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Sunday Bulletin
September 7, 2014
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
13555 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75240 Office 972-991-1166 Fax 972-661-1717
www.holytrinity.info
Reverend Father Christopher Constantinides Reverend Father Peter Kostakis
Reverend Father John Essa Reverend Deacon Mark Pakes
Reverend Deacon Athanasios “Clint” Sharpley
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COMMUNION ETIQUETTE
If you are either baptized and or confirmed as an Orthodox Christian and have spiritually prepared to receive Holy Communion, please come up from the middle
aisle of the Church with reverence and humility, row by row, in a QUIET and ORDERLY fashion, and depart as directed.
All those receiving Communion should be baptized and or confirmed Orthodox Christians. If you are married, your marriage must also have been blessed by the
Orthodox Church.
In receiving Communion, you should place the cloth under your chin, recite your CHRISTIAN NAME, and wipe your mouth after receiving. Women, please remove your lipstick prior to receiving Communion.
THANK YOU!
Fr. John Kalantzis, Commander, USN
Konstantinos Kostibas, 2nd Lt. USAF
Chris Krucke, USN
Jeff Lohmann, Lance Corporal, USMC
Ryan Lontos, USNJ
Nicholas D. Patitsas, USN
John Politz, SSgt. US Army
Stephen Serniak, Major, USAF
David Thomas, Staff Sgt. US Army
Dr. Jim Thornton, Commander, USN
Raymond Walser, LTC, US Army
Ben Winfrey, US Army
Corey Zarras, ET3 USN
Robert Adler, Commander, USN
Dale Alexander
Michael Artemis, Marines
Dana Ray Austin, USN
Arthur John Athens, Commandant, USMC
Chris Ballas, USN Reserves
Brandon Bell, USAF
Joseph Biasatti, US Army
Michael Bocan-Collins, USN
Joseph Bowley, US Army
Stephen Cariotis, SSgt. USMC
Angelo Carter, 1st Lt., US Army Reserves
Peter Costas, Major USAF
Michael Gomez, USN
PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
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Sunday, September , 014 Hymns at the Small Entrance
RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, FOURTH MODE
GREEN BOOK PAGE 84 – THE TIDINGS
PRIEST ENTRANCE HYMN
Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ. Save us O Son of God,
who did arise from the dead. We sing to You, alleluia!
RESURRECTIONAL HYMN, FOURTH MODE
GREEN BOOK PAGE 84 – THE TIDINGS
HYMN OF THE FOREFEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE
THEOTOKOS
From the root of Jesse and the loins of David the King, Mariam, the child
of God, is born for our sake this day. Hence, all creation exults on its
renewal. Both Heaven and the earth rejoice together now. Praise her, O
tribes of nations here below. The righteous Joachim rejoices, and Anna
keeps feast, crying out: The barren bears the Theotokos, the nourisher of
our life.
HYMN FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICE, PLAGAL 4TH MODE
Remember Your servant, O Lord, since You are good, and forgive her every sin
in this life; for no one is without sin, except You who are able to give rest to the
departed.
HYMN OF THE CHURCH, PLAGAL 4TH MODE
GREEN BOOK PAGE 115 – O BLESSED ARE YOU
KONTAKION OF THE FOREFEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE
THEOTOKOS, 3RD MODE
On this day the Virgin and Theotokos Mary, the bridal chamber of the
Heavenly Bridegroom, by the will of God is born of a barren woman.
Being prepared as the chariot of God the Word, she was pre -ordained for
this, since she is the divine gate and the true Mother of Life.
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Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18
BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you
with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good
showing in the flesh that would compel you to be
circumcised, and only in order that they may not be
persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive
circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire
to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh.
But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord
Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me,
and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for
anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and
mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of
God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my
body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
English Reader: Katerina Rigopoulos
Gospel Reading
John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who
descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted
up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be
lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that
whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal
life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the
world, but that the world might be saved through him."
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Sun., Sept. 7 Kassiani the Hymnographer; John the Wonderworker of
Novgorod; Sozon the Martyr; The Forefeast of the
Nativity of the Theotokos; Euodos and Onesiphoros,
Apostles of the 70
Mon., Sept. 8 The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and
Ever-Virgin Mary; Sophronios, Bishop of Iberia;
Tues., Sept. 9 The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and
Anna; Severian the Martyr of Sebastia; Theophanes the
Confessor; Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Wed., Sept. 10 Menodora, Metrodora, & Nymphodora the Martyrs;
Poulcheria the Empress; Afterfeast of the Nativity of the
Theotokos
Thur., Sept. 11Theodora of Alexandria; Euphrosynos the Cook;
Demetrios & Evanthea the Martyrs & their son
Demetrianos; Sergius and Herman of Valaam, Finland;
Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Fri., Sept. 12 Apodosis of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the
Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary; Autonomos the
Martyr; Hieromartyr Cornatus, Bishop of Iconium;
Agirus, the Hieromartyr of Cornoutus, Bishop of
Iconium; Daniel of Thassos; Julian the Martyr
Sat., Sept. 13 Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross; The
Consecration of the Church of the Holy Resurrection
(Holy Sepulchre); Cornelius the Centurion & Martyr;
Aristides the Philosopher; Hierotheos the Righteous of
Iveron Monastery, Mount Athos
Daily Commemoration of Saints
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Calendar of Events
Sunday, September 7
8:15 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)
12:15 - 4:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym)
Catechetical School and 1st Day of Adult Catecheitical Class (C) following
Divine Liturgy. Coffee hosted in the Community Center following Divine
Liturgy.
