Trinitarian Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804 holytrinitynr.org December 2018 January 2019 Edition Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 10 MILL ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK 10804 (914) 235-6100 Fax # (914) 235-0708 FrAnctil@aol.com PRIEST: V. Rev. Nicholas Anctil EMERGENCY PHONE: Cell # (914) 522-6732 www.htgocnr.org OFFICE MANAGER: Gigi Longo-Gurr OFFICE and RENTALS: Eva Kokkalas CARETAKER: Jose Gomez 2018 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESIDENT: Dino Yotides VICE PRESIDENT: John Dos Santos TREASURER: Art Prifti SECRETARY: Ron Nicholas John Copulos, Constantine Curtis, Marios Damianides, Thomas Dushas, Harry Fotiadis, Despina Kartson, Jon Kohilakis, Dennis Kouloumbis, Helen Morik, Peter Pappas, Maria Scaros, Joseph Pantginis, James Resvanis, George P. Williams Honorary Members: John Daskos, George Kondos, Philip Koutsis, Nicholas Lyras, Zachary Marantis, James Zafiros, William S. Zegras Greek School Director: I. Pantelaros SCHOOLS Sunday School Directors: C. Herzegovitch, C. Mavrovitis COMMITTEES Archdiocese Liaison: Executive Committee Maintenance: G. P. Williams, J. Dos Santos, G. Manolakis Audit: M. Damianides, A. Prifti Narthex: Dino Yotides Choir Liaison: J. Pantginis Office: J. Dos Santos, A. Prifti Compensation: A. Prifti, D. Yotides Outreach: D. Kartson, C. Kourakos, M. Scaros, C. O Leary Insurance: Executive Board Rental Liaison: J. Dos Santos Annual Dance: H. Morik, C. Herzegovitch Senior Citizen: D. Kouloumbis Agape: J. Daskos, D. Kouloumbis, T. Dushas Stewardship: G. Longo-Gurr, H. Morik, Executive Board Easter Feast: P. Constantinides, P. Koutsis Youth: J. Dos Santos, C. Herzegovitch Elections: J. Dos Santos Web Design & Maintenance: A. Prime, A. Prifti Board of Elections: E. Zoulis, D. Soukas, A. Soukas, D. Keane Festival: G. Manolakis, C. Papademetriou, J. Kohilakis, Finance & Banking Liasons: A. Prifti, M. Damianides G. Kondos, and G. Kourakos Greek School Liason: J. Dos Santos Festival Volunteers: M. Scaros, E. Primavera Gym: J. Dos Santos, C. Papademetriou, B. Gianaris, J. Resvanis Landscaping: J. Karagandis, C. Canelos Journal: Fr. N. Anctil, A. Soukas, D. Yotides, G. Longo-Gurr ORGANIZATIONS Philoptochos: M. Sirras Axion Estin: A. Lampousis AHEPA: H. Fotiadis Greek School PTA: A. Kapelonis Sr. Choir: H. Hiotakis Young at Heart: M. Batsopoulos, A. Salvarakis Sr. Organist: S. Papaioannou Library: C. Canelos, Jr. Choir: G. Mavrovitis Cub Scouts: K. Kingsley-Mulder Psaltis: A. Lampousis, J. Pantginis Boy Scout: D. Kerwick Mommy & Me T. Konstantakopoulos Girl Scouts: H. Dallaris GOYA: A. Cossifos, M. Dallaris Girl Basketball: R. Verdina JOY: H. & M. Fotiadis Girls Volleyball: R. Verdina HOPE: A. Politopoulos Youth Divisions Basketball A & B: J. Resvanis Mr. & Mrs. Club: J. & M. Kohilakis Varsity Division Basketball: B. Gianaris, E. Noulas Greek Dance Troupe: E. Metaxas JV Division Basketball: C. Papademetriou Greek Youth Orchestra: T. Kokkalas Loukoumi: N. Katsoris The TRINITARIAN is a publication of HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH and is published approximately 6 times per year. EDITORS: Eva Kokkalas, Fr. Nicholas Anctil, Gigi Longo-Gurr
Holy Trinity Christmas Ministries Each year Holy Trinity Church offers a variety of Christmas Ministries to the Orthodox and non-orthodox people of the county. We assist families in need as well as home-bound families in their attempt to celebrate the holidays in a dignified fashion. Please join us in this humble and sacred mission through the below mentioned ways: Christmas Offering Envelopes You may wish to offer your Christmas donation to the community by using the enclosed envelope. Visitations to the Sick People who have or know of persons convalescing in homes or hospitals and wish to receive the Sacraments during these Holy Days may contact Father Nicholas. Donations for Flowers Donations for purchase of Christmas Poinsettias for the decoration of the Holy Altar during the holidays are needed. You may see Father Nicholas or the Parish Office to make your donation.
