Page 1 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER JUNE 2013 VOL. 17, NUMBER 6 THE TRINITARIAN Published for 62 years by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church: The Hellenic Highlighter (1950-53), The Voice of Holy Trinity (1954-64), The Voice of Trinity (1964-81), Uplift (1981-96), The Trinitarian (1996- ) Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 4705 Fairhaven Avenue NW • Canton, OH 44709 Parish Priest: Rev. Protopresbyter Daniel M. Rogich, Ph.D. Home: 330-494-5958 Cell: 330-324-6322 email: [email protected] Sub Deacon: Philip Tsaftarides Church Service Hours: Orthros 8:30 AM - Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM Church Office Administrator: Becky Decker Office Phone: 330-494-8770 Office Fax: 330-305-9133 Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Closed for Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Church web-site: www.htgoc.net • Church email: [email protected] Trinitarian email: [email protected] 2013 Parish Council Ellen Romeo, President • Nancy Greenbaum, Vice-President Kostas Kalantzis, Treasurer • Pete Pergins, Asst Treasurer Elaine Kontogianes, Secretary • Michael John, Asst Secretary Nick Aslanides Gust Athans Elias Coulas Marvin Dietrich Pete Eliades Paul Aslanides (Honorary) APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone: First in prominence among the Apostles, and teachers to the Universe, intercede to the Master of all for peace in the world and for our souls great mercy. Kontakion in the Second Tone: O Lord, receive unto the enjoyment of Your good things and Your rest, the steadfast preachers of Godly words, the pinnacle of Your Disciples. Receive their pain and death above every sacrifice, for You alone know the hearts of men. Rena Macrides Ted Rath Nick Sandru Yianni Spondyl Anthony Zorbas Scholarships Scholarship applications are available in the Church Office for the following….Holy Trinity High School and College, and the Pelay-Kefalas Graduate Student deadline June 2. GOYA We are having a Goya Meeting on June 2, at 6:00 PM. We will be electing Goya Officers at this meeting. If you are interested in going to Cedar Point on June 11, please contact Stacy Lawson at 330-371-6576 ASAP. Church Bulletin Board • • • • Be sure to stop by and take a look at what is happening in our community. Up coming events: St. Haralambos Greek Summerfest, June 5 - 8. Greek Language Competition, June 8. Pancretan National Convention, June 29 - July 5. St. Haralambos 5K Run/Walk, July 13. Page 2 Message from Father Dan To My Beloved Friends in Christ, I send you the warmest greetings of love because God who is love sent His only Son on earth to show us His love, by dying on the Cross and being raised from the dead, in order to give us eternal life. I pray that we will welcome new members into our church and show them the love of God we have for them, in order that our church grows not only in numbers, but more importantly in faith. God bless you in the upcoming summer. Your priest in Christ, +Fr Daniel LOOKING FOR A PERSON OF LOVE OF CHANTING Our Church is inviting anyone, male or female, who has a love for Chanting, to join our Cantor, ProtoPslatis Gust Konstas, a master teacher, at the Psaltirion! Please see Fr Dan for details!! Organizations of Holy Trinity Church Committee Chairpersons Altar Boys - Phil Tsaftarides Athletic Director - Dimitrios Pousoulides Care Ministry - John Bellas Choir - Katherine Glaros, Director Dance Troupe - Stacy Lawson, ages 10 & up Diana Kuty, Maria Minger & Lisa Steed, ages 7-9 GOYA - Parthena Stamatelopoulos & Debbie Stathakaros Greek School - Vicki Jordanides HOPE - Joyce Spanakis Historian - William H. Samonides JOY - Dina Grunder Koraes Ladies Society - Sherry Moscariello, President Men’s Club - Phil Tsaftarides, President Order of AHEPA Chapter 59 - George Kalantzis Pontian Dance Troupe - Betty Pierce Senior Citizens Club - Karen Kotanides, President Sunday School - Larry Anastas Youth Director - Jerry Fortune Bookstore - Elaine Kontogianes Bylaws - Kostas Kalantzis Catering– Kostas Kalantzis Church Operations - Nancy Greenbaum Endowment - Gust Callas Executive - Ellen B. Romeo Finance - Kostas Kalantzis Fine Arts - P. Frances Pantelides Information Technology - Ted Rath Long Range Planning - TBA Maintenance - Pete Pergins / Pete Eliades Public Relations - Rena Macrides Social Activities - Gus Athans Stewardship - Michael John Youth & Education - Jerry Fortune & Nancy Greenbaum Page 3 HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Name Day and Awards Banquet Holy Trinity Cultural Center June 23, 2013 Following Liturgy Celebrating 96 Years! Menu: Grecian Salad Rolls with Butter Chicken Marsala Rice Pilaf Greek-Style Green Beans Chocolate Klondike Surprise Tickets: Adults $17.00 Children $8.00 (12 & under) For tickets contact Gus Athans at 330-649-9948 or the church office at 330-494-8770 or any Parish Council Member Children’s Meal: Salad, Chicken Fingers & French Fries