Sunday Bulletin October 8, 2017 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 John Essa Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes Reverend Deacon Athanasios Clint Sharpley Reverend Deacon Christopher Stern
Sunday, October,, 017 Hymns at the Small Entrance RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, FIRST TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 80 THE STONE 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 HYMN FOR ST. PELAGIA, PLAGAL FOURTH TONE Through thee, the divine likeness was securely preserved, O mother Pelagia; for thou didst carry the cross and follow Christ. By example and precept thou didst teach us to ignore the body, because it is perishable, and to attend to the concerns of the undying soul. Therefore, doth thy soul rejoice with the angels. HYMN OF THE CHURCH, PLAGAL FOURTH TONE GREEN BOOK PAGE 115 O BLESSED ARE YOU KONTAKION, SECOND 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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11. Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. English Reader: Grace Palles Greek Reader: Peter Papanicolaou Gospel Reading Luke 7:11-16 At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!" 3
Daily Commemoration of Saints Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Taisia the Harlot of Egypt; Phillip, Bishop of Gortyna; Pelagia the Virgin-martyr of Antioch; Pelagia the Righteous James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus; Poplia the Confessor of Antioch; The Righteous Patriarch Abraham and his nephew Lot; Andronicus & his wife Athanasia of Egypt Eulampius & Eulampia the Martyrs; Our Righteous Father Theophilus the Confessor; The 200 Monkmartyrs of Nicomedia; Vassianos the Righteous of Constantinople; The 14 Holy Elders of Optina Monastery; Pinytos, Bishop of Knossos; Paulinus, Archbishop of York Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons; Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea; Holy Martyrs Zenais and Philonilla; Nectarios, Arsakios, Sisinios and Philotheos Kokkinos, Patriarchs of Constantinople; Ethelburga, Abbess of Barking; Kenneth Probus, Andronicus, & Tarachus, Martyrs of Tarsus; Symeon the New Theologian; Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours; Cosmas the Hymnographer, Bishop of Maiuma; Domnina the Martyr; Wilfrid of York 4
Oct. 13 Oct 14 Carpus, Papylus, Agathodorus, & Agathonica, the Martyrs of Pergamus; Benjamin the Deacon; Chryssi the New Martyr of Greece; Florentios the Martyr of Thessaloniki; Meletios of Pegas, Patriarch of Alexandria Nazarius, Gervasius, Protasius, & Celsus of Milan; Cosmas the Hagiopolite; Praised Ignatius, Archbishop of Methymna; Righteous Paraskeve of Serbia Calendar of Events Sunday, Oct. 8 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) Catechetical School (Community Center) and Adult Catechetical School (C) following Holy Communion. Coffee hosted by the Nafpaktians immediately following Divine Liturgy. 12 p.m. GOYA Car Wash (South Parking Lot) 2 p.m. GOYA B ball Practice Monday, Oct. 9 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Yarn Guild Tuesday, Oct. 10 1-3 p.m. Sr. Fellowship Committee Mtg. (BR) 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pickleball (Gym) 5-6:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 6:30 p.m. AHEPA Mtg. (Gym) 6:30 p.m. DOP General Mtg. (A) 7 p.m. Adult HT Greek School (GS Room) 5
Wed., Oct. 11 12:30-5:45 p.m. Holy Trinity Bookstore OPEN 5-6:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 6 p.m. Paraklesis (C) 7-8 p.m. Faith Enrichment (BR) 7 p.m. GOYA (A) 7-9 p.m. GOYA B ball Practice (Gym) Thursday, Oct. 12 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. Adult Bible Study (BR) 5-6:30 p.m. HT Greek School (GS Rooms) 7-9 p.m. Men s Basketball (Gym) Friday, Oct. 13 No Activities Saturday, Oct. 14 10 a.m. Caregivers Support Group (BR) 5 p.m. Great Vespers (C) Sunday, Oct. 15 8:15 a.m. Orthros 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S) 40 Day Blessing for James & Elizabeth Adendorff (mother Olivia) 40 Day Blessing for Anastasia Minnis (mother Tina) Catechetical School (Community Center) and Adult Catechetical School (C) following Holy Communion. Coffee hosted by HTA Fall Fest immediately following Divine Liturgy. 12 p.m. HTA Fall Festival 5 p.m. GOYA B ball Practice 6