Program of Services - December 2018 to January 31st, 2019 Sun Dec. 2 14th Sunday of Luke. Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Thur Dec. 6 St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Or and Div Lit. 9:30-11:00am Sun Dec. 9 10th Sunday of Luke. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Wed Dec. 12 St Spyridon the Wonderworker. Liturgy only at St. Spyridon in Washington Heights at 10.00am Sun Dec. 16 11th Sunday of Luke. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am WESTCHESTER COUNTY GREEK CHILDRENS' ORCHESTRA Recital after Liturgy Sun Dec. 23 Sunday before the Nativity. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am SUNDAY SCHOOL PAGEANT FOLLOWING THE LITURGY Mon DEC 24 CHRISTMAS EVE DIVINE LITURGY Orthros, 7:00pm Divine Liturgy, 8:00pm to 10:00pm followed by Egg Nog reception sponsored by the AHEPA chapter (No Liturgy on Christmas morning) Sun Dec. 30 Sunday after the Nativity. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy, 10:00am +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tues Jan 1st *** St. Basil the Great. Orthros, 10:00am, Divine Liturgy 11:00am*** Sat Jan 5 Eve of Epiphany. Orthros, 9:30am, Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Water, 10:00am Sun Jan 6 HOLY EPIPHANY. Orthros, 9:00am, Divine Liturgy Sunday School and Blessing of the Water, 10:00am Mon Jan 7 St. John the Baptist. Orthros and Divine Liturgy,9:30-11:00am Sun Jan 13 Sunday after Epiphany. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Sun Jan 20 12th Sunday of Luke. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am Sun Jan 27 15th Sunday of Luke. Orthros, 9:00am Divine Liturgy and Sunday School, 10:00am *** Please note the time change for the New Year's Day Liturgy. Happy New Year!
Πρόγραμμα Ακολουθιών - 1 Δεκεμβρίου, 2018 μέχρι καί 31 Ιανουαρίου, 2019 Κυρ 2 Δεκ 14η Κυρ. του Λουκά. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Κατηχητικό Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Πεμ 6 Δεκ Τού Αγ. Νικολάου. Ορ και Θεία Λειτουργία, 9.30-11.00πμ Κυρ 9 Δεκ 10η Κυριακή του Λουκά. Όρθρος 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Κατχ. Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Τετ 12 Δεκ Τού Αγ. Σπυρίδωνος. Θεία Λειτουργία μόνο στο Ναό τού Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος στο Washington Heights. 10:00πμ Κυρ 16 Δεκ 11η Κυρ. του Λουκά. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Κατηχητικό Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Κυρ 23 Δεκ Κυριακή πρό τής Χριστού Γεννήσεως. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία καί Κατηχητικό Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Δευ 24 Δεκ ΠΑΡΑΜΟΝΗ ΤΩΝ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΩΝ. Όρθρος, 7.00μμ Θεία Λειτουργία των Χριστουγέννων, 8.00μμ-10.00μμ Κυρ 30 Δεκ Κυριακή μετά τήν Χριστού Γέννησιν. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λιετουργία, 10.00πμ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Τρι 1 Ιαν. ***Τού Αγ. Βασιλείου. Όρθρος, 10.00πμ*** Θεία Λειουργία, 11πμ Σαβ 5 Ιαν Παραμονή τών Χριστουγέννων. Όρθρος, 9.30πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Μέγας Αγιασμός, 10.00πμ Κυρ 6 Ιαν ΤΑ ΑΓΙΑ ΘΕΟΦΑΝΕΙΑ Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία, Κατη. Σχολείο και Μέγας Αγιασμός, 10.00πμ Δευ 7 Ιαν Σύναξις τού Αγ. Ιωάννου. Ορ και Θεία Λειτ. 9.30-11.00πμ Κυρ 13 Ιαν Κυριακή μετά Τα Θεοφάνεια. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Κατη. Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Κυρ 20 Ιαν 12η Κυριακή τού Λουκά. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτρουγρία και Κατηχητικό Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Κυρ 27 Ιαν 15η Κυρ. του Λουκά. Όρθρος, 9.00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία και Κατχηχητικό Σχολείο, 10.00πμ Please call the Church Office is you would like your home Blessed for the New Year.