40 Day Memorial for Helen M. Johnson
Monday, September 8 NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS
8:30 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)
7 p.m. GFF Meeting (BR)
Tuesday, September 9
5 - 6:30 p.m. HTA Greek School (GS Rooms)
6:30 p.m. AHEPA Mtg. (Gym)
6:30 p.m. DOP General Mtg. (A)
7 p.m. Choir Practice (Downstairs)
Wednesday, September 10
5 - 6:30 p.m. HTA Greek School (GS Rooms)
6 p.m. PARAKLESIS (C)
7 p.m GOYA (Gym)
7 p.m. HOPE (A)
Thursday, September 11
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study
5 - 6:30 p.m. HTA Greek School (GS Rooms)
Friday, September 12
No Activiites
Saturday, September 13
9 a.m. GFF Baking Fenekia (K)
9:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group (BR)
5 p.m. GREAT VESPERS (C)
Sunday, September 14 THE ELEVATION OF THE VENERABLE
AND LIFE GIVING CROSS
8:15 a.m. Orthros
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9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (S)
12:15 - 4:30 p.m. HTHD Practice (Gym)
Catechetical School and Adult Catecheitical Class (C) following Divine Liturgy.
Holy Cross Bake Sale & Coffee hosted by Philoptochos in the
Community Center following Divine Liturgy.
Parish Council Schedule September 7
Chris Canellos Christina Hochleutner Jim Chappel
Sam Paulos Peter Hronas Mary LeBrecht
September 14
Tasos Kaiafas Wade Stephens Matt Naftis
Alin Voicu Mary Ann Trapalis Fotis Papanicolaou
The Parish Council values your feedback!
Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions for how we can
better serve the parish? Let us know at [email protected].
Catechetical School meets in the Community Center after Holy
Communion.
Adult Catechetical Class, taught by Terry Hebert, will begin TODAY,
September 7th, after Holy Communion in the Chapel.
Adult Bible Study, taught by John Lucas, begins on Thursday,
September 4th, at 10:45 a.m. in the Boardroom of the Community
Center.
Adult Faith Enrichment, taught by Deacon Clint Sharpley, will begin
meeting on Wednesday, October 1st, at 7 p.m. in the
Boardroom of the Community Center.
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Holy Trinity Greek School
Afternoon classes have started!
ON-GOING REGISTRATION THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 16th
Nine Children’s Classes offered
Days Classes Teacher Times
Tuesday Intermediate A
Intermediate B
Advanced A
Efrosini Georgiadou
Mary Karavatakis
Artemis Meletis
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Wednesday Beginners A
Advanced B
Advanced C
Efrosini Georgiadou
Artemis Meletis
Cleo Eliopoulos
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Thursday Beginners B
Intermediate C
Parent/Child
Efrosini Georgiadou
Mary Karavatakis
Cleo Eliopoulos
5:00 – 6:30 pm
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Contact Presvytera Alexandra for enrollment:
ADULT CLASSES
Adult classes will begin on Tuesday,
September 30th, 7-8:30 p.m.
See Church website for more info and registration form:
www.holytrinity.info
Registration available at the Greek Food Festival
at the Hellenic Cultural Exhibit
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Audelia Creek Elementary School
(Richardson ISD) has many disadvantaged students and they need
a Philoptochos guardian angel. Many students arrive at school without
needed personal items. Please pickup a few of the following items the
next time you are at the store and drop them into the PINK basket by
the Church office.
Unisex elastic chino style shorts & pants any color- sizes 4T 5T 6T,
6-14 child (can be gently used)
BOYS UNDERWEAR SIZE 4T - 6T & child sizes.
Unisex deodorant (100) full size
Toothpaste full size (100 Toothbrushes have been donated).
Band aids (fabric) regular sizes.
Small alcohol bottles (travel size) 30 count
Non-perishable healthy snack foods.
Happy 88th Birthday
Gus Xeros!
St. Barbara Ladies Philoptochos
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The Holy Trinity Bookstore
Presents
Meet the Artist!
