Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am
Decembe r 2 , 2018 14t h Sunday of Luke
Sunday, December 23, Orthros at 8:15am with Divine Liturgy at 9:30am Monday, December 24, Christmas Vesperal Liturgy at 6pm Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Divine Liturgy at 9:30am
Welcome Father Chris Moore who is a Missionary in South Korea.
Holy Trinity Cathedral is under the Omophorion of His E m i n e n c e M e t r o p o l i t a n Nicholas of the Metropolis of Detroit.
Father William J. Bartz Presiding Priest
Father Lucas Christensen
Assistant Priest
Parish Office Hours 9 am - 5 pm
Monday-Friday
3500 W. 106th Street, Carmel, IN 46032
317-733-3033 317-733-2806-fax
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Parish Council
President Julie Rowlas
Vice President Nick Sofianopoulos
Secretary Nick Dervenis
Treasurer Anthony Eleftheri
Assistant Treasurer Jon Vitsas
Dennis Dickos, Greg Dickos, Bob Dine, Angelo Julovich, Steve KollSecondias, Leon Pappas, Tracy Pappas, Irene Sarris, Gail Zeheralis.
Staff
Office Administrator Cory Graybiel Ministries Coordinator Sandy Cooper
Building Manager Tim Bryant Administrative Assistant Desiree Thompson For information about this publication contact the Cathedral Office at (317)733-3033. Deadline for inclusion is Tuesday before the cover date. All items are requested in digital format and sent to [email protected].
Entrance Hymn Green Hymnal page 31
Resurrectional Apolytikion (Second Mode)
Green Hymnal page 93 Apolytikion for the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple Today is the prelude of God’s generosity, the herald of the coming of salvation for all mankind. In the temple of God the Virgin is revealed to all, her presence foretelling the coming of Christ. With all our hearts let us, therefore cry out to her: Rejoice, O Fulfillment of the Creator’s plan.
Church Hymn
Green Hymnal pages 108 & 109
Kontakion Preparation of the Nativity
Today the Virgin goes forth, Making her way to a cave Where from her ineffably, God the eternal Word will be born. Let the world be filled with joy, Hearing these tidings. Joining the angels and shepherds Let us give glory to Him Who is God from all ages Yet wills to be seen as a little Child.
On the back pages of the inside covers in the Green Hymnal, please find the prayers in preparation for Holy Communion and in thanksgiving of Holy Communion.
Sunday Service Schedule and Teams
Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team
12/2/2018 Nick Sofianopoulos Julie Rowlas Team 1
Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team
12/9/2018 Nick Dervenis Gail Zeheralis Team 2
12/16/2018 Irene Sarris Angelo Julovich Team 1
Upcoming Weeks
EPISTLE READING: St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 6:10-17 Brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand, therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
GOSPEL READING: The Gospel According to St Luke 18:35-43
At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
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Narthex Server Team 1 Kalli Agapios Marina Agapios Alexandra Bennett Anastasia Ebersole Annamaria Ebersole *Alexandra Hackett Nadja Henderson Anastasia Lafter Sylvia Mudis Alexa Pavlakos Victoria Pavlakos Mary Raikos Sofia Raikos Anna Tridico
Parish Council Team 1 Dennis Dickos Angelo Julovich Leon Pappas Tracy Pappas Julie Rowlas Irene Sarris Nick Sofianopoulos
Altar Boy Team 1 Manoli Agapios Evan Baroudos **Eli Baroudos Nathan Dervenis Steven Dervenis *Zander Eleftheri Jonathan Eleftheri Christian Lafter
Alex Lupear Sam Lupear Elliot Mudis Chris Pappas George Pappas Andrew Raikos Nick Simopoulos Andrew Spirrison Georgios Tsimerakis
Get Creative & Paint Pottery with HOPE, JOY & GOYA
uPaint Pottery will be b r i n g i n g p o t t e r y painting fun to Holy T r i n i t y T O DAY, December 2, 2018 from 12pm-2pm in the education wing teen room with lunch provided. All are welcome to paint....bring the whole family! These are great Christmas gifts for kids to give. All materials/paint are 100% non-toxic & easily wash off clothes. First ornament is free. All subsequent ornaments are $10 each - $2 is donated back to HOPE/JOY/GOYA which will be used for a service project. Cash preferred - Credit also accepted. For more information email Te d & J u l i a D e r v e n i s a t [email protected]. RSVP to evite for HOPE/JOY & SignUp Genius for GOYA.
