Sunday Bulletin August 9, 2015 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 13555 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 Fax 972-661-1717 www.holytrinity.info Reverend Father Christopher Constantinides Reverend Father Peter Kostakis Reverend Father John Essa Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes Reverend Deacon Athanasios Clint Sharpley
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 Robert Adler, Commander, USN Dale Alexander Michael Artemis, Marines Dana Ray Austin, USN Arthur John Athens, Commandant, USMC Chris Ballas, USN Reserves Brandon Bell, USAF Joseph Biasatti, US Army Michael Bocan-Collins, USN Joseph Bowley, US Army Stephen Cariotis, SSgt. USMC Angelo Carter, 1st Lt., US Army Reserves Peter Costas, Major USAF Michael Gomez, USN Fr. John Kalantzis, Commander, USN Konstantinos Kostibas, 2 nd Lt. USAF Chris Krucke, USN Jeff Lohmann, Lance Corporal, USMC Ryan Lontos, USNJ Nicholas D. Patitsas, USN John Politz, SSgt. US Army Stephen Serniak, Major, USAF David Thomas, Staff Sgt. US Army Dr. Jim Thornton, Commander, USN Raymond Walser, LTC, US Army Ben Winfrey, US Army Corey Zarras, ET3 USN 2
Sunday, August,, 015 Hymns at the Small Entrance 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. HIERARCH AND 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, FIRST TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 80 THE STONE WAS SEALED 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 4 TH TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 115 OH 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. 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. English Reader: Greek Reader: Christina Canellos Anna Kathryn Thomas Gospel Reading Matthew 17:14-23 At that time, a man came up to Him 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 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. 9 Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 The Holy Apostle Matthias; Anthony the Martyr of Alexandria; Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Laurence the Holy Martyr & Archdeacon of Rome; Chitus of Athens, Bishop of Rome; Hippolytus the Martyr of Rome; Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Euplus the Holy Martyr & Archdeacon of Cantania; Our Holy Father Niphonus, Patriarch of Constantinople; Commemoration of St. Spyridon's Miracle in Corfu against the Turkish invasion of 1716; Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ The Holy Martyrs Photius and Anicetus of Nicomedia; Soldier-martyrs of Crete; Sergios & Stephen the Monks 5
(Daily Commemoration of Saints continued) Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Apodosis of the Transfiguration; Maximus the Confessor; Our Righteous Fathers Sergius, Stephanus, Castor and Palamonus; Dorotheus, Abba of Gaza; Tikhon of Zadonsk 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; Holy New Martyr Symeon of Trapezoundos (1653) The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary Calendar of Events Sunday, August 9 ORDINATION OF CHRIS STERN TO DEACONATE HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ISAIAH PRESIDING 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) Everyone is invited to celebrate with Deacon Chris & his wife Colleen, at the Ordination Reception following Divine Liturgy (Community Center). Monday, August 10 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Yarn Guild (BR) 6 p.m. PARAKLESIS (C) 7 p.m. Choir Practice (downstairs) Tuesday, August 11 1-3 p.m. Sr. Fellowship Planning Mtg. (BR) 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pickleball (Gym) 6 p.m. DOP General Meeting (A,D) 7-9 p.m. Greek School Mtg. (GS Room) 6
(Calendar of Events continued) Wednesday, August 12 6 p.m. PARAKLESIS 6:30-8:30 p.m. CANCELED GOYA Boys Basketball (Gym) Thursday, August 13 7-9 p.m. Pickleball (Gym) Friday, August 14 6 p.m DORMITION GREAT VESPERS (C) Saturday, August 15 DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS 8:30 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) 5 p.m. GREAT VESPERS (C) Sunday, August 16 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) Teacher Service Recognition Philoptochos Swearing in of Officers 40 Day Memorial for Chris Markos (father of Marilyn Martin) 1 Year Memorial for Lula Karas (mother of Martha Georgelas) 40 Day Blessing for Alexander Luke Horiates (parents Christopher & Carrie) Coffee hosted by HTHD immediately following Divine Liturgy (Community Center). Centennial Event celebrating Religious Education, Faith Enrichment and Bible Study (Gym) 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 12 p.m. Philoptochos Election Mtg. (BR) 12:30-4:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym) 7