We are pleased to present a Holy
Trinity 2014 porcelain Christmas ornament, available in the Bookstore
TODAY, after the Divine Liturgy.
Bob Munro, the photographic artist who created the ornament,
will be available to personalize and sign the ornament box and other
Holy Trinity Gift Collection pieces. The Collection features
photographic art images of our own church’s most sacred and treasured
icons, stained glass windows and other details. The perfect gift for any
occasion and a great way to take a piece of our church home with you to
enjoy every day.
Your Bookstore Team: Mary Zotos, Betty Boyd & Alin Voicu
Open Sundays after Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m.
& Wednesdays, 1 - 3 p.m.
Save
the
Date
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HOLY TRINITY MEMORIAL WALL & FOUNTAIN
Dear Holy Trinity Family,
The Memorial Wall & Fountain provides us a way in which we as
a community can commemorate the memory of our departed
loved ones.
The cost per inscription is $100.00 per name. The Holy Trinity
Memorial Wall and Fountain is that special place where their
“Memories Will Be Ever Eternal.”
It is our hope that you will take this opportunity and place the
names of your departed on The Holy Trinity Memorial Wall so
they will be remembered for the generations to come.
16 names are needed to complete the
7th panel of the Memorial Wall. Forms
are available in the Community Center
on the table across from the office.
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Philoptochos News
& Upcoming Events!
Next Sunday, September 14
Holy Cross Bake Sale
Ladies, it’s Time to bake your
favorite greek pastry or your
favorite dessert to sell.
Your donation and/or purchase
supports a Philoptochos tradition!
In 1937, Archbishop Athernagoras directed
the Philoptochos to "devote" themselves to
the School.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR FIRST MEETING OF
THE NEW ECCLESIASTICAL YEAR
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 7:00 p.m. in the ALS Community Center
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S.A.L.T.
Dinner & Discussion
What?
Join us for a casual dinner & discussion at Vanessa's
house. Meatless covered dish. The discussion will be led by Fr.
Peter and Presb. Athanasia, with a possible cameo by Fr. Chris.
The topic is to be determined, but will be pertinent to single/
young couples and Dallas professionals (you!). You will never be
called on though!
Where?
Vanessa's house off of Lower Greenville.
5547 Willis Ave., Dallas, Texas 75206
When?
Wednesday, September 17 at 7 - 9 p.m.
RSVP please.
Contact?
Vanessa's cell 404-840-3939
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A Message from the Parish Council
As we’ve all surely noticed, with families back from summer vacation
and catechetical school back in session, attendance at Divine Liturgy has
increased significantly. Gone are the light crowds of summertime and our
beautiful church is once again full on Sundays. With the larger crowds, though,
come challenges with some aspects of our services—in particular, with the
reception of Holy Communion.
The parish council is there to make sure that everyone who wishes to
partake of Communion can do so, coming forward in a reverent, orderly fashion.
Our goal is to ensure that the process takes place efficiently and more
importantly, with the solemnity appropriate to this beautiful sacrament.
We therefore humbly ask for your cooperation in this effort by following
a couple simple guidelines:
Please remain seated in your pews until a council member indicates that
your row should go forward.
If you are standing in the back of the nave, please wait until all seated
parishioners have gone forward and a council member indicates that you
should go ahead.
Please note that these guidelines are for Sunday school students and
teachers also. Our experience has shown us that the best way to get everyone to
class promptly is for the whole process to be conducted in an efficient and
orderly manner.
Finally, we understand that there will often need to be accommodations
made, typically for our elderly parishioners or for others who may have trouble
standing in line. Please don’t hesitate to ask a parish council member for
assistance in these circumstances.
As always, if you have any questions, or suggestions for how we can
better serve the parish, please feel free to contact any member of the Parish
Council. You can also email us with your thoughts at
In Christ’s service,
Your 2014 Parish Council
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Needed:
Greek Food Festival
Volunteers
It’s that time of year again!
Time to VOLUNTEER!
We need everyone to get involved. With your help
the 58th GFF will be the best ever.
Signing up is easy:
1. Visit the following website:
www.greekfoodfestivalofdallas.com
enter the password Opa!2014
(password is case sensitive)
or
2. Stop by the Festival Volunteers
table in the Community Center after
Divine Liturgy on Sunday
Parking passes will be issued in September.
If you have any questions please contact
Billy Karant at 214-663-6341
or
Please join the Holy Trinity Adult Bible Study each Thursday at
10:45 a.m. in the Board Room of the Arthur L. Sarris Community Center. We
will begin this year with a study of 2 Corinthians.
Do you allow your weaknesses to rule over you?
Do you have hardships that overwhelm you?
Do you beg God to remove obstacles from your life?