GOYA
TODAY, Sunday, December 2: Painting Pottery w/HOPE/JOY 12-2pm. Lunch provided. RSVP to https://tinyurl.com/Ornaments2018
Saturday, December 8: Parish Christmas Party (setup on Friday 4-6pm). GOYA will be running the Children’s Activities.
Saturday, December 15: Caroling and Hot Chocolate Bar 12:30-4:30pm.
Contact us at Senior GOYA(9 - 12th grade) at [email protected] or Junior GOYA at [email protected] with any questions about GOYA and upcoming events.
Everyone who has not yet completed a
Stewardship Commitment Card is encouraged to do so. Blank cards are available in the Founders' Walk following the Divine Services and online at https://goo.gl/oLGnGf.
Parish Christmas Party
The Parish Council, Philoptochos, and GOYA are preparing a fun evening for our Parish on Saturday, December 8 at 6pm. There will be dinner, singing, children's games and crafts and a special visit from Santa! Tickets for adults are $20, Kids 6-17 are $10, and children 0-5 are free. Please make reservations by payment only TODAY, Sunday, December 2 in the Founders' Walk following Divine Services. Hurry, seating is limited.
Korean Missionaries
Father Chris and Presbytera Jen Moore prepare to begin their mission work in South Korea. Father Chris will be at Holy Trinity Cathedral TODAY, Sunday, December 2, offering the sermon and telling us about their work. A second tray will be passed, allowing us the opportunity to support this true mission effort which brings Orthodox Christianity to South Korea. Please make donation payable to Holy Trinity and add "Fr Chris & Mat. Jen Moore" on the memo line.
Church School
Parents and students please be aware of the following dates:
TODAY, December 2: Christmas Program rehearsal in the Church for preschool - 6th grades from 11:30am - 12pm.
December 9: Class will begin at 9:30am. We will celebrate Divine Liturgy followed by the Church School & Greek School Christmas Program.
GOYA Spirit Wear
Let’s show our Holy Trinity pride and get GOYA Spirit Wear for Service Projects, Basketball Tournaments and more. Browse items for purchase at http://w w w . p r o m o t i o n s p l u s 1 . c o m /showrooms.htm and select GOYA. The deadline for ordering is TODAY, Sunday, December 2. Purchases will be delivered to the Church just over 2 weeks later in time for Caroling! NOT just for GOYAns! Holy Trinity Wear is also available with the “Front Only” option. New this year, men and women style polos with embroidered Holy Trinity Logo.
Philoptochos Holiday Greek Pastry Sale
Order your favorite Greek delicacies now for the holidays! Great gift idea for friends, family, teachers, neighbors & employees. Please place your orders in the Founders' Walk following the Divine Services or download the order form online at holytrinityindy.org. Orders must be received by Monday, December 10, 2018.
Philoptochos Christmas Dinner
Join us for our Christmas dinner with musical entertainment on Sunday, December 16 at 5:30pm at Athens on 86th Street. Cost is $35 and reservations will be taken on Sundays, December 2 & 9 in the Founders' Walk following Divine Services.
Donations accepted for St. Jude Children's Hospital. Any questions, contact Nancy Ajango, (317)872-4511, Irene Sarris (317)823-4826 or Cindy Woodruff (317) 752-2584. All reservations must be honored. Deadline is Tuesday, December 11.
Holy Trinity Historical Marker Information Request
The historical marker of the first site of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 231 North West Street needs an update as it currently has our former 4011 N. Pennsylvania location. Diane Hamstra is working on the update and needs the Parish’s help. The Indiana Bureau of Historical Markers requires more information and documentation in the revision application. Space is limited. Sources to validate the information include written records and documents, newspaper articles, photographs, letters, interviews, and official and unofficial records of the Church, Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, and Philoptochos. If anyone has such documentation or information about our first Church from 1905 to 1959, p l e a s e c o n t a c t D i a n e at [email protected] .
Philoptochos Giving Tree
Giving Tree gifts will be given to Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center to help struggling families. This year there are 2 options - Option 1: Ornaments with a child’s name may be found on the Giving Tree in the Founders’ Walk. Take one, and donate wrapped items using the information provided. Option 2: Bring unwrapped items from the item request list located beside the tree. These gifts will be donated to the Center to allow parents to “shop” for their children at their “Christmas Store”. Gifts must be returned by Sunday, December 9. Questions? Please contact Beth Eleftheri ([email protected]) or 317-313-0138.
