HOLY TRINITY June 2010 Volume 41 Issue 6 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, THE HOLY APOSTLES (Feast Day: June 29) ΑΓΙΑ ΤΡΙΑΣ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Wilmington, Delaware The Official Publication of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19806 Telephone: (302) 654-4446 Fax: (302) 654-4204 His Eminence Metropolitan EVANGELOS of New Jersey, Hierarch Rev. Fr. Costa G. Christo, Ph.D., Protopresbyter Susan Kelleher, Church Secretary Anargyros Liparos, Protopsaltis 658-0454 (home) 654-4446 2010 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Spiros Mantzavinos, President - (302) 636-0201 Georgia Halakos, First Vice President - (302) 777-0162 Catherine Stathakis, Second Vice President - (302) 234-2628 Nick Karavasilis, Parish Council Treasurer - (302) 354-0768 Demetri Karakasidis, Parish Council Secretary - (610) 459-4345 652-6242 Constantine Caras Athena Ladas (443) 643-8773 478-2322 Sophia Fotakos James Maravelias 838-8574 478-3529 Michael Kirifides Milt Misogianes (610) 793-4314 266-7471 Christos Kotanidis Chris Papachrysanthou 324-0581 266-7471 Maria Kotanidis Michael Roussos 893-1602 Executive Parish Council Meetings - 1st Tuesday of every month @ 7PM Parish Council Meetings - 3rd Tuesday of every month @ 7PM CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS 504-0461 (856) 678-4924 764-7278 478-9099 633-1112 661-2305 / 322-3200 266-7471 475-3155 655-2252 (610) 388-2093 276-3509 798-3052 478-7864 475-7672 893-1116 632-8381 738-4316 368-5770 478-2322 633-1112 276-3509 764-1824 834-3428 655-2252 / 764-2183 Mailing Coordinators James Michael & Crew Philoptochos Maroula Haralambidis, President GOYA Lynn Kostas, President Sunday School Helene Krikelis, Director Greek School Costas Fountzoulas, Director HOPE/JOY Club Eleni Karakasidis & Amalea Rassias Sr. JOY Maria Kotanidis Lil’ Angels Playgroup Julie Tsakumis YAL George Tsakataras, Coordinator Altar Boys Michael Sanford, Director Terpsichorean Dance Troupe Dino Charalambides St. Elpida George Righos Choir Anthony Pantelopulos, Director Altar Guild Helen Doukakis, President AHEPA John Tarabicos, President Daughters of Penelope Robin Hayes, President Hellenic University Club Michael Logothetis, President The Young @ Heart Club Dean Lomis, President Vacation Bible School Sophia Fotakos, Director Editorial Staff - Ayia Trias Costas Fountzoulas Web Site Dino Charalambides Adult Bible Study (Wednesday PM) Fr. Stamatios Ganiaris Adult Bible Study (Thursday PM) Basil Savopoulos Holy Trinity Food Pantry Nikkie Tsakataras & Tina King Church Office Email Address: [email protected] Fr. Costa G. Christo’s Church Email Address: [email protected] For pastoral emergencies - you may call Fr. Christo (cell) 377-6734 Holy Trinity Website Address: www.holytrinitywilmington.org ALL ARTICLES & ANNOUNCEMENTS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE THESE ARTICLES & ANNOUNCEMENTS CAN BE DROPPED OFF, 15TH OF EACH MONTH. EMAILED, FAXED OR U. S. MAIL. BY THE THE PASTOR’S LETTER Summer 2010 Dear Parishioners: Αγαπητοί Ενορίτες: During the summer when we allocate time to rejuvenate our bodies, please let us not forget to regenerate our souls. Reme mb er: “Everything in Due Moderation,” putting the Church first and foremost. “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works” (Matthew 16:26-27). Let us be a fine, tuned instrument – in body, soul and spirit – that magnifies God with love and boldness. Since the Divine Liturgy is the means by which Christ comes to us concretely in the Eucharist for adoration and nutrition, please let us attend the summer worship services. St. Paul calls all of us to be leaven (yeast). Just as leaven converts a large quantity of meal into its own quality, let us change our neighbor and locality to fit God’s specifications. Let us accomplish this through Communion with the Church where the power of the Gospel is great. What is once leavened becomes leaven in turn for others. God bless all of you with a safe, fruitful and blessed summer. Paternally, Κατά την διάρκεια του καλοκαιριού όταν διαθέτουμε χρόνο για την αναζωογόνηση του σώματός μας, ας μην λησμονήσουμε να αναζωογονήσουμε την ψυχή μας. Να θυμάσθε το αρχαίο ρητό “Μηδέν άγαν” (Τα πάντα με μέτρο), τοποθετόντας πάντοτε την Εκκλησία πρώτα και υπεράνω όλων. “Διότι ποιό θα είναι το κέρδος του ανθρώπου αν κερδίσει τον κόσμο όλο, αλλά χάσει την ψυχή του; Ή τι θα δώση ο άνθρωπος για αντάλλαγμα της ψυχής του; Γιατί όταν ο Υιός του Ανθρώπου θα έλθη ενδεδυμένος την δόξα του Πατέρα Του μαζί με τους αγγέλους Του, τότε θα ανταμείψη τον καθένα σύμφωνα με τα έργα του.” (Ματθαίος 16:26-27). Ας γίνουμε ένα λεπτό, καλοκουρδισμένο όργανο - στο σώμα, την ψυχή και το πνεύμα – τα οποία μεγενθύνουν τον Θεό με αγάπη και τόλμη. Επειδή η Θεία Λειτουργία είναι το μέσον με το οποίον ο Χριστός έρχεται σε εμάς συμπαγώς στην Θεία Ευχαριστία για λατρεία και τροφή, σας προτρέπω με αγάπη να παρακολουθήτε όλες τις λατρευτικές ακολουθίες το καλοκαίρι. Ο Απόστολος Παύλος προσκαλεί όλους μας να γίνουμε σαν την μαγιά. Καθώς η μαγιά μετατρέπει μία μεγάλη ποσότητα τροφής στην ποιότητά της, ας προσπαθήσουμε να αλλάξουμε τον γείτονά μας και τον τόπο μας σύμφωνα με τις απαιτήσεις του Θεού. Ας επιτύχουμε αυτό δια μέσου της Πνευματικής Επικοινωνίας μας με την Εκκλησία όπου η δύναμις του Ευαγγελίου είναι μεγάλη. Οτιδήποτε προηγουμένως μεταμορφώθηκε σε προζύμι τώρα έχει γίνει με την σειρά του η μαγιά για άλλους. Είθε να σας ευλογή ο Θεός με ένα ασφαλές, παραγωγικό, και ευλογημένο καλοκαίρι. + Protopresbyter Constantine G. Christofis, Ph.D. Proistamenos Πατρικώς Δρ. Κωνσταντίνος Γ. Χριστοφής, +Πρωτοπρεσβύτερος, Προϊστάμενος For Spiritual Insights see Father Costa’s Blog located at www.anorthodoxmoment.com Religious Education News Dear Parishioners, Saturday, May 15, although windy at the start, was the perfect day for a picnic, a Sunday school picnic at Brandywine Creek State Park. Kites were flying, children were running every which way playing ball games and follow the leader. I even noticed a group of fathers playing soccer with their children. Many thanks to Georgia and Demetrios Halakos, and Maria and Chris Kotanidis for organizing the picnic, to Eirini & Nicholas Staikos for organizing the sports activities, to Steve Nicholas for the basil seed planting project, and to ALL the parents who either made a monetary contribution to the Sunday school, spent time at the grill cooking hamburgers and hot dogs or who brought desserts, drinks and a whole lot of “kefi.” You all made it happen. The following day, May 16 was Sunday school graduation for all the students. To the seniors who have graduated and are off to college in the fall . . . congratulations and Godspeed. Look for picnic and graduation pictures in the July issue of the monthly bulletin. I am signing off for the summer, returning in September with a report for the monthly bulletin. Have a good, safe summer. Yours in Christ, Helene Krikelis Elementary Level