The Voice of Holy Trinity

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1 The Voice of Holy Trinity September Since the kingdom of God is not just words, it is power. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:20 HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 3131 NE Glisan St., Portland, Oregon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A New Beginning We have established certain dates to help us make new beginnings in our lives. September 1 is the beginning of the New Ecclesiastical Year. We pray to God in gratitude and thank Him for all the blessings we have received throughout the previous year. We ask Him in our prayers to bless the new church year with His Heavenly benediction and enable us to do His Holy Will. The new school year also starts in September. We send our children to school to learn all that we have achieved as a civilized society. The teachers will strive to help them develop their talents and reach their potential. They will prepare them to become the leaders of tomorrow. The Latin word educo, from which education comes, means to lead someone. The Greek word paedagogo, (lead a child) is even more precise in its meaning. Scholeion, school, is a place where we take our children to learn in a relaxed atmosphere, away from the pressure of the outside world. Finally the Greek word ekpaedevsis, the process of educating, gives us an insight into the true meaning of education. It literally means to take the childish things out of the child, to remove the irrational and replace it with reason and rationality. Saint Paul referred to this aspect of Christian education and growth when he called upon the Galatians to leave behind the childish things and live as mature Christians. Thus our purpose in education is to weed out all the bad habits in the children and replace them with good habits. To put it simply, our goal is to create good character in them and enable them to use the knowledge of our civilization for good and not for evil. For as Plato said long ago, knowledge divorced from virtue becomes craftiness. As our children are enrolled in Sunday School, we teach them our precious Orthodox Christian Faith: Who God is, what He has done for us, and how we can live and experience it in our lives and share it with the people around us. Our secular education prepares us for this life. But our religious education gives meaning to our earthly lives and prepares us also for everlasting life. As you can see, the stakes of our religious education are very high. As parents and teachers we have a great responsibility toward our children. God commended us in the Bible to teach our children and share with them the gracious acts He has accomplished for us. Our parish provides dedicated teachers and attractive materials and classrooms for our children. But we need ALL our children to attend. As parents, we have the sacred responsibility to bring our children to Church on time and to participate in the Divine Liturgy as families. We should consider nothing more than the spiritual training of our children. God places our worship of Him next to the First Commandment, our acknowledging Him as our Lord. Whatever takes the place of God or our worship of Him is idolatrous. All His children (adults and children) belong in church on Sunday. Parents, Godparents, Grandparents, and all other adults are God s assistants. We are called to guide our children to God! Let us bring our children to God s Church! Fr. John Angelis

2 ALPHABETICAL LISTING Adult Education, Dn. David Cole Agia Sophia Academy, Elisha Lubliner A.G.R.O., Saki Tzantarmas AHEC, American Hellenic Educational Center John Melonas AHEPA, Thomas Spathas Altar Boys, Gary Palumbis John Anasis Camp Angelos, Mary Jo Daughters of Penelope, Jacki Dickinson Dynamis, Gail Morris Endowment Fund, Mike Diamond Ethos Bookstore, Christos Efthimiadis Greek Festival, Katherine Ossey Greek Folk Dance, Helen Tzakis Greek School, Katerina Iconomou Greeters Ministry, Anastasia Mallos HACCM (Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum) Nick Fkiaras Alexandra Andronikos Justice & Human Rights, Alex Christy Orthodox Spirituality, Fr. Jordan Philo House Thrift Shop, Nancy Doulis store Philoptochos, Sophia Kondoleon Philoptochos Cookbook, Helen Stratikos Seniors Ministry, Dean Lampus St. Photios Fellowship, Dn. David Cole Stewardship Chairman, John Lampros Sunday School Vacation Church School, Dina Khoury Youth Ministry, Christine Whitton * Hope & Joy (ages 5-11) * Junior Goya (ages 11-14) * Senior Goya (ages 15-18) * College Ministry, OCF * Young Adult Ministry (ages * Summer Youth Camp Ethos Bookstore Located next to the Conference Room in the Stephanopoulos Community Center. Open Monday through Friday 10:00 am 2:00 pm and for one hour after Liturgy on Sundays. * Books * Candles * Tapes * Incense * Jewelry * Items for Baptisms & Weddings * Gifts CATHEDRAL STAFF Clergy Father Jordan Brown, Dean frjordan@goholytrinity.org Deacon David Cole, Adult Education dndavid@goholytrinity.org Deacon George Ketrenos, George_ht@ketrenos.com Office Staff Gail Morris, Administrative secretary gail@goholytrinity.org Jane Valentine, Assistant secretary jane@goholytrinity.org Christine Whitton, Youth Director Christine.n.whitton@gmail.com Aristides Phoutrides, Bookkeeper asphou@msn.com Presb. Marika Brown, Choir Director and Youth Choir marikadb@aol.com Bob Shaffer, Maintenance Come Home Retreat September 5 & 6 Retreat Speaker: Elissa Bjeletich ~ Author, In God s Hands, A mother s journey through her infant s critical illness. You won t want to miss this wonderful speaker! SCHEDULE: Friday, September 5: 6:00 pm Paraclesis Refreshments 7:00 pm Presentation Saturday, September 6 9:00 am Orthros 9:30 am Presentation 2 pm Sunday School Teachers Workshop ** Parents encouraged to attend ** 6 pm Family Night