Christmas Caroling
Please join Hope/Joy and GOYA as w e s p r e a d Christmas cheer to our Shut-Ins. This event will take place o n S a t u r d a y December 15. You m a y r s v p t o E v i t e o r t o [email protected].
Gyro Night
Gyro Night is THIS Thursday, December 6, from 5 - 8pm. Eat in or carry out! A Church tour will also be offered at 6:30pm. Invite friends and neighbors to join us for great food and a visit to our beautiful Church. This is provided on the first Thursday of each month by our Parish Council. Others are encouraged to assist. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4dacaf2da13-holy
HOLY TRINITY FINANCIAL UPDATE Operating Account Activity 11/18/2018 - 11/24/2018
Income $29,605.40 Expense $20,816.98
Year to date Income $1,026,885.25
Expense $1,062,995.55
Father Bill Announces His Retirement
Last Sunday, Father Bill announced his retirement from active ministry, effective 31 July 2019. During a recent meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas, Father Bill informed His Eminence of his plan, asking for his blessing. Relaying to His Eminence that when assigned to the Parish, he clearly knew his mission, both spiritually and physically. A significant portion has been fulfilled. The Parish is moving in a good direction.
Father Bill relayed to the Parishioners that his stamina has reduced and his physical limitations did not allow him to meet his standard of service. He also wants to enjoy more time with Emily, their children, and grandchildren. Father Bill and Emily will move to Richmond, Virginia.
In a conference call with Father Bill, Father Lucas, and the Parish Council, His Eminence announced that Father Lucas will be assigned to a small parish in the summer 2019. He will not remain at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Carmel, Indiana.
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Coolidge Scholarship
The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. The scholarship application, along with additional information, can be accessed on their scholarship site: www.coolidgescholars.org. Please note the deadline is 5pm EST, January 23, 2019. If you have any questions, the Coolidge Scholars Program can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (802) 672-3389 ext. 114.
PanHellenic Scholarships
Applications for Pan Hellenic Scholarships for 2018 - 2019 are now available. Deadline date is Thursday, January 31, 2019. All eligible undergraduates are welcome to apply. Go to the website to apply: http://www.panhellenicsf.org/apply/
Missionaries to Korea In May 2018 Father Chris Moore completed his three years at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary and is now making plans to return to the missionary field. After a great while of praying and seeking out field options, the Moore family believes the Lord is calling them to South Korea. Father Chris, Presbytera Jen, and their sons, Andrew and Gideon are currently living with Jen’s parents in Indiana. Father Chris lived in South Korea from September 10 - October 7, 2018, spending most of his days at the St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Seoul. Father Chris also traveled to Incheon and visited Father Daniel Na, who serves the well established parish of St Paul. While in Korea Father Chris and his family made a
trip down to St Dionysios Orthodox parish in Ulsan, a city of 1.1 million people. The parish lost their priest, Fr. Paul Kwon, last year to cancer and has since been without a full-time Priest. Thus the Moore family are beginning their ministry in South Korea to meet this immediate need. Father Antonios Woo has also been coming down from Seoul every weekend. Many Koreans and Korean families are part of the parish, along with a sizable expat community of Greeks, Russians, Ukrainians, Romanians, and Copts. There is a need for a full-time clergy presence there. Father Chris and his family want to be ready and available to serve this established parish and also as missionaries in the city and its surrounding region.
Lastly, he was able to become acquainted with the English speaking expat community of the Cathedral and enjoyed getting to know this group of folks, their activities, accomplishments, and struggles. As he anticipates being the only Orthodox priest with English as a first language in the country, we expect a ministry to this community in some fashion as well.
What’s Next? The Moore family are in the process of finalizing approvals to move to Ulsan, South Korea. Applications have been approved by the Office of Immigration in Seoul, but they wait for their visas to be approved by the South Korean Consulate in Chicago. They also are seeking out housing options available in the city, and are in a season of support-raising. Hopefully, individuals and churches are interested in supporting our anticipated ministry in Korea. Regular monthly, quarterly, and yearly donations will help get them to Korea quickly and provide longevity. Father Chris and his family will begin with a two-year term in South Korea and hope to serve many terms and live in the country for many years, as the Lord wills. They also value regular prayers of the faithful for their preparation, transition, and efforts. They have seen even in this past month how God is faithful and truly works through the prayers of his people.
