Sunday, March 19 th, 2017 Sunday of the Holy Cross

Epistle Reading St. Paul s Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek. Gospel Reading The Gospel According to Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power. Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake www.gocslc.org; Orthodoxy3@gmail.com Sunday, March 19 th, 2017 Sunday of the Holy Cross Please contact Father Elias 801-556-4640 for visits and any Spiritual needs Reverend Father George Politis (retired) Holy Trinity Cathedral: 279 S. 300 W. SLC, UT 84101, (801) 328-9681 Prophet Elias Church: 5335 Highland Dr. Holladay, UT 84117, (801) 277-2693

Sunday Services March 19 th, 2017 Sunday of the Holy Cross Holy Trinity Orthros 9:00am/Divine Liturgy 10:00am Fr. Elias Prophet Elias Orthros 9:00am/Divine Liturgy 10:00am Fr. Luke March 26 th, 2017 Sunday Of St. John Climacus Holy Trinity Orthros 9:00am/Divine Liturgy 10:00am Fr. Elias Prophet Elias Orthros 9:00am/Divine Liturgy 10:00am Fr. Luke April 2 nd, 2017 Sunday Of St. Mary Of Egypt Holy Trinity Orthros 9:00am/Divine Liturgy 10:00am Fr. Luke Prophet Elias Orthros 9:00am/Divine Liturgy 10:00am Fr. Elias Weekday Services Monday March 20 th, 2017 Great Compline Prophet Elias 6:30 pm Fr. Elias Wednesday March 22 nd, 2017 Presanctified Liturgy Prophet Elias 6:30 pm Fr. Elias Friday March 24 th, 2017 Great Vespers and Salutations to the Virgin Mary Holy Trinity 7:00 pm Fr. Luke Prophet Elias 7:00 pm Fr. Elias Saturday March 25 th, 2017 Feast of the Annunciation of Virgin Mary Holy Trinity Orthros 9:00am/Divine Liturgy 10:00am Fr. Luke Prophet Elias Orthros 9:00am/Divine Liturgy 10:00am Fr. Elias Monday March 27 th, 2017 Great Compline Prophet Elias 6:30 pm Fr. Elias Wednesday March 29 th, 2017 Presanctified Liturgy Holy Trinity 6:30 pm Fr. Elias There will be Lenten Dinner after Liturgy Friday March 31 st, 2017 Salutations to the Virgin Mary Holy Trinity 7:00 pm Fr. Luke Prophet Elias 7:00 pm Fr. Elias Memorials April 2 nd, 2017 Baird Guin 1 Year Holy Trinity Scheduling Memorials Please contact Fr. Elias to schedule a memorial at 801-556-4640 or freliask@yahoo.com Prayer List Steve, Heather, Gary, Jamie, Nick, Jimmy, Joel, Tami, Dan, Jane, Brian, Casie, Agnes, Christina, Irene, Mike, Debbie, Joe, Lorenzo, Christopher, Cathryn, Bunnie, Quentin, Rosselis, Elizabeth, Anne, Cherish, Debbie, Shane and Margie If you would like to add a name to the prayer list, you can do so by calling the church office at 801-328-9681 DONATIONS FOR LENTEN FLOWERS If you would like to donate towards the flowers needed during the Lenten Season to decorate the Kouvouklion and Icons, please send your donations to the church office, or give at the Narthex at either church. We are grateful for any donations. Wishing you a blessed Lenten and Paschal Season Benevolence Fund Benevolence Fund and Charitable Ministry of The Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake If you would like to donate, please make your donations payable to the Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake Benevolence Fund. Mail or bring to the Holy Trinity Office 279 South 300 West, SLC Ut, 84101. Funds will be administered on a case by case basis to those in need and in accordance with our Mission Statement.

