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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am February 5, 2017 Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am
Februar y 5 , 2017 Sunday of the Publican and
Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
Holy Trinity Church is under the Omophorion of His Eminence Metropolitan 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
www.holytrinityindy.org
www.facebook.com/holytrinityindy
Parish Council
President Tracy Pappas
Vice President Julie Rowlas
Secretary Nick Dervenis
Treasurer Nick Saran
Assistant Treasurer Nick Sofianopoulos
Dennis Dickos, Greg Dickos, Bob Dine, Anthony Eleftheri, Angelo Julovich, Steve Kollias, Leon Pappas, Irene Sarris, Gail Zeheralis.
Staff
Office Administrator Cindy Watson Ministries Coordinator Sandy Cooper
Building Manager Tim Bryant For information about this publication contact the Parish 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 Come let us bow down to Christ, As we worship Him, The Son of God. Save us, O Son of God, Who did rise from the dead, We sing to You: Alleluia
Resurrectional Apolytikion (Tone Four)
The joyful news of Your Resurrection was proclaimed by the angel to the women disciples, having thrown off the curse that fell on Adam, they ran elatedly to tell the Apostles: Death has been vanquished; Christ our God is risen from the dead, blessing all the world with His great mercy.
Festal Apolytikion (The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple)
Rejoice, O woman full of grace, O Virgin Theotokos, For there rose from you the Sun of Justice, Christ our God, Who enlightens those in darkness, You too exult and be glad, just and aged Simeon, For you carried in your arms the Redeemer of our souls, Who bestows on us the grace of resurrection.
Church Hymn (Troparion of Pentecost)
Blessed are You O Christ our God Who has shown the fishermen as wise men By sending down Your Holy Spirit upon them And through them, the whole world You drew into Your net O Lover of mankind, glory to You. Evlogitos i Hriste O Theos imon, O Pansofous tous aliis anadixas, Katapempsas aftis to Pnevma to agion, Ke thi afton tin ikoumenin saginefsas, Filanthrope doxa Si.
Kontakion Presentation of Lord in Temple For our salvation You took flesh And You sanctified the Virgin's womb; You blessed the aged Simeon as You lay resting in his arms. And having come to save us all, O Christ our God, To these troubled times, bring Your lasting peace. Give strong and undaunted faith to all Your people, O only Lover of mankind.
After the Prayer of the Proskomidi I love you, O Lord my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior.
Narthex Server Team 1 Kalli Agapios Anastasia Ebersole *Alexandra Hackett Julianna Hackett Nadja Henderson Zoey-Marie Nicodemus Alexa Pavlakos Sara Theohares Anna Tridico Angeliki Stergiopoulos Fofo Stergiopoulos Mikayla Tom
Parish Council Team 1 Dennis Dickos Angelo Julovich Leon Pappas Tracy Pappas Julie Rowlas Irene Sarris Nick Sofianopoulos
Altar Boy Team 1 Evan Baroudos Eli Baroudos Greg Chininis Nathan Dervenis Steven Dervenis Zander Eleftheri Jonathan Eleftheri *Nicholas Gemelas
Michael Hostetler Dimitri Kandris Christian Lafter Elliot Mudis Chris Pappas George Pappas Nick Simopoulos **Dean Sofianopoulos Andrew Spirrison
Sunday Service Schedule and Teams
Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team
2/5/2017 Anthony Eleftheri Nick Saran Team 2
Date Parish Council Early Duty Parish Council Early Duty Team
2/12/2017 Leon Pappas Angelo Julovich Team 1
2/19/2017 Gail Zeheralis Nick Dervenis Team 2
Upcoming Weeks
EPISTLE READING: St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15 TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. GOSPEL READING: The Gospel according to St. Luke 18:10-14 The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
GOYA Events
TODAY, Sunday, February 5: Orthodox Life 12 - 1:30pm (Sr. GOYA in GOYA Room and Jr. GOYA in 7/8th Grade Classroom )
Now - February 28: Jr. GOYA Knot Blankets for Riley Kids Service Project
February 17 - 19 : Dayton Basketball Tournament
Saturday, February 25 : Confession Session for GOYAns
Wanted: We need clean, unwanted blue jeans for the upcoming Spring Service Project. Please bring these to Mrs. Dallas' classroom on Sundays. For more information about GOYA or upcoming events, please send an email to [email protected] OR [email protected].
