, whether at the first hour, the third, sixth, ninth or even at the eleventh hour. The Lord accepts the last just as He accepts the first. While the reward for being last is great in terms of personal salvation, Stewardship is another matter. Yes, contributions made at the end of the year help support our Parish just as much as those made at the beginning, and yes, they represent the same faithful response. However, no one should think that St. John is suggesting a funding model for the Church. Specifically, contributions made earlier, rather than later, are more valuable for the financial stability they provide. Pledges also help in this regard as a planning tool, so that the Parish may prudently budget the activities that witness to the Resurrected Christ. The Parish s ministries are ultimately made more effective when we arrive earlier, not later, to labor in the Lord s vineyard. The Stewardship Committee hopes that the joy of this Pascha will continue to fill your heart and mind until this time next year. We also pray that this joy leads you to make a financial commitment to the Parish if you have not already done so. Alethos Anesti! 2014 STEWARDSHIP LIST THROUGH Let s make this year our most successful year ever! Aamodt, Peter & Karen Adinamis, George & Robyn Alhirsh, Kamel & Rana Allgeier, Brian & Ellen Amarantos, Andrew T. & Ginger Anagnostou, Elias & Helen Anastasiou, Demetra Andreadis, Paul Andreadis, Sophie S. Andrews, Evan & Terry Antoniades, Anthony & Tracey Apostol, Katherine Apostolides, Vasso A. Argeros, Aristea Arvanetes, Gregory & Sandra Assaley, Anna Assaley, Lewis & Patricia Balkenbusch, Matt & Nicole Bates, Justin Batsakes, George P. Batsakes, Peter & Maria Batsakis, Chris & Lydia Beish, Andrew Beish, Karen Belitsos, George P. Bender, Robert & Kathy Betas, Christina Bikas, Michael & Anna Bilionis, Charles & Angela Blavos, Sylvia Borcoman, Tate & Nicole Borod, Gregory & Gloria Bottomley, Stephen & Stephanie Boulmetis, Samuel N. & Anita Boumis, Peter & Kimberly Brausch, Robert & Julie Brown, Bryan & Nickie Brown, William & George-Ann Bujnoch, Digger & Lindsay Caddell, Chris & Eleni Callos, Harry & Angie Caneris, Anthony & Antoinette Caneris, Dr. Onassis A. Cantrell, Daniel & Katerina Carey, Lee & Tula Carumpalos, Constantine Cassis, Constantine & Carrie Cassis, Fr. William & Presvytera Anastasia Chachoff, Nada Chantilas, George Chantilas, James & Dr. Lydia Chapas, Lefty Christman, Carl & Becky Christofield, Angeliki Christon, Angelos & Deanna Christopher, Spiro & Olga Christopoulos, Vassiliki Christos, Mary J. Christos, William P. 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, Frank & Karen Cooper, Charles & Aphrodite Coures, George Cranley, John & Dena Dargis, David & Melody Diaz, Chris & Stephanie Drew, Dr. William & Katherine Economacos, Demetrios & Christine Economacos, Eleni Economacos, Tom & Jennifer Economakis, Tina Economou, Robert Edgington, Paul & Mary Lou Elias, Nicholas Elias, Tom & Tina Ernst, James H. & Sue Fakoukakis, Emanuel & Susan Fekkos, Haralambos & Loella Ann Fielden, Brad & Tricia Francis, Dean & Kathy Francis, Sharon Frankenstein, George & Christine 11 Page

