August 21, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

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1 Sunday Bulletin August 21, 2016 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 COMMUNION ETIQUETTE If you are either baptized and or confirmed as an Orthodox Christian and have spiritually prepared to receive Holy Communion, please come up from the middle aisle of the Church with reverence and humility, row by row, in a QUIET and ORDERLY fashion, and depart as directed. Please remain seated in your pews until a council member indicates your row should go forward. If you are standing in the back of the nave, please wait until all seated parishioners have gone forward and a council member indicates you should go ahead. In receiving Communion, you should place the cloth under your chin, recite your CHRISTIAN NAME, and wipe your mouth after receiving. Women, please remove your lipstick prior to receiving Communion. THANK YOU! PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Brandon Bell, USAF 1st Lt. Thomas C. Bouras, US Army Nicholas Patitsas, 1st Lt. US Marine Corps Stephen Serniak, Major, USAF Space Command We are currently updating the list of active service members. Please submit the name of the person/s you would like added to this prayer list or vwells@holytrinity.info PRAYERS FOR HEALING 2

3 Sunday, August 1, 10 6 Hymns at the Small Entrance HYMN OF THE DORMITION, FIRST TONE In birthgiving, you preserved your virginity; in falling asleep, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions. PRIEST ENTRANCE HYMN, SECOND TONE Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ. Save us O Son of God, who did arise from the dead. We sing to You, alleluia! RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, PLAGAL FOURTH TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 89 FROM ON HIGH DID YOU DESCEND HYMN OF THE DORMITION, FIRST TONE In birthgiving, you preserved your virginity; in falling asleep, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions. HYMN OF THE CHURCH, PLAGAL FOURTH TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 115 O BLESSED ARE YOU KONTAKION OF THE DORMITION, PLAGAL SECOND TONE Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life. 3

4 Epistle Reading St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17 BRETHREN, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder. I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are. Gospel Reading Matthew 14:22-34 At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 4

5 Daily Commemoration of Saints Aug. 21 The Holy Apostle Thaddaeus; The Holy Martyr Bassa and Her Sons: Theognis, Agapius, and Pistus; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary; Athanasios Patelaros, Patriarch of Constantinople; Aug. 22 The Holy Martyr Agathonicus; Holy Martyr Anthuse; Athanasios the Hieromartyr & Bishop of Tarsus; The Synaxis of the Icon of the Mother of God of Prusa; Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary Aug. 23 Apodosis of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary; Our Holy Father Ireneaus, Bishop of Lyons; Our Holy Father Kallinikos, Patriarch of Constantinople; Lupus the Martyr; Our Righteous Father Nicholas of Sikelion; 38 Martyrs of Thrace; Our Holy Father Ireneaus, Bishop of Sirmium; Haralambos of Kalyviani Aug. 24 Eutyches the Hieromartyr & Disciple of St. John the Theologian; Cosmas of Aetolia, Equal to the Apostles; The Translation of the Relics of Dionysios of Zakynthos, Bishop of Aegina; The Translation of the Holy Relics of Saint Peter, Metropolitan of Moscow Aug. 25 Return of the Body of Bartholomew the Glorious Apostle; Titus the Apostle of the 70; Bishop Gortyne of Crete, Disciple of the Holy Apostle Paul; John the Cappadocian, Epiphanius and Menas, Patriarchs of Constantinople; Holy Father John of Carpathia Aug. 26 The Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalie; Our Righteous Father Joseph; Icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir Aug. 27 Pimen the Great; Holy Martyr Phanurius; Anthousa the Martyr; Poimen of Palestine; Hosisos the Confessor; Liverios, Pope of Rome; Monica 5

6 Calendar of Events Sunday, August 21 Teacher Recognition Day 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) 11 a,m. Special General Assembly (Gym) 12:15-4 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym) Coffee & Tiropita Sale hosted by HTHD in the Community Center immediately following Divine Liturgy. Monday, August a.m. - 2 p.m. Yarn Guild (BR) Tuesday, August 23 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cancelled Pickleball (Gym) 5-6:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 6:30-9:30 p.m. AHEPA Family Installation Dinner (Gym) Wednesday, August :30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 6 p.m. Paraklesis (C) 7-9 p.m. B ball Practice Sr. Boys (Gym) Thursday, August :30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 7 p.m. Men s Basketball (Gym) Friday, August 26 No activities Saturday, August 27 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. GFF baking Koulouria (K, Gym) 5 p.m. Great Vespers (C) 6:30 p.m. GOYA Swim Party (See page 8) 6