Church School
Save the date for a Bee-Treat on May 5-6. This is a Pan-Orthodox retreat for youth (6th-12th grades), young adults, parents or anyone interested in youth. It will be presented by The Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. If you are not familiar with "Be the Bee" videos, check them out at http://bethebee.goarch.org/
DATES TO REMEMBER:
TODAY, February 5: Triodion begins. These are the four Sundays preparing us for Great Lent.
Monday, February 27: Great Lent begins. The fourty days preparing us for Pascha.
March 5: Sunday of Orthodoxy. Class first at 9:30am
March 19: Sunday of the Cross. Class first at 9:30am
Orthodox Faith Series
Join us to learn more about our Orthodox Faith, Wednesday evenings at 7pm from February 8 - 22. Father Lucas will speak about Spirituality on February 8, followed by the Church’s teaching on modern moral questions on February 15 and 22.
HOPE and JOY EVENT
On Saturday, February 11 at 9:30am the HOPE and JOY kids will learn the meaning of the Prosforo bread and how it is used in the Divine Liturgy. The kids will be able to knead and stamp the dough and bake it. Then Father Lucas will demonstrate what the priests do with the prosforo to prepare for the Divine Liturgy. This is a great learning opportunity for the kids and parents alike! Please RSVP to Evite. Questions? Please contact Wendy Mudis or the Parish Office.
Missions Sunday Breakfast
Sunday, February 12, 2017 sponsored by Holy Trinity Missions Committee in the Founders; Walk following the Divine Liturgy. Please join us in support of our missions teams to Guatemala (August 1-8, 2017) or Project Mexico (June 5- 12, 2017) . The cost is $7.00 per person and no charge for children under 5 years of age. Menu: French toast casserole, scrambled eggs, sausage links, hash browns, fruit, cereal, milk, orange juice and coffee.
GOYA Basketball Tournament
The 43rd Annual GOYA Basketball Tournament will be hosted by The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Dayton, Ohio on President’s Day Weekend, February 17 - 19, 2017. Thirty-four Jr and Sr GOYAns will represent Holy Trinity this year and we invite all parishioners to attend. Questions? Contact Melinda Emmanoelides at 317/522-6235 or [email protected].
11th Annual Grecian Carnivale
Saturday, February 25 at Connor Prairie (13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN). Cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7pm, followed by dancing. $50 per person for dinner and dance, $25 per person 12 and under. There will be a photo booth, silent auction, raffle, children’s activities, and prizes for best costumes and masks. Proceeds to benefit community charities that Philoptochos assists, including Apostoli and Gleaner’s Food Bank. Reservation and sponsorship forms are available in the Founders' Walk following the Divine Services and are also available online at www.holytrinityindy.org. Sponsorship deadline is February 12, reservation deadline is February 19.
Helping the Hungry
Please bring flip-top cans of soup, paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates and granola bars to Church, and put them in the blue Philoptochos bin. The soup will be given to patrons of the Soup Kitchen as a takeout. Chicken Noodle soup is preferred.
2017 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
The 2017 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival is approaching. Our Parish SJCOF will be held Sunday, February 26, 2017. The Archdiocese has released the 2017 Festival Topics for the Junior Division (Grades 7-9) and the Senior Division (Grades 10-12). Please pick up a flyer of topics from your Church School teacher, visit: http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof/2017_topics_only.pdf, or contact Kristina Tridico (317) 213-3396, [email protected], with any questions. Tips and Resources are available at http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof/sjcof_2017_topics_tips.pdf. In the meantime, please encourage your students to choose a topic and save the date for the Festival!
Lenten Bible Study - Galatians
A series of five Lenten Bible Study sessions will be offered on Tuesday evenings at 7pm from February 28 - March 28. Father Lucas will lead a study of St. Paul’s letter to the Galatians—join us to explore the various themes and the application of this epistle in our lives today.
Coffee Hour Sign Up
Coffee Hour is a time of fellowship and everyone is encouraged to volunteer. It's easy and there is always a board member from Philoptochos to show you what to do. Simply click the link and sign up! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4aaaaf2fa6ff2-holy . SignUpGenius will send a confirmation and a reminder email of your volunteer times. Sign up by Tuesday 11:59pm for names to be included in the Koinonia.
Iconography Phase 3
Those interested in donating an icon for Phase 3 are encouraged to review the updated list of available icons. The process is the same as Phase 2 -- "first come, first served". Please include the Code Number on the memo line of the check. If another means of donating the funds is used, the Code Number should be either written on paper or sent in an email to avoid any confusion. When full payment is received, the icon is then considered donated and thus not available to anyone else. A display of sketches for Phase 3 is in the Founders' Walk.