Please join us today to Celebrate our Parents' Birthdays! We ll gather for cake at Coffee Hour after church. May God grant them many years! With love, George, Beverly, John, Daphne, Ellena & all the Grandkids Tom Fox 80 Years Old (10/7) Athena Fox 75 Years Old (9/29) Parish Council Schedule October 8 Hellen Smith, Wade Stephens, Alin Voicu, Mary Ann Trapalis, Fotis Papanicolaou, Mary LeBrecht October 15 Matt Fossey, Dimitri Tsevoukas, Nick Cimino, Jimmy Horiates, Louis Antos, Ellena Fox WELCOME COMMITTEE WE NEED YOU to help welcome visitors and new members to Holy Trinity on Sundays. Also, if you would like to sit with visitors during the service, please let me know. The following people will be welcoming on these Sundays: 10-8 Diane Pappas 10-15 Nick Dixie &Bill Karahal 10-22 Charles Pappas 10-29 Mike Penaluna For more info or to sign up, contact Mary LeBrecht at 972-464-7445 7
Sunday, Oct 8 12 p.m. after Sunday School South Parking Lot Donations Accepted 2018 GOYA Basketball Event Weekend Registration is now open! Preparations are well under way for the 2018 GOYA Basketball Event Weekend. Be sure to visit the youth site and mark your calendars with changes to registration and cancellation policies. Learn MORE about the GOYA Basketball Event and the IMPORTANT changes to registration dates and cancellation policies. 8
Would you like to know more about the Orthodox Christian Faith? Faith Enrichment Class Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Meeting in the Community Center Boardroom For more information contact deaconclint11@gmail.com Month of October 2017 IOCC Health Kits HELP DISASTER VICTIMS GOAL: 500 KITS WE CAN DO IT HOLY TRINITY!!!!! 1. Buy a one gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure and fill it with the following items: (NOTHING EXTRA) One hand towel One washcloth (NOT dish towel) One comb One metal file or nail clipper One bar of soap (bath size) One toothbrush (NO TOOTHPASTE) SIX (6) Band-Aids 2. Repeat above as many times as you are able. 3. Secure the bag and place in one of the large boxes in the church hall. Thank you! 4. Get creative and have fun with this getting friends and fellow workers to join in this effort to make a difference in our world. 9
Holy Trinity Adult Bible Study The Epistle to the Hebrews Every Thursday, 10:45 AM It was in Palestine that the Christian Jews were most persecuted by their unbelieving Jewish countrymen. (1 Thess. 2:14) The epistle to the Hebrews, supposes a high level of persecution. (Heb. 10:32 34) At times we are all tempted to ask, "How can we survive while evil permeates our world?" This is especially true after the horrific events in Las Vegas. We work and work as faithful Christians and evil seems to increase. Perhaps, that is how the original readers of Hebrews felt. Yet the author of this letter encourages them to stay on course and never quit, so that they may reach the finish line by the Grace and Power of Jesus Christ. Through our studies in Hebrews, we hope that you too, will find the encouragement you need to stay in the course toward Theosis. Please consider joining our study group every: Thursday, at 10:45 AM Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Community Center Boardroom Come for the cake and coffee, and stay for the fellowship and inspired Word of God! For more information contact John Lucas: jlucas@smu.edu 10
HTA FALL FEST SUNDAY OCTOBER 15, 2017 12 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. CHURCH COURTYARD Fellowship Burgers, Fries Loukoumathes Ice Cream Truck Pony Rides Petting Zoo Train Rides Carnival Games Entertainment: Crafts, Face Painting, Minions Tickets may be purchased in advance during Coffee Hour 11
Private Movie Screening Thursday, October 19th 6:45 p.m. Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Door Prizes 7:30 p.m. Movie Starts Seating reserved by Payment Only 100% of the proceeds will benefit Daughters of Penelope Philanthropic Projects! Studio Movie Grill Southwest Corner of Spring Valley & Central Expwy $20 Ticket Includes Popcorn, Soda & Giveaway Prizes ADVANCE TICKET SALES: Oct. 1, 8, 15 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Cash, Credit or Checks to DOP Contact: Cathy Kuehn 972-214-6548 12