Parish Council Schedule August 9 Ari Rigopoulos, Christina Hochleutner, Jim Chappel, Sam Torolopoulos, Peter Hronas, Mary LeBrecht August 16 Tasos Kaiafas, Wade Stephens, Matt Naftis, Alin Voicu, Mary Ann Trapalis, Fotis Papanicolaou We need your help! The Parish Council is seeking individuals to serve on a committee to oversee the upkeep and beautification of the Orthodox Garden at Restland cemetery. If you would like to help with this effort, please contact Jim Dolmas (972-788-4335) or email the Parish Council at pcfeedback@holytrinity.info. Thank you! 8
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2015-2016 Catechetical School Teachers Recognized for Years of Service Years Name Grade/s 2 Richard McBride Kindergarten 3 Christine Tomasides 7th/8th 3 Donna Kyrias 2nd 3 Tammy Lahutsky 1st 3 Mike Spahis 9th/10th 5 Semeda Voicu 3rd 5 Maria Karavatakis 1st 6 Terry Hebert Adult 7 Maria Pope 3 yr. olds 8 Elena Villanueva 2nd 9 John Lucas 11th/12th 12 Christina Baldwin 4 yr. olds 12 Stacie Foster Thomas 3rd 13 Diane Pappas 1st 13 Lindsey Petropoulos 4 yr. olds 14 Pamela Rigopoulos 4th 14 Kerry Tassopoulos 11th/12th 15 Stephen Konstans 7th/8th 15 Sandra Pleasant Kindergarten 19 Dori Smallwood 3 yr. olds 10
(Continued from page 10) The teachers will receive special recognition next Sunday, August 16th, in the Sanctuary after the Liturgy. 21 Teresa Chantilis 4 yr. olds 21 Pam Coroneos 3 yr. olds 21 Harry Yianitsas 9th/10th 22 Lea McBride Kindergarten 23 Gary Collete 11th/12th 23 Dean Xeros 9th/10th 24 Becky Pope 5th/6th 24 Anne-Marie Cariotis 3rd 27 Andy Atalis 7th/8th 31 Liz Michael 11th/12th 34 Milton Plomarity 11th/12th 48 Joanne Canellos 4th 58 Basil Xeros Coordinator 12 Presv. Alexandra Poulos Music 11 Beverly Fox Music 8 Mary LeBrecht Music Thank you, Teachers, for your dedication! 11
Dear Parishioners, The Festival is now just a matter of 40 or so days away... YIKES! We want to take this opportunity to thank each of the committee members for your time and dedication. Your countless hours of work help make the Festival a success. We also want to acknowledge the leadership of the Parish Council and Father Chris. But above all, we want to acknowledge the sacrifice everyone makes to volunteer for the Festival. We ask that you keep us in your prayers and ask the Lord to give us the strength we need to lead this event. We thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve our church. It is an honor and responsibility that we value deeply. Here s to a successful Premiere Night and Festival! Keep a lookout for the Baking Sessions Schedule (see page 13) and of course your friendly reminder calls from YiaYia and Papou Fritzopoulos. Also, I hear some long lost relatives are going to be calling this year... wink, wink! OPA! Thanks! Jason & Maria Ortgies Mark Fritz Co Chairs 2015 Greek Food Festival Of Dallas www.greekfestivalofdallas.com 12
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MISSION BLANKETS (Look for the donation box in the Community Center hall across from the Office) We want to express our great appreciation to everyone who has donated afghans, blankets and shipping funds to the Mission Blankets project in the last quarter. We were able to complete our goal for the children and college students at St. Basil s Academy in New York. And most recently, the GOYAns made 25 double sided fleeces which we sent to a children's home on the Mexican American border. They have asked us to let all of you know how very much they love the blankets and thank you for all the work you put into them. Our fall project will be an Orthodox Orphanage in Anjara, Jordan, which has 32 children. Ways you can help by donating: Twin ready-made blankets Ribbon and trims Handmade quilts, blankets, afghans Funds for shipping (make checks payable to Holy Trinity Church, and write Mission Blankets in memo line) It is such a privilege to be part of a generous and kind-hearted church like Holy Trinity. Nancy Hebert & Karen Antos 16
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HTGOC 100th Anniversary Celebration 2015 Monthly Events AUGUST *Celebration of Religious Education first Sunday of classes (16th)* SEPTEMBER * Revival of Premier/Preview Night of the * Greek Food Festival (24th) * * 59th Greek Food Festival of Dallas Festival of the Generations theme (25-27th) * OCTOBER * Symposium for Youth - Storyboarding for Animation for Public/Private Schools * (TBD) * Offsite Celebration Event - Tentatively at Klyde Warren Park * NOVEMBER * Holy Trinity Choir Concert (13th) * * Celebration Gala with Cocktails/Dinner/Slide Show/Speeches/Dance (14th)* * Hierarchal Divine Liturgy & Memorial Service (15th) * * Entire Parish invited to a Complimentary Centennial Brunch and Commemorative Group Photo (15th) * DECEMBER * St. Barbara s Philoptochos Nameday Luncheon and Kickoff of the next 100 Years (6th) * 18
