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1 THE FLAME HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Volume 7, Issue 1 January 2017 THE MYSTERY OF THEOPHANY Father George Wilson Then, Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? But, Jesus answered him, Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then, he consented. And, when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. - Matthew 3:13-17 (RSV) On January 6 the Church celebrates the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany), which was traditionally second in importance only to the celebration of Pascha for the first 300 years of Christianity. It was not until the late 4th Century when the Nativity of our Lord took the second position of importance in the Orthodox Christian yearly cycle of feasts. The Gospel text talks about the Forerunner, John the Baptist, as he insists that his role is diminutive. John by no means is doing and preaching unimportant things; but rather, he is fulfilling the prophecy from the Old Testament book of Isaiah. He is preparing the world for the coming of the Lord. The work that was accomplished by John the Baptist was crucial to prepare many people for the coming of the Messiah, the introduction of Jesus Christ the Savior. Notes from the Orthodox Study Bible tell us that "Jesus considered John's testimony important not because Jesus, the Son of God, needed to be validated by any human witness but because the people's acceptance of John as a godly man prepared them to accept Jesus as well." John was rebirthing people from the womb of the earth in the Jordan River. But, as John reminds everyone, baptism in water is not enough. We must also be baptized by the Holy Spirit, and that will be facilitated by Christ Himself. So, John is completing only half of what is necessary for the believer to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. On the day of Theophany, the Holy Orthodox Church celebrates the revelation of the Holy Trinity to the human race. This revelation reminds us of a very important theological concept: that the Holy Spirit is at work long before the celebration of His permanent descent to mankind at the Christian celebration of Pentecost. In the book The Orthodox Way, Bishop Kallistos Ware writes: In the Holy Trinity, the inseparable bond of love and mutual service is a reciprocal bond that God is never without. At Theophany, the Baptism of Christ, we see this mutual, reciprocal bond at work." When describing Scriptural accounts of the events in the life of Christ, people believe the notion that Christ acts in some events and the Holy Spirit acts in other events; but, this reciprocal union is always present. Bishop Kallistos writes that people often believe the notion: "Christ, it is said, comes first, then, after His ascension into Heaven, He sends down the Spirit at Pentecost. But, in reality, the mutual links between Jesus and the Holy Spirit are more complex and more balanced. Christ sends the Spirit to us, but at the same time it is the Spirit Who sends Christ." At the baptism of Christ, "Jesus comes up out of the waters of the Jordan, the Spirit descends upon Him in the form of a dove: so it is the Spirit who "commissions" Christ and sends him out to his public ministry." Bishop Kallistos 1200 ROBERT E. LEE BOULEVARD NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA FIRST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA

2 concludes his comments by reminding us: "His title Christ or Messiah signifies precisely that He is the One anointed by the Holy Spirit." The oneness of the Holy Trinity revealed to all of humankind is celebrated at Theophany. With all major feasts the Church encourages us to prepare for the celebration and a new beginning. The Church constantly suggests for us to establish a personal motive of preparation in our prayer life. We prepare during Great Lent, during the Apostles Fast in June, during the Advent Lent, and on January 5, the day before Theophany. The message of Theophany is one of a new beginning. As we enter a New Year and as we celebrate this great feast, we are encouraged to prepare for a new beginning in Christ. John the Baptist preached this to his followers as he announced the public appearance of Christ. He encouraged repentance of sin, baptism in water, doing good works, and living in spiritual discipline. He recognized that Jesus was the anticipated Messiah, Who had come. John's teaching is a personal call for all of us to accept Christ, to "prepare the way for the Christ, make his paths straight" and to allow Him into our hearts. May the celebration of this beautiful feast of our Lord remain in our hearts and transform us into the spiritual being that we were created to be by enjoying the image of God in us and ever striving for the likeness of God to return to us by God s Grace. PARISH REGISTRY Celebrations, Milestones, Comfort, and Support 40-DAYS BLESSINGS December 11, 2016 Stacy and Alexia Rico December 23, 2016 Andrea Andersson and John "Teo" Cable BAPTISMS December 3, 2016 Kamila Alexis Novikov Daughter of Nataliia Kravchenko and Oleksii Novikov Godparents Irina Sarafaniuk and Aleksandr Unguryanu December 10, 2016 Alexios Manolis Grass Son of Mersina (Gamvrogianis) and Jason David Grass Godfather Matthew Grass December 11, 2016 Aisling Lynn Lowrey Godmother Cornelia Koniditsiotis, PhD December 11, 2016 Douglas Lee Phelps Shirreffs Godfather John Koniditsiotis December 27, 2016 Lucas Ramirez Son of Maria (Kardoulias) and Ramon Ramirez Godmother Despina Kardoulias BIRTH November 28, 2016 Eirini Georgios Chouliaris Daughter of Dimitra (Kountouroudas) and Georgios Chouliaris CHRISMATIONS December 10, 2016 Jason David Grass Godmother Glikeria Fotis Zarganas December 17, 2016 Brian Wade Peterson Godfather Paul Minetos FUNERAL December 12, 2016 George Michailakis WEDDING December 3, 2016 Alexandra Issa and Ryan Paul Roach Koubaro Ryan Issa HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana Fax Liturgical Services Sundays Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Weekdays (when scheduled) 9:00 am Clergy Reverend Father George Wilson priest@holytrinitycathedral.org Chanter: Demetrios Golfos, Demetrios Pappas, and Stavros Savvaides Choir Director: Alex Tiliakos 2016 PARISH COUNCIL President: Barbara Stavis Wolf 1 st Vice President: Nicholas S. Bouzon 2 nd Vice President: W. Paul Andersson Treasurer: Eleftherios Toras Secretary: Maria Anastasiou Members: Angela Fyssas-Lear; Argeta Labatut; Nick Moustoukas, MD; Panagiotis Patselikos; Steven E. Psarellis; and Ginny Zissis The Flame: Editor, Victoria Catsulis EDUCATION Greek School: Instructor, Fay Kalergi Hymnology: Instructor, Viki Moustoukas Sunday Church School after Holy Communion Director: Patrick Latour ORGANIZATIONS Acolytes and Readers Coordinator: Vladimir Ammons AHEPA: President, Lance von Uhde, III Daughters of Penelope President: Denise Ammons Education, Culture, and Youth Ministries Chairman: Steven E. Psarellis GOYA Coordinator: Presvytera Harriet Wilson President: Pantelis Patselikos Advisors: Alex Korominas, Despina Patselikos, and Donna Venturatos Hellenic Dancers Coordinator, Mathoula Bilalis Holy Trinity Soccer: Co-Directors, Angela Fyssas- Lear and Katerina Sutton HOPE/JOY (age 11 and under) Coordinator: Vicki Mantikos McCallef Advisors: Angeliki Frezoulis and Sina Grass Philoptochos: President, Connie Tiliakos PTA: President, Evagelia Vatakis Real Estate Committee Chairperson: Steven E. Psarellis St. Markella of Chios President: Maria Anastasiou Support: Secretary, Victoria Catsulis Maintenance: Dimitri Vatakis 2

3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE JANUARY 2017 The arrival of 2017 presents an opportunity to review the accomplishments of the past year, renew spirit, and set goals for the New Year and for our lives. Moving forward we can learn more about our faith, praise the Lord in our daily lives, and increase the support for our Church. This past year efforts continued to improve and enhance our ministries, as well as encourage more involvement in the church programs. Greatly appreciated are the efforts of so many, who currently give their time to choir, altar, Sunday School, hymnology, GOYA, HOPE, JOY, Greek School, soccer, ECYM, Parish Council, chanting, and the many other ministries of our Church, along with making a stewardship commitment. Continuation of these efforts by everyone will assure Holy Trinity s growth in the New Year. The 2016 stewardship program was successful; and, in 2017 we hope to build on that by asking everyone that participates in some way at Holy Trinity to be on the 2017 stewardship list. The amount is a personal choice, but it is important to be a supporter of the church and its ministries, programs, and finances. We were very blessed to have the very uplifting and spiritual visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios on December 17 and 18. We thank him for visiting and continuing his prayers for us. On Sunday, January 8, there will be the annual Epiphany Cross Retrieval Celebration at Holy Trinity. Everyone is asked to attend this beautiful celebratory event of the baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ and to support the Cross Retrieval swimmers and dove bearer. It has been my extreme honor to serve as your Parish Council president this past year as we worked for continual improvement of Holy Trinity. Thank you to Father and the Cathedral staff for their tireless dedication. I wish you all a healthy, joyous, and successful new year. Barbara Stavis Wolf Parish Council President SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY COMPLETES INAUGURAL YEAR The Parish Council and the community sincerely thank all, who sponsored the 2016 Sunday Fellowship Ministry. The opportunity for parishioners to gather together in fellowship after the weekly Sunday Divine Liturgy was immencely enhanced with the refreshments generously donated by Maria and Kosta Anastasiou, Billie and Paul Andersson, Anonymous, Daughters of Penelope, Holy Trinity PTA, Ladies Philoptochos Society, Kalliopi and Petros Michailakis, Order of St. Markella of Chios, Despina and Stavros Savvaides, Koula Spetsiotis and family, Angela and John Tsatsoulis, Barbara Stavis Wolf, and Georgia and George Zervoudis. All families, groups, and individuals are invited to participate in the 2017 Sunday Fellowship Ministry by sponsoring refreshments on Sundays in a particular month. Please note if other events involving refreshments are scheduled on a Sunday, items are not required. To sponsor and support this program, fill out the enclosed form and submit it to the Cathedral office or contact Maria Anastasiou at ARCHANGEL MICHAEL HONORS BANQUET HELD NOVEMBER 12 The Holy Trinity Cathedral family proudly congratulates Connie Tiliakos and Sophia Marathonitis as the 2016 Archangel Michael Honors recipients in recognition of their work and dedication to the New Orleans Greek Orthodox community. Pictured left is Connie, who attended the banquet in Atlanta, Georgia, where her award was presented by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios. 3