Father Chris & Presbytera Jen, Andrew & Gideon Moore
Ms. Georgia Buchanan & Mr. Bryan Hadin Ms. Judith Burns Mr. & Mrs. Chris Byerly Mr. & Mrs. Carl Cafouros Mr. Robert Caid Mr. & Mrs. Robert Calliotte Mr. Jeffery Campbell Dr. & Mrs. David Carlson Mr. & Mrs. George Catavolos Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Chekouras Mr. George Chimples Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Chininis Mrs. Elizabeth Chones Father & Presvytera Lucas Christensen Mr. & Mrs. Bill Christoff Mrs. Nancy Christy Ms. Martha Chronis Mr. & Mrs. William Churchill Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Erion Clark Mr. & Mrs. Mark Clevenger Dr. & Dr. J. Kevin Coghlan Mr. & Mrs. William Conrad Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Cortese Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cortese III Mrs. Elaine Costidakis Mr. & Mrs. Paul Coulis Ms. Leigh Ann Csubak Mrs. Artemis Dallas Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Dallas Mr. Dimitri Dallas Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Dallas Miss Michaela Dallas Dr. & Mrs. Frank Daskalos Mr. & Ms. Stacy DeHart Ms. Mary Demetriades Mrs. Estrine Demos Miss Kaitlyn Dervenis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Dervenis Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Dervenis Mrs. Georgia Derziotis Mr. & Mrs. George Dial Miss Ekaterini (Kathy) Diamantidis Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Dickos Dr. Dennis Dickos Ms. Theone Dickos Mrs. Elaine Dimitroff Miss Kathi Dimitroff Dr. Desiree Dimond & Dr. Richard Bonaccorsi Mr. & Mrs. James Dimos Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dine Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Doney Mr. & Mrs. R. Kent Dowell Miss Doreen Drukas Mr. & Mrs. David Peter Dunbar Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Eaton Mr. & Mrs. Ted Ebersole Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Eleftheri Ms. Coula Eleftheri Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Eleftheri Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Emmanoelides Mr. John Farris Mr. & Mrs. Paul Farris
Miss Vivian Farris Fr. & Mrs. Radoslav Filipovich Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Filis Miss Joanna Filis Mr. Tom (Athanasios) Filis Mrs. Voula Filis Mr. & Mrs. John Foerster Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Fort Mr. & Mrs. Jocelyn Frechette Mr. & Mrs. Jim Freudenberg Ms. Stephanie Gemelas Mrs. Anne Genest Mr. & Mrs. Philip Genetos Mr. & Mrs. Charles George Mr. Soter Georgopulos Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Georgopulos Mr. & Mrs. Demo Gianakos Ms. Karen Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gigli Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Girinakis Mr. & Mrs. Antonios Gounaris Mr. & Mrs. George Gounaris Ms. Maria Gounaris Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hackett Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Hamstra Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hanzlik Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hendricks Mr. Remon Hermeena & Dr. Sarah C. Perryman Mr. & Mrs. David Herzog Mr. Sotiris Hji-Avgoustis & Dr. Jean Pappas Molleston Mr. Harry Hontos Mr. & Mrs. Duane Hostetler Mr. Jonathan Hostetler Mrs. Helen Houseman Mrs. Athena Hrisomalos Miss Emily Hrisomalos Dr. & Mrs. Frank N. Hrisomalos Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Hrisomalos Dr. & Mrs. Tom Hrisomalos Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Hunnicutt Mrs. Marian Jannetides Mr. & Mrs. Nick Jannetides Mr. & Mrs. Mark Jennings Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Angelo Julovich Dr. & Dr. Hristos Kaimakliotis Mrs. Betty Kalyvas Mr. & Mrs. John Kandris Mr. & Mrs. Antoni Kantzavelos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Kapsalis Mr. William Karandos Mr. & Mrs. Gus Karas Mr. & Mrs. Chris Katris Ms Demitra Katris Mr. & Mrs. George Katris Mr. & Mrs. Devyn Keller Mr. & Mrs. George Keris Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kingsley Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kirages Mr. & Mrs. George Kirages Mr. & Mrs. James Kirages