12 The parishioners listed here have made a commitment and/or contribution towards 2014 Stewardship. If you have not made your Stewardship Pledge for 2014, 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. Franklin, Gari Freeman, Maria Freudenberg, Grey & Eleni Fritz, Christine Fritz, Margaret Furkas, Kostadinos & Lisa Gaier, Jeffrey & Chris Anne Gaskins, Mark & Kristin Gaz, Georgianne Gelis, James & Kathy Gelis, Maria Georgescu, Dan & Cristiana Georgeton, Chris P. & Barbara Georgeton, John C. & Ann Georgeton, John P. & Kimberly Georgeton, Peter C. Georgeton, Peter T. & Nancy Georgiou, Dean Georgiton, Nick Georgiton, Peter J. & Betsy Georgostathis, Gus & Connie Georgostathis, Gus & Eleni Georgostathis, James & Lillian Georgostathis, Maria Georgoulakis, Athanasios & Sofia Geromes, Alexander Ghiz, Leslie Giovis, Chris A. & Jean M. Giovis, Thomas M. Glaser, Brian & Stella Gormas, Pete Grammas, George & Pam Grammas, Paul & Denise Greene, David & Maria Gregory, Dean & Hedy Gregory, Matula Gregory, Thomas & Pamela Gregory, Victoria Haralamos, George & Eleni Haralamos, Mike G. & Akrivi Hart, Julie & Jonathan Herrmann, Dennis & Stacy Hill, Ann Tasha Himonidis, Chris & Ruth Hock, Les & Jennifer Hodges, Nick & Millie Humbert, Randy & DeDe Iatrides, Panawiota Ioannides, Tasos & Anna Ioannou, Maria & John Ioannou, Michael & Meagan Jerow, James & Anthe Johnson, John & Antigone Jones, Carolyn Jones, Demus J. & Betty Jones, James A. & Jo Ann Jonson, Alexander & Ann Jonson, Chris C. & Loy Jonson, George N. & Sophia Jonson, James G. & Thelma Jonson, James N. & Patricia J. Jonson, Luke & Lauren Kahle, John & Nickie Kalemanis, Gary & Maria Kalemanis, George & Nikki Kambelos, John P. & Erato Kambelos, Dr. Peter J. Kanaris, Christos Kanaris, Kostantinos & Katy Kaniaris, John & Idalia Kaniaris, Melissa Kappas, James P. Kapsolis, Ria Karageorge, Dimitri & Athena Karakatsani, Marianthi Karampas, George & Diane Karas, Bill J. & Lynn Karas, Ted & Dixie Kareliotis, Yiannis & Susan Karras, Giorgio & Erene Katsanis, Claire C. Kavouras, George & Fran Kehayes, Christine Kehayes, Peggy Kellaris, James & Janice Kelley, Michael & Pauline Kelso, Greg & Kelly Kereiakes, James & Helen Kessis, Nick Kessis, Paul Kevin, Patrick & Diane Kladakis, John & Teddi Kontonickas, Mary Kontopos, Maria Kontopos, Pete & Katerina Kontopos, Vagelis & Amanda Koros, Kostas & Dina Korvessis, Anthony & Georgia Lydia Kostopoulos, Nikolaos & Dana Koutsogiannis, Gus & Cathy Kranias, George & Litsa Kranias, Stratos & Amanda Kunkemoeller, Thomas & Janice Kurlas, Gus Kyrios, Tassos & Maria Lambrinides, Nicholas & Diane Lambrinides, Ted & Kimberly Lambrinides, Thomas J. & Mary Ann Lazares, John K. & Patricia LesChander, Scott L. & Alexandra Leslie, Wayne & Peggy Levenderis, Bill & Jill Liaros, Vasilios & Evangelia Liston, Robert & Eleni Loukoumidis, George & Stacey Lysko, Bob & Stacy Makris, Thomas & Ellen Makrozahopoulos, Dimitrios & Joanna Maleas, Pete C. & Pearl Manolakas, Alexander & Vera Marinakis, Bill D. & Evonne Marinakis, George D. & Eleni Marinakis, Panagiota Maris, George & Tricia Mavridoglou, George & Penny Mavridoglou, Konstantinos Mavridoglou, Michael & Laura Mavridoglou, Nicholas & Jessica McKay, Betty Jo McNulty, Robin & Melanie Megois, Lee S. & Stephanie Merianos, Ted Mintsoulis, Maria & Jack O Banion Mirkopoulos, Nicholas Mirkos, Marilyn Mirkos, Steve & Edyta Misali, John P. & Deborah Misali, Sam & Mary Jean Mitropoulos, Pete & Konstantina Mokas, Mary Monroe, Angeliki Moraites, Dr. Richard S. & Aphrodite Morgan, Paul & Mary Morris, John & Christine Mortensen, Danny Muennich, Sam & Melissa Murray, Stella P. Nadaud, Catherine Naser, Jacoub & Dina Neuendorf, David & Patricia Neuendorf, Matthew Nicholas, Eugene & Cindy Nicholas, Nick & Helen Nichols, Lee Nichols, Ron & Philanthy Niehoff, Barbara Nikias, Charles P. & Vicki Nikias, Vasilia Nitsis, Dimitrius & Leisa Nourtsis, Sam & Alexandra Orphanos, Peter & Angela Palassis, Nick & Maria Pantel, Nicholas J. Papaioannou, Thomas & Mary 12 Page