SATURDAY OF LAZARUS APRIL 8 Holy Trinity Orthros 9:00 am/divine Liturgy 10:00 am Fr. Luke Prophet Elias Orthros 9:00 am/divine Liturgy 10:00 am Fr. Elias PALM SUNDAY APRIL 9 Holy Trinity Orthros 9:00 am/divine Liturgy 10:00 am Fr. Luke Prophet Elias Orthros 9:00 am/divine Liturgy 10:00 am Fr. Elias Holy Trinity Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm Fr. Elias Prophet Elias Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm Fr. Luke HOLY MONDAY APRIL 10 Holy Trinity Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm Fr. Elias Prophet Elias Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm Fr. Luke HOLY TUESDAY APRIL 11 Holy Trinity Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm Fr. Luke Hymn of Kassiani Prophet Elias Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm Fr. Elias Hymn of Kassiani HOLY WEDNESDAY APRIL 12 Holy Trinity Only Presanctified 9:00 am Fr. Elias/Fr. Luke Divine Liturgy Holy Trinity Mystery Holy Unction 3:00 pm Fr. Luke Prophet Elias Mystery Holy Unction 3:00 pm Fr. Elias Holy Trinity Mystical Supper Matins 7:00 pm Fr. Elias Prophet Elias Mystical Supper Matins 7:00 pm Fr. Luke HOLY THURSDAY APRIL 13 Holy Trinity Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil 9:00 am Fr. Luke Prophet Elias Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil 9:00 am Fr. Elias Holy Trinity Crucifixion Matins 12 Gospels 6:00 pm Fr. Luke Prophet Elias Crucifixion Matins 12 Gospels 6:00 pm Fr. Elias HOLY FRIDAY APRIL 14 Prophet Elias (only) Royal Hours 9:00 am Fr. Elias/Fr. Luke Holy Trinity Apokathelosis (Descent from 3:00 pm Fr. Luke the Cross) Vespers Prophet Elias Apokathelosis (Descent from 3:00 pm Fr. Elias the Cross) Vespers Holy Trinity Lamentations Matins Procession 7:00 pm Fr. Elias with the Kouvouklion Prophet Elias Lamentations Matins Procession 7:00 pm Fr. Luke with the Kouvouklion HOLY SATURDAY APRIL 15 Holy Trinity Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil 9:00 am Fr. Elias Prophet Elias Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil 9:00 am Fr. Luke Holy Trinity Vigil, Matins and Divine Liturgy 11:00 pm Fr. Luke Resurrection Prophet Elias Vigil, Matins and Divine Liturgy 11:00 pm Fr. Elias Resurrection GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA APRIL 16 Prophet Elias Only Agape Vespers 11:00 am Fr. Elias/Fr. Luke

3rd Week Lenten Message Continued Blessed and Holy Lenten Journey LENTEN MESSAGE FOR THE VENERATION OF THE CROSS My Dear Beloved Family in Christ, As we continue or Lenten Journey and on this Third Sunday of Holy and Great Lent we commemorate the Veneration of the Holy Cross. Our Holy Orthodox Church in its infinite wisdom places this Sunday in the middle of our Lenten Journey as the means and landmark to bring us home. Though we may have probably struggled this Lenten period, we are given renewed hope and anticipated victory through Christ's sacrifice on that big wooden cross. We have followed a long path so far and are tired but with the Cross of Christ now before us it is like a beautiful tree with flourishing leaves that provides a shadow to rest in and rejuvenate us to continue our journey. Like a thirst quenching oasis, we are given nourishment to carry on the 'good fight' and given the landmark to continue our journey to reach our destination. It is simple for us to lose our focus as we contemplate on the things necessary throughout our busy schedules. So, let us take a moment and stand in front of the Cross and look and be silent. Our Lenten Journey should be a time of silence where we make the time to step away from the business of our everyday life. The Cross is our reminder and motivation. Let us not only see but hear and feel the Cross. Let us hear the word from the cross. This is where God has done His work and where we see all that God has done. This is the most eloquent word spoken by Christ in silence, Christ hanging on the Cross giving up His life for us and is spoken in silence. His arms are open and He reveals His word and love for us. Let us stand in silence before the cross and listen and feel and then contemplate on what we should say and do. If we look at the cross it will tell us about us individually and what we should do in our life. Let us contemplate on making Christ the center of our life and live as Christ did. Let us show constant mercy and forgiveness and love and let us not give into the temptations of sin. Let us show the love of God in all circumstances. May our Lenten Journey continue to be silent and peaceful filled with the word of God from the cross. In Humility and love, +fr. elias

DAUGHTERS OF MINOS MEETING The Daughters of Minos will meet this Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Holy Trinity at 4:00 pm. We will have a short meeting and after, we will be making hygiene kits. This is one of the service projects that we will be doing this year. KriKri will also practice during the meeting. We hope to see you there!! FLYERS In order to maintain consistency and proper communication with parishioners, all flyers and notifications posted in or about the Churches and accompanying buildings need to receive prior approval from the Church office. Thank you for your cooperation Operation Brown Bag Community Outreach Event Please make plans to join us for our Spring Community Outreach Event on Saturday, April 29th at the Hellenic Cultural Center. We are looking forward to once again feeding those in need and fulfilling a critical need in our community. In addition to organizing, staffing and overseeing the event, the Parish Council will be providing a complimentary breakfast for volunteers. Following breakfast, volunteers will be making sandwiches and assembling brown bag lunches to be delivered to various downtown service providers for the homeless and hungry. This is a great service opportunity for parishioners and their families to come together and work side-by-side in an effort to help those who are less fortunate. Remember, Yiayia always said, many hands makes light work! Please sign up in the narthex, or by calling the church office at 801-328-9681 or by email at orthodoxy3@gmial.com. Please RSVP by calling the church office at 801-328-9681 or email to orthodoxy3@gmail.com.

