Sunday Bulletin June 10, 2018 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 13555 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 Fax 972-661-1717 www.holytrinitydallas.org Reverend Father Peter Kostakis Reverend Father Mark Pakes Reverend Father John Essa Reverend Deacon Athanasios Clint Sharpley Reverend Deacon Christopher Stern
Sunday, June 0,, 0,0 Hymns at the Small Entrance RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, 1 ST TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 80 THE STONE WAS SEALED PRIEST ENTRANCE HYMN, 2 ND 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, 1 ST TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 80 THE STONE WAS SEALED MEMORIAL SERVICE, PLAGAL 4 TH TONE Remember Your servants, O Lord, since You are good, and forgive their every sin in this life, for no one is without sin, except You who are able to give rest to the departed. HYMN OF THE CHURCH, PLAGAL 4 TH TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 115 O BLESSED ARE YOU KONTAKION, 2 ND TONE A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our holy maker unwavering. Please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us for you are good. Your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you. Hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos for those who honor you. 2
Epistle Reading St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16. Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality. All who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. When Gentiles who have not the law do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or perhaps excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus. Gospel Reading Matthew 4:18-23 At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left their boat and their father, and followed him. And he went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people. 3
Daily Commemoration of Saints June 10 Our Holy Father Gregory, Bishop of Assos; Alexander and Antonina the Martyrs; Theophanes & Pansemne of Antioch; Timothy, Bishop of Proussa; The Holy Martyrs of China June 11 Bartholomew the Holy Apostle; Revelation of the Hymn Axion Estin to a monk on Mt. Athos by the Archangel Gabriel; Barnabas the Holy Apostle June 12 Peter the Athonite; Onuphrius of Egypt; Holy Martyr Antonine; John the Soldier of Egypt June 13 Aquilina the Martyr of Syria; Triphyllos the Bishop of Nicosia June 14 The Holy Prophet Elisseus (Elisha); Methodius the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople; Cyril, Bishop of Gortyna; The Holy Hieromartyrs of Estonia: Basil the Protopresbyter, John, John, and Artemios; The Holy Martyrs Martha the Presvytera, John, Theodore and Anna June 15 Amos the Prophet; Our Righteous Father Hieronymus; Augustine the Blessed, Bishop of Hippo; Jerome the Righteous; Achikos, Stephanas, & Fortuanatos the Apostles; Father among the Saints Jonas, Metropolitan of Kiev; Lazar of Serbia June 16 Tychon the Wonderworker; 40 Martyrs of Rome; Mark the Just of Apollonia 4
Holy Trinity Calendar of Events Sunday, June 10 Sr. Camp Emmanuel Begins 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 4 Year Memorial for Kristina Morariu (Olga Borsos Mother) 40 Year Memorial for Fr. Peter G. Bithos Coffee hosted in Memory of Fr. Peter G. Bithos (see page 8) following Divine Liturgy (Community Center). Monday, June 11 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Vacation Bible School (Community Ctr) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Yarn Guild (A) Tuesday, June 12 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Vacation Bible School (Community Ctr) 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pickleball (Gym) 6:30 p.m. AHEPA Meeting (Gym) 6:30 p.m. DOP General Meeting (A) Wed., June 13 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Vacation Bible School (Community Ctr) Thursday, June 14 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Vacation Bible School (Community Ctr) 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pickleball (Gym) 7-9 p.m. Men s Basketball (Gym) Friday, June 15 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Vacation Bible School (Community Ctr) Saturday, June 16 5 p.m. Great Vespers (C) Sunday, June 17 Fathers Day (Jr. Camp Emmanuel Begins) 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Coffee hosted by AHEPA following Divine Liturgy (Community Center). 5
Parish Council Schedule June 10 Amelia Fritz, Wade Stephens, John Nickolas, Bill Zaemes, Peter Hronas June 17 Hellen Smith, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Perry Alexandris, Mary Ann Trapalis, Chrisoula Kazanas, Mary LeBrecht The Holy Trinity Bookstore Summer Hours: Only OPEN Sundays after Liturgy until 12:30 p.m. PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Brandon Bell, USAF Michael Bocan-Collins, PO1, US Navy Thomas C. Bouras, 1st Lt., US Army Jorge Brignoni, Lt., US Navy Nicholas Patitsas, 1st Lt., US Marine Corps Haylie Marie Pike, US Navy Stephen Serniak, Major, USAF Space Command Karl Schlotthauer, US Army Alex Steiber, PO2, US Navy 6
