HOLY TRINITY
January 2013
Volume 44
Issue 1
The Feast of the Epiphany or the Theophany of our
Lord, Great God, and Savior Jesus Christ
January 6
ΑΓΙΑ ΤΡΙΑΣ
Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Church
Wilmington, Delaware
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Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
His Eminence Metropolitan EVANGELOS of New Jersey, Hierarch
Rev. Protopresbyter Dean Nastos, Proistamenos, [email protected]
Rev. Fr. Nick Rafael II, Associate Pastor, [email protected]
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Holy Trinity Food Pantry
Katy Geanopoulos, President
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Amalea Rassias, Co-Director
Fr. Nick, Foula Karavasilis, Maria Kotanidis
Fr. Nick, Roula Pappoulis
Fr. Nick, Julie Tsakumis , Melissa Kontomaris
Anthony Pantelopulos, Director
Peter Xarhoulakos, President
Michael Sanford, Director
John Pennias
George Righos
Harry Malapetsas
Fr. Nick
Helen Doukakis, President
Dr. Costas Fountzoulas
Fr. Ganiaris
Basil Savopoulos
Nikkie Tsakataras & Tina Ganiaris King
Steve Nicholas
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AHEPA
Manny Kanas, President
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Daughters of Penelope
Anthoula Anagnostou, President
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THE PASTOR’S LETTER
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Αγαπητοί εν Χριστώ Αδελφοί και Αδελφές,
”…And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high
time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is
nearer than when we first believed…”
Romans 13:11
“Και τούτο ειδότες τον καιρόν, ότι ώρα ήδη υμάς εξ ύπνου
εγερθήναι, νύν γαρ εγγύτερον ημών η σωτηρία ή ότε
επιστεύσαμεν.”
Προς Ρωμαίους 13:11
Another year has passed and has been absorbed into
eternity. A new year shows itself and incites nostalgic
thoughts in our soul for something more meaningful and
enlightening. Time itself is a part of life that should be
appreciated and used in good stewardship. As we
allocate our time consciously or subconsciously each
week, we should set aside time for our souls and bodies,
for our families, for our friends and strangers. What do
we mean by “setting aside time”? We mean that the
thrust must be toward allocating time for understanding
the feelings we have within us, our understanding of
God and His teachings.
Ένας ακόμη χρόνος πέρασε και χάθηκε στην αιωνιότητα. Ένας
νέος χρόνος δείχνει τον εαυτό του και προκαλεί νοσταλγικές
σκέψεις στην ψυχή μας για κάτι περισσότερο σημαντικό και
διαφωτιστικό. Ο χρόνος αυτός κάθε αυτός είναι μέρος της ζωής
που πρέπει να εκτιμάται και να χρησιμοποιείται στην καλή
επιστασία. Καθώς κατανέμουμε τον χρόνο μας συνειδητώς ή
ασυνειδήτως κάθε εβδομάδα, πρέπει να διαθέσουμε χρόνο για
την ψυχή μας και το σώμα μας, για την οικογένειά μας τους
φίλους μας και τους αγνώστους. Τι άραγε να εννοούμε με το
«διαθέτουμε χρόνο»; Εννοούμε ότι η ώθηση πρέπει να
διατίθεται στο να καταλάβουμε τα αισθήματα που έχουμε μέσα
μας, τον Θεό και την διδασκαλία Του.
The correct use of time means involvement in
activities and gatherings that honor God and elevate
our fellow man. Too frequently we are frivolous with
our use of time. Under the guise that our hard work
warrants free relaxation, we engage in extravagant
social encounters; and sadly, on some occasions, we
clearly are making an outright misuse of time by
involvement in non-Godly activities and destructive
conversations about our peers and acquaintances.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, in Holy Scripture,
admonishes us to extend ourselves to the parentless
child and to the childless adults. He tells us to spend
time with the street beggars, as well as, with the
affluent. We do not have to sacrifice principles in
extending ourselves to all people but we do have to
sacrifice pride. We do not have to deny ourselves of
total relaxation, but we do have to recognize the larger
family of God and use the energies gifts.
Rhetoric, however, will not change those things that
are happening. May I suggest that each of us take a
pencil and paper and review our past week’s us of time.
Then on another sheet, schedule each day for the ensuing
week in a manner that would be well pleasing to God,
while taking into consideration His admonitions to love
our neighbor as ourselves, to bear one another’s burdens
and to care for the homeless.
Since we are on a constant pilgrimage, each hour is
important to the manner in which we travel on that road and
to the manner in which we reach our destination. Time,
then, is spiritual. May we use it with awe, faith, and love of
God! Praying we all have a Happy New Year.
In Christ’s Service,
Fr. Dean
Σωστή χρήση του χρόνου εννοεί συμμετοχή στις
δραστηριότητες και συγκεντρώσεις που τιμούν τον Θεό και
ανυψώνουν τον συνάνθρωπο μας. Πολύ συχνά είμαστε
χαρούμενοι με την χρήση του χρόνου μας. Υποθέτωντας ότι η
σκληρή εργασία μας επιτρέπει πλήρη ανάπαυση, εμπλεκόμεθα
σε υπερβολικές κοινωνικές συναναστροφές• και δυστυχώς,
μερικές φορές, σαφώς κάνουμε κακή χρήση του χρόνου με
τη συμμετοχή μας σε ασεβείς δραστηριότητες και
δυσμενή σχόλια για τους συμμαθητές και γνωστούς μας.
Ο Κύριός μας Ιησούς Χριστός, στην Αγία Γραφή, μας
νουθετεί να δραστηριοποιούμεθα στα ορφανά παιδιά και τους
ενήλικες χωρίς παιδιά. Μας λέει να περνούμε το χρόνο μας με
ζητιάνους του δρόμου, καθώς επίσης και με εύπορους. Δεν
είμαστε υποχρεωμένοι να θυσιάσουμε αρχές για να
πλησιάσουμε όλους τους ανθρώπους, αλλά όμως πρέπει να
θυσιάσουμε την υπερηφάνεια μας. Δεν πρέπει να αρνηθούμε
στον εαυτό μας ολική χαλάρωση, αλλά εμείς πρέπει να
αναγνωρίσουμε την ευρύτερη οικογένεια του Θεού και να
χρησιμοποιούμε τα δώρα των ενεργειών.
Η ρητορική, ωστόσο, δεν θα αλλάξη τα πράγματα που
συμβαίνουν. Θα ήθελα να προτείνω ο καθένας μας να πάρη
ένα μολύβι και χαρτί και να επανεξετάση τον χρόνο μας της
προηγούμενης εβδομάδας μας. Μετά, σε ένα άλλο φύλλο, να
προγραμματίση την κάθε μέρα της επόμενης εβδομάδας με
όσον δυνατόν ευάρεστο τρόπο στο Θεό, λαμβάνοντας
παράλληλα υπόψη τις παραινέσεις του να αγαπάμε τον
πλησίον μας όπως τον εαυτό μας, να φέρουμε ο ένας τα βάρη
του άλλου και να φροντίζουμε τους άστεγους.
Επειδή είμαστε σε συνεχές ταξείδι, η κάθε ώρα είναι
σημαντική για τον τρόπο που ταξιδεύουμε αυτόν τον δρόμο
και τον τρόπο που φτάνουμε στον προορισμό μας. Ο χρόνος,
λοιπόν, είναι η πνευματικός. Είθε να τον χρησιμοποιούμε με
δέος, πίστη και την αγάπη του Θεού! Προσεύχομαι όλοι να
έχουμε ένα Ευτυχισμένο το Νέο Έτος.
Στην Υπηρεσία του Χριστού,
Πατήρ Κωνσταντίνος
Father Nick’s Letter
January 2013
"The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; The God of
Glory thunders, the Lord, upon many waters!
The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness..."
Psalm 29
Lately, I have been asked some questions regarding some
confusion on the Great Feast of the Baptism of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. Should we call it Epiphany or
Theophany? The Western church has preserved the
concept of Epiphany, which means "manifestation", by
remembering three events on this day: the visit of the magi,
the baptism in the Jordan, and the wedding at Cana. For
them, this represents events where Christ was revealed to
the world. However, in the East (Orthodox), only one event
is remembered and that is the Baptism. Therefore, the
Orthodox Church has specifically called it Theophany or
"Manifestation of God". I know this sounds repetitive, but
there is a very specific reason for this.
The other events mentioned above are certainly
manifestations of Christ's person to the world, but the
Baptism of Christ stands apart from them. For, as
stated in the Gospels, it was at this time that Christ's
divine work began and for this reason the Evangelist
Mark begins his Gospel narrative. However, there is
much more! Not only did Christ reveal Himself, but
the entire Holy Trinity also was made manifest (which
is chanted in the Troparion of the Feast). The accounts
of the baptism have the voice of the Father
announcing His pleasure at Christ's decision and the
Spirit in the form of a dove descends upon Him.
Therefore, it is not just a manifestation but a
manifestation of God in Three Persons.
The modern attacks against the person of Christ, and
for that matter, Christianity, discount the single fact
that Christ is one of the Holy Trinity while at the same
time a man. Christ Is God! This cannot be logically
explained but rather ultimately leads all of us to silent
contemplation of His divine mystery! With this
contemplation, we can see the divine work of God
present in the created world. The event of Theophany
is precisely this: a revelation of the mystery of God at
work in this world. So, we do not just see
manifestations but rather God present in all things.
For this reason, we must use the term Theophany.
When we forget this, we begin to forget who Christ is
(as much of the world seems to be doing).
May we continue to seek to understand Christ in silence
and prayer, recounting the words of His Mother, the
Theotokos, "How shall this be?" (Luke 1:34)
Father Nick
Ιανουάριος 2013
«Φωνὴ Κυρίου ἐπὶ των υδάτων, ο Θεὸς της δόξης
εβρόντησε, Κύριος επί υδάτων πολλών. Φωνὴ Φωνή
Κυρίου συσσείοντος έρημον»
Ψαλμός 28
Τελευταίως, μου υπέβαλαν ερωτήσεις σχετικά με κάποια
σύγχυση της Μεγάλης Εορτής της Βαπτίσεως του Κυρίου
και Σωτήρος ημών Ιησού Χριστού. Τα λέμε Επιφάνεια ή
Θεοφάνεια; Η Δυτική Εκκλησία έχει διατηρήσει την έννοια
των Επιφανείων, που σημαίνει «εκδήλωση», με το να
θυμώμαστε τρία γεγονότα αυτής της ημέρας: την επίσκεψη
των μάγων, το βάπτισμα στον Ιορδάνη, και το γάμο της
Κανά. Γι 'αυτούς, αυτά αντιπροσωπεύουν την αποκάλυψη
του Χριστού στον κόσμο. Ωστόσο, στην Ανατολή
(Ορθοδοξία), μόνο μία μόνο ένα γεγονός θυμώμαστε, το
Βάπτισμα. Ως εκ τούτου, η Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία το έχει
ειδικά αποκαλέσει Θεοφάνεια ή "Εμφάνιση του Θεού".