Please allow us to say Thank You to all our Holy Trinity Stewards with this year's Holy Trinity Christmas Card Dear Parishioners, The Parish Council would like to express their thanks to all the faithful Stewards of Holy Trinity Church for the year 2018. We are offering this year's Christmas Card to the entire parish at no cost to the families of the Community. It is one small way to thank everyone for their commitment of time, talent and treasure to Holy Trinity Church. We will do our best to include all the names of the Stewards of the Community for 2018. We will try to include both spouses on the line if applicable. Call the office also with any other special requests. We thank you and wish you all of God's Blessings during this Holy Season. Most Sincerely, Dino Yotides Parish Board President Father Nicholas Pastor
The Saint Nicholas Giving Tree Holy Trinity Youth and Young Adult Ministries My dearest Young People; Seeing that Christmas is a time for giving, and St. Nicholas brought so many gifts to the poor and needy children, I wanted to continue that beautiful tradition here in our church. Let's gather as many gifts as we can for the needy children of our area. This Sunday, after your Sunday School program or next Friday following Greek School, Youth Dance., or Mommy and Me, go down to the Bulletin Board in the Foyer and "pick a card" off the St. Nicholas Giving Tree. Follow the instructions and return your gift and place it under the Christmas tree in the Church on or by Sunday, December 16 th. The gifts will be distributed to the needy children of our area through several different programs. It will be the event this Christmas that makes "giving better than receiving" as we prepare for God's gift of Christ into our lives and hearts. Everyone in the Community is welcome to participate. Here's how the program works: Please go out and buy a new toy worth about $15.00 to $20.00 for a boy or a girl Wrap the toy and stick the label that are available in the Church foyer. (Be sure to mark the label) Bring the toy to church with you on Sunday and place it under the Christmas tree. All toys need to be under the tree on or by Sunday, December 16, 2018
Holy Trinity Church Invites all Holy Trinity families to the Saturday, December 22, 2018 10:00AM Divine Liturgy 11:00am Brunch and Christmas Party In the Social Hall
Thank you to the following people for their donation to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. With your help, our team was successful in raising $4,122! John Anastasiou Andrea and Ron Nicholas Lynnhelene Bartolini Katina Papademetriou Marlene Batsopoulos Sappho Papaioannou Felicia Cossifos Pipina Plakopitas Anna Damianides Georgia and Elaine Poulos Anthoula Deknatel Elaine Primavera Stephen Farina Evangelia Romoudi Cathy Florakis Susan Russon Agathy and James Gerkis Angela Salvarakis Denise Graf Eleonora Serbeti Diane Hatzis Marina Sirras Cynthia Herzegovitch Diane and Tony Soukas Helen Hiotakis Mary Theofanis Susan Holten Loukea Vafeades Holy Trinity Parish Council Denise Venturas Despina Kartson Jackie Watkins Arthur and Mary Kentros Joy Zegras Maria Kohilakis Elizabeth Zoulis George Kourakos Cleo Canelos Ladies Philoptochos AHEPA #405 Angie Lambros Chrisie O'Leary Constance Mavrovitis Harry Fotiadis Denise Bendo ** The above list is as of 11/12/18; We apologize If a name was inadvertently omitted.