3 Greek Festival 2014 Baking Schedule: Mark your calendar for the final phase of Festival Preparation. Everyone is welcome to come and help out! (All projects 9:00 am at the Annex except as noted) Monday & Tuesday, September 1 & 2: Baklava Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 8 & 9: Pasta Flora Saturday, September 20: Move Pastries across the street ** Trucks needed ** September 21: Pastry Packaging begins Saturday, September 27: Diples ** (7:30 am Annex) ** September 28: Combo Packaging begins (after church services) Thursday, October 2: Pastitsio **(7:30 am small hall) ** Now s the time to sign up for the Booth you would like to work at during the Festival. If you don t know the booth chair, call the Church office to sign up Holy Trinity Scholarship Recipients The Holy Trinity Scholarship Foundation and the Holy Trinity Philoptochos are very pleased to announce the recipients of this year s Holy Trinity and Philoptochos Scholarships. They are: Vanessa Alvarado $500 Rhonda Gadinas Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by Philoptochos) Lindsey Harris $500 Rhonda Gadinas Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by Philoptochos) Nicholas Jamison $500 Jerry and Mary Martin Memorial Scholarship, $250 Holy Trinity Parish Council Scholarship Katerina Koukoumanos $500 Jerry and Mary Martin Memorial Scholarship, $250 Holy Trinity Parish Council Scholarship Demitra Mallos $750 Hrestu Memorial Scholarship Marchella Penaranda $500 Jerry and Mary Martin Memorial Scholarship, $250 Holy Trinity Parish Council Scholarship Mason Rouches $550 Holy Trinity Philoptochos Scholarship Miles Rouches $550 Holy Trinity Philoptochos Scholarship Giorgina Sorovigas $500 Penny Manuel Memorial Scholarship, $250 Holy Trinity Parish Council Scholarship Constantine Trumpower $1000 Lampros Memorial Scholarship, $500 James Mallos Memorial Scholarship In addition to their academic work, our recipients this year have a broad range of activities and life experiences both inside and outside of the Holy Trinity community. We are very proud of them and pray that God will bless them as they continue their academic pursuits. Kai Se Anotera! Graduate The following information was not available for last month s newsletter: Chris Loosli, son of Theron and Parthena Loosli, graduated from Sam Barlow High School and plans to attend Concordia University studying to be a nurse. Funeral: Wednesday, August 20: Dena Demas, who fell asleep in the Lord on August 16, 2014 at the age of 93. Death Notice Katherine Booras Bennett, daughter of Merle and George Booras, fell asleep in the Lord on June 29, 2014 in Ashland, Oregon. Remembrances can be sent in her memory to the Archangel Gabriel Church, PO Box 823, Ashland, OR THANK YOU... To everyone who has shown their sympathy in the passing of my beloved husband, George Angelopoulos. Your loving expressions from calls, cards, prayers, flowers and contributions have been overwhelmingly thoughtful. On behalf of my entire family we thank you and appreciate your kindness. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL Lovingly, Maddie Angelopoulos HACCM News -- Come join HACCM Are you interested in Greek heritage? HACCM is looking for members to join its team. Help to preserve and celebrate our rich cultural traditions. Bring your knowledge and contribute through school tours, exhibits, films, lectures and Name Day coffees. Everyone has something to contribute so please seriously consider joining. Interested? contact HACCMpdx@gmail.com or We re looking forward to celebrating the first anniversary of our Name Day Coffee hours. This month s special day