Ξέρω ότι αυτό ακούγεται επαναλαμβανόμενο, αλλά υπάρχει
ένας πολύ συγκεκριμένος λόγος γι αυτό.
Τα άλλα γεγονότα που αναφέρονται παραπάνω είναι σίγουρα
εκδηλώσεις του προσώπου του Χριστού στον κόσμο, αλλά η
Βάπτιση του Χριστού ξεχωρίζει από αυτά. Γιατί, όπως
αναφέρεται στα Ευαγγέλια, ήταν αυτή τη στιγμή που το θείο
έργο του Χριστού άρχισε και για τον λόγο αυτό ο
Ευαγγελιστής Μάρκος αρχίζει την αφήγηση του Ευαγγελίου.
Ωστόσο, υπάρχουν πολύ περισσότερα! Όχι μόνο ο ίδιος ο
Χριστός αποκάλυψε τον εαυτό του, αλλά ολόκληρη η Αγία
Τριάδα εφανερώθη (που ψάλλεται στο τροπάριο της εορτής).
Οι αναφορές του βαπτίσματος έχουν τη φωνή του Πατέρα
ανακοινώνοντας την ευχαρίστηση Του για την απόφαση του
Χριστού και το Άγιο Πνεύμα με τη μορφή περιστεριού
κατεβαίνει σ’ Αυτόν. Ως εκ τούτου, δεν είναι απλώς μια
αποκάλυψη, αλλά μια εκδήλωση του Θεού σε Τρία Πρόσωπα.
Οι σύγχρονες επιθέσεις εναντίον του προσώπου του
Χριστού, και επομένως, του Χριστιανισμού, αγνοούν το
μόνο γεγονός ότι ο Χριστός είναι ένας από την Αγία Τριάδα,
και ταυτοχρόνως άνθρωπος. Ο Χριστός είναι Θεός! Αυτό
δεν μπορεί να εξηγηθεί λογικά αλλά τελικά οδηγεί όλους
μας στην σιωπηλή περισυλλογή του θείου Του! Με αυτή τη
θεώρηση, μπορούμε να δούμε το θείο έργο του Θεού στον
δημιουργηθέντα κόσμο. Η εκδήλωση των Θεοφανείων είναι
ακριβώς αυτό: μια αποκάλυψη του μυστηρίου του Θεού
εργαζόμενο σε αυτόν τον κόσμο. Έτσι, δεν βλέπουμε μόνο
εκδηλώσεις, αλλά την παρουσία του Θεού σε όλα τα
πράγματα. Για το λόγο αυτό, πρέπει να χρησιμοποιήσουμε
τον όρο Θεοφανεία. Όταν ξεχνάμε αυτό, αρχίζουμε να
ξεχνάμε ποιος είναι ο Χριστός (όπως ένα μεγάλο μέρος του
κόσμου φαίνεται ότι κάνει).
Είθε να συνεχίσουμε να αναζητούμε την κατανόηση του
Χριστού με σιωπή και προσευχή, απαγγέλλοντας τα λόγια
της Μητέρας Του, της Θεοτόκου, «Πώς θα είναι
αυτό;" (κατά Λουκά 1:34)
Πατήρ Νικόλαος
The Presidents Page
Dear Parishioners,
Αγαπητοί ενορίτες,
I trust that you all had a great Thanksgiving and a
very Merry Christmas!
December seemed to just fly by as Christmas
Festivities kept everyone at the church busy!
The Philoptochos had their Christmas Luncheon on
December 8th and that was followed by the AHEPA
Christmas Dinner Dance the same night! On
December 9th the Greek School sponsored their
annual Breakfast with Santa and had a nice
program and all who attended had a great time.
Πιστεύω ότι όλοι είχατε μια υπέροχη Ημέρα των
Ευχαριστιών και πολύ Καλά Χριστούγεννα!
Δεκέμβριος φάνηκε ότι πέρασε ακριβώς όπως οι
Χριστούγεννιάτικος Εορτασμός κράτησε όλους στην
εκκλησία πολύ απασχολημένους!
Η Φιλοπτώχος είχε το Χριστουγεννιάτικο Γεύμα τους
στις 8 Δεκεμβρίου, που ακολουθήθηκε από την
Χοροεσπερίδα των Χριστουγέννων της ΑΧΕΠΑ το
ίδιο βράδυ! Την 9ην Δεκεμβρίου το Ελληνικό Σχολείο
παρέθεσε το ετλησιο Πρωινό με τον Άγιο Βασίλη με
ένα ωραίο πρόγραμμα και όλοι όσοι παρευρέθηκαν
επέρασνα θαυμάσια.
The Church Hall was decked out with new
decorations that were bought with the proceeds
from the Bougatsa sales. Thank you to our
wonderful chefs and to our Parish Council
Members who helped.
The Hellenic University Club held their annual
Christmas Dinner Dance on Saturday, December
15th and that was followed by the Philoptochos
Communion Breakfast and the Sunday School
Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 16th! Our
children were fantastic, as always! We thank the
Philoptochos for this annual breakfast that they
provide for our children.
We hope that you were able to make it to our
Christmas Services and now that the New Year is
upon us we hope to see you at the Epiphany
Services. New Years Eve pictures will appear in
the next bulletin!
We started the month of December with our Parish
Council elections on December 2nd and we
welcome Louis Novakis to the Parish Council. We
thank our out-going members, Spiros Mantzavinos
and Nick Karavasilis for their many years of
service to our community. We look forward to
working together as we start another faith-filled
year!
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
Hronia Polla!
Georgia Halakos
Η Κοινοτική Αίθουσα Εκκλησία ήταν στολισμένη με
νέο διάκοσμο που αγοράστηκαν από τα έσοδα των
πωλήσεων μπουγάτσα. Ευχαριστούμε τους υπέροχους
σεφ μας και τα μέλη του Κοινοτικού Συμβουλίου που
βοήθησαν.
Η
Ελληνική
Πανεπιστημιακή
Λέσχη
του
\πραγματοποίησε την ετήσια Χριστουγεννιάτικη
Χοροεσπερίδα της το Σάββατο, 15ην Δεκεμβρίου και
και ακολούθησε το πρωινό της Φιλοπτώχου και τα
καλλιστεία του Κατηχητικού την Κυριακή, 16ην
Δεκεμβρίου! Τα παιδιά μας, όπως πάντα, ήταν
φανταστικά! Θέλουμε να ευχαριστήσουμε την
Φιλόπτωχο για το ετήσιο πρωινό που παρέχουν στα
παιδιά μας.
Ελπίζουμε ότι θα μπορέσετε να παρακολουθήσετε τις
Χριστουγεννιάτικες Ακολουθίες μας και τώρα που το
Νέο Έτος είναι προ των πυλών ελπίζουμε να σας δούμε
στις Ακολουθίες των Θεοφανίων. New Οι φωτογραφίες
της Χοροεσπερίδας του Νέου Έτους θα εμφανιστούν
στο επόμενο δελτίο!
Ξεκινήσαμε τον Δεκέμβριο με τις εκλογές του
συμβουλίου της ενορίας μας, την 2αν Δεκεμβρίου και
καλωσορίζουμε τον Ηλία Νοβάκη στο Συμβούλιο της
Ενορίας. Θέλουμε να ευχαριστήσουμε τα απερχόμενα
μέλη μας, Σπύρο Μαντζαβίνο και ο Νίκο Καραβασίλη
για την πολυετή υπηρεσία τους στην κοινότητά μας.
Ανυπομονούμε να συνεργαστούμε μαζί καθώς έχουμε
ξεκινάμε μια άλλη χρονιά γεμάτη!
Ευχώμαστε σε όλους
ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!
Γεωργία Halakos
ένα Ευτυχισμένο Νέο Έτος!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Happy New Year and all the best to everyone in 2013! We hope that you have
had an opportunity to relax over the Christmas holidays and, that you had a joyful
time with family and friends.
The staff would like to thank Philoptochos for helping with the Communion
breakfast for the Sunday School students in December. It was a wonderful time of
fellowship for all participants. We also extend our appreciation to Jackie Pastis, Dino
Charalambides, and to all of the teachers who assisted with our delightful annual
Christmas Pageant. It’s such a joy to for the teachers, the students and their families.
We would also like to extend a thank you to Katherine Zographon for dedicating her
time to make additional costumes for this year's pageant."
We are continuing with “spotlighting” our dedicated Sunday School Staff and this
month we are focusing on our two Kindergarten teachers Marina Lutz and Christina
Mavrantonis. In their youth, both of these dedicated teachers regularly attended
Holy Trinity’s Sunday School program. Upon graduation, they decided that they
wanted to teach so they took over for Marina’s aunt, Jeanie Klezaras, when she had
to stop teaching. They took a hiatus in 2003 but after many years of wanting to
come back, they resumed teaching this year. Marina states that they are focusing
on the children learning about the life of Jesus.
Please note that Sunday, January 6th (Epiphany Day) is a family Sunday and there
will be no Sunday School on this day. We are grateful to all of the families who are
consistently bringing their children to Sunday School.
On behalf of all of the Sunday School Staff, we wish all of you a joyous, healthy,
peaceful, and blessed 2013.
Lauren Diamond, Sunday School Volunteer
THANK YOU
The entire GOYA 2012-2013 wishes to
thank everyone who so generously and
unselfishly supported our "Adopt a Child"
Project this Christmas Season. We were all
amazed at the outpouring of enthusiasm
towards so many of the poor and needy
children that we adopted as a group this
year. Through your loving donations, every
child we "adopted" will receive a Christmas
present! Thank you so very much and may
you and your loved ones be blessed with
peace, love and joy by our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Young @ Heart
In January the
Young @ Heart will gather
the 3rd Thursday, JANUARY 17th
instead of the 2nd Thursday!
We will meet in the Church Parking lot
and caravan over to Michael’s Restaurant
for our Post-Christmas Luncheon
Set Menu at $30.00 per person
For more information call
Pete Xarhoulakos
@
562-5151
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
On behalf of the Philoptochos Society, I would like to wish the entire community a very “Happy and
Healthy New Year”. May 2013 bring us all peace, joy and goodwill.
The Philoptochos Society will sponsor the “Cutting of the Vasilopita” on Sunday, January 13, 2013, and
will be offering a Vasilopita Luncheon immediately following the service. All are welcome. Look for more
details in the weekly bulletins and on the back of this bulletin.
We are delighted to invite all new members and prospective members to an “Afternoon Tea” on Saturday,
February 9, 2013 from 2 to 5 pm in the Community Hall. Our chapter was founded in 1942 and we strive to
continue the good works and philanthropic causes for many more years to come. We welcome you all on
that day and hope to see you there.