St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade PreK & K Congratulations to our 2010 Graduates Adrian Chambers, daughter of George & Kathy Chambers, graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and will attend Syracuse University in the fall, majoring in Psychology and Business. George Constantinou, son of John & Carol Constantinou, graduated from Kennett Square High School and will attend Delaware Valley College in the fall, majoring in Horticulture. Yianni Degermentzidis, son of George & Polyxeni Degermentzidis, graduated from Archmere Academy and will be attending St. Joseph’s University in the fall, majoring in Business Management. George Fountzoulas, son of Costas & Audrey Fountzoulas, graduated from the Charter School of Wilmington and will be attending the University of Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the fall, working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree for the next six years. Constantine Fournaris, son of Emmanuel & Evie Fournaris, graduated from Archmere Academy and will attend the University of Delaware/College of Business and Economics with a major in Accounting. Yianni Jannelli, son of Richard & Eva Jannelli, graduated from Brandywine High School and will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall, majoring in Communications with a minor in Theater. Yanni Kaliakin, son of Victor & Leeza Kaliakin, graduated from Wilmington Christian School and will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall. Lynn Kostas, daughter of John & Gale Kostas, graduated from Brandywine High School and will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall, majoring in Chemical Engineering. Sophia Nannas, daughter of Ted & Sandy Nannas, graduated from Archmere Academy and will attend Villanova University in the fall, majoring in Communications. Alisa Raisis, daughter of Leo & Irene Raisis, graduated from Archmere Academy and will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall, majoring in Communications, with a minor in Theater. Jacob Valvis, son of Ioannis & Maria Valvis, graduated from the Charter School of Wilmington. Leah Vande Poele, daughter of David & Anne Vande Poele, graduated from the Charter School of Wilmington and will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall, as an Exercise Science major, and plans to continue on to Physical Therapy School. We are very proud of you!! Holy trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday School Graduation Day May 16, 2010 June 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed 1 2 Thu 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Annual Greek Festival June 1-4 (11am-11pm) 6 The Second Sunday of St. Matthew. Orthros 9am. Divine Liturgy 10am. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 The Third Sunday of St. Matthew. Orthros 9am. Divine Liturgy 10am. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Happy Father’s Day! The Fourth Sunday of St. Matthew. Orthros 9am. Divine Liturgy 10am. 21 22 23 24 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Orthros 9am. Divine Liturgy 10am. 25 5pm Christopher / Bross wedding rehearsal. 26 4pm Christopher / Bross Wedding. Annual Vacation Bible School: Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25 (9am – 3pm daily) 27 The Fifth Sunday of St. Matthew. Orthros 9am. Divine Liturgy 10am. 28 The Fast of the Holy Apostles ends. 29 The Feast Day of Sts. Peter and Paul the Apostles. Orthros 9am. Divine Liturgy 10am. 30 Ιούνιος 2010 Κυριακή Δευτέρα Τρίτη 1 Τετάρτη 2 Πέμπτη 3 Παρασκευή 4 Σάββατο 5 Ετήσιο Ελληνικό Φεστιβάλ Ιούνιος 1-4 (11πμ-11μμ) 6 Η Δεύτερη Κυριακή του Ματθαίου ‘Ορθρος 9 π.μ., Θεία Λειτουργία 10 π.μ. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Η Τρίτη Κυριακή του Ματθαίου ‘Ορθρος 9 π.μ., Θεία Λειτουργία 10 π.μ. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Καλή Ημέρα του Πατέρα! Η Τετάρτη Κυριακή του Ματθαίου ‘Ορθρος 9 π.μ., Θεία Λειτουργία 10 π.μ. 21 22 23 24 Γενέθλιον Ιωάννου Βαπτιστού. 25 5μμ Δοκιμή Γάμου Χριστοφόρου/Μπ ρός 26 4μμ Γάμος Χριστοφό ρου/ Μπρος Όρθρος 9 π.μ., Θεία Λειτουργία 10 π.μ Ιουνίου 21η- 25η Διακοπές Σχολείου Βίβλου (9 πμ – 3μμ καθημερινώς) 27 28 Η Πέμπτη Κυριακή του Τέλος Νηστείας Αγίων Αποστόλων. Ματθαίου ‘Ορθρος 9 π.μ., Θεία Λειτουργία 10 π.μ. 29 Αγίων Πέτρου και Παύλου των Αποστόλων Όρθρος 9 π.μ., Θεία Λειτουργία 10 π.μ. 30 Sunday School End of Year Picnic Brandywine Creek State Park May 15, 2010 Basil Planting & Sports Activities Special Thanks for those who donated to the Sunday School Picnic... Audrey & Costa Fountzoulas Georgia & Demetri Halakos Foula & Nick Karavasilis Maria & Christos Kotanidis Linda & Stathis Kotanidis Helene & Costa Krikelis Susan & Peter Krikelis Evangelia & Ted Kritikos Megan & Spiros Mantzavinos Diane & Jim Maravelias Maria & Prodromos Mavridis Eirini & Nick Staikos Akiku & Steve Turley Demetra & Costas Tzinoudis The Pedraza &Zinna Family PRESIDENTS COLUMN Dear Parishioners, Αγαπητοί Ενορίτες, It is difficult to believe that it is June already and all the cold and snow are a distant memory. With June comes a few big events in our community. First, congratulations to all our community’s high school, Sunday School, Greek School and college graduates. Please know that everyone is proud of your accomplishment. Είναι δύσκολο να πιστέψουμε ότι είμαστε ήδη στον Ιούνιο, και το κρύο και το χιόνι είναι μιά μακρινή ανάμνηση. Με τη άφιξη του Ιουνίου μερικές μεγάλες εκδηλώσεις έρχονται επίσης στην κοινότητα. Κατ’ αρχήν συγχαρητήρια σε όλους τους αποφοίτους του γυμνασίου, Κατηχητικού και Ελληνικού Σχολείου και του πανεπιστημίου. Παρακαλώ να γνωρίζετε ότι όλοι μας είμαστε υπερήφανοι για την επιτυχία σας. Also, by the time you receive this bulletin, we will be in the middle of our Festival. We all know how important the Festival is to our Church. Again, I want to thank everyone who has been working behind the scenes since January and who are volunteered during the Festival. Brick sales for the Memorial Garden continue. More information about the Memorial Garden and purchasing a commemorative brick are in this bulletin. You can buy a brick during coffee hour after Church services or by contacting any Parish Council member. Remember, Holy Trinity’s Third Annual Golf Outing will be Monday, September 27 at Delaware National Country club. We are looking for sponsors and golfers. Finally, the Second Annual Fall Glendi will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 1st and 2nd. Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers in our community. I hope you and your family have a safe and healthy summer. As always, please contact any Parish Council member or me if we can be of any assistance. In addition to my phone number listed in the front of the bulletin, please feel free to email me at [email protected]. Thank you. Spiros Mantzavinos Ακόμη, να έχετε υπ’ όψιν σας ότι όταν θα λάβετε το Δελτίο αυτού του μηνός θα είμαστε στο μέσον το φεστιβάλ. Όλοι μας γνωρίζουμε πόσο σημαντικό είναι το φεστιβάλ για την Εκκλησία μας. Πάλι, θέλω να ευχαριστήσω όλους όσοι εργασθήκατε πίσω από την σκηνή απο τον Ιανουάριο και που προσφέρετε τις υπηρεσίες σας κατά την διάρκεια του φεστιβάλ. Η πώληση τούβλων για τον Κήπο Μνήμης συνεχίζεται. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες για τον Κήπο Μνήμης και την αγορά ενός αναμνηστικού τούβλου μπορείτε να βρήτε σε αυτό το Μηνιαίο Δελτίο. Μπορείτε ν’ αγοράσετε ένα τούβλο κατά την διάρκεια του καφέ μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία ή ερχόμενοι σε επαφή με οποιοδήποτε μέλος του συμβουλίου. Να θυμάσθε ότι το Τρίτο Ετήσιο Γκόλφ Τούρναμεντ της Αγίας Τριάδας θα λάβη χώρα την Δευτέρα, Σεπτεμβρίου 27 στο Ντελαγουέρ Νάτιοναλ Καουντρι Κλάμπ. Ζητούμε χορηγούς και παίκτες γκόλφ. Τελικώς, Το Δεύτερο Ετήσιο Γλέντι του Φθινοπώρου θα λάβη χώρα στην Παρασκευή και το Σάββατο, Οκτωβρίου 1η και 2α. Καλή Ημέρα του Πατέρα για όλους τους πατέρες της κοινότητας. Ελπίζω ότι εσείς και η οικογενειές σας θα έχουν ένα ασφαλές και υγιές καλοκαίρι. Όπως πάντα αν χρειάζεσθε βοήθεια ή έχετε κάποια ιδέα μπορείτε να επικοινωνήσετε με το Συμβούλιο ή με έμενα προσωπικώς, είτε τηλεφωνικώς ή στο [email protected]. Ευχαριστώ Σπύρος Μαντζαβίνος SAVE THE DATE… Sunday, September 12, 2010 for the Church’s Annual Welcome Back Picnic 2010 HOLY TRINITY STEWARDS Mr. & Mrs. Chris Adamopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Angelos Alexandratos Mr. & Mrs. T. Alexandridis Mr. & Mrs. Elias Almasou Dr. & Mrs. Michael Amygdalos Ms. AnaMaria Anagnostou Ms. Anthoula Anagnostou Mrs. Georgia Anastasakos Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Anastassiades Mrs. Faith Andrianopoulos Ms. Elaine Annos Mr. & Mrs. William Annos Mr. Anthony Anton Dr. Michael Antony Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Apostolakis Miss Arkontoula M. Apostolatos Mr. Evaggelos M. Apostolatos Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Atsidis Mrs. Meropi Bambacus Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Beris Ms. Georgia Boines Mr. & Mrs. Harry Bouloukos Mr. & Mrs. Themis Bourogiannis Mr. & Mrs. James Brown Mr. Michael Brown Mr. & Mrs. Sean Brown Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Buggy Mr. & Mrs. Costas Burpulis Mr. & Mrs. John Burpulis Mr. Stamatis Burpulis Mr. George & Chris Caras Mr. & Mrs. James Chahalis Mr. & Mrs. George Chambers Mrs. Jane Chappel Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Chilimidos Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Chris Mr. Tom Christopher Mr. & Mrs. Christos Christou Ms. Demetra Christou Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Christou Ms. Olga Ciabattoni Dr. John Congalidis Mr. George Constantinou Mr. & Mrs. John Constantinou Mr. Charles Cooke III Mr. & Mrs. Gus Costis Mr. & Mrs. Costas Coulaloglou Mr. & Mrs. Harry Courtis Mr. & Mrs. Robert Coustenis Mrs. Olympia Cozamanis Mr. & Mrs. Fernando Cozza Mrs. Mary Creedon Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Cubeta Mr. Patrick Cusanelli Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Daskalopoulos Mr. & Mrs. George Degermentzidis Mr. & Mrs. Spyros Demetriou Mrs. Virginia Demitral Mr. & Mrs. Nikolaos Demourtzidis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Diamanty Mr. & Mrs. Anthony T. Diamond Mrs. Agnes Dignam Mrs. Maria Donald Mrs. Helen Doukakis Ms. Clara Drimones Mr. Nicholas Drimones Ms. Maria Duprey Mrs. Sophie Eliades Mr. & Mrs. Speros Evangelatos Mr. & Mrs. James Faller Mr. & Mrs. George Fanandakis Mr. & Mrs. Spero Ferentinos Mr. & Mrs. Leonidas Fotakos Dr. & Mrs. Costas Fountzoulas Mr. & Mrs. George Fournaris Mr. & Mrs. John Frangakis Ms. Theone Frangos Mrs. Ekaterini Galanakis Mr. & Mrs. James Galaris Rev. & Mrs. Stamatios Ganiaris Dr. George C. Gatos Mrs. Mary George Mr. & Mrs. Sakelaris Gerakios Mrs. Loula Geralis Mr. Nick Gianakis Mr. & Mrs. James Gianelos Rev. & Pres. George Giannaris Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Giannatos Miss Virginia Gotides Mr. & Mrs. Richard Govatos, Jr Mr. & Mrs. Alton Graham Mrs. Helen Gregory Mrs. Maria Grigorakakis Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Grivas Dr. & Mrs. George Hadjipanayis Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Halakos Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos Halakos Mr. & Mrs. Joannis Halakos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Haldas Mr. & Mrs. Thomas K. Haldas Mr. & Mrs. Moses Halkopoulos Mrs. Eugenia Hann Mr. George Hantzandreou Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Hatzis Mr. Thomas Hatzis Dr. Sylvia Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Hionis Mrs. Ida Ioannou Miss Katherine Issaris Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Joannides Mrs. Margo M. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Fred Joseck Mr. & Mrs. Laki Kalaitzoglou Mr. & Mrs. George Kalfas Mr. & Mrs. Victor Kaliakin Mrs. Mary Kalmer Mrs. Matena Kalmer Mr. & Mrs. Stilianos Kalogiros Mr. & Mrs. George Kamenakis Mr. Peter Kamenakis Mr. Philip Kamenakis Ms. Virginia Karablacas Mr. & Mrs. Peter Karagiannis Mr. & Mrs. John Karakasidis Mr. Stephanos Karakasidis Mr. & Mrs. Eleftherios Karaoglanis Mr. & Mrs. Tom Karas Mr. & Mrs. Nick Karavasilis Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Katsimbris Mrs. Pelagia Katsirmas Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kayiaros Mrs. Ann Keffala Mr. & Mrs. Basil Kehagias Dr. & Mrs. John Kehagias Miss Georgia Keros Mr. & Mrs. Paul N. Kertiles Drs. Alexander & Kathy Kirifides Dr. & Mrs. Lazarus Kirifides Mr. & Mrs. Petros Kirtses Ms. Nikoletta Klezaras Mr. James Kogamihalis Mr. & Mrs. Basil Kollias Ms. Georgia Kollias Ms. Christina Koninis Mr. & Mrs. John A. Koninis Mr. & Mrs. Gus Kontis Mr.& Mrs. Kostas Kontomaris Mr. & Mrs. John Kostas Mr. & Mrs. Christos Kotanidis Mr.& Mrs. George Kramedas Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Kramedas Mrs. Maria Kramedas Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Kramedas Mr. & Mrs. Costas Krikelis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Krikelis Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Kusumi Ms. Athena Ladas Mrs. Efterpi Ladas Mr. James Ladas Mr. Michael Ladas Mr. & Mrs. Brian Laws Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lawson Mr. & Mrs. John Lazare Mr. & Mrs. Anastasis Lazaridis Mr. & Mrs. Lakis Lazaridis Mr. & Mrs. John Lazopoulos Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Lemper Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Leounes Miss Evelyn M. Liarakos Dr. & Mrs. George Liarakos Mr. Anargyros Liparos Mrs. Mary Littel Mr. & Mrs. Dean C. Lomis Dr. & Mrs. W. Lee MacKewiz Voula and John Manis Mrs. Katina Manolakis Mr. & Mrs. Nick T. Manolakos Mr. & Mrs. Philip Manos Mr. & Mrs. Chris Mantzavinos Mr. & Mrs. Spiros Mantzavinos Mr. & Mrs. James Maravelias Mrs. Irene Marini Mrs. Stella Markatos Mrs. Kaliope Marusiodis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mayew Mrs. Antoinette McFarland Mr. Jason McFarland Mrs. Connie Mentis Mrs. Barbara Mesogianes