4 is set for Sunday, Sept 14. It s an opportunity to share your name day with the rest of Holy Trinity community which was one of the reasons we (HACCM) enjoy these Sundays. We invite you to celebrate your name day, so if you re named Stavros, Stavroula, Sophia (and the 3 daughters, Faith, Hope, Love), Eustathios or Estathia, or any other saint of the month, please give us a call at or call Christo Efthimiadis at The museum will be open during Festival hours and we are once again looking for docents for the different shifts. Look for the HACCM table at the Parish Fair on Sunday, September 7th and stop by to sign up! Or call HACCM or us at haccmpdx@gmail.com. Greek Open Golf Tournament Dinner & Silent Auction September 22, 2014 Langdon Farms Golf Club For more information, visit - holding fast to our mission of philanthropy and service locally and throughout the world Camp Agape: witnessing the unconditional love of Christ Philoptochos 19 th annual Camp Agape was held at beautiful Camp Angelos, August 2 7. Philoptochos was, once again, privileged to host families who seek rest and sustenance as they face the challenge of a lifetime - helping their child battle cancer. The beautiful weather and surroundings were the perfect complement to days filled with activities, fellowship, reflection and nurturing meals all prepared and executed by the loving hands of Philoptochos volunteers. During our days together, many new friendships were forged along with renewed relationships from previous years. The children thrived and interacted beautifully, enjoying some time away from adults, under the loving care of our Holy Trinity teens who served as Buddies. We offer an edited excerpt, below, from a letter received from one of our Camp Agape mothers, as she reflects on the word, agape. many years ago, I took a class where we learned of the different kinds of love. Eros and philia were easy to grasp because I had experienced these loves. The most abstract and hard to understand, was the concept of agape. As we have heard many times at Camp Agape, agape love is an unconditional love, but it goes far beyond that.agape love is a perfect love; it is a selfless love giving of oneself completely without an expectation of getting anything in return. This true, pure, untainted love is not possible in our human sinful state. The only one capable of achieving this kind of love is Christ. It is only when we allow His love to work through us that we are able to show a glimmer of this kind of love to others. It is this love that radiates through this camp. I see it a million different ways throughout the week. I see the kitchen staff always going above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable and have enough; spa day where we are pampered and can take a minute to get the haircut we have had to put off; the planning that has gone into having so many groups come to demonstrate things or share projects; the art ladies who patiently help and teach us; the Buddies who pour so much of themselves into the kids and give Moms and Dads a much needed break. In big and small ways, you give us an amazing week where we get to take a break from caring for those around us and get to be cared for. I am so grateful for everyone here and for how they have touched our lives.. Thank you for the chance to begin to heal and walk along the path to wholeness. Thank you for allowing a theoretical concept I learned about many years ago come to reality in my life. When I see the word agape, I no longer think of an abstract concept. I see you with your always smiling faces serving and loving in a way that is not humanly possible. Upcoming Philoptochos Board meetings are the first Tuesday of the month in the Annex (unless otherwise announced); September 2 nd, October 7 th, November 4 th, December 2 nd Visit the Philoptochos table at the Parish Fair on September 7 th (Philoptochos members, pick up an extra copy of our Directory for only $1)