If a particular Saint is not included on the present list, please inform Father Bill in written form which other Saint might be considered. When Dr. Kordis begins his work, more Saints may be included.
Parish Office Request
To assist our Parish Office Staff in keeping accurate records, please include the purpose of each donation in any form. For example, when donating by check, please include the words “Stewardship 2017” or "sound system" on the memo line; if giving via Paypal, include the giver’s full name and address, and in the Notes section, enter the purpose; OR when sending cash, please write the giver's name and the purpose on a note or envelope. The Office Staff greatly appreciates the cooperation of our parishioners, enabling the donation to be properly recorded in the appropriate account.
Helping the Hungry
Please bring flip-top cans of soup, paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates and granola bars to Church, and put them in the blue Philoptochos bin. The soup will be given to patrons of the Soup Kitchen as a takeout. Chicken Noodle soup is preferred.
Proper Reverence
During the Divine Services, there are special moments in which proper reverence is offered, such as the Consecration of the Gifts, the procession of the Cross, and others. The most frequent is the Consecration of the Gifts during the weekly Divine Liturgy. Proper reverence is to kneel or to stand. We are not to be in a position that is partially sitting and partially kneeling. With our new kneelers on our new pews, please offer proper reverence by either kneeling or standing.
Philoptochos Coat Campaign
Philoptochos continues the collection of coats for the Embrace Program at Eskenazi Hospital. Many of the women coming for breast cancer treatment have to walk or take a bus and are arriving chilled to the bone, because they have no coat to wear. Please bring new or gently used coats for men and women along with scarves, gloves, and toiletries such as deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes and place them in the bin in the Founders' Walk. For more information please contact Philoptochos at [email protected]
Stewardship
Everyone who has not yet completed a 2017 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.
HOLY TRINITY FINANCIAL UPDATE
Operating Account Activity 1/22/2017 - 1/28/2017
Income $19,664.47 Year to date Income $70,835.50
Expense $26,263.38 Year to date Expense $69,185.23
One day, a person complained to his Priest that the Church and Christianity is one continual “give, give, give.” To which the priest replied, “Thank you very much for the finest definition of Christianity I have ever heard. You’re right, Christianity is all about a constant “give, give, give.” God giving His only
Son to the world to show His unconditional love. His Son Jesus giving His life on the Cross to forgive our sins and destroy death. Then our Lord’s Disciples giving all they had to make sure God’s good news of love was preached to all people everywhere. They not only gave away their homes and businesses, but even gave up their lives as martyrs in gratitude to God!
Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Hackett Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Hamstra Ms. Lesli Handwork Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hanzlik Mr. & Mrs. David Herzog Mr. Sotiris Hji-Avgoustis & Dr. Jean Pappas Molleston Ms. Nikolia Hock Mr. & Mrs. Duane Hostetler Mr. Jonathan Hostetler Mrs. Helen Houseman Mrs. Athena Hrisomalos Dr. Frank N. Hrisomalos Mrs. Marian Jannetides Mr. & Mrs. Nick Jannetides Mr. & Mrs. Mark Jennings Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Angelo Julovich Miss Kaleigh Julovich Dr. & Dr. Hristos Kaimakliotis Mrs. Betty Kalyvas Mr. & Mrs. John Kandris Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Kapsalis Mr. & Mrs. Gus Karas Mr. & Mrs. George Keris Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kingsley Mr. & Mrs. George Kirages Mr. & Mrs. James Kirages Mr. Peter Kirles Mr. Nicola Kitcoff Mr. & Mrs. Bobby John Kokinos Mr. & Mrs. Pete Kokinos Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Kollias Mrs. Effie Konduris Ms. Effie Konduris Mr. Constantine Konstandas Dr. John Koumoulides Mr. & Mrs. George Kritikos Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Lafter Mr. George Lampropoulos & Mrs. Patty Avgerinos Mr. & Mrs. Nektarios Lianakis Mr. & Mrs. Todd Lickliter Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Linos Mrs. Virginia Linville Dr. & Mrs. Michael Lisch Mr. & Mrs. William Longest Mr. & Ms. Owen Lucas Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George Lupear Mrs. Ellen Lupear-Pemberton Mr. & Mrs. Craig Madsen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Malandrakis Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Malarsky Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Maltby Presbytera Janet Mamalis