KORAES ith s, rd w n Sava a o B ta aes poli and o r s t Kor o e l l a eM ge C enc r n o i e l Em rG anie His ello D c r n e Ch a Fath Remin s Gen der… er June 9 al Assembl y , 2013 Korae Page 4 Thank You On behalf of Parthena Kotanides, “Miss Pat”, we would like to sincerely thank all who have helped light up her life, even for a few minutes, by visiting, sending cards, flowers, gifts and asking about her. Your compassion and caring concern has deeply touched us and we are appreciative. We also warmly commend Fr. Dan for his devotion and monthly commitment to the Orthodox residents of St. Luke Lutheran Community. It’s wonderful knowing that they are not forgotten. Our Lord still works in mysterious ways. Love and peace to all. ~The Kellamis, Kotanides & Mottas Families Thank you for your visits, prayers, flowers, fruit baskets, phone calls and support while George has been in the hospital and rehab. Thank you to Fr. Dan for his visits and support. We greatly appreciate everyone’s thoughtfulness. ~George & Ann Simionides Thank you to all my brothers and sisters in Christ who have been concerned about me during my treatment and recovery. It is truly heartwarming and a blessing to know that I have so many wonderful people who love me and care about me and my family. May God truly bless each and every one of you. Elias Coulas Our Deepest Sympathy Anna Trbovich, age 86, fell asleep in the Lord on April 24, 2013. Grigorios “Gregory” Skoumbris, age 53, fell asleep in the Lord on May 7, 2013. John William Manos, age 82, fell asleep in the Lord on May 10, 2013. Philip John Raymond Papadopulos, age 35, fell asleep in the Lord on May 10, 2013. May their memory be eternal! Congratulations Holy Trinity’s Junior Volleyball Team took second place (Junior Division) at the Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Volleyball Tournament in Canonsburg, PA on May 11! Page 5 June Birthdays Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 2013 Graduates Sophia Fugarino Jackson High School Attending: National Beauty College Daughter of: Katherine Glaros Robert Joseph Memmer Hoover High School Attending: The Ohio State University Son of: Robert and Debbie Memmer Alex L. Pantelas Jackson High School Enlisted: United States Marine Corps Son of: Gust and Carmen Pantelas Zachaery Theodore James Perry High School Attending: The Ohio State University Son of: Harry James Michael P. O’Connor, Jr. Hoover High School Attending: University of Notre Dame Son of: Michael and Barbara O’Connor George Michael Stathakaros GlenOak High School Enlisted: United States Marine Corp Son of: Bill and Debbie Stathakaros Giovanni Michael Tortora St. Thomas Aquinas High School Attending: Ohio University Son of: Melissa Tortora-Miller Joseph Powell Green High School Attending: University of Mount Union Son of: Joe and Georgene Powell Page 9 Daisy Anastasia Tsaftarides GlenOak High School Attending: Kent State University Daughter of: George and Jill Tsaftarides Cierra Jewel Waggoner Lake High School Attending: Kent State University Daughter of: Cedric Joel and Stephanie Waggoner Deanna L. Zantopulos GlenOak High School Attending: Kent State University Daughter of: William and Karen Zantopulos Alexandra Bourlas M.A., Medical Science Boston University Daughter of: Alex and Maria Bourlas Eleni Bourlas B.A., Biomedical Engineering The George Washington University Daughter of: Alex and Maria Bourlas Zack O. Byrd The University of Toledo Medical School Residency: University of Texas - Houston Son of: Gust and Carmen Pantelas Nikolai D. Rogich Triple Major: Economics, Music, Psychology Walsh University Son of: Fr. Daniel and Presbytera Maria Rogich Alexander Ananda Tarzan B.A., Fine Arts and Technology The Ohio State University Son of: John and Sheila Tarzan Page 10 SENIORS Our meeting/picnic is on June 11th at noon. EVERYONE IS TO BRING A COVERED DISH. Here is the list of what you should bring. Last Name Beginning with letter Please make enough for 8-10 people A Dessert - Cake- Pie - Etc... B-C Jell-O D - E - F- G - H - J - K Rice - Macaroni Salad - Potato Salad - Baked Beans - Vegetable Salad L - M- N Fruit - Watermelon - Honeydew - Cantaloupe - Grapes CLEANED AND CUT P-R-S Cooked or Raw Vegetables T-U-V 2 Packs of Hotdogs Buns Y-Z Pickles or Olives I would like to welcome a new member to our Senior Citizens - Evie Riegler. Anyone age 55 and older is welcome to join our seniors group. Our dues are still just $10.00 a year. After our June picnic, we are on our summer break. I will be getting in touch with you all to help roll silverware, once again, for our Grecian festival. See you back in September -if not sooner. Karen Kotanides Senior Citizens President Thank Gus Athans y donors ou to the follo Sophia Fugarino ! w someon You made a d ing Michael Grunder e's life. ifferen ce in April Jordanides Kristen Kaplanis Katerina Koufos Anne Papadopoulos Sydney Papadopoulos Peter Pergins Rick Pitinii Fr. 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