Please note that the next Executive board meeting will take place on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at
10:00am. The meeting will be held in the Philoptochos room.
Please note that the next General meeting will take place on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:00 am. The
meeting will be held in the Philoptochos room.
One final note, on Sunday, April 7, 2013 the Church commemorates the Holy Cross and we are planning to
serve loukoumades immediately following the service.
My heartfelt wishes for a very Happy New Year,
In Christ,
Katy Geanopulos
The Terpsichorean Dance Troupe has been expanding rapidly these
past few years. Our practice attendance has nearly doubled. I am
very happy about our progress thus far and would like to see the
group continue to grow. Upon entering the group as Instructor we
have begun to perform at competitions and annual events
representing Holy Trinity, Wilmington. For this years upcoming
competition, we are trying to purchase new costumes from Thrace.
We are seeking help from our parish to purchase 18 costumes at a
total cost of $5000. If you would like to make a contribution please
email the dance group at
[email protected]
or contact Susie Kelleher at the church main office.
Sincerely,
Harry Malapetsas
SACRAMENTAL DATES FOR 2013
According to the Orthodox Faith and our Holy Greek Orthodox Church the following
information is to be used for the proper scheduling of Sacraments within our Holy
Orthodox Church. These days are to be followed and adhered to by the Clergy and our
laity. A Sacrament can be conducted on one of the non-permissible days only if absolutely
necessary and then only by special permission of our Metropolitan.
CHRISMATIONS
Chrismations may take place on any day of the week throughout the year(except Good
Friday). A Chrismation will take place only after proper instruction with the Parish Priest
and discussion of the appropriate time and day for the Chrismation.
BAPTISM
Baptisms
CANNOT BE CONDUCTED on the following days:
Great Lent – March 18 – April 27 (allowed but discouraged)
Holy Week – April 28 – May 4
PASCHA – May 5
Sunday of Thomas – May 12
Pentecost – June 23
Assumption Fast – August 1 – 14 (allowed but discouraged)
Assumption of the Theotokos – August 15
Christmas Fast – November 15 – December 24 (allowed but discouraged)
Christmas Day – December 25
WEDDINGS
Weddings
CANNOT BE CONDUCTED on the following days:
January 5 & 6
Great Lent – March 18 – April 27
Holy Week – April 28 – May 4
PASCHA – May 5
Pentecost – June 23
Assumption Fast – August 1 – 14
Assumption of the Theotokos – August 15
Beheading of St. John the Baptist – August 29
Christmas Fast – November 15 – December 12 (allowed but discouraged)
Christmas Fast – December 13 - 24
Christmas Day – December 25
MEMORIALS: Cannot be held on the following Sundays: Jan.6, April 28, May 5, 12, June 23.
FUNERALS Although a Funeral is NOT a Sacrament but a prayer service, they are
permitted on any day of the week throughout the year except on Sundays and Good
Friday. There is no exception to this rule.
This information is provided by the Registry Department of the Greek Orthodox
Archdiocese of America.
Serving in January...
If you would like to be added
to the list of Prosforon
Offerers, please call Loula at
the number listed below, or,
if at any time you wish to
offer the Prosforon without
being added to the list,
please feel free to bring it in
on any Sunday that you wish.
Epistle Readers:
January 6 ~ Larry Kirifides
January 13 ~ Yanni Kaliakin
January 20 ~ Dimitri Kaliakin
January 27 ~ Jamie Kostas
Narthex Duty:
Prosforon Offerers for January
January 6 ~ Group 1
January 6
January 13 ~ Group 2
January 20 ~ Group 1
January 13
January 27 ~ Group 2
January 20
Coffee Hours:
January 27
January 6 ~ GOYA
January 13 ~ Philoptochos Luncheon
January 20 ~ Hellenic University Club
January 27 ~ AHEPA Letters Day
Katina Galanakis
Sophia Psaltis
Pres. Ioanna Ganiaris
Maria Grigorakakis
Vasiliki Kromedas
Dimitra Lempesis
Sophia Regas
Litsa Anestos
If you cannot meet your scheduled date
please contact Loula Kapordelis @ 354-5383
Breakfast
Holy Trinity Altar Boys 2012-2013
Rev. Fr. Dean Nastos, Pastor
Rev. Fr. Nick Rafael II, Associate Pastor
Mr. Michael Sanford, Director
ST BASIL TEAM
1/6 & 1/20
Dimitri Kaliakin, Captain
(610) 274-2247
Steven Constantinou
Theodore Fessaras
Constantinos Fournaris
Nicholas Gianelos
Larry Kirifides
Andrew Rafael
Markos Zerefos
ST. CHRYSOSTOM TEAM
1/13 & 1/27
Antonio Fessaras, Captain
(302) 836-9173
Chris Coulaloglou
Alex Hristopoulos
Lazarus Kirifides
Constantine Krikelis
Niko Marinis
Panagiotis Tzinoudis
Yianni Zerefos
When you are scheduled to serve you should be in the Altar Area ready to serve by 9:45AM.
The latest you can come into the Altar Area is 10:30AM.
Please wear appropriate attire– long pants, shirt, tie, black or brown shoes (NO SHORTS OR GYM SHOES ALLOWED).
Your hair must be combed, teeth brushed, and hands washed.
When you enter the Altar Area, please have your robe blessed by Fr. Dean and then put it on.
During the service, please remember that people are watching you. Please do not talk unnecessarily or make unnecessary
movements. Listen directly to your Captain, Fr. Dean or Mr. Sanford. Please follow the service with the book provided in the Altar
Area. When you leave, please hang up your robe in the Altar Boy Closet.
If you have any questions, first speak with the Captain. If you need further information, please speak with Fr. Dean or Mr. Sanford.
PARISH COUNCIL COMMITTEES
The Mission and Ministry of our Parish is the number one priority of the Parish Council. The Parish
Council, working with and under the guidance of Fr. Dean and Fr. Nick, want to better meet the needs of
all our members. The Parish Council is asking every member to offer their TIME & TALENTS to our
Parish by volunteering to become a member of one or more of the following Committees:
1. Archives Committee - This Committee is responsible for gathering and preserving the
historical memorabilia of our Parish.
2. Building Committee - This Committee will insure that our physical facilities are kept in good
and safe condition. It should organize Parish volunteers for upkeep and minor repairs, and contact
the proper maintenance or repair personnel when major or special work is needed.
3. Communications Committee - This Committee will develop and implement various methods of
communication that come from the Parish, either electronic or written, in order to inform the entire
Parish about news or information that allows all members to better participate in the full life of the
Parish.
4. Education Committee - This Committee will be supervised by the Priest, who will work with
the members in order to foster the spiritual growth of the parishioners through various educational
programs.
5. Finance Committee - This Committee will develop and implement the plans which will raise
sufficient funds to meet the budget. This Committee will encourage and make sure that the
“Stewardship Program” of the Parish is understood and participated in by all members.
6. Grounds Committee - This Committee will maintain the Parish ground and property in a clean
and neat manner, properly caring for the grass, shrubbery and trees on our premises.
7. Outreach Committee - This Committee will reach out in a caring and loving way to those
parishioners who have fallen away from active life in the Parish. The goal is to return these
parishioners to full participation in the sacramental life of the Church. Information and
opportunities should be provided to encourage those who are returning to rediscover their own need
for belonging and participating in the Parish.
8. Ushering Committee - This Committee will supervise the Church facility during services and
make sure order is kept. Ushers should be scheduled for all services.
9. Welcoming Committee - This Committee will be in the Narthex in order to greet visitors and
new members/families to the Parish. Visitors should be welcomed warmly and given information
about Parish life.
10. Planning Committee - This Committee will set goals for the orderly and continued upgrading
of the physical facilities to meet anticipated future needs.
11. Projects Committee - This Committee will organize and implement special projects that are
needed by the Parish, unless voted upon by the General Assembly. This Committee will encourage
and ask all members of the Parish to participate in some fashion within the projects that are
implemented.
If you want to become a member of one or more of any of the above Committees, please contact any
Parish Council member to sign up.
Thank you for your support!
“PAREA” NEWS
( Parishioners at Restaurants Eating Altogether )
The “PAREA” group is a monthly gathering of single and married adult
parishioners at various restaurants in the area. We meet on the 4th
Thursday of the month.
Our November outing was held at Feby’s Fishery with 29 parishioners
attending! The food and service was great, but the PAREA was even
better!!
The next outing will be held on Thursday, January 24th at a location
to be determined and more details to follow. We hope you will join us
for a night of fun and fellowship!
If you would like more information, please contact Evie Fournaris at
[email protected].
2013 FLOWERS FOR FEAST DAY ICONS
Flowers always add beauty to whatever they adorn. It has always been a tradition among our Orthodox
Churches to decorate Holy Icons with flowers when the Feast Day is being celebrated.