Holy Trinity Library Please stop by our library to browse our collection and to borrow a book or two. This month we would like to highlight another two categories in our library s collection. Our Biographies and Memoirs category is comprised of books written by or about Greeks. Among the many titles there you will find Eleni, Farewell to Salonica, Ask Me Again Tomorrow (by Olympia Dukakis) and The Cretan Runner: His Story of the German Occupation. The category of Orthodoxy and Orthodox Stories in our children s section has many books that teach our children about our faith and our traditions. Here are just a few of the many titles: Every Time I Do My Cross, The Story of Icons, The Littlest Altar Boy, and Yiayia and the Prosphoron. With Christmas just a month away, we are reminded once again of our many blessings such as the support and generosity of our parishioners and friends. Listed below are the most recent donations to our library as well as a wish list for new acquisitions. We wish our Holy Trinity family a most joyous Christmas and a peaceful, happy New Year! DONATIONS Donated in memory of Anita Fatsis by Cleo Canelos The New Testament: An Introduction: Paul and Mark The Cross Stands While the World Turns: Homilies for the Cycles of the Year I Wish You More (children s) Donated in memory of Anita Fatsis by the Graf family To Open One s Heart: A Spiritual Path Remember the Days of Old: Orthodox Thinking on the Patristic Heritage Sasha and the Dragon (children s) Donated in memory of Presbytera Anne Macris by Demetri Damascus Rock and Sand: An Orthodox Appraisal of the Protestant Reformers and Their Teachings Christ Amongst Us The Wedding in Cana Words for Our Time: The Spiritual Words of Matthew the Poor Toward An American Orthodox Church Following the Holy Fathers: Essays on the Timeless Guides of Authentic Christianity WISH LIST Building An Orthodox Marriage: A Practical Commentary on the Eastern Orthodox Marriage Rite $16.00 Studies in Eastern Chant $9.00 Stages on Life s Way: Orthodox Thinking on Bioethics $12.00
Something Beautiful Happened: A Story of Survival and Courage in the Face of Evil $20.00 Panigyri: A Celebration of Life in a Greek Island Village $23.00 A Gospel Christmas: Our Journey Connecting Santa and His Elf to The Story of Our Savior $17.00 The Christmas Story for Children (children s) $7.00 M is for Manger (children s) $8.00 If you wish to donate a book on the wish list, please contact Denise Graf at denisemgraf@yahoo.com or 914-921-1475. In addition, please do not drop off any used books before contacting Denise first. Thank you! Come to a book sale in the Social hall sponsored by our Holy Trinity Library on Dec. 9! Almost all books will be half price! Give the gift of a book for Christmas! YOUNG AT HEART Come join us for the Broadway musical " BEAUTY and the BEAST" at the White Plains Performing Arts Center followed by a three course dinner at Via Veneto 26 Sunday on December 30th. Performance is at 2PM and dinner immediately following, total cost is $70.00. Everyone is welcome to join us. If you are recently retired, we welcome new members. We meet once a month, on the first Wednesday of the month. We have a delicious catered lunch every meeting. The Young at Heart next Meeting is Tuesday, December 4th at 11:00 in our social hall. Call Marlene to reserve your tickets for Beauty and the Beast at 914-337-5208. Seating is limited, so make your reservation.
HELLENIC BOOK FAIR Hosted by the Greek School PTA Sunday, December 2 nd, 2018 After church service at the foyer Broad selection of children's & adults' books. Give the Gift of Reading! Give the Gift of Reading! H.O.P.E., J.O.Y. and Scouts Please join us for our Christmas Party Friday, December 14th