7 Sunday, August 28 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) 12:15-4 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym) Coffee hosted by GFF Kick-Off Committee in the Community Center immediately following Divine Liturgy. First Day Back for Catechetical School (Community Center) after Holy Communion. Catechetical School will begin on Sunday, August 28th. Adult Catechetical School is delayed until further notice. Parish Council Schedule August 21 Ari Rigopoulos, Christina Hochleutner, Jim Chappel, Bill Zaemes, Peter Hronas August 28 Tasos Kaiafas, Wade Stephens, Alin Voicu, Mary Ann Trapalis, Fotis Papanicolaou, Mary LeBrecht 7

8 GOYA END OF SUMMER POOL PARTY Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: Saturday, August 27th End the summer the right way with GOYA! Bring a side-dish to share, your towel and suit. Come for swimming, food, s mores and games! RSVP and info: dbuck@holytrinitydallas.org Hosted by the Fox Family 8

9 Holy Trinity Greek School Enrolling for Beginning this Sunday!!! Contact Presvytera Alexandra for information: Afternoon classes: T, W or TH, 5-6:30 pm Academic Year - Offering new Thursday Parent/Student Class Beginners, if enough enrolled Students must be 5 by September 1 st to enroll in Beginners A. Enrollment opportunities at Coffee Hours, after Divine Liturgy TODAY! ADULT CLASSES Check Church website for information: OR Contact Presvytera Alexandra: presvy@holytrinityacademy.com Adult classes will begin on October 3rd & 4th, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration available at the Greek Food Festival at the Hellenic Cultural Exhibit Adult Classes: 7 8:30 pm Intermediate Level on Mondays -Efrosini Georgiadou Makrides Beginners 1 on Tuesdays Toula Barelos Did you graduate Catechetical School in 2015 or 2016? We have asked for your contact information in the past, but have not received complete information from everyone. We want you to know that just because you graduated, we have not forgotten you and like to send out a monthly "hi" with a meditation to enrich your spirituality and let you know we are thinking of you. Just this week we sent an to the contacts we received. If you did not receive this , please resend your name, your , and the school you are attending to: Liz Michael at lizziem901@gmail.com 9

10 Greek Food Festival 2016 Please join us Sunday, August 28 th, to KICK-OFF the 60 th Anniversary of the Greek Food Festival of Dallas! There will be information about our new attractions and the opportunity to sign up to VOLUNTEER. Celebrate! #bigfatgreek60 It s time for our Greek Village to get together for food, fun and fellowship! Cooking & Baking dates have been set for our 60th Annual Greek Food Festival! Saturday August 27 Koulouria Saturday September 3 Kourambiades Monday September 5 Paximadia (Labor Day) Sesame Cookies Saturday September 10 Fenekia Saturday September 17 Baklava Sunday September 18 Package after Church We will start at 9 a.m. on all dates except on Sunday, Sept. 18th. This is a great way to volunteer your time and talents! Join us! Questions? greekfoodfestivalofdallas@gmail.com 10

11 Dear Holy Trinity Family, We are one month away from our #bigfatgreek60 Anniversary. We are excited for this milestone and wanted to share what is up and coming for this year. United States Backgammon Federation Tournament. So bring your Tavli strategy on! Our Taverna was a huge success last year. We have expanded it for all to enjoy. Sunday Afternoon Basile the Comedian will be here to make us laugh out loud. As always, we still need you, our Holy Trinity family. We need you, your family, or get a group of friends together to help serve our 18,000 anticipated guests and show our Philoxenia to our DFW community. Have fun, dress in your best blue and white, and enjoy the festival while greeting and serving our guests. To Volunteer, please go to click on the volunteer link at the bottom of the page, use the password Opa!2016 (please note password is case sensitive). We also invite individual families to participate in our Festival Sponsorship Program. Families are encouraged to join with the generous businesses and ministries who for many years have taken part in the GFF Sponsorship Program. Sponsorship packets are available in the Church Office or visit the Greek Food Festival website (noted above) to download the packets under the Sponsors link. Should you have any questions regarding sponsorship, please us at sponsorship@gffdallas.com or see any one of our committee members. We need your photos. We all take pictures at the Festival, and we would love to share your shots! Please your photos to photos@gffdallas.com. We will use them for marketing, website, flyers etc Last but not least, don t forget about our upcoming baking dates! We need all hands on deck from our Greek village to help get the job done! Should you have any questions or concerns please us at info@gffdallas.com In his service, The Greek Food Festival Committee 11