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Adams Mr. & Mrs. Ghirmay Adhanom Ms. Netsanet Adhanom Mr. & Mrs. Vaino Ajango Mrs. Mary Albean Miss Zoe Anna Albean Ms. Lisa Alexander Mr. & Mrs. William Alexander Mr. & Mrs. John 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 Mrs. Stacey Apostoles Mr. Steven Apostolidis Mrs. Mary Armington 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 Miss Anastasia Bayetakos Mr. & Mrs. George Bayetakos Mr. & Mrs. Jason Beatty Mrs. Tina M. Beck Mrs. Stavroula Bekas Mr. & Mrs. Ryan BeMiller Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Demetrios Bennett Ms. Angela Bevel Mrs. Cornelia Bevel Mrs. Georgia Birch Mr. & Mrs. Doug Boggs Dr. Richard Bonaccorsi & Dr. Desiree Dimond Dr. & Mrs. Alex Boutselis Mr. & Mrs. James Bovis Dr. & Mrs. Angelo Brisimitzakis Mr. & Mrs. Curt Brochhagen Ms. Georgia Buchanan & Mr. Bryan Hadin Ms. Judith Burns Mr. & Mrs. Carl Cafouros Mr. & Mrs. Robert Calliotte Mr. Jeffery Campbell Dr. & Mrs. David Carlson
Mr. & Mrs. George Catavolos Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Chekouras Mrs. Elizabeth Chones Father & Presvytera Lucas Christensen Mr. & Mrs. Bill Christoff Mrs. Nancy Christy Mr. & Mrs. William Churchill Jr. Dr. & Dr. J. Kevin Coghlan Mr. & Mrs. William Conrad Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Cortese Mrs. Elaine Costidakis Mr. & Mrs. Paul Coulis Ms. Leigh Ann Csubak Mrs. Artemis Dallas Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Dallas Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Dallas Miss Michaela Dallas Dr. & Mrs. Frank Daskalos Mr. & Ms. Stacy DeHart Mrs. Estrine Demos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Dervenis Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Dervenis Miss Ekaterini (Kathy) Diamantidis Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Dickos Dr. Dennis Dickos Ms. Theone Dickos Mr. & Mrs. James Dimos Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dine Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Doney Mrs. Lela Dremonas Miss Doreen Drukas Mr. & Mrs. David Peter Dunbar Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Eaton Mr. & Mrs. Ted Ebersole Mr. & Mrs. Dino Efthimiou Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Eleftheri Ms. Coula Eleftheri Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Eleftheri Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Emmanoelides Mr. & Mrs. Paul Farris Fr. & Mrs. Radoslav Filipovich Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Filis Mr. & Mrs. John Foerster Mr. & Mrs. Jim Freudenberg Ms. Stephanie Gemelas Mrs. Anne Genest Mr. & Mrs. Philip Genetos Mr. & Mrs. Charles George 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
2017 Stewardship
As of 2/5/2017, the following 282 Holy Trinity families submitted a 2017 Stewardship Pledge for a total pledge amount of $601,186. Stewardship forms are available in the Founders' Walk and online at holytrinityindy.org.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mandich Mr. Constantine Maniakas Dr. & Dr. Gary Martine Mr. & Mrs. Chris Mavropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Harry R. (Mac) McLaughlin Dr. & Mrs. Jim Gus Megremis Mr. & Mrs. John Metaxas Mr. & Mrs. William Metzger Ms. Irene Milionis Mr. Kelly Milionis Ms. Tracey Milionis Mr. & Mrs. Jason Minas Dr. Alex Mishel Mr. & Mrs. Ben Mohrman Mr. & Mrs. Nick Mourouzis Dr. & Mrs. Nico Mousdicas Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Mudis Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Neuendorf Mr. & Mrs. Brian Nicholoff Mr. & Mrs. Sam Nicholos Mr. & Mrs. Christodoulos Nikolaou Mr. & Mrs. John Nulton Mr. & Mrs. John Oberlies Mrs. Sotiria Tides Oliver Mr. & Mrs. James Paikos Ms. Angela Palikaris Mrs. Niki Palikaris Mr. & Mrs. Steve Pantazis Mrs. Holly M. Pantzer Mr. & Mrs. John Pantzer III Mr. & Mrs. Alex Papakosmas Mr. & Mrs. George