Dr. & Mrs. Constantine Michell Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Michell Mr. Constantine Milionis Mr. & Mrs. Charles Minella Dr. & Mrs. Milt Misogianes Mr. & Mrs. Antonios Mistras Drs. George & Alexia Moutsatsos Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Nannas Mr. & Mrs. Todd Narvell Mr. Stephen Nicholas Mr. & Mrs. William Nicholas Ms. Matina Nicholson Mr. Louis Novakis Mrs. Costas Pagonis Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Panagiotidis Mr. Denis Pandelakis Mrs. Christina Pantsos Mr. & Mrs. C. Papachrysanthou Mr. & Mrs. G. Papachrysanthou Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Papantinas Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Pappanicholas Mr. & Mrs. Dean C. Pappas Miss Elizabeth Pappas Miss Sandra Pappas Sotera & Helen Pappas Mrs. Demetra Pappoulis Mr. & Mrs. Jim Pettit Mr. & Mrs. C. Phalangas Mr. & Mrs. Phalangas-Stroud Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Phillips Mrs. Pauline Phillips Mr. Steve Pittaoulis Mr. John Pittas Mr. & Mrs. Sabastian Popescu Dr. John Psaltis Mr. & Mrs. Nickolas Psaltis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Psaltis Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Psihalinos Drs. Leo & Irene Raisis Mr. Spiros Raisis Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Ranalli Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Raptis Mr. & Mrs. Dion Rassias Mr. & Mrs. George Rassias Mrs. Sofia Regas Mrs. Christine Resine Mr. & Mrs. William M. Riggins Mr. & Mrs. George Righos Mr. & Mrs. John Saffos Mrs. Themis Sagredo Mrs. Mary P. Saitis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sanford Mrs. Areti Sapunas Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Saridakis Mr. Chris Sarmousakis Mr. & Mrs. George Sarmousakis Mrs. Marika Sarmousakis Mr. & Mrs. Nimrah Sartin Mr. & Mrs. Basil Savopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schillinger Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Shuler Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sikoutris Mr. & Mrs. Peter Skiadas Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Souleles Mr. & Mrs. John P. Spanos Mr. & Mrs. Everett Sparks Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Staikos Ms. Catherine Stathakis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Stavru Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stevens Mr. M. & Dr. Jean Stewart/Gattuso Mr. & Mrs. Bob Stout, Jr. Mrs. Etsa H. Stuart Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Tangalidis Mrs. Anastasia Tarabicos Mr. & Mrs. James H. Tarabicos Mr. & Mrs. John Tarabicos Mr. Diamantis Tektonopoulos Dr. & Mrs. Costas Terris Mrs. Eugenia Terss Mr. Stamatis Theodorakis Mr. & Mrs. George Tsaganos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Tsaganos Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tsaganos Mr. & Mrs. George J. Tsavalas Ms. Penelope Tsilimidos Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Tsionas Mr. & Mrs. Efthimios Tsionas Mr. & Mrs. George Tsugranes Mr. & Mrs. Steve Turley Mr. & Mrs. Christos Tzidras Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Tzinoudis Miss Regina Valko Mr. & Mrs. David Vande Poele Mr. & Mrs. George Vassilatos Mrs. Kleoniki Vassiliou Mr. & Mrs. Steve Velitskakis Mr. & Mrs. Billy Vice Mr. & Mrs. Petros Voultsis Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wissman Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wissman Mr. & Mrs. Josiah Wolcott Mr. & Mrs. Peter Yiannos Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zaloga Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zambetis Dr. & Mrs. Demetri Zerefos Mr. & Mrs. Markos Zerefos Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ziccarelli Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Zinna Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Zographos AS OF May 21, 2010 Stewardship Stewardship is a matter of recognizing priorities. It’s not fundraising. Simply put, is your church worth as much to you as is your monthly TV cable? Do you pay your cable provider more than you offer your church each month? If so, then perhaps it is time to rethink priorities. As we often have said, stewardship is the offering of time and talent, in addition to treasure. We extend our heartfelt thanks to those parishioners who volunteered their time cleaning the church in preparation for the Easter services and to those who volunteered their talent beautifying the sanctuary and the Epitafio during Holy Week. The choir members, chanters, altar boys, and the altar boys director offered their time and talent also. As is the custom here at Holy Trinity, the GOYAns wrapped eggs and conducted the Easter Egg hunt for children, following the Agape Services. For everyone, it was a matter of recognizing priorities. Soon, the summer season will be here. Many of you will be leaving for well-earned vacations. Before you do so, however, please take the time to consider, the work of the church goes on. Have you set your priorities in order? Have you offered a pledge to your church for the 2010 year? Have you, in whole or in part, fulfilled that pledge by offering your time, talent, and treasure? Are your priorities in order? FYI JANUARY MONTHLY FINANCIALS January Income: (Stewardship, candles, other donations) January Total Expense: January Net Income: FYI 50,561.31 50,443.76 + 117.55 FEBRUARY MONTHLY FINANCIALS February Income: (Stewardship, candles, other donations) 26,702.97 February Total Expense: 62,527.02 February Net Income: - 35,824.05 FYI FYI FYI Prayers for Health... Anastasia Angela Bessie Bill Chris Constance Costa George 17,853.00 20,805.21 -2,952.21 Gerasimos Lois Marianthi Nathaniel Nick Olga Peter Rebecca Sharon 29,509.98 47,823.69 - 18,313.71 APRIL MONTHLY FINANCIALS April Income: (Stewardship, candles, other donations) April Total Expense: April Net Income: 39,800.11 39,735.79 +64.32 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS… MAY MONTHLY FINANCIALS (as of May 19) May Income: (Stewardship, candles, other donations) May Total Expense: May Net Income: MARCH MONTHLY FINANCIALS March Income: (Stewardship, candles, other donations) March Total Expense: March Net Income: Income: Expense: Net Income: 164,442.79 221,535.19 - 57,092.40 Steliany Stephen William GOYA News Holy Trinity Members, I want to thank everyone for being so supportive and helpful during this past year, we would not have been able to do it without you. Specifically I would like to thank our board members Alisa Raisis, Ria Karavasilis, Peter Stevens, and Leah Vande Poele. They did a great job and we worked very well together. Next, I would like to thank our advisors George Rassias, Virginia Karablacas, Louisa Tzidras, Peter Rassias, Dino Charalambides, Gale Kostas, Leo Raisis, and all the parents that made this year successful and fun. Without these supportive advisors and parents there to help us, GOYA would not have been the same so thank you, thank you, thank you. Last, I would like to thank all of the