4 ST. BERNARD ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FINALLY COMPLETED The Holy Trinity Cathedral family received a wonderful gift a few days before Christmas when St. Bernard Avenue finally reopened, marking the completion of the massive road construction project that began in June The City of New Orleans held a press conference on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in front of the Cathedral grounds to make the formal announcement. Mayor Mitch Landrieu and New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board Executive Director Cedric Grant addressed the press as members of the Barriere Construction Company, City of New Orleans Community Outreach Manager Cheryn Robles, and Father George Wilson stood in the background. HIERARCHIAL VISITATION MONTAGE - FIRST DAY IN NEW ORLEANS The following pages depict a pictorial array of the various community activities that packed the December weekend during which His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios visited New Orleans. Here are four photographs from his first day in the Crescent City ) Touring Cathedral Montessori School 2) Gathering with GOYA members 3) Serving dinner 4) Sharing a meal with parishioners 4 3

5 METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS VISITS NEW ORLEANS WEEKEND BEFORE CHRISTMAS The weekend prior to Christmas is always busy as the Holy Trinity Cathedral community gears up for the customary activities that encompass special church services, Sunday Church School seasonal pageantry, and organizational gatherings. However, Saturday, December 17, and Sunday, December 18, were particularly fulfilling this year as parishioners welcomed Metropolitan Alexios to New Orleans. After visiting the Cathedral Montessori School on Saturday, His Eminence joined congregants for a delicious Lenten spaghetti dinner in the Hellenic Cultural Center. Later, he spoke of the importance of the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church that met in Crete this past June, the building of the St. Nicholas Shrine at Ground Zero in New York, and the Metropolis Diakonia Center, where the summer camp is held. The next day His Eminence officiated at the Divine Liturgy after which acolytes were tonsured, the 150th Anniversary Plaque was dedicated, and Father George was elevated to the rank of Protopresbyter. Topping off the activities in the Cathedral was the annual Sunday Church School Christmas Pageant. It was followed by a community luncheon in the gymnasium along with presentations made to His Eminence by members of the Parish Council, HOPE & JOY, GOYA, and the Holy Trinity PTA. 5

6 NINE CATHEDRAL ACOLYTES TONSURED BY METROPOLITAN ON DECEMBER 18 Nine Holy Trinity acolytes were tonsured by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios on Sunday, December 18. They included Pantelis Frezoulis, Jonathan Labatut, Michael Labatut, Pantelis Patselikos, Andreas Poulis, Nicholas Stokes, James Venturatos, John Wisdom, and Tommy Wisdom. Now, all Holy Trinity acolytes are tonsured! METROPOLITAN ELEVATES FATHER GEORGE WILSON TO PROTOPRESBYTER His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios proclaimed the times as the season of giving before surprising Father George with an early Christmas gift on Sunday, December 18, 2016, when he elevated him to Protopresbyter. The hierarch then asked the Wilson family Presvytera Harriet, Kleoniki, and Despina to join him and the newly elevated pastor on the solea. The Holy Trinity Cathedral congregation congratulates Father George on his promotion. AXIOS! PARISHIONERS ENJOY PERSONAL MEET & GREET WITH HIS EMINENCE 6

