August 13, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

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1 Sunday Bulletin August 13, 2017 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas Office Fax Reverend Father Christopher Constantinides Reverend Father Peter Kostakis Reverend Father John Essa Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes Reverend Deacon Athanasios Clint Sharpley Reverend Deacon Christopher Stern

2 Sunday, August 3,, 013 Hymns at the Small Entrance RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN 1ST MODE When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the Heavens cried out to Thee, O Lifegiver: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy Kingdom. Glory to Thy dispensation, O only Friend of man. TRANSFIGURATION HYMN, GRAVE TONE You were transfigured on the mount, Christ God revealing Your glory to Your disciples, insofar as they could comprehend. Illuminate us sinners also with Your everlasting light, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. Giver of light, glory to You. HYMN OF THE CHURCH, PLAGAL OF THE FOURTH TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 115 O BLESSED ARE YOU KONTAKION, GRAVE TONE You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father. 2

3 Epistle Reading St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16. Brethren, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off-scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me. Gospel Reading Matthew 17:14-23 At that time, a man came up to Jesus and kneeling before him said, "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him." And Jesus answered, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me." And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. Then the disciples came to 3

4 Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not cast it out?" He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move hence to yonder place,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. But this kind never comes out except by prayer and fasting." As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day." Daily Commemoration of Saints Aug 13 Apodosis of the Transfiguration; Maximus the Confessor; Our Righteous Fathers Sergius, Stephanus, Castor and Palamonus; Dorotheus, Abba of Gaza; Tikhon of Zadonsk Aug 14 Holy New Martyr Symeon of Trapezoundos (1653); Forefeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary; The Holy Prophet Michaias (Micah); Holy Hieromartyr Marcellus, Bishop of Apameia Aug 15 The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary Aug 16 Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior, Jesus Christ; Diomedes the Physician & Martyr of Tarsus; Timothy of Euripus, founder of the Monastery of Pentele; Nicodemus the New Martyr of Meteora; Gerasimus of Cephalonia; Holy Monk Penteles; 4

5 Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary; The Six Martyrs Dorotheos, Sarantis, Jacob, Seraphim, Demetrios and Basil who contested in Megara; Manuel and John the New Martyrs; Stamatios the Martyr; Apostolos the New- Martyr Aug 17 Myron the Martyr of Cyzicus; Straton, Philip, Eutychian, & Cyprian the Martyrs of Nicomedea; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary; Demetrios the New, Righteous-Martyr of Samaria; Eutychios, Eutychianos and Kassiani the siblings; Paul, Juliana, and those martyred with them (the executioners) Aug 18 Floros & Lauros the Monk-martyrs of Illyria; Hermos; Leontus; John & George, Patriarchs of Constantinople; Relics of Arsenios the Righteous of Paros; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary; Constantine the New Martyr of Capua; Matthew the New Martyr of Gerakari Aug 19 Andrew the General & Martyr & his 2,593 soldiers; Holy Martyrs Timothy, Agapius and Thecla; Theophanes the New Wonderworker of Macedonia; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary; Eutychianos and Strategios the Martyrs 5

6 Calendar of Events Sunday, August 13 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) Coffee hosted by Nafpaktians in the Community Center following Divine Liturgy. 11:30 a.m. GFF Meeting (BR) 12:15-4:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym) Monday, August a.m. - 2 p.m. Yarn Guild (BR) 6 p.m. Great Vespers for the Dormition C) Tuesday, August 15 Dormition of the Theotokos 8:30 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (C) Coffee hosted by Presvytera Poulos in the Community Center following Divine Liturgy. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pickleball (Gym) 7 p.m. Catechetical School Staff Meeting (BR) Wed., August 16 12:30-5:45 p.m. Holy Trinity Bookstore OPEN 6 p.m. Paraklesis (C) 7-9 p.m. GOYA B ball Sr Boys (Gym) Thursday, August p.m. Men s Basketball (Gym) Friday, August 18 No Activities Saturday, August 19 5 p.m. Great Vespers (C) 6