5 Youth Ministry Joy/Hope Ministry Grade school children Dear children and parents, please join us for a JOY/HOPE Kick-off BBQ Fellowship on Saturday, September 13, 6:30 pm at the Triantafillou home 1 st Day of Sunday School! Sunday, September 7 Welcome back new students and veterans! Come meet your teachers and your new Sunday School Director, Christine Whitton! Divine Liturgy 10:00 am. At the end of Divine Liturgy, the children will be dismissed first for Sunday School. Parents, please plan on picking up your children at 12:15. Sunday School Teachers Workshop Saturday, September 6, 2:00 pm Pan Orthodox Vespers at Annunciation Orthodox Church Saturday, October 1 1, 7:00 pm with His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin of San Francisco 2014 Fall Adult Christian Education at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Living in the Kingdom The Historic Road of Eastern Orthodox Christianity Purpose: This annual fall course is designed for Orthodox and non-orthodox alike: inquirer, catechumen, Sunday school teacher, adult leader, or interested parishioner. Its purpose is to introduce the historic development of the Orthodox Christian Church from the First to the Twenty-First Century. The faith, worship, and belief of Eastern Christianity will be covered in greater detail during the Lenten series of adult classes next spring. Take both as a faith refresher! Time: Mondays, 7:00 9:00 pm Location: The museum at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3131 NE Glisan St., Portland,Oregon Instructor: Fr. Dn. David B. Cole (dndavid@goholytrinity.org) Text: Bishop Kallistos Ware, The Orthodox Church (1997) Supplemental Texts: Dimitri Brady, et al., eds.: The Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christianity (2004); John A. McGuckin: The Orthodox Church: An Introduction to its History, Doctrine, and Spiritual Culture (2011) Course of Study: Date Topic Reading in Ware 10/6/14, Apostolic Christianity, Monasticism, and Great Chapters 1 & 2 10/13/14, Councils, 7 BC AD /20/14 10/27 & Schisms Great and Small, Chapters 2 & 3 11/03/14 Nov. 3 & Byzantine Missions to the Slavs, Chapter 4 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 The Greek Church under Islam, Chapter 5 Nov. 24 Moscow and St. Petersburg: Russian Chapter 6 Orthodoxy, Dec. 8 The War on God: Orthodoxy and Militant Chapter 8 Atheism, Dec. 15 Diaspora and Christian Mission: Chapters 7 & 9 Orthodoxy in the 20th and 21st Centuries