Please contact Helen Doukakis and donate towards the flowers you would like as soon as possible. As
always, this will be done on a first come, first serve basis. The names of those who donate the
flowers will be listed in the Monthly Bulletin the month after the Feast Day is celebrated. Thank you for your
support in this project and may our Lord continue to bless you. Please make your check payable to:
HOLY TRINITY ALTAR GUILD
Flowers for St. Basil the Great Icon - Jan. 1st
Flowers for Epiphany Icon - Jan. 6th
Flowers for St. John the Baptist Icon – Jan. 7th
Flowers for Three Hierarchs Icon - Jan. 30th
Flowers for Presentation of our Lord in the Temple Icon-Feb. 2nd
Flowers for St. Haralambos Icon - Feb. 10th
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
Holy Trinity 2012 Financial Stewards
Adamopoulos, Angeliki & Anastasios
Adamopoulos, Chris & Nancy
Adamopoulos, Sotiere
Al-Annouf, Nabil & Rabia Batah
Alexandratos, Angelos
Alexandridis, Thanos & Sharon
Alexopoulos, John & Elena
Amygdalos, Michael & Christine
Anagnostou, AnaMaria
Anagnostou, Anthoula
Anagnostou, Mary
Anastasakos, Georgia
Anastassiades, Andreas & Litsa
Andreadis, Cleopatra
Andreadis, Evan & Theone
Andrianopoulos, Faith
Annos, Elaine
Annos, William & Irene
Anton, Anthony & Lucille
Antony, Michael
Apessos, Spyros & Maria
Apostolakis, Nicholas & Irene
Apostolatos, Arkontoula
Apostolatos, Evaggelos
Arvanitis, Argyrios & Lisa
Atsidis, Kostas & Eutichia
Bacchieri, Gregg & Stacey
Bambacus, Meropi
Battas, Stephanie
Belitsas, Athanasios & Antonia
Boines, Daniel & Dale
Boines, Georgia
Bouloukos Harry & Anastasia
Brostoff, Seth
Brown, Michael
Brown, Sean & Maria
Brown, James & Karen
Burpulis, Costa & Maria
Burpulis, John & Mary
Burpulis, Stamatis
Caras, Christina
Caras, Constantine & Maria
Caras, George & Chris
Caras, Harry & Susan
Carros, Demo & Helyn
Chahalis, James & Maria
Chambers, George & Katherine
Chappel, Jane
Chilimidos, Dennis & Effie
Chilimidos, Jerry & Amy
Chris, Alexander & Edith
Christou, Christos
Christou, Demetra
Christou, Vasilios & Alexandra
Ciabattoni, Olga
Coates, Eftihia & George
Colborn, Brian & Nicole
Colyvas, Amanda
Congalidis, John
Constantinou, George
Constantinou, John & Carol
Contompasis, Petros & Bessie
Cooke, Charles
Costalas, Alexandra
Costis, Gus & Patsy
Coulaloglou, Michele & Costas
Courtis, Harry & Sophia
Coustenis, Robert & Katherine
Cozamanis, Olympia
Creedon, Mary
Cubeta, Jamie & Tina
Cusanelli, Patrick
Dalbow, Katerina & Edward
Dalianis, John & Vicky
Dandolos, Dimitrios & Carol
Degermentzidis, George & Polyxeni
Demetriou, Spyros & Anna
Demourtzidis, Joseph & Erini
Demourtzidis, Nikolaos & Daphne
Demourtzidis, Steven
Diamanty, John & Kathy
Diamanty, Thomas & Sue
Diamond, Anthony & Lauren
Diamond, John & Susan
Dickey, Irene
Dignam, Agnes
Donald, Maria & Bill
Doukakis, Helen
Drimones, Clara
Drimones, Nicholas
Dumel, John & Evangeline
Eliades, Sophie
Evangelatos, Speros & Emily
Evlom, Martena
Fafalios, Mary
Faller, James & Catherine
Fanandakis, George & Helen
Fanos, George
Ferentinos, Peter
Ferentinos, Spero & Joan
Fessaras, Costas & Anna
Fessaras, Zaharias & Irene
Fikioris, Dimitrios & Margaret
Fotakos, Leonidas A. & Sophia
Fotakos, Toula
Fountzoulas, Costas & Audrey
Fournaris, Emmanuel & Evanthea
Fournaris, George & Aspasia
Frangakis, Andrew
Frangakis, John & Christine
Frangia, Stephen
Frangos, Theone
Galanakis, Ekaterini
Galanis Nick & Agnes
Galaris, James & Katherine
Ganiaris, Fr. Stamatios & Pres. Joan
Ganoudis, Dean & Joanna
Gargalas, Thomas
Gatos, George
Gatos, Paula
Gattuso, Jean & Michael
Geanopulos, Georgiean
Geanopulos, Katy
George, Mary
Georgiou, Gus
Geralis, Loula
Gerassimakis, Nick & Connie
Gianakis, Charles & Ioanna
Gianelos, James & Stacie
Giannaris, Fr. George & Pres. Mary
Giannatos, Gerry & Anna
Gotides, Virginia
Graham, Alton & Catherine
Graham, Christine
Gregory, Helen
Grigorakakis, Maria
Grivas, Christopher & Michell
Grivas, Demetrios & Helen
Guajardo, Evangelina
Guardascione, Lou & Shelly
Hadjipanayis, George & Voula
Halakos, Billy
Halakos, Demetrios & Georgia
Halakos, Evangelos & Donna
Halakos, Joannis & Eftihia
Haldas, Harry
Haldas, Nicholas & Rodie
Haldas, Thomas & Prudy
Haldas, William & Shirley
Haldas-Ross, Melissa & Christopher
Hall, Philip & Eleni
Hann, Eugenia & Gary
Hantzandreou, George
Hantzandreou, Katerina
Hantzandreou, Theodore & Labrini
Hantzopoulos, George
Hantzopoulos, Liza & Bill
Hantzopoulos, Kostas
Hatzis, Nicholas & Katherine
Hatzis, Tom & Georgia
Hondry, Bill
Hondry, Joan
Hondry, Steve
Iliadis, Tina & Dimitrios
Ioannou, Ida
Issaris, Katherine
Joannides, Joseph & Alice
Johnson, Margo
Joseck, Fred & Xanthy
Kalaitzoglou, Apostolos & Niki
Kalfas, Caroline
Kaliakin, Victor & Elizabeth
Kalampakas, Athanasios & Joanna
Kalmer, Mary
Kamenakis, George & Effie
Kamenakis, Peter
Kanas, Larry
Kanas, Manny
Kapordelis, Loula
Karablacas, Helen
Karablacas, Stelios
Karablacas, Virginia
Karagiannis, Peter & Tina
Karakasidis, Demetrios & Eleni
Karakasidis, John & Vicki
Karakasidis, Stephanos & Evagelia
Karamihalis, Dean
Karaoglanis, Eleftherios & Niki
Karas, George
Karas, Tom
Karas, Yianni
Karavasilis, Nick & Foula
Katsanos, Stella & Jack
Katsimbris, Dennis & Angela
Kehagias, John & Katherine
Keros, Georgia
Kertiles, Paul & Marietta
Kimbiris, George & Beatriz
King, Jamie & Tina G.
Kirifides, Alexander & Kathy
Kirifides, Lazarus M. & Helen
Kirifides, Michael & Kerry
Kirifides, Vasil & Elefteria
Kirtses, Petros & Athy
Kledaras, George & Ann
Kledaras, Olympia
Klezaras, Nikoletta
Klezaras-Lurz, Marina
Kollias, Basil & Dimitra
Kollias, Georgia
Kollias, Polly
Koninis, Christina
Koninis, John & Anastasia
Koninis II, John
Kontis, Gus & Cindy
Kontomaris, Kostas & Melissa
Kostas, James
Kostas, John & Gale
Kostas, Lynn
Kostas, Nicholas
Kostoulas, Evangelos
Kotanides, Anastasia
Kotanidis, Antonios & Roula
Kotanidis, Christos & Maria
Kotanidis, Efstathios & Linda
Kourpas, Elias & Chrystallo Mouza
Koutoufaris, John & Marlene
Kramedas, Gregory & Matoula
Kramedas, Maria
Kramedas, Nina & Theodore
Kramedas, William & Genie
Krikelis, Helene
Krikelis, Basil & Jamie
Krikelis, Peter & Susan
Kromedas, Constantinos & Vasiliki
Kusumi, Jeff & Robin
Kyranakas, John
Kyriakakis, Anthony
Laletas/Brockett, Ernest & Barbara
Laskaris, Johanna
Laws, Brian & Vasiliki
Lawson, Michael & Victoria
Lazare, John & Sandra
Lazaridis, Anastasis & Christina
Lazopoulos, John & Christina
Lazopoulos, Melissa
Lemper, Anthony & Diana
Lempesis, Anastasios & Dimitra
Leounes, Thomas & Helen
Liarakos, Evelyn
Liarakos, George & Ann
Liparos, Anargyros
Little, Mary
Livaditis, John & Marisa
Lomis, Dean & Toula
Long, Irene
MacKewiz, W. Lee & Irene
Maidanos, Emily
Makis, Gus & Anthi
Manis, Voula & John
Manolakis, Mary
Manolakos, Nick & Paula
Manoloudis, Michael & Kandi
Manos, Philip & Voula
Mantzavinos, Chris & Mary
Mantzavinos, Spiros & Megan
Maravelias, Angelique
Maravelias, James & Diana
Marini, Irene
Marinis, Jaclyn
Marinis, Kalliope
Markatos, Harry & Susan
Markozanis, Maria & Michael
Matulas, Anagnostis & Angela
Matulas, Apostolas & Georgia
Mavridis, Maria & Prodromos
Mayew, G. Michael & Charlotte
Mazarakis, John
McFarland, Antoinette & Steve
McManus Ryan & Theodora
McVaugh, Eugenia & Andrew
Melisaris, Anastasios & Diane
Mentis, Constantia
Mesogianes, Barbara
Metaxotos, Nicholas
Michell, Constantine & Elaine
Michell, Theodore & Catherine
Michell, Vasili & Megan
Milionis, Constantine
Minella, Tia & Charles
Misogianes, Milt & Carol
Mistras, Antonios & Soula
Mistras, Theodora
Mistras, Michael
Moutsatsos, George & Alexia
Nannas, Theodore & Alexandra
Nastos, Fr. Dean & Pres. Carolyn
Ney, Bruce & Marina
Nicholas, Steve
Nicholas, William
Nicholson, Matina
Novakis, Louis
Ohlemacher, Leo & Evangeline
O'Neal, Brian & Christine
Financial Stewards continued...