The apostle Paul delighted in his weaknesses, welcomed hardship as a
friend and thanked God for obstacles that offered opportunities to experience
God's power. Was he crazy? In everything Paul teaches you to rely, as he did,
on God's great promise: "My grace is sufficient for you."
Please join us as we study 2 Corinthians!
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Holy Trinity Family,
Welcome to September. The 58th Annual Greek Food Festival
is only a few weeks away. This Festival has the markings of
being the biggest one yet. The one thing we still need is – YOU!
The heart and soul of this Festival lives within each of those
that contribute to its success.
Our first need is assistance in baking. No experience necessary, the Yia Yias
will train. See the schedule on Page 16.
Sign Up to Volunteer during the Festival. Anytime you can assist is
appreciated.
Sign Up after Church on Sundays starting August 24
Sign Up online at www.greekfestivalofdallas.com (the password is Opa!2014
and is case sensitive)
Via email to [email protected]
Stop in the office and leave your contact information.
Other Ways to Help
Get the Word Out. Let all your friends know about the Festival. Make a
personal commitment to have 10 friends attend our great event. Send your
friends and coworkers a “Save the Date” email.
Like the Festival on Facebook: GreekFoodFestivalDallas.
The Festival Sponsorship Program is a valuable opportunity for local
businesses and professionals to get their marketing messages in front of the
thousands of people who attend our popular event. If you or someone you
know might be interested in being a sponsor for Festival 2014, please
contact us at [email protected].
New this Year at the Festival
Feta Bites - Yvonne Schifelbein had an idea and our resident food scientist,
Terry Moros, brings us a tasty deep fried treat. Think State Fair, but Greek
Style.
Greek Taverna - A separate area for wine tasting and enjoying the
atmosphere.
Lamb Sliders - So popular in its debut last year, we are doubling the
amount. Steve Stathas, “The Lamb Slider King,” will be busy.
We look forward to making great memories. Remember, the festival isn’t
just a big party. It’s a vital source of revenue that supports Holy Trinity, our
ministries and our community outreach.
In His Service,
Jason Ortgies, Chairman
& the 2014 Greek Food Festival Steering Committee
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Holy Trinity Family,
Our Church's 58th Greek Food Festival of Dallas will be held on September 26, 27, &
28, 2014. The Festival presents a great opportunity for us to come together as a family
and share our faith and culture with the Dallas/Fort Worth community. There are
many volunteer opportunities for all of us. Also, in order to help deflate the cost of
the festival, we are seeking your generosity to help fund the following festival
needs. If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation, please email the
Greek Food Festival at: [email protected]
Respectfully,
Jason Ortgies
2014 Greek Food Festival Committee Chair
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Chris Canellos Harry Yianitsas
2014 Parish Council President 2014 Stewardship Chairman
WANTED YOUTH CHOIR
Please contact Mary LeBrecht
or 972-464-7445
2nd Grade on up!
Sept. 7 - sing with the adult choir
Sept. 13 & 21 - practice in the
Greek School room
Oct. 5 - sing with the adult choir
Oct. 12 & 26 - practice in the
Greek School room
We practice from 9:30 - 10 a.m.
Love to see you there!
Weekly Bulletin Stewardship Report as of 9/4/14
Contributions received 1/1/14 to 9/4/14
2014 Stewardship Pledges
Number of Pledges
$ 2014 Pledges
$ Contributed to 2014 Stewardship
% of 2014 Pledge Contributed
No Change to Pledge 347 $433,850
Decreased Pledge 149 $83,209
Increased Pledge 174 $310,694
New Pledges 66 $46,534
TOTAL # of Pledges 736 $874,287 $583,595 66.75%
From about.com:
HOW LABOR DAY CAME ABOUT; WHAT IT MEANS
"Labor Day differs in every essential from the other holidays of the year in any
country," said Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American
Federation of Labor. "All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with
conflicts and battles of man's prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and
power, of glories achieved by one nation over another. Labor Day...is devoted to no
man, living or dead, to no sect, race, or nation."
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and
is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It
constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the
strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt
as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, was first
in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all
the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many
believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday.
Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the
secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J.,
proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in
New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal
and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New
York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor
Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, l883. In l884
the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and
the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the
example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea
spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in l885 Labor Day was celebrated in
many industrial centers of the country.
But, let’s see the bigger picture here. If we didn’t work to improve ourselves and our
community, there would be no Labor Day. The fruits of our labor are all around us,
both good and not so good. We live inside the world of our own time, talent and
treasure. So, when we want to improve our situation, what is one solution? Work
harder. That’s also how we improve our church community. In a little more than a year,
we will celebrate 100 years of the founding of this parish. One hundred years of the
labors of ourselves and those that came before us. Without that labor, there would be
no Holy Trinity community in Dallas, Texas. Without our continuing support, where
will our parish be in another 100 years?
Labor Day By Harry Yianitsas, Stewardship Chairman