GOYAns for making my senior year unforgettable. I will miss you next year and I wish you the best of luck. Last month was quite an exciting and eventful month for GOYA. We handed out Mother's Day flowers to all the wonderful mothers of our church. We also had a lock-in our hall, which was very fun and a great event. Last, the Raisis family opened their house up for our annual end of the year party where we voted for our executive board for next year. Congratulations! This month I hope to see all of the GOYAns at our annual Greek Festival June 1st through 4th. GOYA is once again running the soda booth so we need all of the GOYAns to sign up for as many shifts as they can. Check your email and respond with the day and shift you can work. I hope to see you all there. Congratulations on a great year and good luck next year!!!! Lynn Kostas GOYA President The Nativity of St. John the Baptist (Feast Day: June 24) Reading: He that was greater than all who are born of women, the Prophet who received God's testimony that he surpassed all the Prophets, was born of the aged and barren Elizabeth (Luke 1: 7) and filled all his kinsmen, and those that lived round about, with gladness and wonder. But even more wondrous was that which followed on the eighth day when he was circumcised, that is, the day on which a male child receives his name. Those present called him Zacharias, the name of his father. But the mother said, "Not so, but he shall be called John." Since the child's father was unable to speak, he was asked, by means of a sign, to indicate the child's name. He then asked for a tablet and wrote, "His name is John." And immediately Zacharias' mouth was opened, his tongue was loosed from its silence of nine months, and filled with the Holy Spirit, he blessed the God of Israel, Who had fulfilled the promises made to their fathers, and had visited them that were sitting in darkness and the shadow of death, and had sent to them the light of salvation. Zacharias prophesied concerning the child also, saying that he would be a Prophet of the Most High and Forerunner of Jesus Christ. And the child John, who was filled with grace, grew and waxed strong in the Spirit; and he was in the wilderness until the day of his showing to Israel (Luke 1:57-80). His name is a variation of the Hebrew "Johanan," which means "Yah is gracious." Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone O Prophet and Forerunner of the presence of Christ, we who fervently honor you cannot worthily praise you. For by your revered and glorious birth the barrenness of your mother and the muteness of your father were unbound, and the incarnation of the Son of God is proclaimed to the world. Kontakion in the Third Tone She that once was barren doth today bring forth Christ's Forerunner, John, the culmination and the crown of all the Prophets. For when he, in River Jordan, laid his hand on Him Whom the Prophets preached aforetime, he was revealed as God the Word's fore-chosen Prophet, His mighty preacher, and His Forerunner in grace. Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery / Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery June Altar Boy Schedule Please remember to find an alternate if you cannot make your assigned week. Any boys, ages 10 and up interested in serving at the Altar this year please call Mike Sanford at (610) 388-2093, or see him before or after Liturgy. Chrysostom 6/20 Constantine Fournaris (C) (302) 475-5035 Antonio Fessaras Theodore Fessaras George Tsaganos Dimitri Tsaganos Steven Constantinou Yianni Zerefos Basil 6/6 &6/27 Peter Stevens (C) (302) 633-0175 Nicholas Gianelos Yanni Janelli Larry Kirifides Lazarus Kirifides George Kamenakis Alex & Dino Matulas Serving this month... If you would like to be added to the list of P r o s fo r o n O f fe r e r s , please call Dimitra Lempesis 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: June 6 ~ Yanni Kaliakin June 13 ~ Demetri Kaliakin June 20 ~ Yanni Kaliakin June 27 ~ Jamie Kostas Narthex Duty: June 6 ~ Group 3 Prosforon Offerers for June June 6 Maria Papanicholas Joanna A. Tsaganos June 13 Pres. Ioanna Ganiaris Klairy Karas June 20 Eugenia Zerefos Sophia Psaltis June 27 Maria Kromedas Maria Grigorakakis June 13 ~ Group 1 June 20 ~ Group 2 June 27 ~ Group 3 Coffee Hours: Coffee Hours will resume in September Gregory 6/13 Yanni Kaliakin (C) (610) 274-2247 Christopher Grivas Dimitrios Kaliakin George Fountzoulas Billy Halakos Nikolaos Dandolos If you cannot meet your scheduled date please contact Dimitra Lempesis @ 475-6826 Bartholomew and Barnabas the Holy Apostles (Feast Day: June 11) Reading: Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles, and had Galilee as his homeland; this is all that is known of him for certain according to the history of the Gospels. Concerning his apostolic work, certain say that he preached in Arabia and Persia, and especially in India, bringing to them the Gospel written by Saint Matthew, which had been written originally in Hebrew, and which was found there one hundred years later by Pantaenus, formerly a stoic philosopher and later an illustrious teacher of the Christian school in Alexandria (see Eusebius, Eccl. Hist., 5: 10). Other accounts say that he went to Armenia. According to some, he ended his life by being crucified, or by being flayed alive, in Albanopolis (Urbanopolis) of Armenia. This also confirms an ancient tradition preserved by the Armenians. According to some, Bartholomew and Nathanael are the same person, because the Evangelists who mention Bartholomew do not mention Nathanael; and John, who alone mentions Nathanael as one of the Twelve, says nothing of Bartholomew. Indeed, Bartholomew is a patronymic, "son of Talmai," which means "bold, spirited" (see also Jesus of Navi 15:14; II Kings 3:3), and Nathanael could have had this as a surname. According to the Synaxarion of the Menaion on April 22, however, it is Simon the Zealot and Nathanael who are the same; the Evangelists who mention Simon the Zealot (or "the Cananite") do not mention Nathanael. Saint Barnabas, one of the Seventy, was from Cyprus, of the tribe of Levi, and a fellow disciple with Paul under Gamaliel. He was called Joses, but was renamed Barnabas, which means "son of consolation," perhaps to distinguish him from the Joses called Barsabas and surnamed Justus (Acts 1:23). Saint Barnabas had a field, which he sold and brought the money to the Apostles (Acts 4:36-37). Before the conversion of Saul to Paul, it was Barnabas who was the leader of the Seventy Apostles, the first in preaching and chief spokesman. After Saul's vision on the road to Damascus, it was Barnabas who joined him to the Apostles when the others, because of Saul's reputation as a persecutor of the Church, still feared him (Acts 9:26-27); again it was Saint Barnabas who conscripted Paul as a preacher, bringing him from Tarsus to Antioch after the stoning of Stephen, to assist in spreading the Gospel (Acts 11:25-26). Saint Barnabas preached