Pagonis, Carrie
Pagonis, Marcus & Cheryl
Panagiotidis, Athanasios & Elizabeth
Pandelakis, Denis & Anna
Pantelopulos, Anthony & Daphne
Pantsos, Christina
Papachrysanthou, Christos & Penelope
Papachrysanthou, George & Laura
Papademetriou, Kyriakos & Amber
Papantinas, Stephen & Elaine
Pappanicholas, Demetrios & Maria
Pappanicholas, Evan
Pappas, Dean & Zoe
Pappas, Elizabeth
Pappas, Helen
Pappas, John & Lois
Pappas, Sandra
Pappoulis Christina
Pappoulis Roula
Pastis, Jackie
Pennias, John & Stavroula
Pettaris, George & Stavroula
Pettit, Stacie & Jim
Phalangas, Charalambos & Mary
Philippakos, Pantelis
Phillips, Ernest & Iris
Phillips, Pauline
Pierson, Vetta
Pispitsos, Pantelis
Pittaoulis, Steve
Pittas, John
Popescu, Sabastian & Manuela
Poulos, Marika
Poulos, Vasilios & Eulampia
Psaltis, John
Psaltis, Nickolas & Sophia
Psaltis, Thomas & Cindy
Psihalinos, George & Athina
Psihalinos, Nikos
Pyrros, Georgia
Rafael II, Rev. Nick & Pres. Olga
Raisis, Leonidas & Irene
Raisis, Spiros
Ranalli, Anthony & Marie
Rassias, Dion & Gina
Rassias, George & Amalea
Rassias, Peter
Rayias, Peter & Kathryn
Regas, Constantinos
Regas, Petros & Christine
Regas, Sofia
Riggins, Margaret
Righos, George & Elaine
Roustopoulos, Theodoros & Alexia
Ruhl, David & Athena
Saffos, John & Karla
Saitis, Mary
Sakiadis, Byron & Alice
Sanford, Mike & Andrea
Sapunas, Areti
Saridakis, Christopher & Penelope
Sarmousakis, Marika & Chris
Sartin, Nimrah & Deborah
Savopoulos, Basil & Despina
Savopoulos, Virginia
Schillinger, Karen & Robert
Semos, Paul & Irene
Skiadas, Peter & Stavroula
Snell, Bryan & Pauline
Souleles, Nicholas & Alexis
Spanos, John & Carol
Sparks, Everett & Alexandra
Staikos, Dimitri
Stathakis, Catherine
Stavru, Nicholas & Maria
Stavru, Sophia
Stevens, Richard & Penny
Stout, Bob & Voula
Tangalidis, Dimitrios & Maria
Tarabicos, Anastasia
Tarabicos, James & Sophia
Tarabicos, John & Joanne
Tawfik, Emad & Soultana
Tektonopoulos, Diamantis
Terris, Costas A. & Clara
Terss, Eugenia & Robert
Theodorakis, Stamatis & Lisa
Thomas, Angelina & Richard
Triantafyllou, Athanasios & Valentina
Trikaliotis, Kostas
Trivelas, Sotiros & Alice
Troumounis, Antonio
Tsaganos, Anthony & Joanne
Tsaganos, George & Alexandra
Tsaganos, Nicholas & Joanna
Tsaganos, Peggy
Tsaganos, Robert & Popi
Tsaganos, Tina
Tsakataras, George
Tsakataras, Nikki
Tsakiris, Konstantine & Denise
Tsakiris, Tony & Jessica
Tsakumis, George & Julia
Tsakumis, Theodore
Tsaldaris, Nicholas & Bonnie
Tsavalas, George & Yvonne
Tsionas, Constantine & Foula
Tsionas, Efthimios & Anna
Tsiouplis, Vasilis & Matina
Tsoukalas, George & Frideriki
Tsoukalas, Stavroula
Tsoukalas, Harry & Niki
Tsugranes, George & Penny
Turley, Steve & Akiko
Tzidras, Tanya
Tzinoudis, Konstantinos & Demetra
Valko, Regina
Vance, Nicholas & Irene
Vande Poele, A. David & Anne
Vassilatos, George & Yvonne
Vassiliou, Kleoniki
Vassos, Barbara
Velitskakis, Steve & Karen
Vice, Billy L. & Elaine
Vlamis, Nicholas & Peggy
Vore, Mary Elizabeth & Roy
Voultsis, Petros & Catherine
Vouras, Nicholas
Wilkinson, Clifford L. & Suzanne
Wissman, Charles & Vaya
Wissman, Charles
Wolcott, Josiah & Paraskevi
Wright, Douglas & Alexandra
Xarhoulakos, Peter
Yiannos, Peter & Stella
Zaloga, Paul & Joann
Zambetis, Paul & Zoe
Zerefos, Demetri & Tina
Zerefos, Markos & Eugenia
Ziccarelli, Lou & Cathy
Zinna, Anthony & Nina
Zographos, Nicholas & Katherine
As of December 20, 2012
Stewardship…
Amount Pledged:
$274,559.50
Total Number of Pledging Families:
449
Total Number of Eligible Stewards:
560
Average Pledge:
$611.00
Amount of Pledge needed for budget:
As of December 20, 2012
$1,300.00
Διάφορα
Δρ. Κώστας Γ. Φούντζουλας
Μηδέ άγαν
Αυτή η επιγραφή από τον ναό του Απόλλωνα στους
Δελφούς μπορεί να μας εξοικονομίση χρήματα, πολλά
χρήματα, βελτιώνοντας την υγεία μας. «Μηδέν άγαν»,
δηλαδή «καμμιά υπερβολή», είπαν οι πρόγονοί μας οι
αρχαίοι Έλληνες. Είχαν αναρτήσει την επιγραφή στο πλέον
φημισμένο μαντείο όχι μόνο του Ελληνικού κόσμου, αλλά
και του κόσμου των «βαρβάρων», στο Μαντείο των Δελφών.
Δεν ήταν αποτέλεσμα μακροχρόνιας, πανάκριβης
επιστημονικής έρευνας, αλλά το λογικό συμπέρασμα της
παρατηρήσεως του κόσμου γύρω τους. Ο κόσμος των
αρχαίων Ελλήνων στην Ελλάδα ήταν συνήθως λιτός, φτωχός
και απέριττος. Δεν είχαν ποτέ πολλά υλικά αγαθά.
Μετανάστευαν και ταξείδευαν γιατί η Ελλάδα ήταν φτωχή
και τα τρόφιμα δεν επαρκούσαν για όλους. Δεν θα ήταν
δύσκολο να παρατηρήσουν τις συνήθειες άλλων λαών που η
φύση τους είχε χαρίσει άφθονα αγαθά και να καταλήξουν
στο συμπερασμα «μηδέν άγαν».
Είναι οξύμωρο να βλέπουμε στην τηλεόραση πρώτα
μία διαφήμιση για κάποιο φαγητό και αμέσως μετά τι
πρέπει να κάνουμε για να χάσουμε βάρος! Απο την μία η
διαφήμιση για το φαγητό, κι από την άλλη η διαφήμιση
για τους κινδύνους που προκαλεί το υπερβολικό βάρος
στην υγείας μας. Σπαταλήθηκαν δισεκατομμύρια για να
καταλήξουμε πάλι στο «μηδέν άγαν». Είναι πράγματι
απογοητευτικό να υπάρχουν διαγωνισμοί για την
κατανάλωση των περισσοτέρων χοτ-ντογκς, κάτι που μας
φέρνει στον νου τα «Λουκούλεια Δείπνα» των Ρωμαίων,
που ανάγκαζαν τον εαυτό τους να κάνει εμετό όσα είχαν
μόλις φάει για να μπορούν να φάνε πάλι αμέσως. Νομίζω
ότι η αυτοκρατορία μας μοιάζει περισσότερο στην Ρώμη
παρά στην Αθήνα. Και δεν είναι μόνο το φαγητό αλλά όλα
τα υλικά και μη αγαθά. Αυτοκίνητα, ακριβές διακοπές,
μεγαλλίτερα σπίτια και ακριβώτερα ρούχα, δίψα για
περισσότερη δύναμη και εξουσία, τέλος δεν έχει.
Ο Κλεόβουλος ο Λίνδιος (6ος αιώνας π.Χ.) είπε
«Μέτρον άριστον» (το μέτρο στα πάντα είναι άριστο, ο
τρόπος). Ο μεγάλος μας Ιεράρχης Γρηγόριος
Νανζιανζηνός, είπε «Πάλι τον καύκον έπιες, πάλιν τον
νουν απώλεσας» «πάλι κρασί ήπιες, πάλι τον νού έχασες»
για τον μέθυσο αυτοκράτορα Φωκά. Πόση αλήθεια, πόση
σοφία κρύβουν αυτές οι δύο φράσεις.
Ο αγώνας μας είναι πως να βρούμε την ψυχική μας
ισορροπία μέσα από την πληθώρα αγαθών και πειρασμών
που κτυπούν την πόρτα μας. Η Καλή Τύχη, δηλαδή η
Ευ+τυχία μας δεν πρέπει να στηρίζεται στην υπερβολή
αλλά
στην
καλή
υγεία,
και
στην
ισορροπημένηκαλλίεργεια του σώματος και πνεύματος
μας. Ας παρατηρήσουμε τον γύρω κόσμο μας όπως οι
Αρχαίοι Έλληνες για να εκτιμήσουμε τα τόσα πολλά που
έχουμε. Πόσες φορές μία συζήτηση με καφέ με ένα φίλο
μας δεν μας έκανε να αισθανθούμε πολύ
ευτυχισμένοι.«Ουκ εν τω πολλώ το εύ».
Various
Dr. Costas G. Fountzoulas
Nothing in the excess
This inscription from the temple of Apollo at Delphi
can save us money, lots of money, by improving our
health. "Meden agan", meaning "nothing in the
excess” said our ancestors, the ancient Greeks. They
had posted that inscription on the most famous oracle
not only of the Greek world, and the world of the
"barbarians," Delphic Oracle. It was not the result of
long-term, expensive scientific research, but the
logical conclusion of the observation of the world
around them. The world of the ancient Greeks in
Greece was usually terse, poor and chaste. They never
had many material possessions. They used to migrate
and travel because Greece was poor and the food was
not enough for everyone. It would not be difficult for
them to observe the habits of other peoples, whom
nature was generous and it had given plenty of goods
and to conclude "Meden Agan".
It is oxymoron to see on TV one advertisement for
some new or old food and immediately after it, another
advertisement how to lose weight! One advertisement
promotes food, and another let us know about the
dangers caused on our health by excessive weight. We
have wasted billions of dollars to re-conclude “Meden
Agan." It is really frustrating to have contests for the
“eating more hot dogs champion”, which brings to
mind the "Lucullus banquets" of the Romans, who
according to some authors could force themselves to
vomit what they just had eaten to be able to eat again
soon. I think our empire looks more to Rome than in
Athens. And it is not only the food but all material and
not-material goods. Cars, expensive vacations, houses
and larger, more expensive clothes, thirst for more
power and authority, and there is no end to it.
Cleobulus of Lindos (6th century BC) said, "Metron
Ariston" (moderation is excellent, the way that is).
Our big Hierarch Gregory Nanzianus said "You drank
the kafkon (wine) again, you again lost your mind" for
the drunkard Emperor Nikephoros Phocas. How true,
how much wisdom is included in these two phrases.
Our struggle is how we can find our mental in the
plethora of an archipelago of goods and temptations
that knocking on our door. The Good Luck, i.e. Eu +
Tyche (Luck), should not be based in the excess but in
good health, and balance between our body and spirit.
Let us observe the world around us like the Ancient
Greeks did to appreciate our blessings. Many times a
conversation with a mere coffee with a friend made us
feel really happy. "The quality is not in the amount."
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THANK
YOU!
2013……..LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
As we enter the new year 2013, it gives each of us cause to stop and reflect upon our life-style, our progress, and our
involvement and contribution to our beloved Parish of Holy Trinity.
We are a Parish that is experiencing change; change which will directly affect the future of this Community for many
years to come. As Proistamenos of this Parish, I call to your attention the need for your direct involvement in the ongoing
progress and growth of this Parish. A successful Parish is not, and I repeat, NOT viewed solely from the bottom-line
total on the budget. A successful Parish is a Christian Parish; a Parish that offers education, ministries and enlightenment
for its members. When these things are achieved only then will that bottom-line figure represent the true gratitude level
of its parishioners.