P r e p a r i n g f o r M a r r i a g e God is the author and architect of marriage. He reveals to us, through the Scriptures, the Church, and the Tradition, His purpose and plan for marriage. Couples get married for a variety of reasons, but couples need to learn that a successful marriage needs to follow God s plan for marriage. This fall, Deacon Athanasios and Deacon Christopher will once again be offering this enlightening pre-marriage seminar based on the book. The Journey of Marriage by Philip Mamalakis & Charles Joanides The seminar will take place on ONE SATURDAY ONLY! Saturday October 28, 2017 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The only cost for this class is the cost of the books ($20/person) and each person will need their own copy. You do not need to be a member of Holy Trinity to attend. Please contact Liz Strong at the church office to enroll. The deadline is October 14. 13
HTHD Registration! Registration for Holy Trinity Hellenic Dancers has begun! Registration will only be held during the month of October, so please stop by the table after church to register or inquire about the Dance Troupe. For questions, please contact the Director, Teresa Chantilis at teresa.chantilis@gmail.com Archon Elect Frank Paul Boardman Frank Paul Boardman, a one time active member of Holy Trinity has been elevated by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the high office of the Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the oldest and highest honor in Christendom. The Archon Investiture service will take place at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of Holy Trinity on Sunday, October 22, 2017. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Geron of America Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate will preside. Frank Paul Boardman has a Master s in Byzantine Architecture and also in Science of Marketing. For the past 15 years Mr. Boardman has chaired the Metropolis of Atlanta Plan Catechism Committee which oversees all proposed community structural advancements in keeping with Byzantine Architecture and each community master plan. Congratulations to his wife, Demetra and children: Floriana, Constantine, Stavros. AXIOS and Congratulations! Harry Cavalaris, Ekdikos Regional Commander Order of St. Andrew Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate If you wish to extend your best wishes to Archon Elect Frank Paul Boardman, his e-mail is: frankboardman@hotmail.com 14
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Holy Trinity Bookstore September has arrived and with it the start of the new church year. Stop by the bookstore and pick up a planner/calendar published by the Archdiocese and incorporate your personal schedule with that of the church and a keep daily focus on Christ with Fast days, prayers, Saints of the day, and inspiration from the Fathers. This month the bookstore is excited to offer another outstanding hardcover children s book written by Jane G. Meyer, the author of several books for children, including The Man and the Vine, and The Suitcase which are also available in the bookstore. Sweet Song tells the story of a young Romanos who loves Christ and Theotokos and longs to be able to express his love with his voice. Unfortunately, he wasn t born with the gift of music and the other cantors tease him until a miracle occurs! This is the story of how through prayer and devotion the most unlikely boy became known as Saint Romanos the Melodist. We are also featuring A Patristic Treasure: Early Church Wisdom for Today, the Winner of the 2014 Word Guild Award in the book category Inspirational/Devotional. This book offers an excellent starting point for those who desire to read and understand the Church Fathers. Patristic scholar James Payton makes the Fathers more accessible by selecting passages that are easily applicable to the average Christian s life. With his help, we can all find stimulation, comfort, challenge, and inspiration in the Church Fathers. (ancientfaith.com) We are open on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m. We hope to see you then! You can reach us at ht-bookstore@holytrinitydallas.org 17