7 SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT CAPTIVATES PARISHIONERS Congratulations to Christmas Pageant Director Christina Kogos and to every Sunday Church School student and teacher for the wonderful Nativity story presentation on Sunday, December 18, 2016, in the Cathedral. 7

8 ORGANIZATIONS PRESENT HIS EMINENCE SPECIAL KEEPSAKES Various groups within the Holy Trinity Cathedral community presented gifts to His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios during the luncheon on December 18. Among the items was a New Orleans themed basket filled with fasting items including red beans and rice mixes, crispy square toasts, and crunchy green bean snacks presented by HOPE & JOY. Also included in the basket was a fingerprint canvas depicting a fleur-de-lis and a Nativity icon that the children crafted for the Communion Breakfast. The fleur-de-lis canvas was painted with black and gold fingerprints from the HOPE and JOY members and its Director Vicki McCallef, as well as Father George. Other gifts given to His Eminence at the December 18th luncheon were presented by the Parish Council, GOYA, and the Holy Trinity PTA. With support from the Parish Council and the Order of St. Markella of Chios, the PTA sponsored the function. Special thanks are extended to its President Evagelia Vatakis and her assistants Angeliki Frezoulis, Stephanie Malachias, Suzanne Stratikis, Petroula Vatakis, and Koula Vennis for organizing the luncheon that included several potluck Lenten appetizers, delicious shrimp Creole and spinach salad, and an outstanding vegan carrot cake, all served in a room filled with festive holiday decor. H O L Y T R I N I T Y C A T H E D R AL 2017 EPIPHANY CELEBRATION Dove Release - Cross Retrieval Cathedral Family Luncheon SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 - All parishioners and their guests are invited to attend the Community Luncheon following the Dove Release and Cross Retrieval. See enclosed flyer for details. 8

9 AHEPA FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY BRINGS WARM CHEER ON COLD NIGHT Despite the cold and rainy weather, twenty-three AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope members, along with their friends and families, braved the elements and converged at the Hellenic Cultural Center on Sunday, December 18, for an evening of warm fellowship and great food. This year's AHEPA and Daughters Christmas Party was coordinated by AHEPA President Lance von Uhde, III and Daughters President Denise Ammons. Their efforts were greatly appreciated. DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE CELEBRATE WITH CHRISTMAS TEA The Daughters of Penelope held a Christmas Tea at the home of Despina Pappas on December 10, and honored 50-years members Joanne Christakis and Olga Christakis, 25-years member Carol Venturatos, Past President Sandy Bouzon, and Daughter of the Year Denise Ammons. The beautiful holiday event was hosted by Adrienne Dabbs Owen and Sophia Pappas. The next chapter meeting will be Sunday, January 29, following church services, and all members are encouraged to attend. 9

10 Senior citizens enjoyed special holiday luncheons in November and December. The Thanksgiving feast was sponsored by Faith Kyame in memory of her parents Marie and Mike Kyame and by Vange Malachias in memory of her beloved husband Bill Malachias. Many thanks are extended to them, as well as to the Christmas luncheon sponsors Barbara Stavis Wolf, William Wolf, and Carol and Steve Venturatos, who gave in memory of their parents or grandparents Gladys and Williams Stavis, Dita and George Venturatos, and Lillian and Harold Amerland. HOLIDAY LUNCHEON COOKS RECEIVE MANY THANKS LEFT Thanksgiving: Patrick Latour, Alex Tiliakos, Helen Malachias, Sandy Bouzon (not shown), John Koniditsiotis, and Cornelia Koniditsiotis. RIGHT Christmas: Evangelos Kanellos, Patrick Latour, Shaun Jackson, Alex Tiliakos, and John Koniditsiotis. Over 60 senior citizens enjoyed the luncheon and fellowship at both holiday events. Above are a few of the attendees. Students from the Cathedral Montessori School serenaded seniors at the December luncheon with Christmas carols sung in Greek. What a treat for their listeners! 10