13 Papakirk, James & Maria Papakirk, Steve & Toula Paparodis, Bess Papas, James & Demetra Papasavvas, Nektarios & Sally Papastergiou, George & Areti Papathanas, Harry & Joyce Pappas, Andrew S. & Julie Parsenios, Doris Parsenios, Lewis G. Pascal, Betsy Pascal, James Pavlakis, George & Suzanne Perdikakis, Gus G. & Jo Ann Perdikakis, Lynn Perdikakis, Maria Peters, Claire Petkos, Joannis & Christina Phillips, Joshua & Katherine Photos, Alta Pilipovich, George & Cynthia Plomaritis, Peter & Elsa Politis, Michael & Carmen Polychroniou, Constantine & Christina Poneris, Constantino & Tara Ponticos, George D. Poplos, Theodore & Stephanie Prasinos, Jim & Nicki Prasinos, Zoe Priest, Daniel & Christina Psihountas, Mary Quill, Kevin & Mary Raptis, James & Maria Raptis, James & Olga Reich, Joseph & Stacy Rempe, William & Barbara Riber, Sam & Filio Richardson, Josh & Nicole Riemann, Christopher & Blanca Rodish, Peter & Suzanne Romanos, Constantine & Carla Rombes, Tom & Angie Rose, Marvin & Chrysoula Ruch, Marigo Sakellariou, Maria B. Sakelos, James Sakelos, John & Kathleen Sampson, Angeline Sampson, Tony & Mary Ann Sansalone, Anthony & Angeleke Sansone, Craig & Susanna THE VOICE May 2014 Sarakatsannis, George & Marie Sarakatsannis, Nicholas J. & Vicki Sarakatsannis, Nicholas L. & Carla Sarakatsannis, Panny & Judy Sarakatsannis, Spiro N. Sarros, Harry J. Sarros, John H Scenters, Stephanie & Brian O Neill Schmitz, Thomas & Cathy Schneider, Elizabeth R. Schooley, Barbara Schuler, Bill & Julie Schulte, Nick & Ianthe Schultz, James & Sarah Schutter, Michael & Lynne Semertzides, Dr. John & Evie Seremetis, Afrodite K. Seremetis, Stratin & Marjory Sherlock, Michael & Chrysanne Sias, Georgios N. & Kathy Sideris, Danny & Amy Sideris, Mina Sideris, Nick & Jane Siegel, August C. Sifri, Suad Simos, Marianthi Sittloh, Joel & Paula Snider, Luke & Dacia Snyder, Milan & Elaine Spanorigas, Nicholas & Becky Spanos, Van & Litsa Sperelakis, Dolores Stacey, Christine Stamatakos, Dino & Diamanto Stanifer, Randy & Eleni Stathis, Angelos & Aspasia Stathis, Lee & Evie Stavros, Cathy Stefanopoulos, Andrew & Carol Stenger, Doug & Lauren Stephan, Charles M. Stephan, George Stephan, Kara Stephan, Melinda Stephan, Michael Stephan, Nicholas & Alyssa Steppe, Greg & Ellene Stergiopoulos, William M. & Janis Stergiopoulos, Anna Stiegelmeyer, Michael & Tasia Storch, Mark & Angela Roof Repair Fund Each Sunday and in this monthly publication, we continue to report status of the Roof Repair Fund. When the Parish Council began this capital expense drive, the hope was that we would raise all of the funds needed by the end of Five months into 2014 and we have yet to raise half of the necessary funds. We have borrowed $120,000 from our line of credit, which is $70,000 more than was planned for in our budget. We normally pay off our line of credit with proceeds from the Panegyri. The Parish Council continues to ask each Parish household to consider a donation of $250 towards the remaining cost of $76,000 for the repairs. We appreciate your concern and your support. Storgion, John Strike, Louis Stringas, Emanuel & Katherine Stroplos, Gus & Terry Suhar, Sylvia Tallman, Europe Tassopoulos, Michael & Ritsa Thomakos, Artemis Tipis, Constantine & Lisa Tremoulis, Alicia & Dustin McHugh Trennepohl, Mike & Tina Trester, Ron & Maria Triantafilou, Alex & Jennifer Triantafilou, George & Eleni Triantafilou, Nicholas P. & Lenna Triantafilou, Rita Trivett, Michael & Matina Tsacalis, William & Marie Tsolometes, James & Maria Valcarcel, John & JoAnne Vasilakis, Maria Vasilakis, Theologos & Mary Vasiliou, Demetrios & Gloria Veres, Helen