the Gospel in many places, traveled together with Paul, and finally was stoned to death by the Jews in his native Cyprus. During the reign of Zeno, in the year 478, his sacred relics were found, having on his chest the Gospel according to Matthew written in Greek by Barnabas' own hand. This Gospel was brought to Zeno. Because of this the Church of Cyprus received the right of autonomy, and its archbishop was given the privilege, like the emperor, of signing his decrees and encyclicals in vermilion. Apolytikion in the Third Tone O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins. Kontakion in the Fourth Tone To the Church thou hast appeared as a great daystar; with thy teachings as thy rays and beams of awesome miracles, thou hast enlightened those praising thee, the Lord's Apostle, O sacred Bartholomew. To thy Lord, O Barnabas, thou wast a genuine servant; and among the Seventy Apostles, thou wast the foremost; and with Paul, thou shonest brightly in thy wise preaching, making known unto all men Christ Jesus, the Saviour. For this cause, we celebrate thy divine memorial with hymns and spiritual songs. Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery / Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery / Icon courtesy of St. Isaac's Skete The Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles (Feast Day: June 30) Reading: The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew, the First-called; James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who was also the Evangelist and Theologian; Philip, and Bartholomew (see also June 11); Thomas, and Matthew the publican, who was also called Levi and was an Evangelist; James the son of Alphaeus, and Jude (also called Lebbaeus, and surnamed Thaddaeus), the brother of James, the Brother of God; Simon the Cananite ("the Zealot"), and Matthias, who was elected to fill the place of Judas the traitor (see Aug. 9). Apolytikion in the Third Tone O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins. Kontakion in the Second Tone O Lord, receive the steadfast and divinely voiced preachers, the pinnacle of Your disciples, unto their rest and the enjoyment of Your blessings. You received, above every offering, their labors and their life. You alone know what the heart holds. Reading courtesy of Narthex Press / Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press / Kontakion courtesy of Narthex Press HOLY TRINITY REGISTRY FOR APRIL 2010 Churchings: Maria Lazaridis & baby Nikolas ~ May 2 Jaclyn Colleen Marinis & baby John Michael ~ May 30 Weddings: Evaggelia Mitoulis to Stefanos Karakasidis ~ May 30 Baptisms: Anna Ekaterini Kayiaros ~ May 15 Sophia Shuler ~ May 15 Memorials: Alice Raisis ~ 1 Year ~ May 2 Irene Platos ~ 1 Year ~ May 2 Thomas Anthony ~ 40 Day ~ May 2 Demetrios Chahalis ~ 40 Day ~ May 16 Holy Trinity Food Pantry US POSTAL SERVICE ANNUAL LOCAL FOOD DRIVE On Saturday, May 8, the National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Services, held their annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive with all food collected going to local food banks and pantries. Interesting – that the US Postal Service gets involved at all in any public endeavor at a local level. But this annual program of the US Postal Service – Stamp Out Hunger – brings into focus the very critical shortage of food that food banks are facing all across our land. Because of the current world-wide economic crisis, even local, small food banks and pantries are feeling the pinch. But we parishioners at Holy Trinity are doing our Christian duty by filling our food bins month after month. In May, Tina Ganiaris King delivered 10 bags of food to the Claymont Community Center and Steve Nicholas made a delivery of several bags to the St. Stephen’s Church Food Pantry. Please continue to respond to the needs of the underprivileged in Wilmington. Sharing your many blessings is such an easy way to get involved in a program that is on-going. Please continue to bring in all non-perishable food items such as: Fruit, fish, pastas, cereals, baby food & formula, peanut butter, jelly, sugar, flour, rice, gravy, jello... any food that will not spoil. Think of that needy family when you go food shopping and buy that extra box of cereal, that extra can of soup, some canned goods that will help the needs of those who have not, someone who perhaps has children – children who miss meals – simply because they do not have enough to go around. Our food bins are located in the Church Narthex and by the Church Office for your convenience. Thank you, Nikkie, Tina, John & Steve May 12th marked our 27th year of service to the Emmanuel Dining Room East We thank our sponsors, Evie and Emmanuel Fournaris, who hosted and worked the kitchen serving 160 warm meals on Wednesday, May 12th, as we marked our 27th year of service to this dining room and this very worthy cause. Thank you Evie and Manny for your generosity! Through their commitment and that of many others, we continue to do good work providing the food and serving the luncheon meal for the most needy in our city on the 12th of every month. On Saturday June, 12th, Mrs. Anthi Manukas will sponsor the meal in loving memory of both her husband, George, and her brother-in-law, Renos Tsakataras. If you would like to help out on that day or if you would like to sponsor a month and become a part of this worthy cause with your family, friends or church organization, please contact Nikkie Tsakataras at 655-2252 or Tina Ganiaris at 764-2183. The Emmanuel Dining Room is located in the Old Asbury Church at 3rd and Walnut Streets. We sponsor and serve the luncheon meal on the 12th of every month from noon until 1 p.m. We would love to have you join us... Have a nice summer! Young @ Heart News The Young@Heart will have its last meeting of the year on Thursday, June 11, in the AHEPA Room, beginning at 1:00 p.m. with reception. The main event of the meeting will be election for officers for next year. Everyone is requested to attend for this important function. Christina Sanford moved on to the Metropolis Level St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival where she won “Honorable Mention”. We congratulate her for a job well done. Prayer is one of the most fundamental aspects of Christianity. There are many virtues with which it has a reciprocal relationship- it both needs and creates faith, hope, love, gratitude, repentance, and humility. Today we will explore the last of these, humility. What is true humility? How can we, living in this prideful world acquire it, and lastly, but certainly not least, how does it apply to our daily prayers? Respectfully submitted by Christina Sanford True humility, C.S. Lewis says in The Screwtape Letters, is not trying to make yourself believe you are not talented when you know you are. Similarly, in his book Beginning to Pray, Archbishop Anthony Bloom says that humility is not a “ sheepish way of trying to imagine that we are the worst of all.” He