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Adams Mr. & Mrs. Ghirmay Adhanom Ms. Netsanet Adhanom Dr. & Mrs. George Agapios Mr. & Mrs. Craig Ajango Mr. & Mrs. Vaino Ajango Mr. Elias Othiseas Alafogianis Mr. & Mrs. David Albean Mrs. Mary Albean Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Albean Ms. Lisa Alexander Ms. Kalliopi (Kelly) Alexiou Mr. & Mrs. John Anagnostou Mr. Nikolaos Anagnostou Ms Stephanie Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Brad Andrews Ms Cheryl Andros Ms. Paula Andros Miss Katherine Angelopolous Ms. Sandra Angelopoulos Ms. Ellen Antoniades Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Antonopoulos Mr. Dean Antonopoulos Mrs. Elaine Antonopoulos Ms. Evangeline Antonopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Antonopoulos Ms. Mina Antonopoulos Mrs. Stacey Apostoles Mr. & Mrs. Steven Apostolidis Mrs. Mary Armington Mrs. Esther Arvanitis Mr. & Mrs. George Arvanitis Mrs. Natalie Ashanin Mr. & Mrs. James Athanasiou Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bagios Mrs. Susan Bagios Mr. & Mrs. James Bakas Mr. & Mrs. Dan J Baker Mr. & Mrs. George Baroudos Mr. & Mrs. James Baroudos Father & Presbytera William Bartz Ms. Melanie Batalis Mr. Antonios P Batson Miss Anastasia Bayetakos Mr. & Mrs. George Bayetakos Mr. & Mrs. Brian Beachnau Mr. & Mrs. Jason Beatty Mrs. Tina M. Beck Mrs. Stavroula Bekas Mr. & Mrs. James Belt Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Demetrios Bennett Ms. Karen L. Beratis Ms. Angela Bevel Mrs. Georgia Birch Miss Alexandra Bletsis Mr. & Mrs. Doug Boggs Dr. & Mrs. Alex Boutselis Mr. & Mrs. James Bovis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bovis Dr. & Mrs. Angelo Brisimitzakis Mr. & Mrs. Curt Brochhagen Ms. Beverly Brown
2018 Stewardship - The 2018 Stewardship goal is $770,000. As of 11/28/2018, the following 378 Holy Trinity families submitted a 2018 Stewardship Pledge for a total pledge amount of $724,228.92. The total amount received is $630,154.02. Stewardship forms are available in the Founders' Walk and online at holytrinityindy.org.
Mr. Nicola Kitcoff Mr. & Mrs. Bobby John Kokinos Mr. & Mrs. Pete Kokinos Ms. Anthe M. Kollias Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Kollias Mrs. Effie Konduris Mrs. Tina Konduris Ms. Paula Koneda Ms. Catherine Kostyn Dr. John Koumoulides Mr. Mario Kourmoulis Mr. George Kritikos Mrs. Katherine Kritikos Mr. & Mrs. John Mark Kuzio Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Lafter Mr. George Lampropoulos & Mrs. Patty Avgerinos Mr. & Mrs. Connor Larew Mrs. Aliki (Alice) Leonard Mr. & Mrs. David Letcher Mr. & Mrs. Nektarios Lianakis Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Linos Dr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Linos Mrs. Virginia Linville Dr. & Mrs. Michael Lisch Mr. & Dr. Steven Litz Mr. & Mrs. William Longest Mr. & Mrs. Owen Lucas Jr. Mrs. Ellen Lupear-Pemberton Ms. Barbara Madsen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Malandrakis Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Malarsky Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Maltby Presbytera Janet Mamalis Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mandich Mr. Constantine Maniakas Dr. & Dr. Gary Martine Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Mavrikis Mr. & Mrs. Gus Mavrikis Mr. John Mavrikis Mr. & Mrs. Chris Mavropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Harry R. (Mac) McLaughlin Dr. & Mrs. Jim Gus Megremis Mr. & Mrs. William Metzger Ms. Irene Milionis Mr. Kelly Milionis Ms. Tracey Milionis Mr. & Mrs. Jason Minas Dr. Alex Mishel Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Moe Miss Elizabeth Molleston Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Moore Mr. & Mrs. Nick Mourouzis Dr. & Mrs. Nico Mousdicas Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Mudis Mr. & Mrs. Amer Nahas Dr. & Mrs. J. Matthew Neal Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Neuendorf Mrs. Nikolia Nicholas Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Nicholas Mr. & Mrs. Brian Nicholoff Mr. & Mrs. Sam Nicholos Mr. Wayne Nicodemus Mr. & Mrs. Christodoulos Nikolaou Mrs. Patricia Nulton Mr. & Mrs. John Oberlies Mr. & Mrs. Brian Oliver