7 Sunday, August 20 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) 1 Year Memorial for Panagiota Schott 40 Day Blessing for Vivienne Danby (Mother Anthea) Catechetical School Teacher Service Recognition 1st Sunday of Catechetical School (Community Center) and Adult Catechetical School (C) following the Recognition Service. Farewell Reception for Fr. Chris (Community Center) following Divine Liturgy. Parish Council Schedule August 13 Matt Fossey, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Nick Cimino, Jimmy Horiates, Louis Antos, Ellena Fox August 20 Amelia Fritz, Stamati Arakas, John Nickolas, Bill Zaemes, Peter Hronas Christ said let the little children come to me and do not forbid them for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. Matt.19:14 Please join us on Sunday, August 20th when we celebrate the beginning of the Catechetical School year! Immediately following the Divine Liturgy, we will recognize the Catechetical School teachers for their years of service. After the recognition ceremony, ALL STUDENTS will proceed to their classrooms for a BRIEF orientation with their teachers. May the Holy Spirit guide our teachers and students for a blessed year. Parents please note: A child is eligible to register in the Catechetical School Program at 3 years of age IF the child s birthday occurs on or before SEPTEMBER 1st. 7

8 Donation Center Located in the ALS Community Center The Austin Street Homeless Shelter is celebrating Christmas in August Philoptochos is collecting new reading glasses, sport socks or gently used or new adult sneakers. Collection boxes are in the Church hall. Congratulations to the St. Barbara ladies Philoptochos Board! Joanna Spahis (President), Diane Pappas (1st Vice President), Lorraine Cosmopoulos (2nd Vice President), Janine Shinn (Treasurer), Sheila Dolmas (Assist. Treasurer), Marilyn Martin (Recording Secretary), Nina Rokas (Correspondence Secretary) Board Members: Stacia Gialamas, Suzan Kontoulis, Anna Koroneos, Estelle Odell, Hrisanthe Patts, Hellen Smith, Elaine Xeros, Christine Zarras. 8

9 Holy Trinity Greek School Enrolling for This Sunday during the coffee hour Afternoon classes: T, W, or TH, 5-6:30 pm Academic Year - Offering new Wednesday Parent/Student Class Beginners, if enough enrolled It is recommended that children be 5 by September 1st to enroll in Beginners 1. Curriculum created for USA children: for conversational Greek, reading & writing Enrollment opportunities at Coffee Hours, after Divine Liturgy on August 13, 20 ADULT CLASSES Adult classes will begin on September 26, 7-8:30 pm. Registration available at the Greek Food Festival at the Hellenic Cultural Exhibit Check Church website for information at Contact Presvytera Alexandra: presvy@holytrinityacademy.com 9

10 Join us as we bid Farewell to Fr. Chris & Presvytera Angie on Sunday, August 20, 2017 immediately following the Divine Liturgy in the Arthur L. Sarris Community Center We are sad to see them go but wish them the very best in their new Parish in New York! 10

11 Father Chris's Departure & Arrival of the New Proistamenos Father Chris s last day will be Sunday, August 20, We are planning a sendoff event to be held at the Community Center after Divine Liturgy. (See previous page) As to the selection and arrival of the new Proistamenos, Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver has assured that he will do his best to identify a new priest for the parish who will be most faithful and dedicated to the parish and its parishioners. The new Proistamenos has not yet been identified or selected. Chris Canellos and I will serve as liaisons to assist with the communication to and from the Metropolis throughout the process. We will provide additional updates as information is obtained and confirmed with the Metropolis. In the meantime, please contact Chris Canellos or me should you have any questions or concerns and we will share them with the Metropolis. Please do not contact the Metropolis directly. Sincerely, Nick Cimino 2017 Parish Council President 11