During the past year and seven months it has been our aim to provide ministries and activities that would appeal to a
broad spectrum of members. Due to his presence and fulfilling of his Priesthood, we are fortunate to have Fr. Nick who
has accomplished and continues to accomplish great things. The question still is “What does our Parish offer?” What can
a parishioner do to feel he/she is an integral part of this Parish? Here are just a few:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Worship Services
Philoptochos Society
Religious Education/Sunday School
Orthodox 101 Classes
Bible Studies
GOYA
7. Jr. GOYA
8. HOPE/JOY
9. Dance Troupes
10. Greek School
11. Altar Boys
12. Parish Council
13. Choir
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Altar Guild
Greek Festival
Young @ Heart
St. Elpida Group
Food Pantry
Emmanuel Dining Room
First, a “Christ-centered Parish” is one where its members come together regularly (at least twice a month) to worship as
a “family”. A “Christ-centered Parish” is one where the Sacraments of Holy Confession and Holy Communion are
received regularly with proper fasting and preparation beforehand. Secondly, to be a member means to belong and
espouse the beliefs of the Orthodox Faith. You either are a “total parishioner” or you are not a parishioner at all. For a
true Orthodox Christian, there is no in between. And thirdly, a “Christ-centered Parish” is one where the faithful make
Christ a primary purpose for their being; that Christ is a part of their family, and their life. When a Christian attains that,
his gratitude level is translated into good works and deeds for his/her Parish.
It is our desire to afford the children and young adults of this Parish a well-rounded education of their Faith and Christ.
During the past year and seven months, thanks to the commitment and dedicated teachers, our Religious Education/
Sunday School Ministry has expanded and grown. We can thank our parents for their support in this effort. However,
many children in this Parish are still not afforded the basic right to an Orthodox religious education. Our Religious
Education/Sunday School Ministry, whether it is for the child or adult, is something that each of us needs and deserves.
In 2013, it is also our hope that our Greek School Ministry receives the positive comments and applause that it deserves.
The teachers give of themselves to the child and again, it is only through the support of the parent that a Ministry like this
can succeed. We anticipate an increase in enrollment and a less negative assessment by some of our members; we hope
to see a stronger Greek School Ministry within our Parish soon.
What can you offer to your Parish? You have the answer because only you truly know your talents. We need faithful leaders
on the Parish Council, we need teachers and advisors for our youth and we need workers for the everyday operation of this
Parish. The Ladies Philoptochos is a Philanthropic organization, the right-arm of this Parish. And is to the Ladies
Philoptochos Society that much of the credit can go to in the success of this Parish of Holy Trinity. If you are a woman, a
member of Holy Trinity, and you are not a member of the Ladies Philoptochos Society, WHY NOT? A lady of the
Philoptochos Society can be rich or poor, young or old, highly educated or not, Orthodox or not. The only requisite for
membership is a love for her Parish and a desire to share her TIME, TALENTS and TREASURES with others and to work
for Christ.
These are my thoughts as we closed 2012 and have entered 2013. We need the support and involvement of each of our
members, if we are to grow. We need the input and suggestions of all as well as their hard labor and hard work. We need
good leaders, but we also need good supporters as well. It is my hope and prayer that you come forward and avail
yourselves to the progress of this parish and offer your TIME, TALENTS and TREASURES to Christ and His Parish.
In Christ’s Service,
Fr. Dean
ALTAR GUILD
Best Wishes for a Very Happy New Year to all the parishioners ~ with good health
and happiness in our new year 2013.
Christmas Project – “Adopt a Child”
This year, “Adopt a Child" was again selected as our Christmas charity; and the members of the Altar
Guild responded to the less fortunate at a time of giving.
For many years, we have also been giving ACME gift certificates ($10 each) to our Priest to be given to
those in need.
The Altar Guild would like to acknowledge and thank the following parishioners for their donations
during December and for Poinsettias.
Chris and Mary Mantzavinos – Wreath in honor of St. Spyridon (December 12): In memory of our
fathers, Spiros Mantzavinos and Spiros Frangopoulos; and prayers for the well-being of our family.
Ioanna and Nicholas Tsaganos – Wreath in honor of the Nativity of Christ (December 25): Prayers
for the continued health of our family.
Poinsettias for Christmas
Altar Guild – Prayers for the happiness and good health of our members and in memory of our departed
members: Diane Frangia (a past president), Martha Fanos, Etsa Stuart, Chris Schmitt.
Georgia Keros – In loving memory of my parents, Harry and Helen Keros, grandmother Helen Panagos,
uncles George and Gus Panagos, and Godparents Elizabeth and Gus J. Brown.
Evelyn Liarakos – In loving memory of my mother Bessie Liarakos, Also remembering her on her
name day, January 1st.
Stavroula and George Pettaris – Prayers for the continued health of our family: children and
grandchildren.
Nikkie and son George Tsakataras – Remembering Renos during this Holy Season and all our
departed loved ones.
Barbara and Kathy Vassos – In loving memory of a dear husband and father Peter Vassos and
grandmother Katherine Vassos.
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Members on Duty in December: Katherine Coustenis, Helen Doukakis, Catherine Faller, Evie
Fournaris, Presbytera Joan Ganiaris, Catherine Graham, Helen Kirifides, Tina King, Stacey
Koninis, Mary Mantzavinos, Steve Nicholas, Sofia Regas, Barbara Vassos, Mary Beth Vore.
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Our efforts are supported totally by donations from the parishioners. If you wish to share your
memorable events with our Church Community by donating for the purchase of flowers on your
special days, please advise the president, Helen Doukakis, (475-7672), Katherine Coustenis (2395498), any other member of the Altar Guild or use the form below.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name___________________________________________________________________
Telephone ___________________ Please reserve date____________________________
Special Occasion__________________________________________________________
Enclosed check for $__________ made out to HOLY TRINITY ALTAR GUILD.
Mail to: Katherine Coustenis, 62 Springer Court, Hockessin, DE 19707
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F. for
Y. your
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A.
Q. Why do we celebrate the Baptism
of Jesus on Epiphany when other
Christians faiths celebrate the
Magi visiting Jesus?
Although orthodox Christians and non-Orthodox Christians celebrate
Epiphany of January 6th, there is a difference in what they celebrate.
Both agree that the word Epiphany means manifestation or revelation.
The Lutheran, Roman Catholics, and Orthodox Churches celebrate
different aspects of God’s revelation to man.
The Lutherans believe that Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas
season. Their celebration begins with the three Magi coming to worship
the newborn King, and ends with the feast of the Transfiguration on Mt.
Tabor.
On Epiphany, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the revelation of
Christ to the three Magi, the revelation of Christ at His baptism, and the
revelation of Christ with His first miracle at the Wedding at Cana.
On January 6th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the revelation of the Holy
Trinity, the baptism of Christ, and the enlightenment of human kind. The
Church not only refers to this Feast as Epiphany, but also Theophany and
the Feast of Lights (Ta Phota). The word Theophany means the revelation
of God. Along with the baptism of Christ, another very special event
took place. This event was the first ever revelation of the Holy Trinity to
human kind. Until the baptism of Christ, no one knew that God was
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is the revelation that the Orthodox
Christians are celebrating at Epiphany or Theophany.
Some Orthodox Christians also call Epiphany the Feast of Lights. This is
because the revelation of the Holy Trinity on this day has enlightened the
whole world, and given us a greater understanding about who God is.
A meaningful way to remember your Church is through the
ENDOWMENT FUND
Its purpose is to insure the long term growth and financial
stability of our Parish. This is a separate Fund which is
not used for the operating expenses of the Parish.
You may donate now
or
remember it in your will.
Gifts of any size are welcomed and appreciated.
What is important is not the size of your gift,
but your commitment to the Church.
Virtually anything of value may be donated to the
Endowment Fund: cash, appreciated securities
(stocks and bonds), appreciated real estate, bequests
(remembering the Church in your will), life
insurance policies, life income plans. By planning
your gift you can maximize the tax benefit to you.
Find out more about it now.
Do not postpone it for later.
For more information call any of the trustees:
Costas Caras (302-652-6242), Georgia Halakos (302-777-0162),
Demitri Halakos (302-777-0162), Ted Michell (302-429-6934),
Antonis Mistras (302-498-0752), Dean Pappas (856- 935-4439),
Nick Psaltis (302-478-5715), George Vassilatos (302-478-4870),
Nick Vouras (302-658-5991).
December 12th at the Emmanuel Dining Room
With the generous donation of Vickie and John Karakasidis and family again this year on December
12th,150 men, women and children enjoyed a warm meal. Our sincere thank you to the Karakasidis
family for their third year of hosting our day in December and for their kind support and giving to
this Ministry of Caring dining room! Thank you to all who helped out in the kitchen that day. Our
GOYA will sponsor and host the meal on Saturday, January 12th. Thank you GOYANs! We sponsor and serve from noon to 1 p.m. at 3rd and Walnut Streets in downtown Wilmington.
Various groups and individuals generously donate the food and host the luncheon meal on the 12th
of every month throughout the year. New sponsors are needed to fill a few months, so if you
would like to become a part of this worthy service project with your family, friends or church
organization, please contact Nikkie Tsakataras at 655-2252 or Tina Ganiaris at 764-2183 for more
information.
Happy, Healthy New Year 2013 to all!
Be sure to stop by the “WE ARE FAMILY TABLE” in Fellowship
Hall and see some of the Religious Education Families’ photos. A
great way to get to know who’s who in our Church Family. We’d
like to thank Cindy and Maria Kontis for taking the fantastic
photos and Presvytera Olga and Presvytera Carolyn for setting up
the display. Stop outside the Religious Education classrooms to see
the group pictures with their Teachers.
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WELCOME
MINISTRY…starts with you. Your help is needed! Blue Visitor
cards are set in the pews. Welcome Ministry Team members will remain in the Narthex to assist
visitors or potential new members who come to worship for the first time and ask them to fill
out a BLUE VISITOR card for information. Visitors will receive a Holy Trinity pin to wear,
helping to identify them at Fellowship Hour. Blue cards with your guests’ information needs to
be returned to our Greeter so they can get it to Fr. Dean or Fr. Nick before Holy Communion for
announcements. Join us in welcoming and sharing our Faith…
NEWCOMERS last month:
Welcome back to Million Keleta and Amy Ghebreh
and sons, Michaelino and Ermias.
Anne Golematis, originally from New York, working here for DuPont.
Meron Tecle has moved back to Wilmington from Florida.
Holy Trinity Food Pantry
Happy New Year
Hunger in our neighborhoods now advancing into schools
As we enter the New Year with a new list of resolutions, foremost on our list as Orthodox Christians, should be,
“To help the needy of our own community.”
The Colonial School District has begun to look after its own by establishing food pantries in six of its schools.
Also, more and more companies are bringing this now critical issue to the public by giving “hunger” space in their
advertising on packages, on bottles, in their radio and TV spots. They want the need to be known all across
America. Latest statistics show that 21% of our children are living near the poverty level and 1 in 6 Americans
struggles with hunger. (go to feedingamerica.org to learn more)
We at Holy Trinity are in important link in this fight against hunger. For the convenience of our parishioners, bins
are placed in the Narthex and the collection of non-perishable food items, such as:
Pasta, pasta sauces, rice, sugar, tea, coffee, all canned goods, vegetables, fruit, baby food, flour, cereals,- any food
that will not spoil
As of December 11th, 40 bags of food were delivered by Steve Nicholas to the Sunday Breakfast Mission who now
report that donations are down one-third over the last year. When we come to church, if we all just bring 1 can of
food we will be able to deliver food more frequently where it is desperately needed.