Mrs. Athanasia (Ann) Paikos Mr. Dean Paikos & Mrs. Gladys Justo Mr. & Mrs. James Paikos Ms. Angela Palikaris Mrs. Niki Palikaris Mr. & Mrs. James Pancol Mr. & Mrs. Steve Pantazis Mr. & Mrs. John G. Pantzer III Miss Nicolia S. Papadeas Mrs. Hionoula Papakosmas Mr. & Mrs. George Pappaioanou Mrs. Aristea Pappas Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Pappas Mr. & Mrs. George Pappas Ms. Georgiana Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Gus Pappas Dr. & Mrs. James Pappas Mr. John G. Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Leon Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Pappas Mr. Eric Passmore Mr. & Mrs. John N Pasyanos Mr. & Mrs. Joey Pavia Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Pavia Mr. & Mrs. Elias Pavlakos Dr. Martha Payne Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Payne Dr. & Dr. Gregory Pease Mr. & Mrs. John Pease Mr. James Aaron Perry Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Perry Mr. & Mrs. George Pogas Mrs. Helen Pole Mr. & Mrs. Mike Polites Ms. Mina Potamousis Dr. & Mrs. Michael Poulakis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Prionas Mr. Thomas Prionas Ms. Francine Protogere Mr. & Mrs. Michael Protogere Mr. Kostas Protopapadakis Dr. & Mrs. Gus Pulos Mrs. Thalia Pulos Mr. Gustin Raikos Mr. & Mrs. Jim Raikos Mr. John Raikos Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Menelaos Reckas Mr. Zachary Reckas Mr. & Mrs. Larry Ricketts Mr. & Mrs. Peter Rigakos Mr. & Ms Grant Robbins Ms. Becky Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Rohrabaugh Ms. Julie Rowlas Mrs. Linda Saran Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Saran Mr. Sam Saran Miss Aspasia Sarellas Mr. & Mrs. James Saricos Mrs. Irene Sarris Mr. Nick Sarris Mr. & Mrs. Rade Savich Mr. & Mrs. Nathan A Sayegh Mr. & Mrs. Theodor Schizas Miss Vasiliki Scholarinas Mr. & Mrs. John Schwoeppe Mr. Alki Scopelitis Mr. & Mrs. Tony Seat
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Segar Mr. Nicholas Segar Mr. & Mrs. Michael Semon Ms. Rebecca Sheckell Mrs. Georgia Siamas Mr. Thomas Siamas Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Simopoulos Ms. Maria Sioni Mr. Nick Smyrnis Miss Katie Sofianopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Kosta Sofianopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Nick Sofianopoulos Mrs. Penny Sofianopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Periclis Sofianopoulos Ms. Stavroula Sotos Dr. & Mrs. Gust Spenos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew N. Spirrison Mr. & Mrs. Nikita Spirrison Mr. & Mrs. Efthimios Spyratos Mr. Stephen Stamatis & Mrs. Kristina Huff Dr. Dimitrios Stefanidis & Mrs. Paraskevi (Evie) Anastasiadou Dr. & Dr. Michael Stropes Mr. & Mrs. Kostandinos Stubos Ms. Stella Sylvester Ms Ioanna Tassopoulou Mrs. Katherine Theofanis Mr. & Mrs. Nick Theohares Mrs. Johanna Tournier Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Tridico Dr. Nikki Tsangaris Mr. & Mrs. John Tsataros Mr. & Mrs. Nikolaos Tsiampas Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Tsimerakis Mr. & Mrs. Robert Updike Ms. Toula Vasos Mr. & Mrs. Connie Vitsas Mr. James Vitsas Mr. Jonathan Vitsas Ms. Vanessa Vitsas Mr. & Mrs. John E Vogas Mr. & Mrs. George Voivodas Mr. & Mrs. Steven Voivodas Mrs. Jean Voucas Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Waterbury Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Wertz Mr. & Mrs. Jim Woodruff Mrs. Athena Wright Ms. Paraskevi Xidias Mrs. Ann Yager Mr. & Mrs. George Yannakopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Steve Yerich Mr. & Mrs. Michael Young (Yoannides) Mr. & Mrs. Steven Young (Yoannides) Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Zarvas Mrs. Helen Zarvas Mrs. Becky Zeheralis Ms. Gail Zeheralis
If a contribution has been made to a 2018 Stewardship, but the donor’s name is not listed, please complete a 2018 Stewardship Card, or call the Parish Office 317-733-3033.