12 Greek Food Festival years of family, food, music, fun and YOU!!! Join us September 22, 23, 24, as we celebrate the 61st Annual Dallas Greek Food Festival!!! Check out our website for details: It s time for our community to get together for food, fun and fellowship! Cooking and baking dates have been set for our 61st Annual Greek Food Festival! Saturday August 26th Koulouria Saturday September 2nd Kourambiades Monday September 4th Paximadia (Labor Day) Sesame Cookies Saturday September 9th Fenekia Saturday September 16th Baklava Sunday September 17th Package After Church We will start at 9 a.m. on all dates except Sunday, Sept 17th. This is a great way to volunteer your time and talents! Lunch and refreshments will be served. Join us! Questions? info@gffdallas.com 12

13 Get your tickets & coupons NOW! Festival Feast! 13

14 PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Brandon Bell, USAF Michael Bocan-Collins, PO1, US Navy Thomas C. Bouras, 1st Lt., US Army Jorge Brignoni, Lt., US Navy Nicholas Patitsas, 1st Lt., US Marine Corps Haylie Marie Pike, US Navy Stephen Serniak, Major, USAF Space Command Karl Schlotthauer, US Army 14

15 $ Pledged to 2017 Stewardship Weekly Bulletin Stewardship Update as of 8/9/17 Pledges and Contributions received to date % of 2017 Goal Pledged $ Contributed to 2017 Stewardship % of 2017 Goal Contributed $591, % $546, % Our 2017 Stewardship goal, to support the ministries and activities of Holy Trinity, is just under $1.1 million. The 2017 Stewardship Team Harry Yianitsas, Louis Antos, Nick Cimino, Jim Dolmas, Ellena Fox, John Nickolas, Alin Voicu The Holy Trinity Bookstore will be open this summer on Wednesdays and will be opening earlier! Our summer hours will be 12:30-5:45 p.m. And as always we are open on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m. We hope to see you then! You can reach us at ht-bookstore@holytrinitydallas.org Now enrolling for the school year! Accepting children 2 years old thru Kindergarten. SACS Accredited For more information please call (972)

16 A Short History of Our Stewardship Program by Tom Fox Stewardship: what in the world is stewardship? Being one of a few that have been a member of all three of our churches in Dallas, I have seen Holy Trinity grow. The first church, in South Dallas, was a frame building with no air conditioning and ceiling fans. The parsonage next door was where Father Poulakidis and his family lived. Behind his home was the Greek / Catechetical school building. Next to the parsonage was a big yard where we played touch football. Fun times! We were a very small parish with just a few families, so when expenses got overwhelming, the Parish Council would go around and ask for donations from our various restauranteurs to pay our priest! The Archdiocese charged each church member dekatholarion ($10) to pay our bishops, etc. As our membership outgrew this facility, a big fundraiser was held to buy the property at Swiss and Apple. I remember our family, as well as others, going by to check on the construction. In order to sustain our church with continued donations, the Envelope System was put in place. The Catechetical school children would put in their nickels and dimes and the adults were expected to put quarters or more. Our big beautiful church was nice but more expensive to maintain, therefore, donations had to increase. We were growing! The Envelope System lasted many years. The community was asked to increase their 25 cents to a minimum of 50 cents! We grew again! The Catechetical school area was much too small and the church was always too crowded. A good problem to have! The good Lord directed us to our current location. Remarkably, the Dallas Theological Seminary wanted our property and Restland wanted the St. Barbara Church location on Abrams so we were able to purchase our current property at Hillcrest and Alpha. With generous donations from our community, this magnificent structure is now being completed with iconography, little by little. We are all so proud of our church facility. Many people who visit us during the Festival make many positive comments about our cathedral. It is amazing to look back at where we started, a small frame church without air conditioning and only one priest, to where we are now! We should be proud of ourselves! We MUST continue our financial support as our needs continue to grow and as our Parish grows. We can meet our goal to be financially sustained mainly through our stewardship as well as candles, and diskos donations! God Bless Our Parish, Tom L. Fox