WEDDINGS Sept. 29 th Oct. 7 th Oct. 20 th The marriage of Thomas S. Economides and Nicole Posimodo with Spero Demoleas as sponsor. The marriage of Jeffrey Schaetzle and Catherine Yotides with Catherine De Rossi as sponsor. The marriage of John D. Copulos and Irene Papademetriou with Joseph Pantginis as sponsor. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE BRIDES AND BRIDEGROOMS BAPTISMS Sept. 29 th Oct. 6 th Oct. 13 th Nov. 11 th Nov. 11 th Nov. 18 th Nov. 25 th The son of Colden and Arika Prime was named Dimitri Panagiotis by his godparents, Kayti Faustini and Mario Faustini. The son of Brian and Alexandra Lavelle was named Anthony Brian by his godparent, Kristina Blace. The daughter of David Schneider and Stephanie Zegras Schneider was named Korinne Christine by her godparents, Justin Morik and Savannah Forehand. The son of George and Jeanetta Konstantakopoulos was named Alexandros George by his godparent, Stavros Gougonstamos. The daughter of Thomas and Lisa Bendo was named Julianna Taylor by her godparent, Christina Valentine. The son of Michael and Kelsey Paleokrassas was named George Harrison by his godparent, Peter Paleokrassas. The daughter of Roberto and Demetra DeFeo was named Sofia Melina by her godparents, Nikolaos and Eleftheria Paxos. NA SAS ZISOUN! Oct. 27 th Michael Cerrone CHRISMATIONS Nov. 25th John Kourabas FUNERAL MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
NEW MEMBER Thomas & Lisa Bendo 69 Finley Drive Salisbury Mills, NY 12577 Demetra & Roberto DeFeo 339 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Justin and Jaymee Morik 118 Florence Avenue Colonia, NJ 07067 Michael & Kelsey Paleokrassas 40 Harrison Street #33B New York, NY 10013 DONATIONS Peter & Fay Bisson Paraco Gas Axion Estin Arthur & Mary Kentros FESTIVAL DONATIONS (Apologies, Omitted in error.) Platinum Sponsor Marina Sirras Gold Sponsor George & Rosanne Skoufalos Anthony & Diane Soukas Elizabeth, Peter & Teddy Taylor Alexandra Demetras Danna Copulos MEMORIAL DONATIONS Anita Fatsis Captain Steve L. Coutsodontis Theodore, Lampros and Stefanos in memory of their mother, Anita Fatsis Stephan K. Pahides John Kourabas Gigi & David Gurr Panayiota Raissis Anna Hanika
HOLY TRINITY SACRAMENTS AND SOCIAL EVENTS CALENDAR 2018-2019 DECEMBER Sunday, December 2 nd 1:00 p.m. Baptism Child of Richard and Eleni Parisi Saturday, December 8 th 11:00 a.m. Baptism Child of Justin Spiegel and Anna Kentros 2:30 p.m. Wedding Frank DeRosa and Gina Lehmkuhl 2018 JANUARY Saturday, January 12 th 1:00 p.m. Baptism Child of Anastsios and Christine Valaouras Sunday, January 20 th 4:00 p.m. Wedding Spiro Hormovas and Kathleen Bonocore APRIL Sunday, April 14 th 2:00 p.m. Baptism Child of Marius Popa and Christine Moundas 2019 MAY Saturday, May 4 th 10:00 a.m. Wedding Anthony Pappas and Sara Miller 12 Noon Baptism Child of Anthony and Taryn Rodriguez Saturday, May 18 th 12 Noon Baptism Child of Peter and Elizabeth Taylor JUNE Sunday, June 2 nd 2:30 p.m. Wedding Stefan Tifigiu and Blair Ang Li JULY Friday, July 5 th 4:00 p.m. Wedding Angel Rivera and Samira Chagares Sunday, July 7 th 3:00 p.m. Wedding Marc D Annunzio and Alexandra Soukas Saturday, July 27 th 2:00 p.m. Wedding Alex Melendez and Anastasia Hatjygeorge OCTOBER Saturday, October 12 th 2:30 p.m. Wedding Charles Tejada and Michela Georgetti Sunday, October 13 th 3:00 p.m. Wedding Nicholas Vass and Caitlin Locurto
2019 Trinitarian Advertisement Contract Dear Friends of the Community, In an effort to defray the cost of publishing our Trinitarian, the Parish Council would like to invite anyone who wishes to support the Community to offer a small donation of $250.00 for a business card sized ad which will be placed on the back inside pages of each publication for the calendar year, 2019. We generally publish about 6 Trinitarians per year, and with this program, hope to cut our publication cost in half by gathering 28 ads which will take up the last four pages of the Trinitarian. If you are interested in this program, please fill out the bottom portion of this appeal and enclose a business card that we will reproduce. Please also enclose a check made out to Holy Trinity Church for $250.00. The Parish Council YES, I would like to advertise in the 2019 Holy Trinity Trinitarian. Name Phone Number Email Signature *please feel free to call the Church office (914-235-6100) if your would rather use your credit card for payment. 2019 Trinitarian Advertisement Contract Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804
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