We Can Do It!
Thank you so much for making a difference to so many.
John, Nikkie, Steve & Tina
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE
$500 DEPOSITS & APPLICATIONS
EXTENDED TO JANUARY 31, 2013
CHOICE #1
HOLY LAND ~ CAPPADOCIA ~ CONSTANTINOPLE ~ May 10-25, 2013
$3795 double occupancy-$4955 single occupancy
plus $510 air and fuel tax
CHOICE #2
HOLY LAND ~ May 10th-19th, 2013
$2535 double occupancy - $3235 single occupancy
plus $460 air & fuel tax
EXTENSIONS TO AND FROM GREECE AVAILABLE
Business Class Flight Upgrades Available
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Join Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Wilmington, DE for an unforgettable
Spiritual Odyssey through Israel and Turkey including Cappadocia
THE HOLY LAND:
Visit the most important sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Tiberias! See the
Church of St Anne and the pools of Bethesda, Mt. Zion, the Garden of Agony, the House of
St. John the Theologian, The Tomb of the Virgin Mary, the Prison of Christ (Praitorion), the
Church of the Nativity, the Monastery of St. Gerasimos Iordanitis, Mt. of Temptation, The
Church of the Apostolos, the Mt. of Beatitudes, the Church of Tabgha, Capernaum, the
Church of the Transfiguration on Mt. Tabor, Cana and the Church of the Annunciation. Visit
the Tomb of St. Lazarus and Via Dolorosa. Attend midnight Liturgy at the Holy Sepulcher.
Enjoy a boat-ride on the Sea of Galilee and Experience a spiritual baptism in the River Jordan.
Private audience with the Patriarch of Jerusalem (subject to confirmation)!
CAPPADOCIA:
Area of refuge for persecuted early Christians and home to many important saints such as St.
Basil. See the rocky moonscape of Cappadocia where early Christians carved out caves and
churches decorated with coned ceilings, graceful columns and impressive frescoes. See the
Zelve Valley and the Goreme Open Air Museum with its world famous Dark Church.
Descend into the incredible underground city of Kaymaki. Visit Sinassos with its many
churches such as St. Nicholas and the Church of Constantine & Eleni.
CONSTANTINOPLE:
You will visit important Greek Orthodox sites including Agia Sophia, the Ecumenical Patriarchate
& the Cathedral of St George, the Church of the Holy Savior, ianagia Vlacherna and Baloukli
Monastery with the Zoodochos Pegee. Enjoy shopping at the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar!
Attend a private audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (subject to his
availability and confirmation).
YOUR TOUR WILL INCLUDE:
*Round trip air JFK / Tel Aviv /Kayseri/IST/JFK on Turkish Airlines
*Israel: Two nights in Tiberias at the Gai Beach Hotel (4*sup), five nights in Jerusalem at the Dan Panorama (4*sup)
*Turkey: Three nights in Cappadocia at the Double Tree Hilton (4*sup) and three nights in Constantinople at the Elite (5*)
*All hotel tax, service fees, daily breakfast & dinner in Israel & Cappadocia, breakfast and two dinners in Constantinople
*Eleven days of private sightseeing in air-conditioned motor coach with English speaking guide specializing in the Orthodox sites.
Entrance fees included. *Private Audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (subject to confirmation)
*Private audience with the His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem (subject to confirmation)
*All private arrival and departure transfers with English-speaking guide
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT :
LOCAL COORDINATOR & GROUP LEADER:
YVONNE: [email protected] / 302 540 2891 or
Cloud Tours Inc. 31-09 Newtown Ave. Long Island City, NY 11102
Tel: 718-721-3808 Toll Free 800-223-7880 Fax: 718-795-4356. Email: [email protected]
OXI Day
Program
October 28, 2012
Greek School’s
Winter Wonderland
Community Dance
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Food and Live Music by Zephyros from 7pm-?
Doors open at 6:30pm
Enjoy
Greek Food, Cash Bar,
Live Greek and American Music,
and our famous Raffles!!
All community members and their friends are invited!
All proceeds benefit the
Holy Trinity Greek School and its improvement programs.
Adults: $40
Kids 15 and Under: $10
Under 5 years old: Free
Please contact Alexia Moutsatsos for tickets. Advance
Table Reservations suggested.
[email protected] or 302-654-5611
Diary of a Bible
JANUARY : A busy time for me. Most of the
family decided to read me through this year.
They kept me busy for the first two weeks. They
have forgotten me now.
FEBRUARY: Clean up time. I was dusted yesterday and put back in my
place. My owner did use me for a few minutes last week. He had been in
an argument and was looking up some reference.
MARCH: I had a busy day the first of the month. My owner was
appointed leader of something and used me. I got to go to church services
for the first time this year - Easter Sunday.
APRIL: Grandpa visited us. He kept me on his lap for an hour reading
First Corinthians 13. He seems to think more of me than he used to.
MAY: I have a few green stains on my pages. Had some early spring
flowers pressed in me.
JUNE: I look like a scrap book. They have me stuffed full of newspaper
clippings. One of the girls got married.
JULY: They put me in a suitcase today, I guess we are off on a vacation. I
wish I could stay home as I will have to stay in this thing for a month.
AUGUST: Still in a suitcase.
SEPTEMBER: Back home again in my old place with a lot of company.
The TV Guide, Sports Illustrated, and newspaper are on top of me. I wish
I was read as much as they are.
OCTOBER: They used me a little today. One of them is very sick. Right
now I am shined up and on the center of the table. I think the preacher is
coming over.
NOVEMBER: Back in my old place. Was asked today if
I was a scrapbook.
DECEMBER: They are getting ready for Christmas, so
I will be covered with wrapping paper and packages.
Don’t just OWN a Bible ~ READ IT!!
“Blessed is he that readeth…” - Revelation 1:3
THE HELLENIC UNIVERSITY CLUB OF WILMINGTON
Summer Study in Greece Scholarship
The Hellenic University Club of Wilmington is offering for a fifth year a “Summer Study in Greece”
scholarship at the Anatolia’s American College of Thessaloniki, a USA accredited University. The
program offers two courses (6 credit hours) for the period from mid-June to mid-July, 2013. One
course will be Modern Greek and the other will be a humanities/history/art elective given in English.
The scholarship will cover tuition, room, orientation, field trips and fees and may also provide
some assistance towards travel to Greece.
Applicants should be college students already studying in an accredited four-year institution, of
Greek ancestry who are interested in studying in Greece and immerse themselves in the culture and
language of the country. The student upon return will be required to write a short essay on his/hers
experience, give a presentation to the Hellenic University Club on their trip and have their grades
sent to their respective College/University to receive credit for the two courses they have attended.
Application deadline: March 15, 2013
Scholarship Awards for High School Graduates
The Hellenic University Club of Wilmington is offering a Scholarship to an eligible college-bound
student. Applicants should be graduating seniors entering an accredited four-year College or
University. The applicants must be of Hellenic ancestry and either from families who are members of
the Hellenic University Club or belong to the Holy Trinity Church of Wilmington, DE.
Application deadline: March 31, 2013
Please contact Scholarship Chairman, Michael Logothetis at
Michael.Logothetis @ ATK.com or (302)738-4316,
for applications & details.
Baptisms:
HOLY TRINITY REGISTRY for November 2012
Constantine, the son of Vasili & Megan Michell was baptized on December 8th in our Church. The
sponsors were George & Alexia Moutsatsos. We congratulate him, and his parents and welcome
Constantine into the Orthodox Faith.
Funerals:
Dean Ganoudis fell asleep in the Lord on November 22nd and the funeral was held in our Church on
November 26th. He is survived by his wife Joanna, his step daughter, Aniella DiGregorio and his sister,
Joann Steppi. May his memory be eternal!
Memorials:
Christine Resine ~ 40 Day ~ December 2
Stavros Psomas ~ 3 Year ~ December 9
Ritamarie Davis Rafael ~ 2 Year ~ December 16
Breakfast with Santa
Sponsored by the Greek School
December 9th 2012
Who is Saint Basil the Great?
(Celebrated January 1)
St Basil has been called the Great for many and varied reasons. He was educated in Constantinople and Athens in the best pagan
and Christian learning of the time. But at the age of 28 he forsook the world, embraced the monastic life and became a hermit by the
River Isis near Neocaesaria, 358. Together with his old friend, St Gregory of Nazianzus, he began missionary work in this area. Emperor Julian, a fellow student of St. Basil, called him to his court, but St. Basil declined and continued preaching missions until his
bishop, Eusebios of Caesarea, called him to come to Caesarea and defend Orthodoxy against the Arian emperor Galen. At the death of
Eusebios, St. Basil was elevated to the sea of Caesarea, an office he retained for the rest of his life.
St Basil was gifted with great eloquence and statesmanship. His talent for organization and skillful administration made his contribution to church thought and life deeply felt for all time to come. His monastic organization outside Caesarea exerted an unprecedented
influence in monasticism in general. His prescribing of daily monastic life – his famous still controls both the structure and moral fiber
of much of Eastern monasticism. He built at the outskirts of Caesarea a complex of buildings which included, besides his Episcopal
residence and church, hospitals and hostels for the poor. Care was extended by a system of relief as good as any we have today. Thus,
the first and most effective endeavor of social concern and care was established within the Christian society and, in many respects, still
remains the model for contemporary Churches upon which to build their own social work.
By writings and by word he defended the Nicene formulation of the Homoousion, and the virtual end of the Arian controversy sh ortly
after his death in 379 is to a great measure attributed to him. Besides his Rule on monasticism, he wrote and extremely impor tant treatise on
the Holy Spirit. His complex of buildings outside Caesarea, named Basilias after him, was in reality a great monastery admini stered by monks
in all its facets and functions. Thus, St. Basil was the first to ascribe to monasticism a social mission and to give impetus to later monastic communities within cities aiming at serving both God and men. Together with St. Gregory of Nazianzus he compiled the famous “Phi localia”, a
selection of important excerpts from the works of Origen.
HOPE / JOY / JR GOYA ~ An Evening with the Saints
Men for their Times
St Ephraim the Syrian
The Lord has given each of His children different talents and abilities.
Within the framework of His Holy Church it is also apparent that he has
provided spiritual leaders who were exactly and perfectly matched for the
type of work that needed to be accomplished.
St Ephraim, who is revered by the Orthodox Church, was born in Syria in
306 AD. Although never advancing beyond the deaconate, St Ephraim had a
profound influence on the Church during his formative years of development
and growth. His talent for composing prayers and hymns provided the early
church with a firm foundation in the areas of liturgies and spiritually. He is,
perhaps, best known for his penetrating Lenten Prayer, which is still recited
at Lenten services in Orthodox Churches Everywhere. He died in 373 AD.