continues, “Humility is the situation of the earth. The earth is always there, always taken for granted, never remembered, always trodden on by everyone, somewhere we cast and pour out all refuse. … silent and rich….making out of all the refuse new richness in spite of corruption.” Thus, true humility is not saying that you do not have talents that you do, or that you are the worst person ever. It is love as defined by 1st Corinthians 13; there can be no love for all mankind where there is no humility. We cannot truly love our neighbor if we believe ourselves to be better than he is. Humility is accepting that we, in and of ourselves, are poor. Everything- life, material possessions, the ability to think and feel, even humility itself, comes from God out of His love for us. All of it can be taken in seconds by an earthquake like the one which so recently devastated Haiti or by a tiny blood vessel in the brain bursting. It is when we feel this, when we realize our complete dependence on God, that we are truly humble. True humility, then, is the ability to be taken for granted by men and knowing that we are completely dependent on God for everything. To cultivate humility we must realize who we are in the grand scheme of things. To realize this we must have faith in and love for God. When we posses faith and love for Him we will realize that “ all good things come from above,” and that in and of ourselves we have and are nothing. When we have love for God we will see His likeness in all people, and when we see His image in all people we will be humbled towards them. Humility is necessary in all aspects of the Christian life, but particularly in prayer. We, who would not exist except for God’s love cannot approach him with anything else but humility. When we go to God with humility we begin to find the door to the Kingdom of Heaven says Archbishop Anthony Bloom in Beginning to Pray. It is only when we know we are nothing that we start to pray, and only when we start to pray that we find that the Kingdom of God truly is within us. Humility is always important in prayer, but it is even more so when we are confessing our sins and asking forgiveness, because, as we learn in the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, God will only forgive us if we really want, and believe that we need, His forgiveness. Humility is very important in every facet of the Christian life. Without it we cannot realize the glory of God’s Kingdom, or truly love our neighbor. Though it may not seem fruitful on earth, if we are humble we will be richly rewarded by God, for as Christ Himself said in Matthew 23:12 “whosoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted.” COME AND JOIN PHILOPTOCHOS CELEBRATE ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR AT OUR END OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010 12:00 PM HARRY’S SAVOY NAAMANS ROAD IN THE CHELSEA ROOM MENU STARTER SEASONAL GREEN SALAD CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE OR RANCH DRESSINGS CHOICE OF ENTRÉE GRILLED CARIBBEAN SEASONAL EUROPEAN-CUT CHICKEN BREAST WITH PINEAPPLE RICE , SNOW PEAS, RED ONIONS AND JAMAICAN RUM BUTTER CITRUS GLAZED ATLANTIC SALMON FILET, DILL CREAM SAUCE WITH ROASTED YUKON GOLD POTAOTES AND SEASONAL SPINACH WITH PINENUTS AND GOLDEN RAISINS DESSERT MARGARITA CHESSECAKE WITH ORANGE DULCE DE LECHE SAUCE BEVERAGES (COFFEE – REGULAR AND DECAF) AND GOURMET TEAS VEGETERIAN MEAL AVAILABE $35.00 PER PERSON RESERVATION DEADLINE JUNE 7, 2010 RESERVATIONS TAKEN BY SOULA TSAKIRIS 1904 FLORAL DRIVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19810 (302) 529-1009 DID YOU KNOW… Sometimes we know these things and sometimes we don’t… These people didn’t do these things to be recognized — but sometimes things that “get done” — get done because the person who “does it” — does it just because they love the Lord, and His Church, and His Community… Special THANKS go out to… John & Eleni Alexopoulos They donated the meal for the Greek School Community Dinner Dance Tom & Dimitra Lempesis They donated the meal for the Church’s Name Day Luncheon Loula Kapordelis She donates her time, talent, & treasure for EVERY Church Event Ted & Cathy Michell They donated the cost of the “clean-up” & “mulching” of the Church Grounds George Papachrysanthou He had the railings & doors around the church re-painted If you witness someone around the church doing a “good deed” please let us know so we can let them know just how much we appreciate what they are doing. “Well done ~ thy good and faithful servants.” Thank you on behalf of Father Costa, the Parish Council and the Holy Trinity Community The Floral arrangements you see in the church don’t just appear… Ever wonder who puts these beautiful arrangements together? Turn the page to see some of our “florists” at work... Holy Trinity’s Altar Guild The Beauty of the Epitaphio… a joint effort that is funded by the Philoptochos but put together with both Philoptochos & Altar Guild Members. The latest arrangement designs have been with the direction of Steve Nicholas. There are many who give their time talent and treasure to our community that are not pictured here - but take heart… The Lord knows who you are and He has a mental picture of all the work you have done for Him. Thank You for your willingness to give. FOR...Children entering Kindergarten & up! Will be held this summer on : . S . B . V Monday, June 21st to Friday, June 25th Full Day 9am - 3pm What is a V.B.S.? V.B.S. stand for Vacation Bible School, and many churches conduct a weeklong program consisting of religious education, skits, puppet shows, arts and crafts, and religious songs which cater toward elementary aged children. Please enroll your child now! For more information or to enroll your child fill out the form below and send it to the church office, or call the church office at (302) 654-4446. Child’s Name: ________________________________________ T-shirt Size: _________ Parent’s Name(s): _________________________________________________________ Address & Phone:_________________________________________________________ Food Allergies or Medical Conditions: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT: ___________________________________________________ A schedule of events will be available soon Volunteer Helpers are always appreciated! PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Happy Spring! We are nearing the end of the year and our schedules are as full as ever. Our May Board and General Meetings were held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 where we discussed our Church’s Nameday, the Metropolitan’s visit, the Festival (baking and selling) and our End of the Year Luncheon. The Festival baking took place in May. The karithopita was made on May 11th, the koulourakia on May 18th and the almond cookies on May 19th. I would like to thank all the ladies for their hard work and Mr. Lempesis for his help. Our Church’s nameday was celebrated on Monday, May 