Veres, Leon Vessey, Lenie Vidas, Ethel Vidas, Evangelia P. Vidas, Olga Vidas, Sofia A. Vollhardt III, Arthur & AnnaMarie Walls, Jason & Chryssoula Watson, Douglas & Akrivi Weisenborn, Maria & Cary Williams, Jacinta Williamson, Mark A. & Karen Wilson, Wallace & Michelle Witt, Alan J. & Bessie Zaferes, George P. & Diane Zaferes, Patricia J. Zaferes, Patricia P. Zaferes, Thomas & Eleni Zaferes, Toula Zagorianos, Emanuel & Eleni Zagorianos, Kristos & Kathy Zaharopoulos, Antonios & Dimitra Zelenka, Athena Zigoris, Mark & Irene Zolotas, Pete & Papy 13 Page

14 May 2014 For the most updated Calendar, visit Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :30 p.m. HOPE & JOY Meeting 11:30 a.m. Philoptochos Fashion Show Sunday of the Holy Myrrh-bearers 8:15 a.m. Matins 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy GOYA Car Wash Panegyri Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Orthodox Reading Group Sunday of the Paralytic 8:15 a.m. Matins 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Philoptochos Mtg. Mothers Day Scholarship Sunday 6:30 p.m. Orthodox Reading Group 6:30 p.m. GOYA Mtg. 6:30 p.m. AHEPA Mtg. 6:00 p.m. Parish Council Dinner & Mtg. 12:00 p.m. Over Fifty Lunch Sunday of the Samaritan Woman 8:15 a.m. Matins 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Awards Sunday AHEPA Sunday 6:30 p.m. Orthodox Reading Group Sts. Constantine and Helen 8:30 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy Sunday of the Blind Man 8:15 a.m. Matins 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Memorial Day Church Office Closed 9:30 a.m. Cemetery Visitation 7:00 p.m. DOP Mtg. The Ascension of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy No Orthodox Reading Group

15 Clergy Presiding Priest: Very Rev. Father William Cassis Associate Priest: Rev. Father Irenaeus Cox Staff Parish Administrator: Eugene Nicholas Facilities Manager: Chris Jonson Parish Council Members Officers Andrew Stefanopoulos, President Organizations and Ministries Philoptochos Society: Georgianne Gaz, President Parish Choir: Janice Kellaris, Director Cantors: Louis Kapourales, Tasos Ioannides, James Raptis, Philanthy Nichols Altar Boys: Gus Siegel, Father William Cassis, Father Irenaeus Cox Sunday Church School: Cara Chryssovergis, Director Greek School: Alexandros Laftsidis, Director GOYA: Father Irenaeus Cox, GOYA Ministry Team HOPE and JOY Groups: Father Irenaeus Cox, Ministry Team Mothers Club: Catherine Stavros AHEPA: Andrew Stefanopoulos Daughters of Penelope: Karen Aamodt, President Over 50s Club: Ann Jonson Parish Bible Study and Orthodoxy 101: Father William Cassis Orthodox Reading Group: Father Irenaeus Cox Peter Aamodt Outreach/Samaritan Fund: Father William Cassis, Father Irenaeus Cox, Eugene Nicholas Agios Demetrios Society: Jim Grammas, Maria Panagis Members Nicholas L. Sarakatsannis, Vice-President Chris Chryssovergis Peter Rodish, Treasurer Justin Bates, Asst. Treasurer Stacey Loukoumidis, Secretary Matthew Neuendorf, Asst. Secretary Frank Cook James Gelis David Greene Maria Kontopos John Sakelos 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 May 11, 2014 Submissions can be dropped off or mailed to the Church Office or ed to or Our Church website can be found at THANK YOU PANEGYRI: Frank Cook-General Chairman, Chris Chryssovergis Parish Bookstore: Beth Uhimchuk Office Hours: Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Worship Schedule: Matins, 8:15 a.m.; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Other Services as scheduled. 15 Page

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