His Feastday (Nameday) is celebrated on January 28th each year.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
St. Mark of Ephesus
The Lord has given each of His children different talents and abilities.
Within the framework of His Holy Church it is also apparent that he has
provided spiritual leaders who were exactly and perfectly matched for the
type of work that needed to be accomplished.
St Mark of Ephesus lived in the 15th century. Blessed with a brilliant mind
and deep religious convictions, he quickly ascended the ladder of Church
Leadership , being elevated to the prestigious position of Metropolitan of
Ephesus while still a young man. At a time when the Church was weakened
by the threat of Turkish invasions and other internal and external difficulties,
St Mark of Ephesus was a staunch defender of Orthodoxy. He spoke out
vigorously against the ill-advised attempt at reunion with Rome at the
Council of Florence, much to the dismay of the emperor, who saw this as a
possible solution to the problems the Turks posed to Constantinople. After
two years of banishment by the Emperor, St. Mark returned to
Constantinople, where he was wildly heralded as a hero of the Faith. He died
in 1444 AD.
His Feast (Nameday) is celebrated on January 19th each year.
2013 HOUSE BLESSING INFORMATION
The Feast of Holy Epiphany (January 6th) is one of the many joyous Holy Days in the
Orthodox Church. The Holy Epiphany commemorates the Baptism of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ in the waters of the Jordan River. Woven within the traditions of
the Orthodox celebration of the Feast is the blessing of the homes of the faithful. The
purpose of blessing homes is to show our acceptance of God’s sanctification and to
reveal the home as what it was created by God to be: a way to His Kingdom. It also
shows that the “church in the home”, the family, is a reflection of the Church. By
blessing the home, we consecrate it and all activities therein to God. This year Fr.
Dean and Fr. Nick will be blessing from Jan. 8th thru Jan. 31st .
Listed below are the days and times Fr. Dean and Fr. Nick will be able to bless your
home. Please complete the form below and return it to the Church Office or to Fr.
Dean or Fr. Nick personally NO LATER THAN JANUARY 4th. Please be flexible
with your schedule on that day. You will be notified a day or two before the
approximate time of one of the Father’s visit. If you are unable to be home for
Father’s visit because of conflicts or illness, please call the Church Office and
reschedule.
When Fr. Dean or Fr. Nick comes to your home, the following should be observed:
1. Have as many family members there as possible.
2. Set a place either in the dining room or kitchen with the following items:
A. An Icon
B. A medium sized bowl with water filled a quarter way in it
C. A white dish towel
D. A candle
E. Incense (optional)
3. Print the FIRST NAMES of all family members on a sheet of paper
4. Please remember that since Fr. Dean and Fr. Nick will be making many
visitations, a social visit may not always be possible at this time.
5. PLEASE TURN ALL LIGHTS ON IN THE ROOMS TO BE BLESSED.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please CIRCLE the day and time you wish Fr. Dean or Fr. Nick to come to home:
DAY – MONDAY
TIME -
TUESDAY
9:00am – 12 Noon
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1:30pm – 4:30pm
SATURDAY
6:00pm – 9:00pm
NAME ____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE ____________________________________________________
January 2013
Sun
6
Holy Theophany
9am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
10am Sunday School
Family Worship
Mon
7
St John the Baptist
9am Orthros
10am Divine
Liturgy
5pm Greek School
13
Sunday after
Theophany
9am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
10am Sunday School
Vasilopita Sunday &
Philoptochos
Luncheon in the Hall
after Worship.
14
Tue
Wed
Thu
2
3
4
5pm Greek
School
RESUMES
7pm GOYA
7pm JR GOYA
NO FAST
NO FAST
NO FAST
8
9
10
11
12
6pm
Philoptochos
Board Meeting
6pm Girls
BBall Practice
7:15pm Boys
BBall Practice
*House
Blessings Begin
12:30pm Bible
Study
1pm Young @
Heart Gathering
7-11pm
GOYA Dance
@St Anthony
Vineland, NJ
10 am
Philoptochos
Board Meeting
11am
Philoptochos
General
Meeting
15
16
12:30pm Bible
Study
5pm Greek
School
6pm Exec PC
Meeting
17
7pm Parish
Council
Meeting
8pm Dance
5pm Greek School
6:30pm AHEPA
Meeting
6pm Girls
BBall Practice
7:15pm Boys
BBall Practice
8pm Dance
5pm Greek
School
7pm Dance
FAST
FAST
7pm GOYA
7pm Adult Bible
Study
18
St Athanasios
& Cyril
9am Orthros
10am Divine
Liturgy
GOYA FD Festival
23
24
25
5pm Greek School
6pm
Philoptochos
Meeting
6pm Girls
BBall Practice
6:30pm DOP
Meeting
7:15pm Boys
BBall Practice
12:30pm Bible
Study
7pm PAREA
St Gregory the
Theologian
9am Orthros
10am Divine
Liturgy
28
29
6pm Girls
BBall Practice
7:15pm Boys
BBall Practice
5pm Greek School
30
Three
Hierarchs
9am Orthros
10am Divine
Liturgy
12:30pm Bible
Study
5pm Greek
School
FAST
1pm HOPE/
JOY Event
FAST
22
5pm Greek
School
FAST
19
7pm Jr. GOYA
7pm Adult Bible
Study
7pm Dance
31
7pm Adult Bible
Study
7pm Dance
26
3:30pm
Wedding
7pm Greek
School Winter
Wonderland
Community
Dance
FAST
27
15th Sunday of Luke
9am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
10am Sunday School
Greek School Letters
Day Program
HUC/AHEPA
Breakfast & Speaker
5
21
(GOYA FD Festival)
Sat
1
St. Basil
9am Orthros
10am Divine
Liturgy
Church Office
Closed
Happy New
Year
NO FAST
FAST
20
12th Sunday of Luke
9am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
10am Sunday School
Fri
Ιανουάριος 2013
Κυριακή
Δευτέρα
Τρίτη
1
Βασιλείου του
Μέγα
Όρθρος 9:00 π.μ
Θεία Λειτουργία
10 π.μ.
Γραφείο της
Εκκλησίας
Κλειστό
ΕΥΤΥΧΙΣΜΕ
ΝΟ ΤΟ ΝΕΟ
ΕΤΟΣ!!
ΑΡΤΗΣΙΜΗ
6
Άγια Θεοφάνεια
Όρθρος 9:00 π.μ
Θεία Λειτουργία 10
π.μ
10 π.μ. Κατηχητικό
7
Σύναξις Ιωάννου
Προδρόμου του
Βαπτιστού.
Όρθρος 9:00 π.μ
Θεία Λειτουργία 10
π.μ.
5μμ Ελλ. Σχολείο
13
Κυριακή μετά τα
Θεοφάνεια.
14
2
3
4
5μμ Ελλ. Σχολ
ΑΡΧΙΖΕΙ
7μμ ΓΚΟΓΙΑ
7μμ ΓΚΟΓΙΑ
21
5μμ Ελλ. Σχολ
Όρθρος 9:00 π.μ
Θεία Λειτουργία 10
π.μ.
(Φεστιβάλ GOΥΑ
FD)
27 Η 15η Κυριακή
τού Οσίου Λουκά.
28
ΑΡΤΗΣΙΜΗ
8
6μμ Συνάντησ
Συμβουλίου
Φιλοπτώχου
Προπόνηση
Μπάσκετ Μπ.
6 μμ Κορίτσια
7:15μμ Αγόρια
9
10
11
ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ
7μμ Μελέτη
Βίβλου Ενηλίκων
7μμ Πρακτική
Χορού
15
16
17
5μμ Ελλ. Σχολ
5μμ Ελλ. Σχολ
6μμ Συνάντ.
Εκτελεστικού
Συμβουλίου
7μμ Συνάντησ
Κοινοτικού
Συμβουλίου
1μμ Αειθαλείς Νέοι
7 μ.μ. ΓΚΟΓΙΑ
7μμ Μελέτη
Βίβλου Ενηλίκων
8μμ Πρακτική
Χορού
10 π.μ. Κατηχητικό
Ο Εορτασμός της
Ημέρας των Ελληνικών
Γραμμάτων/
HUC/AHEPA Πρωϊνό
και Ομιλητής
5μμ Ελλ. Σχολ
5
24
29
31
30
Τριών
Ιεραρχών
Όρθρος 9:00
π.μ Θεία
Λειτουργία 10
π.μ.
5μμ Ελλ. Σχολ
ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ
ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ
18
Αθανασίου
και Κυρίλλου
Πατριαρχών
Αλεξανδρείας.
12
10 π.μ.
Συνάντηση
Συμβουλίου
Φιλοπτώχου
11 π.μ. Γενική
Συνάντηση
Φιλοπτώχου
19
1μμ Εκδήλωση
ΕΛΠΙΔΑ/
ΧΑΡΑ
Όρθρος 9:00 π.μ
Θεία
Λειτουργία 10
ΦΕΣΤΙΒΑΛ GOYA
π.μ.
7μμ GOYA
Ελάσσων
ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ
22
23
6pm Συνάντησ.
Φιλοπτώχου
5μμ Ελλ. Σχολ
6:30 μμ
Συνάντ. Θυγ.
Πηνελόπης
ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ
Προπόνηση
Μπάσκετ Μπ.
6 μμ Κορίτσια
7:15μμ Αγόρια
Προπόνηση
Μπάσκετ Μπ.
6 μμ Κορίτσια
7:15μμ Αγόρια
Όρθρος 9:00 π.μ
Θεία Λειτουργ 10 π.μ.
Σάββατο
8μμ Πρακτική
Χορού
ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ
20
Η 12η Κυριακή τού
Οσίου Λουκά.
Παρασκευή
ΑΡΤΗΣΙΜΗ
6:30μμ
Συνάντηση
ΑΧΕΠΑ
Προπόνηση
Μπάσκετ Μπ.
6 μμ Κορίτσια
7:15μμ Αγόρια
10 π.μ. Κατηχητικό
Κυριακή
Βασιλόπιτας &
Γεύμα Φιλοπτώχου
στην Αίθουσα μετά
την Λειτουργία
Πέμπτη
ΑΡΤΗΣΙΜΗ
5μμ Ελλ. Σχολ
Όρθρος 9:00 π.μ
Θεία Λειτουργ 10 π.μ.
Τετάρτη
7μ.μ Παρέα
7μμ Μελέτη
Βίβλου Ενηλίκων
7μμ Πρακτική
Χορού
7μμ Μελέτη
Βίβλου Ενηλίκων
7μμ Πρακτική
Χορού
25
Γρηγορίου
αρχιεπισκόπο
υ Κων/
πόλεως, του
Θεολόγου
26
3:30 μμ. Γάμος
7μμ
Χοροεσπερίδα
Όρθρος 9:00 π.μ Ελληνικού
Θεία
Σχολείου
Λειτουργία 10
την Χώρας των
π.μ.
Θαυμάτων
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