24th and we welcomed our Metropolitan Evangelos who came to celebrate with us. I wanted to thank the ladies who served the delicious meal provided by Tom & Dimitra Lempesis and the Parish Council, and Sophia Psaltis, Loula Kapordelis and Susie Kelleher for helping me prepare the St. Agape room. June is as busy as May with the Festival. Our Philoptochos ladies will be manning both the pastry booths, inside and out. If you would like to volunteer your time, there is a schedule in the Church office. Call Susie and she will be happy to put your name on it. Our last event of the year is our luncheon. If you look in this bulletin, you will find a flyer with all the information. Just don’t forget to tell Soula Tsakiris your luncheon choice. One small reminder before I let you go. Your 2010 Philoptochos dues are past due. Our Treasurer has already remitted our obligation to the National and Metropolitan Philoptochos, so please send in your dues using the form below. Maroula Haralambidis *************************************************************************** Please send your check for $25.00 made out to the Philoptochos Society and mail it to our Membership chairperson, Popi Papachrysanthou at 726 Mill Creek Lane, Bear, DE 19701 Name______________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________ Ελληνικό Σχολείο Δρ. Κώστας Γ. Φούντζουλας Η σπουδαιότητα του «Ανήκειν» Εφέτος, δώδεκα νέοι και νέες της Κοινότητάς μας απεφοίτησαν από το γυμνάσιο. Απ’ όσο γνωρίζω όλοι και όλες τους θα αρχίσουν την πορεία τους για την ενηλικιωσή τους και την καρριέρα τους σαν φοιτητές κάποιου πανεπιστημίου. Σας ευχόμαστε ΚΑΛΗ ΤΥΧΗ από τα βάθη τυης καρδιάς μας, γιατί σας αγαπάμε, γιατί είσθε η συνέχειά μας και το μέλλον των κοινοτήτων μας. Όλοι αυτοί οι νέοι και νέες μας μπορεί να είναι απόφοιτοι του Ελλληνικού Σχολείου, ή του Κατηχητικού Σχολείου ή και των δύο μαζύ. Μπορεί να είναι μέλη του χορευτικού, της ΕΟΝΑ ή και των δύο μαζύ. Μερικοί από αυτούς εξυπηρέτησαν τον ιερέα της κοινότητας σαν βοηθοί του στο Ιερό της Εκκλησίας. Ας μην λησμονούμε ότι οι γονείς όλων αυτών ήταν τουλάχιστον το απαραίτητο μεταφορικό μέσον και η δύναμη που τους παρείχε την οικονομική ευχέρεια να μάθουν χορό ή να πάνε στο σχολείο. Τα παράπονα των παιδιών και των γονέων τους κυμάνθηκαν από την έλλειψη χρόνου, την ακαταλληλότητα του χώρου και του διδακτικού προσωπικού, το κοινότυπο «πάλι εγώ ή άλλοι τι απέγιναν». Τα παράπονα είναι εύκολα και συνήθως εκφράζουν το πρόβλημα της στιγμής. Νομίζω πως ήλθε η στιγμή να αναρωτηθούμε αν όλη αυτή η προσπάθεια άξιζε τίποτα, αν τα παιδιά μας επήραν τίποτα που θα τους ακολουθή για το υπόλοιπο της ζωής τους. Αμέσως ή εμμέσως τα παιδιά μας, έστω και δια της οσμώσεως, βαπτίσθηκαν στα νάμματα του Ελληνισμού, της Ορθοδοξίας, της γλώσσας, της ιστορίας μας, της μυθολογίας μας, και των ηθών και εθίμων μας. Χωρίς καν να το καταλάβουν επήραν μαζύ τους ένα έθνος με γραμμένη ιστορία 4.000 χρόνων. Επήραν μαζύ τους την σπουδαιότητα του να εργάζωνται και συνεργάζωνται με τον «άλλον» και την «άλλην» για ένα κοινό σκοπό. Έμαθαν ότι για τον Έλλληνα είναι πολύ σημαντικό να έχει τα παιδιά του στις κοινωνικές εκδηλώσεις, να μοιράζεται το ίδιο φαγητό και να χορεύουν μαζύ του. Η γνώση ποτε δεν χάνεται. Πάντα θα θυμούνται τα Ελληνικά που έμαθαν, τον χορό που χόρευαν, την μεταφορά του Επιταφίου την Μεγάλη Παρασκευή και την μεσονύκτιο Ανάσταση το Μεγάλο Σάββατο. Έμαθαν ότι ένας Ελληνικός τρόπος ζωής είναι και η έντονη διαφωνία μας για διάφορα θέματα το μεσημέρι δεν σημαίνει ότι θα μας εμποδίση να διασκεδάσουμε το ίδιο βράδυ αγαπημένοι. Τα παιδιά μας έμαθαν ότι «ανήκουν» σε μια ομάδα που έχει ένδοξο παρελθόν, και γονείς, φίλους και συγγενείς που ενδιαφέρονται για την πρόοδό τους. Είναι υπερήφανα γιατί ανήκουν κάπου, που αύριο θα εργασθούν για να μην το χάσουν. Δεν είναι “άγραφα χαρτιά”, έχουν ήδη στερεές βάσεις για το υπόλοιπο της ζωής τους. Δεν βγαίνουν στην κοινωνία έτοιμα να απορροφηθούν από το περιβάλλον τους αλλά έχουν την δυνατότητα να το διδάξουν. Από εδώ και πέρα εξαρτάται από αυτά. Αν θέλουν βοήθεια ξέρουν που είναι! Είναι στις κοινότητές μας! ΚΑΛΗ ΤΥΧΗ!! Greek School Dr. Costas G. Fountzoulas The importance of the “Belonging” This year, twelve young people of our Community graduated from the High School. As far as I know, all of them will begin their journey towards their adulthood and their carrier as students of an institution. We wish you all GOOD LUCK from the bottom of our heart, because we love you, because you are our continuity and the future of our communities. All these young people may be graduates of the Greek School, or the Sunday School, or both. They may be members of the dancing group, or GOYA or both. Some of them served the priest of the community as his helpers in the Altar of the Church. Let us not forget that their parents were their necessary transportation and the power that was giving them the financial means to learn dancing or attend the school. The complaints of the parents and their children ranged from lack of time to the inappropriateness of the space and the teaching personnel, and the common complaint, “me again what happened to the rest of us”. Complaining is easy and it usually expresses the problem of that moment. However, I think it is time to ask ourselves if all this effort was worth the effort, whether our children have retained anything that will follow them for the rest of their life. Directly or indirectly our children, even by osmosis, were baptized in the water (ideals) of Hellenism and Orthodoxy, our language, history, mythology and our morals and customs. Without realizing it they took with them the over 4,000 years of written history of the Hellenic nation. They took with them the importance of working and collaborating with the “other” for a common cause. They learned that for the Greeks is very important to be with their children at all social functions, to share the same food and to dance together. Knowledge is never lost. They will always remember the Greek language they learned once, the Epitaphios procession on every Great Friday and the Lord’s Resurrection every Holy Saturday, in midnight. They also learned that a manifestation of the Greek way of life is that an intense disagreement about something at noon does not mean that we cannot have a pleasant dinner the same day. Our children learned that “they belong” to a group of glorious past, with parents, friends and relatives who care about their progress. They are proud because they belong somewhere, whose preservation will work tomorrow. They are not “Tabula Rasa”, but they have solid background for the rest of their life. They are not leaving home only to be absorbed by the society but they can teach it instead. If they need help they know that it is in our communities! It is up to them to seek for it! Greek School Community Dance APRIL 2010 Handbags•Jewelry•Gifts & So Much More! We cater any size party Pasta Ribs Wings Salads and much more. 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