Sunday, September 21, 2014 Sunday after Holy Cross

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1 Epistle Reading St. Paul s Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20 BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Gospel Reading The Gospel of John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30 The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake Orthodoxy3@gmail.com Sunday, September 21, 2014 Sunday after Holy Cross If you need to reach clergy, you can reach them at the numbers listed below: Reverend Father Matthew Gilbert Reverend Father Elias Koucos Reverend Father George Politis (retired) Reverend Dn. Anatoli Kireiev Holy Trinity Cathedral 279 S 300 W SLC, UT (801) Prophet Elias Church 5335 Highland Drive Holladay, UT (801)

2 Sunday Services September 21 st Holy Trinity: Orthros 8:30am/Divine Liturgy 9:30am Father Matthew Prophet Elias: Orthros 8:30am/Divine Liturgy 9:30am Father Elias Weekday Service September 26 th Falling Asleep of Saint John the Theologian Holy Trinity only: Orthros 8:30am/Divine Liturgy 9:30am Father Elias Memorials September 21 st John Panos 6 Year Holy Trinity Nick Ziakas* 40 Days Holy Trinity Sylvia Park 1 Year Prophet Elias Charles Stavros 2 Year Prophet Elias Zoe Stavros 2 Year Prophet Elias *the Family of Nick Ziakas will host coffee hour at Holy Trinity* September 28 th Sheryl Markham 1 Year Prophet Elias October 5 th Mike B. Sergakis* 30 Year Holy Trinity Vasi M. Sergakis* 10 Year Holy Trinity *The Sergakis and Wedemeyer families will host Coffee Hour at Holy Trinity* October 12 th Dianne Johnson 3 Year Holy Trinity Jamie Votsis Paulos 2 Year Holy Trinity When Scheduling Memorials From this point forward, ALL scheduling of Memorials must be done through FATHER MATTHEW ONLY. For inquiries regarding Memorials or to schedule one, you must, from now on, call or Father Matthew directly at or matthewthepriest@gmail.com. Prayer List Bill, Kim, Margaret, Ruth, Georgette, Stephanie, Steve, Tami, Alexander, Tony, Nick, Jill, Margaret, Preston, George, Charissa, Madeline, Edie, Sabina, Wendy, Magdy Social Hour The Ziakis Family will be hosting Social Hour at Holy Trinity this Sunday in memory of Nick Ziakis Bible Study (No Bible Study on September 23 rd ) If you want something added to the bulletin, please remember: the information needs to be sent directly to our (orthodoxy3@gmail.com) by 12:00pm on Wednesday s as we do have a deadline. IOCC UPDATE ON CRISIS IN SYRIA The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is a 501c(3) organization that provides humanitarian aid and emergency disaster relief worldwide. The IOCC is reaching out to parishes across the country to provide help in providing emergency assistance to families in war torn Syria. As a service project for our Sunday School children, we are organizing the assembly of much needed Emergency Back to School kits and Emergency Hygiene kits. These kits will provide basic necessities that displaced families and children so desperately need. On Sunday, September 21 st, 2014 there will be a Back To Sunday School Appreciation Picnic held at the Prophet Elias pavillion immediately following Sunday School at 12:30pm. We will have a table set-up and staffed with Emergency Kits on display and will have a donation basket available for donations to pay for the supplies we need to build the kits. Please consider this prayfully and give from your heart to help our kids with this worthy service project. "For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me. Matthew 25:35-36 Please contact Terry Theodorou at Terry@BestBBQSpices.com with any questions. Thank you!