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16 MAIDS OF ATHENA ATHENA CONSTANCE CHAPTER #112 Join our Sisterhood! Are you between the ages of 14 and 28 with an interest in Hellenism, education, philanthropy and friendship? The Maids of Athena is an international philanthropic and fraternal organization. It is the Junior Auxiliary to the Daughters of Penelope. Founded in 1930, our Sisterhood quickly grew among young Greek women and today claims Chapters across the US and Canada.The Maids strive to achieve the ideals of Athena, as well as promote the Principles of our Order: Sisterhood, Service, Citizenship, Hellenism, Family and Arete. NEW MEMBER INITIATION SUNDAY August 28 th - 12:15 (after church & CS) Contact President Daniella Karant (817) for information! Follow our chapter on Instagram & Twitter: moa_dtown. 16

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19 Weekly Bulletin 2015 Stewardship Report as of 8/17/16 Contributions received 1/1/15 to 8/17/ Stewardship Number of $ 2016 $ Contributed to % of 2016 Pledge Pledges Pledges Pledges 2016 Stewardship Contributed No Change to Pledge 357 $425,659 Decreased Pledge 135 $152,354 Increased Pledge 195 $307,972 New Pledges 43 $23,575 TOTAL # of Pledges 730 $909,560 $544, % Jim Dolmas Harry Yianitsas 2016 Parish Council President 2016 Stewardship Chairman Holy Trinity Bookstore Holy Trinity Bookstore The Bookstore has beautiful icons for the Transfiguration of Our Lord and the Dormition of the Theotokos which are celebrated this month. We also have a table dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos with some excellent books, icons, etc. Look for the following great reads for you and/ or your children: The Story of the Virgin by Fr. Evagoras Constantinides, The Illustrated Life of the Theotokos for Children by Georgia and Helen Hronas and The Orthodox Veneration of the Mother of God by St. John Maximovitch. Also, did you know the Holy Trinity Bookstore houses a library? Thanks to the generosity of our members many books have been donated and are available to be checked out and returned at the bookstore. Summer Hours: SUNDAYS ONLY after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m. Your Bookstore Team! 19

20 Stewardship Ambassador Matt Fossey Everyone here who knows me, knows I love golf. If I didn t have four beautiful kids, or a fantastic wife, you d probably know where to find me on most Saturdays. I got my first golf set when I was three, and I used to hit balls over the fence in my back yard. When I was old enough, my parents would drop me off at the course and I d hang around there all day. I hung around enough that eventually they put me to work and I started caddying. After that, I got promoted to grounds crew, which basically meant you had to get up at the crack of dawn to mow and rake and trim trees. I played golf in high school, and my coach was Mr. Tom Murphy, who was, and still is, the greatest man I ve ever known outside of my father. I looked up to him, I tried to emulate him, and he took me under his wing. I m lucky to have known him. So, as my kids are getting older, it s become really important to me for them to have the same experience I had. I want them to be able to play, and work, and learn from the game of golf just like I did. But I try my best not to play on Sunday mornings, because I know how much more important it is to teach them to love their faith. So I happened to not be golfing on the Sunday when Alin cornered me and asked me to talk about what stewardship means to my family and me; and true to form, I thought maybe I could relate to golf. However, golf is just a sport and it s really nothing when you compare it to the church. But still, the church needs someone to be the grounds crew, someone to run the shop, someone to manage the tee sheet, someone to clean the carts, someone to pay the bills, someone to be the ranger, and someone needs to be Tom Murphy, all so the rest of us can tee off, make the turn, and finish the round. And really, it s the only round you ever really need to play. And so that s it, if we all pay our green fees, and fill our divots, someday Holy Trinity will be celebrating its sixth hundredth anniversary just like St. Andrew s golf course in Scotland.