11 GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF NEW ORLEANS 2017 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN January 2017 Dear Parishioners, As the Father has sent me, so I send you. John 20:21 The 2017 Stewardship Campaign has begun, and it is incumbent upon all of us to truly support our Church and its ministries. Let us reflect for a moment on the passage above from the Gospel of St. John. Our Lord makes a very powerful statement: "As the Father has sent me, so I send you." This means that Christ wants us to do His work here on Earth and expects us to give a portion of our time, talents, and treasures to this work. At this time each of you is asked to submit your 2017 pledge and to be generous in support of your Church and its ministries. A new stewardship format will be mailed to you shortly in your packets. When you receive yours, please mark the box at the bottom of the enclosed statement, indicating your 2017 pledge commitment. Presently, payments are welcome but not required, only the amount that you pledge to give for Also, review all contact information at the top of your sheet and make any pertinent corrections/additions before remitting it to the Cathedral office. A return envelope will be enclosed for your convenience. Thank you for your consideration and Happy New Year. Sincerely, Nicholas S. Bouzon Stewardship Committee Chairperson 1200 ROBERT E. LEE BOULEVARD - NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA PHONE (504) FAX (504)

12 S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T 2017 GREEK FESTIVAL MEETING ALL individuals interested in assisting with the 2017 Annual Greek Festival are invited to attend a planning meeting on Thursday, January 19, at 7:00 pm in the Coffee Room. A light dinner will be served. To assist with the food preparations, call the Cathedral office at , if you wish to attend. 2ND ANNUAL FAMILY GRAS The 2nd Annual Family Gras will take place in the gymnasium on Sunday, January 29, after church services. All youth are asked to bring pre-made Mardi Gras floats for centerpieces. These will be judged, and participants will receive certificates and a small token of appreciation. A New Orleans style potluck buffet will be served. Parishioners of all ages are invited, so mark your calendars for this fun community gathering. Contact Family Day Coordinator Vicki Mantikos McCallef via call or text to or at vmccallef@yahoo.com to inform her of your participation. HOLY TRINITY PTA The next monthly meeting will be Sunday, January 15, after church services. Members are encouraged to attend. Also, the PTA will sponsor an Artoclasia on Sunday, January 29, in honor of the Three Hierarchs. HOUSE BLESSINGS To have your home and/or business blessed, fill out the enclosed form and return it to the Cathedral office as soon as possible. Please DO NOT OR CALL for an appointment. Instead, submit the form, denoting a day and time that is convenient for you, and the office will call to confirm the appointed schedule for the blessing. Father George would like to bless as many homes as possible and for this reason wishes to adhere to a tight schedule. He kindly asks that you not expect him to stay for a meal and thanks you in advance for understanding.

13 2017 HOUSE BLESSINGS To have your home and/or business blessed, fill out the form below and return it to the Cathedral office as soon as possible. Please DO NOT OR CALL for an appointment. Instead, submit the form, denoting a day and time that is convenient for you, and the office will call to confirm the appointed schedule for the blessing. Remember to have an icon available and to prepare a list of your family members to be prayed for during the blessing. NAME ADDRESS HOME PHONE CELL PHONE PREFERRED DAY & TIME Zip Code: Father George would like to bless as many homes as possible and for this reason wishes to adhere to a tight schedule. He kindly asks that you not expect him to stay for a meal and thanks you in advance for understanding. HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SPONSORS Members, families, groups, and organizations are invited to participate in the 2017 Sunday Fellowship Ministry by sponsoring refreshments after church services on Sundays in a particular month. The refreshments will be served with coffee provided by the community. Should memorials or other special events be planned on a particular Sunday, the refreshments from the group are not needed. Sponsors can provide the refreshments of their choice, except during Lent when fasting restrictions will apply. To adopt a month or any special Sunday, please submit this form to the Cathedral office or contact Maria Anastasiou at We, the following listed members, organization, or families volunteer to donate and provide refreshments after Sunday church services during the following month:, 2017, on those Sundays that are not otherwise designated for special receptions, memorials, or events. The coffee will be provided by the community. The contact person for this organization or group (with phone number and address) is: If you have any questions on this program, please contact Maria Anastasiou at Thank you for your cooperation and support.