3 IMPORTANT MESSAGES FROM FATHER MATTHEW REMINDER - MY ADDRESS IS CHANGING Please be aware that I am transitioning to a NEW ADDRESS: matthewthepriest@gmail.com. Please UPDATEyour contacts list to reflect my new address. Although right now I will still accept s to fr.matthewg@gocslc.org, please know that in the near future I will no longer be using that address. A NEW PUBLICATION TO HELP US IN OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE IN CHRIST Coming soon, I will be inaugurating a publication consisting of all things pertaining to one s SPIRITUAL LIFE. If you would like to receive this publication either by or by first class mail, you MUST contact ME DIRECTLY since I alone will be undertaking and overseeing this publication. You may call me or text me at or you may me at mynew address: matthewthepriest@gmail.com. Please let me know if you would like to receive this new monthly publication to assist you in your spiritual growth in Christ! SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATE A very warm WELCOME today to all families as we begin our FIRST DAY of Sunday School and as we also come togethertoday at 12:30pm at the Prophet Elias Pavilion for our WELCOME BACK PICNIC CELEBRATION! A special THANK YOU to all who continue to come forward to assist in our SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMS! I am very pleased to announce that Elenie Sefandonakis has graciously come forward to help oversee our parish Sunday School program together with Paul Karahalios. If you are interested in teaching SUNDAY SCHOOL at either church this year, I encourage you to please contactelenie ( or elenie@merrickbank.com or eleniesefandonakis@yahoo.com), or Paul ( orpaulk2p@aol.com), or me ( or matthewthepriest@gmail.com) at your earliest convenience. I also am working to establish a QUARTERLY SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER with the first issue available in mid-fall.. ORTHODOX WOMEN STRONG A GATHERING OF WOMEN I am pleased to announce the formation of a WOMEN S GROUP, a coming together of women of all ages, sharing their unique struggles and joys as they aim to live their Orthodox faith every day, in every situation. Led by Presbytera Denise, it will be offered quarterly, and then more frequently as the group grows. The date for the first gathering will be Saturday, October 4 from 11am-noon in the Prophet Elias Small Gym. Having reared six children, Presbytera Denise absolutely encourages women of ALL ages to attend, even our younger mothers with children! So please feel free to bring your young children, toys and all! LOOKING AHEAD -- OUR TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY. For those who have always been interested in studying the BOOK OF REVELATION, our Tuesday Morning Bible Study Group, which meets at the Little America lobby at 10:30am, will begin the study of Revelation on Tuesday, October 28. I am now accepting pre-orders of the study book we will use -- The Apocalypse of Saint John by Lawrence R. Farley. The author demonstrates that the most important lesson we can learn from Revelation today is the need to remain faithful in a time of widespread hostility to the Christian faith. In the meantime, we will continue to study the Acts of the Apostles through the third week in October. Please join us! Humbly in Christ, Father Matthew Early Registration for Sunday school is now available on our church website (gocslc.org). Registration only takes a minute. If you are unable to register online, you can fill out the form provided at either church narthex this Sunday. The official first day of classes will be this Sunday, September 21 st with a welcome back picnic at 12:30pm at the Prophet Elias Picnic Pavilion. Everyone is welcome to come. Greek School Registration Registration will be at Holy Trinity on Saturday, September 20 th at 10:00am -12:00pm and at Prophet Elias on Tuesday, September 16 th & Thursday, September 18 th from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Classes will begin at Holy Trinity on Saturday, September 27 th from 10:00am-1:00pm and at Prophet Elias on Tuesday, September 23 rd from 6:30pm-8:00pm.