Weekly Bulletin Stewardship Update as of 10/04/17 $ Pledged to 2017 Stewardship Pledges and Contributions received to date % of 2017 Goal Pledged $ Contributed to 2017 Stewardship % of 2017 Goal Contributed $606,199.00 56.40% $656,200.30 61.05% Our 2017 Stewardship goal, to support the ministries and activities of Holy Trinity, is just under $1.1 million. The 2017 Stewardship Team Harry Yianitsas, Louis Antos, Nick Cimino, Jim Dolmas, Ellena Fox, John Nickolas, Alin Voicu 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 SAVE with KidStuff Coupon Books! Clothing, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Crafts, Toys, Activities, Food & More Proceeds benefit Holy Trinity Academy To purchase, come to our table at Coffee Hour TODAY or call 972-490-7060 18
Football in the fall. Basketball and Hockey in the winter and Baseball, spring and summer. The pastor has been an avid sports fan all his life. But he s had it! He s quitting this sports business once and for all. You ll never get him near one of those stadiums or arenas again. Want to know why? 1. Every time he went they asked him for money 2. The people whom he sat beside didn t seem very friendly. 3. The seats were too hard and not comfortable at all. 4. He went to many games but the coaches of those teams never came by to visit him at his home or business to ask his opinion of things. 5. The referee made some decisions that he just couldn t agree with. 6. He suspected that he was sitting with some hypocrites as they seemed to be more concerned what others were wearing rather than watching the game. 7. Some games went into overtime and he was late getting home. 8. The band played some songs that he wasn t familiar with. 9. It seems that they always scheduled games when he wanted to do other things. 10. He was taken to too many games by his parents when he was growing up. 11. He recently read a book that really explained sports and now he feels that he knows more than the coaches do. 12. He doesn t want to take his children to any games because he wants to let them choose for themselves what sport they like best, if any! The irony of this story is that our excuses of why we don t support our church are ridiculous. When you consider the sacrifice that God gave to us as a gift, the suffering and death of His own son here on earth so that we can all enjoy Eternal Life, is a priceless gift that is unmatched. Sure, the church DOES need your financial support to continue to prosper and grow. Yes, based on our membership, our home needs approximately $1,200 per family each year to operate. While some may feel that $100 per month, per family, is WAY TOO MUCH to pay to church. Ask yourself these questions: Pastor Quits Sports by Arthur Nahatis How much do we spend on an average for our monthly TV cable bill? 19
(continued from previous page) It all adds up. Newspaper Subscriptions? Golf Green fees? If we smoke, don t we spend considerably more each month for smokes than we do to support our House of God? How about those terrific coffees at Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts? Happy Hour once a week or more? Friends, it s not a question of CAN we afford it, it s a question of CAN we afford NOT TOO? While we are talking about sports, many of us would gladly spend $350-$500 just to attend one Cowboys game with a friend or family member and no one seems to care that a soda costs $4.75 and a beer as much as $11. So many still only put a dollar into the collection basket each week as you have been doing since the 60 s. That s when $3,000 would by a Brand New Corvette. Today a corvette cost approximately $50,000+. Many are still proudly putting in that $1 bill each week when inflation tells us that we should be putting in at least a $10 bill. Same thing with our stewardship, many of us CAN afford $1,200 a year, ($100 per month or $3 a day), which if done faithfully would cover all of our operating expenses here at Holy Trinity. If we could make monthly payments to insure better health, how much would we gladly pay each month? That s priceless, isn t it? So isn t Eternal Life that God promises based on our faith, just as important if not even more so? It sure is to me! No one is asking you to Quit Sports however let s all join God s Team at Holy Trinity and do our part to insure the teachings and beliefs of our Mother Church through tithing and supporting all of our various ministries. Not as a simple spectator but as a happy, contributing member doing our part each and every month. You ll be glad you did! FOR ETERNITY! Respectfully, Arthur Nahatis