Holy Communion
Holy Communion is the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Saint John of Kronstadt (1829 – 1908) says, “in partaking of the Holy Sacrament, be as sure that you partake of the Body and Blood of Christ, as you are sure that every moment you breathe air.”
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (about 313 – 386) also teaches us “Since Christ Himself has declared the bread to be His Body, who can have any further doubt? Since He Himself has said quite categorically, ‘This is My Blood,’ who would dare to question it, and say that it is not His Blood? Therefore, it is with complete assurance that we receive the bread and wine as the Body and Blood of Christ. His Body is given to us under the symbol of bread, and His Blood is given to us under the symbol of wine, in order to make us by receiving them one body and blood with Him. Having His Body and Blood in our members, we become bearers of Christ and sharers, as Saint Peter says, of the divine nature… Do not then regard the Eucharistic elements as ordinary bread and wine: they are in fact the Body and Blood of
the Lord, as He Himself has declared. Whatever your senses tell you, be strong in faith.” The Lord urges us to make a sincere effort to make peace with each other when anger or hurt exists, seeking forgiveness or granting forgiveness, as appropriate, (Matthew 5:24) before approaching the Lord. Receiving Holy Communion is certainly important to our spiritual life and growth. This ultimate connection with Jesus Christ is a gift which God gives to us and one which should be accepted gratefully and responsibly. Our Church teaches that receiving Holy Communion frequently is encouraged. Our Church also teaches that a preparation is expected. Preparation for Holy Communion can vary from person to person. The minimum preparation to receive Holy Communion is to fast from meat on Wednesday and Friday and not eat anything on the morning prior to receiving Holy Communion. For those who must take medication that requires food, they are permitted to eat that which is necessary for their health. Furthermore, the Church teaches us to fast on particular days during the year and especially during the four main fast periods. These four main fast periods are in preparation of holy days of the year, as follows:
December 13 - 24 (Nativity of our Lord) Great Lent (before Holy Week and Easter) Monday after All Saints’ Day through June 28 (the Apostles) August 1 - 14 (the Dormition of the Theotokos)
Each of us is encouraged to approach the Chalice to receive Holy Communion in love and in peace, gratefully and responsibly.
Sunday, December 2 Orthros 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am Parish Council Elections Philoptochos Giving Tree GOYA Christmas Card Stuffing
HOPE JOY - Painting Pottery Service Project 12pm
Young Adult Brunch 1pm GOYA Basketball Practice 1:30pm
Tuesday, December 4 St Paul's Bible Study 10:30am Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:30pm
Wednesday, December 5 Kafeneio 10am Vesperal Liturgy- Saint Nicholas 5:30pm
Thursday, December 6 Gyro Night 5pm Greek School & Christmas Program Practice 5pm Cathedral Tour 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Saturday, December 8 Yoga Class 10am Baptism 11am Parish Christmas Party 6pm
Sunday, December 16 Orthros 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am GOYA Basketball Practice 12:30pm Philoptochos Christmas Dinner 5:30pm
Tuesday, December 18
St Paul's Bible Study 10:30am
Wednesday, December 19 Kafeneio 10am
Thursday, December 20
Greek School & Christmas Party 5pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Saturday, December 22
Yoga Class 10am
Sunday, December 9 Orthros 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am Church School Christmas Program Greek School Christmas Carols LAST DAY: Philoptochos Giving Tree GOYA Basketball Practice 12:30pm
Tuesday, December 11 St Paul's Bible Study 10:30am
Vesperal Liturgy—Saint Spyridon 5:30pm
Stewardship Committee Meeting 7pm
Wednesday, December 12 Philoptochos Holiday Bake Session 9am Kafeneio 10am
Thursday, December 13 Greek School 5pm Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm
Saturday, December 15 Philoptochos Holiday Bake Sale 9am Philoptochos Soup Kitchen 9am Yoga Class 10am
GOYA/HOPE/JOY Christmas Caroling 12:30pm
Sunday, December 23
Orthros 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am Baptism 1pm
Monday, December 24
Cathedral Office Closed at 12pm for Christmas Eve Christmas Vesperal Liturgy 6pm
Tuesday, December 25
Cathedral Office Closed for Christmas Christmas Divine Liturgy 9:30am
Thursday, December 27
No Greek School
Saturday, December 29 Yoga Class 10am