Pappaioanou Mrs. Aristea Pappas Miss Danielle Pappas Mrs. Donna 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 Dr. Victoria Pappas Mr. & Mrs. John N Pasyanos Mr. Nicholas Pasyanos Mr. Joey Pavia Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Pavia Mr. & Mrs. Elias Pavlakos Dr. Martha Payne Dr. & Dr. Gregory Pease Mr. & Mrs. John Pease Mr. James Aaron Perry Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Perry Mr. & Mrs. George Pogas Mr. & Mrs. Mike Polites Ms. Mina Potamousis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Prionas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Protogere Mrs. Thalia Pulos Mr. & Mrs. Menelaos Reckas
Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Reckas Mrs. Jean Regas Mr. & Mrs. Larry Ricketts Ms. Julie Rowlas Mrs. Mary Sampson Mrs. Linda Saran Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Saran Mr. Sam Saran Mr. & Mrs. James Saricos Mrs. Irene Sarris Mr. Theodor Schizas Ms. Ellen Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. John Schwoeppe Mr. & Mrs. Tony Seat Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Segar Mr. Nicholas Segar Ms. Rebecca Sheckell Mrs. Georgia Siamas Mr. Thomas Siamas Ms. Maria Sioni Mr. & Mrs. Nick Smyrnis Mr. & Mrs. Nick Sofianopoulos Mrs. Penny Sofianopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Periclis Sofianopoulos Ms. Stavroula Sotos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew N. Spirrison Mr. & Mrs. Nikita Spirrison Mr. & Mrs. Efthimios Spyratos Mr. Stephen Stamatis & Mrs. Kristina Huff Dr. & Dr. Michael Stropes Mr. & Mrs. Kostandinos Stubos Ms. Stella Sylvester Mrs. Katherine Theofanis Mr. & Mrs. Nick Theohares Mrs. Johanna Tournier Dr. Nikki Tsangaris Mr. & Mrs. John Tsataros Mr. & Mrs. Nikolaos Tsiampas Mr. Glenn Turner Mr. & Mrs. Robert Updike 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 Mrs. Ann Yager Mr. & Mrs. George Yannakopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Steve Yerich Mr. & Mrs. Michael Young (Yoannides) Mr. Michael S. Young (Yoannides) Mr. & Mrs. Steven Young (Yoannides) Mr. & Mrs. Chris Zeheralis Ms. Gail Zeheralis
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, February 5
Sr/Jr GOYA Orthodox Life 12pm Basketball Practice 2pm
Tuesday, February 7 St. Paul Bible Study 10:15am Missions Committee Meeting 7pm Adult Dance Practice 7pm
Wednesday, February 8 Kafeneio 10am Orthodox Faith: Spirituality 7pm
Thursday, February 9 Greek School 5pm Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Friday, February 10 Book Corner 10am
Saturday, February 11
HOPE JOY Prosforo Demo 9:30am Yoga Class 10am Greek School Conversational Class 12pm
Sunday, February 19
Dayton Basketball Tournament
Monday, February 20 Parish Office Closed - Presidents Day
Tuesday, February 21 St. Paul Bible Study 10:15am
Wednesday, February 22 Kafeneio 10am Orthodox Faith: Moral Issues II 7pm
Thursday, February 23 Greek School 5pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Saturday, February 25 Divine Liturgy - Second Saturday of Souls 9:30am Confessions for GOYANs 11:30am Greek School Conversational Class 12pm Grecian Carnivale - Philoptochos 6pm
Sunday, February 12
Missions Sunday Breakfast 11:30am Basketball Practice 1:30pm Young Adult Potluck Dinner 5pm
Monday, February 13 Church School - Lenten Teachers Meeting 7pm
Tuesday, February 14
St. Paul Bible Study 10:15am
Wednesday, February 15 Kafeneio 10am Orthodox Faith: Moral Issues I 7pm
Thursday, February 16 Greek School 5pm Greek School Conversational Class 6pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Friday, February 17 Dayton Basketball Tournament
Saturday, February 18
Dayton Basketball Tournament Philoptochos Soup Kitchen 9am Divine Liturgy - First Saturday of Souls 9:30am
Sunday, February 26
Parish Oratorical Festival 12:30pm
Monday, February 27 Great Monday - Great Lent begins
Tuesday, February 28 Church Tour 10am St. Paul Bible Study 10:15am Adult Dance Practice 7pm Galatians Bible Study Session I
Wednesday, March 1 Kafeneio 10am Presanctified Liturgy 6pm Lenten Meal - GOYA 7:21pm
Thursday, March 2 Gyro Night 5pm Greek School 5pm Church Tour 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm
Friday, March 3 Salutations to the Theotokos 6:30pm
Saturday, March 4 Divine Liturgy - Third Saturday of Souls 9:30am Merciful Help Food Pantry 9:45 Greek School Conversational Class 12pm Jr. Goya Fun Day 1pm