14 Join us at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Epiphany Celebration Sunday, January 8, 2017 Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Blessing of the Waters 11:30 am, Procession, Dove Release, and Cross Retrieval on Bayou St John Followed by Epiphany Luncheon Hellenic Cultural Center Adults $10; Youth $5; Children 6 and under free Tickets sold at the door 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana

15 J A N U A R Y SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST - ST. BASIL THE GREAT NO SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 7:00 pm Cathedral Montessori School Board Meeting THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 8:30 am Royal Hours Service 10:00 am Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great FOREFEAST OF EPIPHANY 11:15 am Minor Blessing of the Waters FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 9:00 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy EPIPHANY 11:15 am Great Blessing of the Waters 3:00 pm BILALIS-GARANYANTS WEDDING REHEARSAL SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 8:45 am DIMITRA AND EIRINI CHOULIARIS 40-DAYS BLESSING 9:00 am Divine Liturgy ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 10:30 am 2017 Epiphany Dove Release and Cross Retrieval Rehearsal 10:30 am Philoptochos Meeting 4:00 pm BILALIS-GARANYANTIS WEDDING SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Sunday Church School after Holy Communion Group Lesson PETROS DEMARINIS 2-YEARS MEMORIAL 2017 EPIPHANY CELEBRATION DOVE RELEASE AND CROSS RETRIEVAL CATHEDRAL FAMILY LUNCHEON 12:00 pm Epiphany Luncheon Tickets Sold at the Door MONDAY, JANUARY 9 7:00 pm Education, Cultural, and Youth Ministries (ECYM) Meeting TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 10:15 am Cathedral Tour 7:00 pm Bible Study with Father George THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 6:00 pm Paraklesis (Second Thursday of each month unless specified) FRIDAY, JANURAY 13 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 HELLENIC DANCE FESTIVAL IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC FRIDAY, JANURAY 13 9:45 am Cathedral Montessori School Chapel SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 10:00 am LAMBOUSY BAPTISM 10:00 am Youth Greek School Intermediate 10:30 am Junior Neolea Dance Practice Beginners 11:00 am Junior Neolea Dance Practice Advanced 11:00 am Youth Greek School First Grade Primer 12:00 pm Pre-Marital Ministry: Journey of Marriage Seminar 12:15 pm Youth Greek School Level 1 Beginners SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy TWELFTH SUNDAY OF LUKE Youth Hymnology and Sunday Church School after Holy Communion Philoptochos Vasilopita Sunday IOCC Visitors 12:00 pm Holy Trinity PTA Meeting 2:00 pm NICLAU BAPTISM 5:30 pm GOYA Meeting at Patselikos Residence

16 J A N U A R Y C O N T I N U E D MONDAY, JANUARY 16 CATHEDRAL OFFICE CLOSED TUESDAY, JANURAY 17 6:00 pm Adult Greek School Beginners 7:00 pm Adult Greek School Elementary WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 7:00 pm Adult Greek School Advanced 7:00 pm Bible Study with Father George 7:30 pm AHEPA Meeting THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 11:30 am Philoptochos Senior Citizens Luncheon 7:00 pm 2017 Greek Festival Planning Meeting FRIDAY, JANURAY 20 9:45 am Cathedral Montessori School Chapel SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 10:00 am Youth Greek School Intermediate 10:30 am Junior Neolea Dance Practice Beginners 11:00 pm TADESSE-ASFAN WEDDING 11:00 am Junior Neolea Dance Practice Advanced 11:00 am Youth Greek School First Grade Primer 12:15 pm Youth Greek School Level 1 Beginners SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF LUKE Youth Hymnology and Sunday School after Holy Communion 12:00 pm General Assembly TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 11:00 am Metropolis of Atlanta Western Conference Clergy Syndesmos 6:00 pm Adult Greek School Beginners 7:00 pm Adult Greek School Elementary 7:00 pm Lake Terrace General Meeting WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 7:00 pm Adult Greek School Advanced 7:00 pm Bible Study with Father George THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 9:00 am Cathedral Monthly Book Club Meeting 10:00 am Archives Committee Meeting FRIDAY, JANURAY 27 9:45 am Cathedral Montessori School Chapel SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 10:00 am Youth Greek School Intermediate 10:30 am Junior Neolea Dance Practice Beginners 11:00 am Junior Neolea Dance Practice Advanced 11:00 am Youth Greek School First Grade Primer 12:15 pm Youth Greek School Level 1 Beginners 2:00 pm Philoptochos Ozanam Inn SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy SUNDAY OF THE CANAANITE Youth Hymnology and Sunday School after Holy Communion Artoclasia Offered by Holy Trinity PTA for the Three Hierarchs 12:00 pm Daughters of Penelope Meeting 12:00 pm "Family Gras" Community Potluck Luncheon MONDAY, JANUARY 30 9:00 am Divine Liturgy THREE HIERARCHS TUESDAY, JANURAY 31 6:00 pm Adult Greek School Beginners 7:00 pm Adult Greek School Elementary