4 SAINT SOPHIA SCHOOL PRESENTS.. Saint Sophia School in Salt Lake City is proud to announce a very special opportunity for Utah families. Saint Sophia School will be hosting Janet Lansbury, author of "ELEVATING CHILDCARE: a guide to respectful parenting." If you have not heard about Janet Lansbury, please look at her website Janet lives in LA and will be flying in on October 14 th, 2014 to present at Saint Sophia School (5341 South Highland Drive). Janet Lansbury's respectful parenting advice is quoted and shared by millions of readers worldwide. Inspired by the pioneering parenting philosophy of her friend and mentor, Magda Gerber, Janet encourages parents and child care professionals to perceive babies and children as unique and capable human beings. Tickets are $20 per person. Please call , stop by the school office to sign up or brian.lampe@saintsophiaschool.org. A Taste of New Wines from Australia and Italy to benefit IOCC Thursday, October 16 th, 2014 at the Alta Club 100 South Temple, Salt Lake City from 5:30pm 8:00pm. The suggested Donation is $75 and includes a wine flight and hors d oeuvres. Purchase tickets at iocc.org or contact Elyce Mouskondis at: emouskondis@nicholasandco.com. Art of the Bingham Canyon Mine Want to learn more about the Bingham Canyon Mine, the science, history, and art? There is an exhibit at the U of U Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) that shows the amazing history of the Bingham Canyon Mine, with over 100 paintings, drawings, and photographs of the mine s development, the effect on the economy, and culture. The display ends September 28 th, so take the family and learn more about this incredible piece of our Hellenic history and tradition. Visit umfa.utah.edu for more. AN HCA MOVIE & MEAL: CHRISTMAS WITH THE KAROUNTZOSES In the Holy Trinity Cathedral Auditorium on October 12 th, 2014 at 1:00pm. Join the Hellenic Cultural Association in welcoming screenwriter and director, Robert Krantz as he presents his feature length new movie to our exclusive Salt Lake City audience. What could go wrong at a Greek family Christmas gathering? Well, maybe everything, and joyous Greek Orthodox parishes across the country are finding out week by week, tear by tear. Mark your calendar for this fun event. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $7.50 for Sunday School students. Family pass for 5 or more $ Pre-schoolers and seniors free. Donations welcome. Table Sponsorships Available. Call John Saltas for more information. Meze and meal provided by the HCA. The Classical Greek Theatre 2014 presents... Euripides' dark tragedy "Hecuba"- The Mother of all Misfortune. At Red Butte Garden Amphitheater, on Saturdays and Sundays, September 20 th, 21 st, 27 th & 28 th, at 9:00am. Pre-show orientation lecture begins at 8:30am. CRETAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY The assembly is scheduled for Sunday, September 28 th from 4:00pm- 6:00pm at Prophet Elias. Please join us for this informative meeting to receive updates on the PAA 2015 Convention in Salt Lake City. Topics to be discussed include: Event Planning Progress, Final Packet Pricing, and Registration. Your participation to this important meeting will be greatly appreciated. See you then. Fall is in the air and the Young at Heart will be having their luncheon on Thursday, October 9 th at noon at the Memorial Hall. The menu will be a surprise, so come on down and enjoy the fun and fellowship along with BINGO! We hope to see you there.

5 and suffered and was buried; And He rose on the day, according to the I 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, God of true God, begotten, not created, of one essence with the Father. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the 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. In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. through Whom things were made. I confess one baptism for the of sins. 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. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the the ages to come. Amen. of

6 The Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Ogden will be having their annual Festival on Friday & Saturday, September 26 th & 27 th from 10:00am until 10:00pm. Their address is nd Street. Let's all support this wonderful event of our sister parish in Ogden. GREEK FESTIVAL FOOD FOR SALE The Greek Festival food items listed below are available and can be purchased and picked up at Holy Trinity. There will be more items added soon to follow. Spanakopita: $70.00 per case (72 to a case), or $25.00 a tray (24 to a tray). Fillo Dough: KIDS CORNER Tyropites: $7.00 per tray (8 to a tray), or $ per case (136 to a case). Pastitsio: $80.00 per tray. Loukanika: $40.00 per 10lb bucket. Chicken or Pork Souvlakia: $ per bucket. Moschofilero: $12.00 per bottle. Lyrarakis: $12.00 per bottle. Santurini: $22.00 per bottle. Sweet Bread: $48.00 per case (16 loaves to a case). ADDITIONAL FOOD WITH PRICING SOON TO FOLLOW: Fasolakia, Stifatho, Dolmathes, Walnuts, Keftethes and Melomakarona.