6 NEW SUPPLEMENTAL ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS BEGINS OCT Fall Adult Christian Education at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Jesus Christ, Truly God and Truly Man The Great and Holy Ecumenical Councils Part II: Contantinople II, Constantinople III, Quinisext, and Nicaea II Since New Testament times the Church has defined faith and sacraments, organized scripture, resolved disputes, structured hierarchy, and faced obstacles and opportunities by means of councils small and large. From the time Paul and James confronted each other in Jerusalem over the issue of Jewish practices remaining Christian requirements, local, regional, and world-wide ("ecumenical") councils have been the regulating tool of the Church. Sobornost ("councilarity") makes the Church what it is. No patriarch, pope, emperor, or congregation alone can rule on matters of faith and order. Only a Great and Holy Ecumenical Council of Christendom's bishops, accepted by the whole Church, can make such decrees. Traditionally called by and presided over by the emperor, and guided by the Holy Spirit, such great councils are the Church's highest earthly authority. Only seven such Great Councils have occured. This class will focus on the last three of the seven, plus the Quinisext Council and subsequent statements of doctrine known as "Symbolic Books." We will study their history and read together their canons and statements of faith and order. Time and Location: 7-9pm, Wednesdays, Museum, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3131 NE Glisan, PDX, OR Instructor: Fr. Dn. David B. Cole (dndavid@goholytrinity.org) Background Reading: Norman P. Tanner, The Councils of the Church, A Short History, 2011; Abp. Peter L'Huillier, The Church of the Ancient Councils: The Disciplinary Work of the First Four Councils, 1996; Stephen W. Need, Truly Divine and Truly Human: The Story of Christ and the Seven Ecumenical Councils, 2008; Leo D. Davis, The First Seven Ecumenical Councils ( ): Their History and Theology, 1983; Lewis J. Patsavos, Spiritual Dimensions of the Holy Canons, 2003; Francis Dvornik, The Ecumenical Councils, Sources of Canons and Decrees: Norman P. Tanner, Decrees of the Ecumenical Councils, 2 vols, 1990; Henry R. Percival, Decrees and Canons of the Seven Ecumenical Councils, vol. XVI The Nicene and Post- Nicene Fathers, Online Canon and Decree Source: Dates and Course of Study: Oct. 15: Review: Ecumenical Councils, Their Definition and History Oct. 22: Fifth Ecumenical Council: Constantinople II, 553, History and Reading Oct. 29: Sixth Ecumenical Council: Constantinople III, 680, History and Reading Nov. 5: Quinisext Council in Trullos, 692, History and Reading Nov. 12: Quinisext Council in Trullos, 692, Reading Nov. 19: Iconoclasm: the Smashing of Holy Images, and , History Dec. 3: Seventh Ecumenical Council: Nicaea II, 387, History and Reading Dec. 10: Seventh Ecumenical Council: Nicaea II, 387(Kanikleion, 843), Reading Dec. 17: After the Great Councils: the "Symbolic Books," 843-present, Conclusion New Class: Our Orthodox Faith: Back to Basics Beginning Sunday, September 21, Holy Trinity will be offering an adult education class discussing the Orthodox Faith. We are aware that many of our parishioners and visitors are not able to participate in adult Orthodoxy and Church history classes during the week due to work and school schedules. BACK TO BASICS will be take place in the church at 12:30 pm. Class will last 45 minutes to an hour. Paul Colwell and the clergy will be leading the class. The first session will be WHO IS JESUS CHRIST. BACK TO THE BASICS will meet on September 21, 28 and October 12, 19. Classes will be offered in November and December. Parents are encouraged to attend this series. Wednesday Morning Bible Study Our first Bible Study class for the fall will begin Wednesday, September 3. Bible Study is open to all adults and inquirers. We will study the scriptures dedicated to special feast days, study the lives of Saints and the sacraments. Class will begin at 10:00 am. We will be meeting in the conference room. The Paraclesis service will be at 9:00am. Please bring the names of loved ones, especially those in the hospitals for the paraclesis. Bible study schedule: September 3, 10 and October 15, 22, 29 (Bible study will be offered in November and December)

7 YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Some of our Goyans at St. Nicholas Ranch Summer Camp in Dunlap, CA. A group of our Goyans on a hike at Mirror Lake near Mt. Hood, before we headed to the Monastery for the evening. The following day, our youth helped the nuns clean the church and chop wood. It was a fun-filled day of faith and fellowship! Goyan volunteers giving of their time at Camp Agape! Later that evening at the Buhler home! Our next GOYA event will be Saturday, Sept. 20 th at 6:30pm! Save the Date! Calling all Hope/Joy (1 st -5 th ) Youth & Parents! A kick-off BBQ at the Triantafillou home! Saturday, Sept. 13 A huge thank you to the Buhler Family for hosting our last GOYA BBQ at their beautiful home! We joined our friends from St. John s for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship! Thank you Buhler s!

8 I see you with your always smiling faces Camp Agape children Agape love Hawaiian day Fr. Jordan shares his faith Buddies are a big hit with..everyone! Prayers at the Memorial Garden

9 Limnes Picnic July 27, 2014

10 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral 3131 NE Glisan Street Portland, OR NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 64 PORTLAND, OREGON Change Service Requested SERVICE SCHEDULE for September: Monday, September 1: Beginning of the Church Year 8:00 Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy Wednesday, September 3: 9:00 am Paraclesis Friday, September 5: 6:00 pm Paraclesis Saturday, September 6: 9:00 am Orthros 5:00 pm Great Vespers Monday, September 8: The Nativity of the Theotokos 8:00 am Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy Wednesday, September 10: 9:00 am Paraclesis Saturday, September 13: 5:00 pm Great Vespers Wednesday, September 17: St. Sophia 3 Daughters 8:00 am Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy Saturday, September 20: 5:00 pm Great Vespers Wednesday, September 24: 9:00 am Paraclesis Saturday, September 27: 5:00 pm Great Vespers