YOUNG ADULT & YOUTH MINISTRIES LAMBS, HOPE & JOY March 29 th Please meet at Holy Trinity after Pre-Sanctified Liturgy to make Lampathes for Pascha with the Daughter of Minos SATURDAY OF LAZARUS RETREAT April 8 TH Preschool through 5th grade 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Prophet Elias March 25 th is Greek Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, March 26 th WE NEED YOUR HELP Youth volunteers are asked to please help serve dinner for the Greek Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, March 26 th. Meet at Holy Trinity Memorial Building 6:00 pm Servers: wear black pants and white shirt Jr and Sr GOYA Saturday of Lazarus Overnight Lenten Retreat 2017 April 7-8 Prophet Elias Church 5:30 pm *(All Goyans should attend Vespers) Join us for thoughtful discussion, delicious Lenten meals and fellowship. PARENT CHAPERONES NEEDED! RSVP: Call or text Father Elias at 801-556-4640 or Denise Nikols 801-604-6782 Friday April 7 5:30 pm- Check in Small Gym, Parent will need to sign a waiver 6:00 pm -**Youth Participation Vespers-YOUR ATTENDANCE IS NEEDED** 7:00 pm- Lenten Meal 7:45-8:45 pm- Guest Speaker 9-10:30 pm-movie 11:00-11:30 pm Confession 12:00 pm- LIGHTS OUT!! Saturday April 8 10:00 am -Church- Saturday of Lazarus-Divine Liturgy (fast to receive Holy Communion) Continental Breakfast immediately following Divine Liturgy 11:15 am-tie Palm crosses for Palm Sunday 12:00 pm-help with Lambs, Hope & Joy Saturday of Lazarus Retreat 2:00 pm-pick up Bring a Sleeping Bag, Mat, and pillow-no electronic devices! Your help and dedication is greatly appreciated!

SAINT SOPHIA SCHOOL at the PAINT MIXER The Young at Heart Easter luncheon will be on Thursday April 20th at noon in the Hellenic Memorial Hall. Come and enjoy some fun, fellowship & food. Desserts are welcomed and appreciated. WENDOVER TRIP The Young at Heart will be will be going to beautiful Wendover, Nevada on Saturday April 29 th. Leave from Prophet Elias at 8:30 am. and Holy Trinity at 9:00 am. Departing from Wendover at 5:00 pm. Cost is $17.00 per person and you get $7.00 back with a delicious all you can eat BUFFET. RSVP to Bill Kandas 801-272-1906 or Bill Rekouniotis 801-673-0424. Join us for some spring fun in Wendover! When: Sunday, April 2, 2017 Time: 2:00 PM Where: Paint Mixer 1327 E. 2100 S. Food and drinks will be served. This is a fun event open to men, women and children. Please help us celebrate art while benefitting Saint Sophia School. Sign up today! If you would like to reserve a spot, please call the school office at 801-424-1297 2017 IONIAN VILLAGE SUMMER EXPERIENCE Session One and Session Two, ages 15-18 Session One: June 24 July 13, 2017 Session Two: July 21 August 9, 2017 Ionian Village offers two fun-filled sessions. Each session is identical in daily schedule and travel locations, so your camper may choose the session that best fits their summer plans and school schedule. Both sessions are open to campers entering 9th grade in the fall of 2017, through those who will complete the 12th grade in the spring of 2017. For more information visit www.ionianvillage.org/summer-camp Camp Emmanuel 2017 Senior Session: June 11-17, 2017 (Ages 15-18) Junior Session: June 18-24, 2017 (Ages 11-14) NOTE THAT THE SESSIONS HAVE CHANGED! THE SENIOR SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE FIRST WEEK AND THE JUNIOR CAMP SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE SECOND WEEK IN JUNE

2017 Scholarship Applications Applications for scholarships administered by the Office of the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are available for awards to be made for the 2017-2018 academic year. Click on the links below to download and print the scholarships instructions and applications. http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/administration/chancellor/2017 The deadline for submitting an application for any of these scholarships is May 1, 2017. Please let me know if I can be any assistance in the application process. +fr. Elias 2017 Two Sessions held at Hellenic College Holy Cross (Brookline, MA) June Session: June 17 - June 27, 2017 July Session: July 5 - July 15, 2017 Apply Online! Website: www.crossroadinstitute.org Phone: 617-850-1310 DAUGHTERS OF MINOS Apply Now The Daughters of Minos sponsors scholarships at the University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College and Westminster College. Please encourage high school seniors, or college students who are interested in applying for scholarships starting fall semester, to contact these institutions now-application deadlines are only weeks away. University of Utah Salt Lake Community College 801-585-5647 801-957-4247 Westminster College 801 832-2502 For questions, contact Kathy Paras at nkgpara@msn.com