Weekly Bulletin Stewardship Report as of 8/5/15 Contributions received 1/1/15 to 8/5/15 2015 Stewardship Pledges Number of Pledges $ 2015 Pledges No Change to Pledge 362 $413,313 Decreased Pledge 110 $110,852 Increased Pledge 200 $326,056 New Pledges 43 $47,930 $ Contributed to 2015 Stewardship % of 2015 Pledge Contributed TOTAL # of Pledges 715 $898,151 $520,813 57.99% Jim Dolmas Harry Yianitsas 2015 Parish Council President 2015 Stewardship Chairman THE HOLY TRINITY BOOKSTORE WELCOMES YOU! Summer is here, and we have an excellent selection of books to choose from to take on your trip! The Bookstore Team is excited about some books you and your children would enjoy this summer: Wounded by Love by Elder Porphyrios, Heavenly Banquet by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis and children s coloring/activity books The Life of Christ, The Life of the Theotokos and Every Time I Do My Cross by Presvytera Angela Altantzakis. We have many prayer books and The Orthodox Study Bible. We also have a new supply of sterling silver crosses which make lovely baptismal gifts. In addition to these items we have key chains, sun visor clips and komboskini s for your car and home. Ask a team member for assistance when you visit us. The hand-made byzantine jewelry from Gallery Byzantium in sterling silver and gold are exquisite and would make excellent gifts. We also have the Bob Munro porcelain collection of gift items of our Church. Other items include new wedding crown holders, beautiful icons from the Monastery which have been blessed by the Priests and Monks, greeting cards, CD s, ribbon crosses and much, much more! We thank our many parishioners who have donated books to the Library. Come in and browse around for a while. You ll be glad you did! Your Bookstore Team: Mary Zotos, Betty Boyd, Alin Voicu, Mary & John Benson Open Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m. And Beginning August 12th, Open Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. 19
The Joys of Summer Summer. What a great time of the year for us to relax and slow down our busy pace. Kids are out of school and many of us take time off to enjoy the gifts that God s warmer weather brings. Let s think about a few things that make summer a uniquely special time of the year; things we can do like: Lie in the grass and look up at the clouds by day or stars by night. Feel those blades of green, fresh grass between your fingers and toes! Go to the beach. The water is finally warm enough to go in. Go swimming and maybe soak up the sun. It s tough to do in December, so enjoy it while you can. Take a long, driving trip and see the country. The weather usually cooperates more this time of year, and the kids don t have to miss school. Turn off the TV since all that s on is reruns anyway. The new shows don t return till fall. Have a conversation instead (texting doesn t count). Tackle that outdoor project you ve been waiting to start. The weather s great and building something is a great way to take your mind off stuff while you immerse yourself in the project. See a movie on a weeknight. Better yet, find a drive-in theater. Yep, they still exist. Barely. Read! Your Bible. A novel. The instructions for the new grill. Just read. Late at night if you want. Of course, the obvious: take a vacation and unwind. God blesses us with summer as a time for renewal, connecting with family as well as relaxing on vacation. For some, it is to get away for personal time. However, even in the midst of our absence, God s work is still on-going and requires financial support. Ministry takes place whether we are present or not. Further, your support is vital to your church s ministry in our community and beyond. At the start of summer, God doesn t suddenly take from us our time, talent, and treasure. Why should we suddenly keep it from Him because of a change in routine or travel? Please remember to continue fulfilling your stewardship pledge. Summer is undoubtedly vacation time. However, also be careful with your gift of summer vacation. Let s not take a vacation from church, which robs God of the worship due to Him. Worshiping in another congregation while on vacation can be refreshing, and may stimulate ideas you can bring back to our own Holy Trinity community. Christian stewardship and worship never take a vacation. It must be an ongoing, joyous activitiy for God, every day. Enjoy the summer! Harry Yianitsas 2015 Stewardship Chairman