Sunday, June 10, 2018 Memorial Service in Loving Memory of Father Peter G. Bithos August 18, 1919 - June 6, 1978 In 1952, more than 66 years ago, Rev. Fr. Peter G. Bithos came to Holy Trinity from Chicago to become our Proistamenos and Pastor. Fr. Peter and his family, Presvytera Penny, Deacon George, Betty and Olga began a ministry that stimulated significant growth and vitality in our Parish. As a community we experienced many accomplishments while Fr. Peter was our spiritual leader. Soon after he arrived, Holy Trinity s continuing progress led to our move from South Dallas to a larger church building at the Swiss-Haskell site. Under his guidance church membership increased, many Ministry Programs were vitalized and expanded, including Youth Programs, the Catechetical School, Philoptochos and the Choir. He also initiated our monthly newsletter, The Ekfonesis. Fr. Bithos vision led to establishing the Stewardship Program as we know it today. Fr. Peter s legacy is a major element of the foundation upon which the Clergy and community of Holy Trinity continue to serve our Lord in Dallas and beyond. On Sunday, June 10, 2018, his memory will be gratefully and lovingly honored with a Memorial Service after the Divine Liturgy and a special Coffee Hour provided for all parishioners. Please, let us join together as a Parish Family to celebrate Fr. Peter Bithos life contributions to our Church, Holy Trinity. To those who wish to make a monetary contribution to the Fr. Peter Bithos Scholarship Fund in his memory, may do so by contacting the Church Office. This fund has provided support to many young men from our Parish who have attended Holy Cross Seminary and are now serving our Orthodox faith as Priests. 7
MISSION BLANKETS PROJECT BLANKETS NEEDED NOW The Mission Blankets project is in immediate need of blankets to send to orphanages in Haiti. Yes, Haiti! But, you say, Haiti is hot. Well The blankets Haitian orphans will receive are the one personal item that belongs wholly to the child and to no one else. This is a blanket that is unique. It s to cuddle with and get cozy, not necessarily for warmth. Our committee takes the twin size or large throw blanket you donate and adds additional sewn on trim and other personalized items that make each unique. There are currently 210 orphans in various orphanages in Haiti and we have enough blankets for 105 of them. PLEASE consider reducing the remaining 105 to zero! We are ready to sew and ship but need YOU to help make this happen. Let s fill the drop off boxes in our Community Center to the brim. Can t shop? Send a check and we will shop for you. How do the blankets get to Haiti? Agape Flights, a non-profit air service, will ship for us to the missionaries waiting at the various orphanages. Will your blanket be on-board? We trust it will. In the picture, you see our first shipment of 30 blankets to be taken to one of the many orphanages in Haiti. In fact, the man on the right in a black shirt whose name is Chris Rasmussen is the missionary who will deliver this first shipment. Coincidentally, regardless of his name, he is ¾ Greek. How do we know? He sent us a thank you note and said he got excited when he noticed the shipment was from Holy Trinity GREEK Orthodox Church. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Karen Antos, Nancy Hebert, and Liz Michael 8
MISSION BLANKETS PROJECT (cont.) Missionary Chris Rasmussen (far right) and some helpers in Haiti, unload a shipment of blankets from Holy Trinity. Hosts for Coffee Hour are Needed! Would you or your group like to host a Coffee Hour Sunday after Liturgy? These dates are available: 7/29, 9/2, 12/23 & 30, 2018 1/6/2019 Please contact Amelia Fritz at Amelia.fritz@sbcglobal.net to schedule a date or dates for your organization. 9
10
11
2018 Metropolis of Denver Young Adult Conference Join Us Aug. 31- Sept. 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah! Registration is now open! Register now to save your spot! http://metofdenveryaconf.org/index.html "Finding Community in Christ" Young adults are part of a community within the Church that is unique to them. We want this conference to be an opportunity for young adults to come together to discuss our struggles and remember we are not alone in them. Through a series of speakers and social events, our aim is to create an atmosphere of safety and support while emphasizing our shared experiences in our walk with Christ. We will focus conversations on everyday issues that are faced by typical people and how those issues impact our Faith. All Orthodox Young Adults, aged 19-35, are invited to join us for another great weekend to grow in your relationship with Christ and one another! 12
All Things Are Possible to the One Who Believes in Christ Mark 9:23 Visit: clergylaity.org Contact us: clergylaity@goarch.org 13
Holy Trinity Academy Special Program for Stewards of HTGOC Holy Trinity Academy is pleased to announce a program for the stewards of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Beginning the 2018-2019 school year, families will be eligible for a $500 discount in tuition. Please inquire by contacting HTA at 972-490-7060. Journey through Camp Wisdom with our favorite animated characters! Session I: June 4-15 Session II: June 18-29 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Each Session $500.00 Now enrolling for the 2018-2019 school year! Accepting children 2 years old thru kindergarten. SACS Accredited For more information please call (972) 490-7060 14
15